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Sunnyside residents upset over unruly grass at HISD campuses
Sunnyside resident Travis McGee told ABC13 he's living in a jungle in his neighborhood.That jungle is the grass at Worthing High School on Reed Road.Tuesday morning, he and another resident met with ABC13 to voice their frustration with the unruly landscaping."Get the grass cut," Tyrone North said.North and McGee are both alumni of Worthing.The grass on campus went well past their knees as they walked around, lamenting its current state."It's ridiculous," North said.Worthing High School isn't the only Houston Independent School District campus in the area with tall grass.Eyewitness News also found it at Woodson Leadership Academy and Young Elementary.Additionally,...
Part of highway in Baytown buckles under Houston heat
BAYTOWN, Texas — All of Harris County was under a heat advisory on Sunday and Monday. And it’s not just taking its toll of people. Roads are feeling the heat, as well. That includes a road in Baytown that buckled, apparently from the heat. Samantha K. shared video that showed a big issue with Highway 146 near Main Street.
2 Texas Cities Named Dirtiest in the Country
A recent study found two Texas cities were among the filthiest in the United States. This is one of those cases in which I have to ask that you not shoot the messenger. I didn’t conduct the study; I’m merely reporting on it. And yes, it pains me when I have to share anything negative about my beloved Lone Star State.
Houston woman receives citation from apartment complex for July 4th decorations on balcony
HOUSTON – A Houston area renter has found herself in the hot seat after trying to be patriotic ahead of the Fourth of July Holiday goes wrong. Diane Zuniga reached out to KPRC 2 after she said she received a “lease violation” from her apartment complex at 11101 West Airport Blvd. because she put up a pennant resembling the American flag and lights on her balcony.
3 dogs dead, 4 others hospitalized while under pet sitter’s care in NW Houston
HOUSTON – Jessica Hayward’s dog, Goose, is her world. “Goose was one of a kind. Anyone that’s met him immediately falls in love. His personality was more than just a dog. He was so cute. I loved him so much. We miss him so much,” said Hayward.
Harris County Judge Kelli Johnson Appears in Court on DWI Charge, Claims Medical Episode, Attorney Seeks Privacy
The legal community and residents of Harris County are closely watching as Judge Kelli Johnson encounters the justice system from a new perspective. Following her arrest on a driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge, Johnson appeared in court today to face the consequences of her actions. As reported by KPRC 2, the 178th Criminal District Court presiding judge was arrested after being pulled over by a Houston Police Department officer on June 25 and was tasked to sign her bond conditions in the latest proceedings.
Fourth of July 2024 in Houston: These streets will be closed during Shell Freedom Over Texas
HOUSTON – Don’t celebrate the Fourth of July sitting in traffic or looking for a place to park!. Before you hit the road for Independence Day celebrations, make sure you are aware of which streets will be closed during Shell Freedom Over Texas celebrations. Here’s a list of...
Houston's 46th annual Pride Parade and Festival draws large crowds to downtown
HOUSTON — Pride Month comes to a close with one of Texas’ largest celebrations. The Houston Pride Parade and Festival held all-day events for the LGBTQ+ community, with many feeling welcome in the Houston heat. “It’s like the best event in Southeast Texas, it’s great to get out...
Mobile to base homeless outreach initiative on successful Houston strategy
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — The city of Mobile created its first homeless outreach coordinator position and launched a team that will work with homeless people to get them the services and shelter they need. The city is basing this new initiative on the Harris County Sheriff's Office homeless outreach team in Texas. Deputies assigned to that team meet and build a rapport with people living on the streets in the Houston area.
Firework sales in Houston continue despite high fire danger across the state
Houston is the only city in the Mat-Su Borough where fireworks are allowed to be sold legally and used on private property there. But with fire danger high, some wonder if the stands should be shut down.
Most Hispanic, Asian and Black residents moved to Texas last year
AUSTIN, Texas: The Lone Star State has had more new Hispanic, Asian and Black residents joining the state's population in 2023. Population estimates released this week by the U.S. Census Bureau stated that Houston added the most Hispanic residents among U.S. metro areas and Dallas the most Asian and Black residents.
BCycle, Houston bike share program, ends after giving city additional transport options for years
The brakes were hit on the city's bike share system, BCycle, after several years of serving Houston.The video above is from a previous report. Many riders arriving at Eleanor Tinsley Park on Monday were left confused and with dead air."I didn't know," Stephanie Resendiz said. "There's no sign. I was kind of bummed out. I wish it were open."After paying for a rental, Resendiz tried to remove the bike, but it wouldn't budge. That's because the service closed over the weekend.RELATED: Houston Bike Share program to close June 30 because it can't sustain itself, city says"I really hoped they were...
Revisiting Houston’s civil rights history on a landmark anniversary
Sixty years ago today, LBJ signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law. On this date 60 years ago, President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law. That landmark legislation finally codified the rights of non-white Americans and prohibited discrimination based on race, gender, religion, and national origin.
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