Prison Rape
An inmate claims in federal court that a prison guard at the Houston Federal Detention Center “forcibly raped” her “on multiple occasions.”
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Experts Offer Look at Worst-Case Storm Scenarios in Houston
The tropical storms swamping Houston are child’s play compared to what a hurricane could unleash from the sea: A 25-foot surge ripping up the ship channel, pushing 200,000-barrel oil storage tanks like they were marbles, an expert said Thursday.
Read moreRepublicans Skip Vote to Block Tax Hike in Houston
Two Texas Republicans prevented their Democratic colleagues from voting to raise property taxes in the Houston area on Tuesday by not showing up for a meeting of the county’s executive board.
Read moreHouston Mayoral Candidates Argue Over Corruption, Flooding in First Debate
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner took on four candidates vying to unseat him in the 2019 mayoral race’s first debate Wednesday, and brushed off attorney Tony Buzbee’s claims an intern’s $95,000 salary is emblematic of the corruption plaguing the city.
Read more‘Howdy, Modi’: Trump to Join Indian Prime Minister at Houston Rally
The U.S. denied Narendra Modi a visa for years over concerns he was complicit in Hindu mob killings of Muslims. But on Sunday, amid a crisis in the disputed Kashmir region, India’s prime minister will get a hero’s welcome in Houston from 50,000 Indian-Americans and President Donald Trump.
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Two Dead, 1,700 High-Water Rescues From Tropical Storm Imelda
Tropical Depression Imelda gave Houston a needed reprieve Thursday night after a chaotic day that saw first responders rescuing hundreds of drivers stranded by floodwaters.
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Tropical Storm Drenches Houston; More Hurricanes Forming
Tropical Storm Imelda dumped 7 inches of rain in parts of southeast Texas on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, and though it’s been downgraded to a tropical depression, a flash flood warning remains in effect.
Read moreTrial Over Hurricane Flooding in Houston Wraps Up
Is it inevitable that another massive storm like Hurricane Harvey will bring disastrous flooding to Houston? Seeking to avoid government liability for home flooding caused by two Houston-area dams retaining runoff from the historic deluge, a Justice Department attorney argued Friday the probability of another Harvey is “incredibly low.”
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Julián Castro Rallies Houston Crowd Against Long Odds
As Houston prepared for Thursday’s third Democratic presidential candidates’ debate, Julián Castro visited Warehouse Live just east of downtown for his latest rally, with live music from a local band and a suite of endorsements from Texas politicians and celebrities.
Read moreHouston DA Doubles Down on Support for Bail Reform
The Houston area’s top prosecutor sent her chief of staff to meet with local NAACP officials Thursday to assure them she supports bail reforms to keep poor misdemeanor arrestees out of jail, but she has concerns with a proposed settlement she says will endanger domestic violence victims.
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Houston Must Spend $2 Billion to Fix Its Sewers
Houston city workers face a monumental task, as the city struck a deal with state and federal regulators Tuesday agreeing to spend $2 billion over 15 years to improve its sewage system.
Read moreEx-Houston Police Officer Charged With Murder in Botched Drug Raid
A former Houston policeman who prosecutors say made false statements in a warrant, leading to a drug raid in which a married couple were shot to death by police was charged with two counts of murder Friday.
Read moreHouston Attorney Accused of Tax Evasion, Illegal Solicitation
A Houston personal injury attorney is in custody awaiting a bond hearing after federal prosecutors unsealed a sprawling indictment charging him with running a 13-year scam that involved tax evasion and the illegal solicitation of clients.
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Watchdog Says EPA Put Infrastructure Over People After Hurricane
The Environmental Protection Agency was quick to protect water infrastructure systems in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey but didn’t do a good job reaching out to residents of vulnerable communities, according to a report from the agency’s inspector general.
Read moreHouston — Houston? — Becomes a Leader in Renewable Energy
In their rush to go green, U.S. cities relish statistics showing they are leading in renewable energy. Even Houston, the oil industry’s epicenter, has claimed a title in this tournament.
Read moreFirefighters’ Fight With Houston Still Smoldering
You need to make a deal, a state appeals court told Houston on Thursday, ordering the city to mediation with a firefighters union fighting for voter-approved pay raises held up in litigation.
Read moreHouston Cardinal Accused of Mishandling Sex-Abuse Claims
The Catholic Church’s top official in Houston, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, is disputing a woman’s claims that he reneged on his promise that a monsignor she says seduced her into a sexual relationship would never be a priest again.
Read moreSwalwell Brings Reform Message to Gun-Loving Texas
Gun safety is the most important issue of Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell’s presidential campaign. Texas is synonymous with the Second Amendment. The juxtaposition brought candor Wednesday from Houstonians who gave Swalwell their opinions on the gun debate.
Read moreTestimony Wraps in Trial Over Hurricane Harvey Flooding
For 13 years Eleonora Slovokhotova knew nothing of the danger lurking in her suburban Houston neighborhood, which she describes as “a wonderful area, golf courses and happy smiling faces.” The intruder stole softly into living rooms one night in August 2017 after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers closed the gates on two dams amid historic flooding.
Read moreJudge Strikes Down Pay Raise for Houston Firefighters
A Texas judge on Wednesday declared unconstitutional a voter-approved measure to raise Houston firefighters’ pay, potentially heading off mass layoffs the mayor said were necessary to fund the mandate.
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