โHouston BCycleโ bike sharing service to close after 12 years
The Houston BCycle bike sharing program has announced that it will be shutting down its service on June 30 after operating for 12 years.The service started back in 2012, when the City of Houston began a contractual agreement with Houston Bike Share. The bikes were funded by a grant from former Houston Mayor Annise Parkerโs Office of Sustainability through the Environmental Protection Agency.
Texas Supreme Court keeps โUplift Harrisโ on hold, stopping Harris County from distributing guaranteed income funds
On Friday, the Texas Supreme Court ruled against Harris County from sending financial assistance to in-need families under a new income pilot program after a political match between the Texas Attorney General.
ONLY ON 2: โI was terrifiedโ: Alief man recalls trying to save 15-year-old girl who drowned in community pool
โThe first day we go to the pool this summer, this happens,โ Anthony Garza said. Garza spent his Wednesday afternoon at the Clayton Community Pool in Alief with his nephews. He told KPRC 2 reporter Corley Peel, the pool was calm, and several people were swimming.
Texas AG files lawsuit to stop rule โforcingโ healthcare providers to perform gender transitions
The states of Texas and Montana have teamed up in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and multiple members of the Biden Administration in an attempt to terminate controversial policies surrounding gender affirming surgeries.
Texas Land Commissioner presents grant funding for mitigation projects in Fort Bend County, Sugar Land
Texas Land Commissioner Dr. Dawn Buckingham will be holding a press conference to announce the allocation of regional mitigation funds. Sugar Land Mayor Joe Zimmerman and Judge KP George will also be present.
Lyft driver sues company for $1M after being abducted, sexually assaulted by armed rider with long criminal history
A Houston area woman has filed a lawsuit against Lyft after she was held at gunpoint, kidnapped and sexually assaulted by a rider while working for the company, according to the lawsuit.
General counsel for Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo accused of online solicitation of minor
The general counsel for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has been arrested Tuesday after being accused of engaging in sexual activity with a minor online, according to investigators with Constable Alan Rosenโs Office.
How a local mom found affordable, custom furniture and transformed her home
Local mom Brittany Franklin knew she wanted to upgrade her home, but instead of moving into a new place, she and her husband decided to focus on making their current home work better for them. So they upgraded virtually every room in their home with brand new, custom-made furniture from Living Designs Furniture -- a local, family-owned company where quality, locally-sourced materials and excellent craftsmanship are what keep customers coming back.
Houston restaurant employee accused of putting his genitals in food items, possessing child pornography
A Houston restaurant employee is accused of sticking his genitals into open food items at a Harris County restaurant and possessing several videos of child pornography on his cellphone, according to charging documents.
Whistleblower who helped expose Klein ISD teacher accused of sex trafficking minors hires civil rights attorney
A whistleblower who says they helped expose a Klein ISD cosmetology teacher facing several felony charges, including sex trafficking and compelling prostitution, has hired a civil rights attorney.