Redistricting has drawn passionate debate across the state. BEAUMONT, Texas — The Southeast Texas Impact Initiative held a “Fight the Trump Takeover” rally Saturday at Rogers Park, as part of a statewide effort to raise awareness about redistricting a key issue in Governor Greg Abbott’s current special legislative session. Organizers say the rally served as … Read more
The push to redraw the map follows President Trump’s urging of Texas Republicans to redraw the districts to secure five more Republican seats in the U.S. House. AUSTIN, Texas — On Saturday morning, the Texas House Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting voted along party lines to advance a new proposed congressional district map to the … Read more
A toddler is critically injured after falling into a backyard pool in northwest Harris County. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A toddler is in critical condition after falling into a backyard pool in northwest Harris County, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. It happened on Green Candle Drive near Candlecreek Drive and Louetta Road. Gonzalez said deputies responded … Read more
Bobby Simon spoke exclusively to KHOU 11 News and said one elevator has been down for about a week and the other has not been working for roughly a year. HOUSTON — It now takes a team effort to get former Houston Oilers player Bobby Simon home from his dialysis appointments. The former professional football … Read more
White Linen Night in the Heights has grown beyond the block, which has organizers and HPD responding. HOUSTON — For the 19th year, the Heights hosted Houston’s biggest block party: White Linen Night. Organizers said they expected more than 14,000 people to attend the ticketed event along 19th Street. Businesses and the 60-plus vendors on … Read more
Police arrested two men in connection with the 2003 shooting death of Terrick Rutherford after new evidence emerged. ARLINGTON, Texas — Arlington police say two men have been arrested in connection with the 2003 shooting death of Terrick Rutherford following a fight outside a nightclub. According to police, officers responded around 2:27 a.m. on June … Read more
Texas lawmakers advance a statewide THC ban while a local business owner pushes for the regulation of hemp-derived products over prohibition. DENTON, Texas — The Texas Legislature is moving forward with a bill to ban hemp-derived THC products during the current special session, after Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed similar legislation in June. The Senate passed Senate Bill … Read more