Fresno
LATEST NEWS
So you hit a pothole in Houston, what are your rights?
HOUSTON – If you’ve taken the wheel in the Houston area for any stretch of time, chances are you’ve come into contact with one of our city’s infamous potholes. While the consequences of hitting a pothole with your car are often nothing more than an ugly “bump, bump” sound, what are you supposed to do if your vehicle is damaged or worse yet, you are injured?
Woman dies after crash in south Houston, 2 others hospitalized
HOUSTON – A woman died Monday night after she was trapped inside her car on the city’s south side. It happened around 11 p.m. when Houston police said they were called to a two-vehicle crash on the South Freeway of Hwy 288 near W Bellfort Ave. Responding officers...
Fort Bend County works to stop overcrowding at animal shelter
SUGAR LAND, Texas (KIAH) – Animal shelters continue to deal with a huge problem involving their residents… overcrowding. In 2023 alone, the Houston Humane Society took in over 3,000 pets with only 2,000 getting adopted. This problem has caused many shelters to host free adoption events to make space.
LIVE RADAR: Storms continue near Houston with more off to the north
HOUSTON – A few thunderstorms continue around the Houston area with more off to the north. Some stronger storms are possible. Any storms that become severe could produce damaging winds and potentially hail.
Dog found in Port of Houston shipping container and her 8 puppies have been adopted
HOUSTON — Connie, a dog found inside a shipping container at the Port of Houston in February, and her pups have found their "fur-ever" home!. U.S. Coast Guard inspectors found Connie trapped in the container at Port Houston. They were doing inspections when they heard barking and scratching coming from one of the containers.
Houston crime: 49-year-old man accused of murdering his 50-year-old girlfriend while free on PR bond
HOUSTON - Police say just nine days after Jason Meinelt was free on a personal recognizance bond, or get out of jail free card, he murdered his girlfriend at a motel on FM 1960 West. Judging by his criminal history, Meinelt has a violent temper. SUGGESTED: Study finds high levels...
Former Houston urban park ranger charged with official oppression, police say
A former Houston urban park ranger is due in probable cause court Wednesday after he was arrested Tuesday, according to court documents. According to court documents, Joey Ellis, 23, is charged with official oppression. Houston police said that while he was at work, Ellis asked a man for money, and...
Hundreds of dead fish found floating in popular metro Houston park, investigation underway
It’s a report that would leave any public official scratching their heads. State, county, and city authorities are working to determine what killed hundreds of fish in a popular Pasadena park. The fish were found floating in Memorial Park’s Vince Bayou, just off Jackson Avenue. KPRC 2 started...
Still no drop in last year’s syphilis drastic rise in women
HOUSTON (KIAH) – In the summer of 2023, the Houston Health Department reported a syphilis outbreak responsible for a 128 percent increase in cases among women and a nine-fold rise in congenital syphilis in Houston and Harris county. Statistics from the department indicate new infections rose from 1,845 in...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.