Houston news
Here are some recent news stories from Houston, Texas:
Local News
- Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announces plans to increase funding for affordable housing programs (Houston Chronicle)
- Houston Police Department launches new program to reduce crime in high-crime areas (KHOU)
- Houston Independent School District announces plans to reopen some schools for in-person learning (Houston Public Media)
Crime and Public Safety
- Two people shot in separate incidents in Houston's Third Ward (Houston Chronicle)
- Houston police officer injured in shooting while responding to call (KTRK)
- FBI investigates possible hate crime in Houston's Montrose neighborhood (Houston Public Media)
Weather
- Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain hit Houston, causing flooding and power outages (KHOU)
- Houston's heat index reaches 105 degrees, breaking record (Houston Chronicle)
- Tropical Storm Beta makes landfall in Texas, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to Houston (KTRK)
Business and Economy
- Houston's energy industry sees significant job losses due to pandemic (Houston Business Journal)
- New development planned for Houston's East End, including apartments and retail space (Houston Chronicle)
- Houston's economy shows signs of recovery, with unemployment rate declining (KTRK)
Sports
- Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson named to Pro Bowl (Houston Chronicle)
- Houston Rockets trade Russell Westbrook to Washington Wizards (ESPN)
- Houston Astros' Jose Altuve wins American League batting title (MLB.com)
Education
- University of Houston announces plans to increase diversity and inclusion efforts (Houston Chronicle)
- Houston Community College launches new program to help students earn associate's degrees (Houston Public Media)
- Texas Southern University receives $1 million grant to support STEM education (KTRK)
These are just a few of the latest news stories from Houston. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic or want to stay up-to-date on the latest news from Houston, I recommend checking out local news sources such as the Houston Chronicle, KHOU, KTRK, and Houston Public Media.