Rebecca Hennes
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Houston, TX, United States
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There will be horses and covered wagons on the streets of Houston over the next 2 days. Here's where.
Houstonians will see thousands of trail riders on city streets over the next few days as they make their way into town for the start of the Houston Rodeo. → Read More
How one nonprofit's approach to spay and neuter surgery could help Houston's maxed-out shelters
Spay and neuter surgery is critical to curbing Houston's overpopulation of stray animals, and one nonprofit says it has a solution for maxed-out shelters. → Read More
Houston's lowest-performing school districts in 2022, ranked by Children at Risk
See which Houston-area school districts were ranked the lowest in 2022 by Children at Risk, a nonprofit research organization that advocates for Texas youth. → Read More
The top 15 Houston middle schools in 2022, according to Children at Risk
Here's a look at the top-performing middle schools in the Houston area for the 2021-22 school year, according to Children at Risk. → Read More
The top 15 Houston elementary schools in 2022, according to Children at Risk
Here's a look at Houston's top 15 elementary schools for the 2021-22 school year, according to Children at Risk. → Read More
Houston's top-performing school districts in 2022, ranked by Children at Risk
These Houston school districts were ranked the highest in 2022 by Children at Risk, a nonprofit organization that advocates for Texas’ most vulnerable youth. → Read More
The top 15 Houston high schools in 2022, according to Children at Risk
These Houston high schools were ranked the highest in 2022 by Children at Risk, a nonprofit organization that advocates for Texas’ most vulnerable youth. → Read More
Katy settles lawsuit with ex-animal control employee who alleged retaliation for animal abuse claims
The City of Katy has settled a lawsuit launched by a former animal control employee who alleged she was terminated for accusing the department of animal abuse. → Read More
Houston Humane Society to host free neutering event this month
The Houston Humane Society will offer free neutering services for cat owners this month in an effort to help curb the city's rampant stray cat population. → Read More
What we know about tornado damage from Houston storms in Pasadena, Deer Park, other cities
Houston tornado damage: Here's what we know so far about the storm damage across the region, including Pasadena, Pearland and Deer Park. → Read More
What to know about Alexandra Mealer's plan to contest the results of the Harris County Judge's race
Republican challenger Alexandra del Moral Mealer said she plans to challenge results to the November midterms, nearly two months after she conceded to Lina Hidalgo. → Read More
What to know about Robert Fratta, ex-Houston cop convicted in wife's murder, as his execution nears
Ex-Missouri City police officer Robert Fratta, convicted of plotting his estranged wife's murder, is set to be executed Jan. 10 in Huntsville. → Read More
Everything Houstonians need to know about the winter freeze, from Texas grid updates to travel info
Houston's freeze will bring extremely low temperatures with sub-zero wind chills for several days through the holiday weekend. Here's everything residents should know. → Read More
Hidalgo says Houston's hard freeze will not bring major road interruptions or dangerous travel
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo cautiously told Houstonians she does not expect the upcoming hard freeze to bring any major road interruptions to the region. → Read More
Houston pet owners: It's illegal to leave your pets outside in freezing temperatures
Texas law makes it illegal for pet owners to leave their animals outside in extreme weather conditions, including temperatures below 32 degrees. → Read More
Hidalgo's chief of staff, indicted in canceled controversial vaccine contract, to depart
Alex Triantaphyllis, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's chief of staff, who was one of three county aides indicted in a controversial vaccine contract, is leaving the judge's office. → Read More
Harris County Pets will host a mega adoption event this weekend with waived fees on all animals
Harris County Pets will waive adoption fees this weekend as part of a statewide mega-adoption event funded by Petco Love and Skechers. → Read More
Houston Humane Society partners with DoorDash to deliver pet food straight to your doorstep
The Houston Humane Society is launching a new partnership with DoorDash to help deliver free pet food straight to residents' doorsteps. → Read More
Mattress Mack says he was defending Astros' Jose Altuve during viral altercation with Phillies fans
Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale said he was defending Astros player Jose Altuve when he was caught on camera arguing with Phillies fans at Game 3 of World Series. → Read More
Missing Alvin ISD teacher found 'alive and well' in New Orleans, police say
A missing Alvin ISD teacher whose search spanned two states and included helicopter and boat searches across the Mississippi River in New Orleans has been found. → Read More