WATCH LIVE: Harris County considers raising minimum wage for all employees
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis is expected to propose a significant change to the county's minimum wage policy, aiming to extend the $ 15-an-hour wage increase to all employees, including contracted workers.
Man arrested for allegedly assaulting neighbor over her barking dogs in north Harris County
Authorities say Husam Alkahtani banged on his neighborโs door and when she opened it, authorities say he โforced his way in.โ From there, deputy constables said the 33-year-old started yelling at her about her dogs barking before assaulting her.
Houston woman who killed friend, kidnapped her newborn baby given 40-year prison sentence
Prosecutors say Erika Miranda-Alvarez was pregnant around the same time as her friend, Carolina Flores, but after she suffered a miscarriage, killed her friend and kidnapped her baby to try and raise it as her own.
Apartment complex left without electricity and water for a week straight
Last Thursday, a severe weather outbreak across the region left more than a million people without electricity. Fast forward one week, and there are still tens of thousands of people left powerless in the sweltering Houston heat.
โSeveral months of workโ: Inside look at downtown Houstonโs recovery after wind damages estimated 4,000 windows
Recovery efforts are underway in downtown Houston after winds reached 100 miles per hour last week but it could be months before the countryโs fourth largest city returns to normal.
First mosquito of 2024 to test positive for West Nile Virus in Harris County collected from trapping site
Harris County Public Healthโs (HCPH) Mosquito and Vector Control Division (MVCD) confirms that the first mosquito to test positive for West Nile Virus in 2024 has been collected from a trapping site in the City of Houston.
Is your new vehicle so soundproof itโs preventing you from hearing emergency vehicles?
Attention Houston drivers! ๐๐ฆ Did you know that failing to observe the Move Over law puts the lives of our emergency responders at risk? ๐ฑ Let's do our part to keep them safe by moving over when we see flashing lights and hearing sirens. It's not just the law, it's a matter of respect and protecting those who protect us. ๐ #MoveOverLaw #RespectFirstResponders #SafetyFirst #HoustonDrivers
Houston storm repair scams the Better Business Bureau wants you to be aware of
It's unfortunate but true that during times of crisis like last week's devastating storms, there are scammers who will take advantage of people seeking assistance. The BBB wants you to be on the lookout for these scams, especially as we soon enter Hurricane Season.
โThis is not the time:โ Harris County judge, Houston mayor clash during severe weather press conference
There seemed to be some passive aggressiveness during the deadly weather update Friday morning between Mayor John Whitmire and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo after they made their first joint press conference.
From roadside pickup truck to renowned brand: The story of Burns Original BBQ in Acres Homes
Check out the mouthwatering BBQ at Burns Original BBQ in Acres Homes! This hidden gem has gained worldwide attention for its flavorful smoked meats and signature sauce. Their menu also includes chips, sauce, and even drinks. And the best part? Burns BBQ gives back to the community by donating scholarships and cooking up free meals. #BBQ #Houston #AcresHomes #BurnsOriginalBBQ
โThey bamboozled a lot of peopleโ: Unlicensed boarding home director wanted after woman suffers severe infection
A senior citizen who was found living in deplorable conditions at an unpermitted boarding home in southwest Houston is now safe at a new nursing home in Dallas, but her experience in Houston has left a mark that hasnโt gone away.