The development comes as the massive Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is drawing thousands of visitors into the city for livestock exhibitions, concerts and other events.
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Q&A: How a 30-year-old Houston nonprofit plugs students into afterschool, summer programs
Breakthrough Houston Executive Director Angie Wedlick details the organization’s work to keep hundreds of students engaged outside of the classroom and on a path to a degree.
Posted inEnvironment
Greater Fifth Ward wants more answers as EPA, Union Pacific release railyard test results
The EPA says the high levels of contaminants found in a community center, school and a park are not an immediate threat to residents.
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Houston ISD to propose closing schools in summer 2026 as enrollment keeps falling
Houston ISD administrators plan this fall to bring a recommendation for a to-be-determined number of campus closures, arguing they’re a necessary response to dramatic enrollment declines.
Posted inPublic Safety
High-speed chases over minor infractions turn deadly in Precinct 4
Precinct 4’s pursuit policy allows high-speed police chases in response to even minor traffic violations, leading to numerous fatal crashes since 2021.
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What to know about the Texas measles outbreak as Houston officials warn its potential spread
Unvaccinated children are fueling the Texas measles outbreak and spring break brings concern of wider spread of illness
Posted inDiverse Communities
‘Standing in the need of prayer’: SHAPE Community Center seeks help after fire
A storied community staple in Third Ward that’s given to the community for over half a century, is now asking the community to help them get back on their feet.
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Aldine ISD board votes to close 6 schools amid declining enrollment, budget deficit
The decision will send nearly 3,000 students to schools across the district, a dramatic move aimed at helping the district balance its budget and put kids in more modern facilities.
Posted inImmigration
ICE says 118 people were arrested in Colony Ridge operation, but offers few details
ICE’s social media post said those arrested were charged with an array of crimes, including criminal sexual conduct, homicide, theft and drug offenses.
Posted inEnvironment
Southwest Houston is far hotter than other parts of Harris County, according to new data
In a 2024 heat data campaign, results show that some Harris County neighborhoods are 14 degrees hotter than cooler areas during the same day and time