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8 hours ago · Mayor John Whitmire, left, takes a tour of High Star Street, where a bicycle lane is being built, leaving no room for bus traffic in the area, on Monday, June 3, 2024 in Houston.

2 days ago · Around 77% of Houston survey-takers say they are staying home more at night to avoid crime and 51% said they’d moved homes in search of a safer neighborhood, according to the results of a new ...

15 hours ago · Holding an upside down flag, Danine Alvarado, left, and Leslie Rodriguez march in protest with other rally members at Houston City Hall on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.

Mar 10, 2025 · Texas Couplings, 1835 Old Holzwarth Rd., is shown in Spring, Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Federal agents detained 20 people late Tuesday while investigating alleged employment paperwork violations at ...

Mar 26, 2025 · Houston weather shifts from sunny skies on Wednesday to storms carrying a serious flood risk, with heavier rainfall arriving by Thursday evening.

5 days ago · Houston has another day when heavy rainfall and storms could result in localized flooding. Here's when rain finally pushes out of the region.

3 days ago · Recall for Houston had formed nearly a year ago, with the group posting to Reddit about its mission — to recall the mayor and put it on the 2025 ballot.

Mar 24, 2025 · Houston starts a new work week with an early morning storm risk, but higher rain chances bring the risk of flooding by late week.