Houston is overhauling its inspection system by merging residential and commercial code enforcement into a single division and hiring more inspectors to tackle a massive backlog of complaints. City officials say the revamped process aims to ensure violations are corrected and citations hold up in court.

Residents who live at the Cranbrook Forest Apartments say they are fed up with rats, mold, and faulty appliances.

HOUSTON – There are approximately 1,200 nursing homes in Texas, so you would think finding a facility for your loved one wouldn’t be that hard. But a recent study put Texas on the list of the top 10 states with the worst nursing homes. Channel 2 Investigates poured through hundreds of records to find Houston area nursing homes with the worst violations. Worst Nursing Homes in HoustonWe used Medicare inspection data to rank Houston area nursing homes with the most serious violations. Misty Willow response :Thank you for your inquiry regarding the survey history at Misty Willow.