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New listings jump 25% in latest HAR weekly snapshot
New listings in Houston jumped 24.9% year over year in the week ended Aug. 26, according to the Weekly Activity Snapshot from the Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR). Realtors added 3,623 properties to the MLS, up from 2,901 properties during the same week in 2023. Pending listings rose 0.7% to 2,053.
Resources to protect yourself from stalking, harassment and domestic violence
HOUSTON – As KPRC 2 continues to follow the investigations into two recent shooting deaths involving female college students, we are checking in with local resources that specialize in issues related to stalking, harassment and domestic violence. On Monday night, the Houston Police Department stated officers found the body...
Parents of Rice University student killed in murder-suicide remember her as loving, intelligent and independent
HOUSTON — The parents of a Rice University student who was shot to death in her campus dorm Monday say their daughter was a "gift to the world" who made everyone feel special. Andrea Rodriguez Avila, 21, and a male non-student were found dead in her room at Jones...
United Airlines flight attendants union authorizes strike vote for better pay
Flight attendants want a new contract with United that includes a new pay structure where flight attendants are paid during boarding time, retroactive pay, and a living wage for new flight attendants among other demands. Flight attendants with United Airlines received horn honks of support on Wednesday as they demonstrated...
Grief support groups that provide comfort & guidance
HOUSTON — Dr. Martin Luther King said in his "Keep On Moving" speech, there is power in unity and there is power in numbers. The nature of a support group is like minded people with a like minded goal. The audience members on Great Day Houston on Thursday represent support groups helping people to deal with grief.
Clear Creek ISD to begin 2024-25 District Education Improvement Committee
Parents and community members of Clear Creek ISD can participate in the 2024-25 District Education Improvement Committee, or DEIC. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Parents and community members of Clear Creek ISD can participate in the 2024-25 District Education Improvement Committee, or DEIC. What’s happening?. The DEIC serves in an advisory...
Here’s What Houston Chefs Are Cooking Up at the James Beard’s ‘Taste of America’ Event
Houston’s talented and award-winning chefs are increasingly getting more of a spotlight in the culinary world. This year, as the Michelin Guide stakes its claim in the city, chefs will be showing Space City — and the James Beard Foundation — exactly what they can do. The Beard Foundation, which aims to showcase the country’s food culture, kicked off its annual 20-city culinary series Taste of America in July, and it’s headed to Houston soon.
Deadline for Houston-area property tax relief from derecho damage approaching
Properties that qualify for tax relief include real property like homes, buildings and certified manufactured homes and tangible personal property used for business purposes. Tuesday is the deadline for Houston area homeowners affected by April storms and the May derecho to apply for temporary property tax relief. Homeowners who sustained...
New manufacturing facility in south Houston to produce more than 800,000 tests per day for COVID-19, flu and RSV
The new production facility is Healgen Scientific’s largest in the U.S. The company is also opening a new headquarters in Katy. A new manufacturing facility in south Houston will produce testing kits for COVID-19, the flu and RSV. "These are all infectious diseases, very important things that are quite...
Mayor Whitmire appoints Roderick Jackson to Important Public Safety Position
Mayor John Whitmire has made a significant move by appointing Roderick Jackson as the Director of the Houston Emergency Center (HEC). Jackson and the mayor's other public safety appointments were officially recognized during the August 14, 2024, City Council meeting. "Roderick climbed through the rank and file in the Houston...
Largest pharmacy burglary ring in DEA history ends with 42 indicted in Arkansas
Investigators are set to discuss a new series of arraignments tied to an ongoing investigation into a series of pharmacy burglaries that saw drugs being stolen in Arkansas and sold in other states.
HPD says assistant chief gets 'additional training' after being linked to missing $25K in property
A spokesman said Wednesday that the Houston Police Department's assistant chief, who was under investigation for taking discarded city property valued at $25,000, had received training.The video in the media player is from a previous report.Adrian Rodriguez, one of the recently promoted assistant chiefs following demotions from the suspended cases scandal, was being investigated for removing old metal gates from the back of the Kingwood substation on Rustic Woods Drive, where he was last assigned.The gates were removed in March. HPD said Rodriguez returned them "months ago." Earlier this month, they were in the parking garage at headquarters in downtown.On...
FDA-Approved Technology Uses Ultrasound Technology to Treat Liver Tumors
CLEVELAND CLINIC – A patient presented with liver metastasis from colon cancer. The patient had been receiving chemotherapy, which appeared to be working initially but became less effective over time. As the treatment became more difficult, the patient began exploring secondary treatment options when the lesions started increasing in size — one lesion went from 2.5 cm to 2.7 cm and another went from 4.1 cm to 4.3 cm.
Colin Allred’s understated campaign strategy draws mixed reviews from fellow Democrats
"Colin Allred’s understated campaign strategy draws mixed reviews from fellow Democrats" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Rain chances continue to increase across North Texas ahead of Labor Day
NORTH TEXAS – Thursday morning, a coastal trough near the upper Texas coast continued to bring in clouds to parts of North Texas, as well as a few showers.View live radar here.There will be a mix of sun and clouds Thursday with rain chances and a few isolated storms to sit around 20% to 30%. The higher chances are in the southeast side of North Texas, which is closer to the trough. Severe weather isn't expected but there could be some storms with heavy downpours, lightning and possible winds gusting to near 50 mph. Rain coverage increases after Thursday into...
Harris County voter outreach proposal sparks another fight with Texas Republicans
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletter here.This article has been updated to clarify comments made by state Sen. Paul Bettencourt in both a published statement and an interview with Votebeat and The Texas Tribune.Texas Republicans are clashing again with the state’s most populous county over voting. This time, they’re criticizing Harris County’s plan for outreach to eligible but unregistered voters ahead of the registration deadline.County commissioners were set to consider the proposed outreach effort at a meeting Tuesday. But they took it off...
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