Janel Forte
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Atlanta, GA, United States
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Migrants being held under bridge in Texas; lawmakers urge White House to respond
Shocking new images show hundreds of immigrants being detained under a bridge near the Texas border. → Read More
Church built for Houston’s Black community now stands as a city park snuggled in Midtown
What was once a church for Houston's Black community now stands as a city park snuggled in Midtown. → Read More
Harris County voting center hours extended to 10 p.m. starting today
There's also eight polling locations that will be open 24 hours straight starting Thursday. → Read More
Burglary suspect charged with felony murder after passenger impaled by fence during police chase
Houston police are investigating a burglary Monday morning that ended with one suspect dead and another facing felony murder charges. → Read More
Activists challenging composition of Houston Citizen Review Board
Thursday morning, community leaders detailed a plan to create more transparency in police misconduct. → Read More
Houston rapper Trae the Truth helping those impacted by Hurricane Laura
Houston rapper Trae the Truth spent Friday morning coordinating volunteers to head to Louisiana to help with Hurricane Laura recovery. → Read More
Deshaun Watson teams up with Reliant, Comp-U-dopt to give Houston kids free computers
The football star’s foundation partnered with Reliant and Comp-U-dopt to bridge the gap for families in need, bringing kids free computers and other tech resources. → Read More
Freedmen's Town was a 'black oasis' for freed slaves following the Emancipation Proclamation
Nestled in what is now Houston's Fourth Ward and Midtown was a thriving black community known as Freedmen's Town. → Read More
HPD Officer Jason Knox to be honored with procession to funeral home this morning
HPD released the route from the Medical Examiner's Officer to the funeral home on Monday morning. → Read More
Mattress Mack is giving away thousands of masks at his store today
The giveaway will take place from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Gallery Furniture North Freeway store. → Read More
New data suggests staying home, social distancing is saving lives
Data released by the Kinder Institute at Rice University shows that everyone's sacrifice is worth it. → Read More
New COVID-19 testing site to open in Sugar Land
The big difference with this new site is that everything is done here at the testing site. There's no online pre-screening or code needed. → Read More
HPD: 5-year-old girl shot, teen brother on the run
The child was taken to the hospital in critical condition, police said. → Read More
Man, woman dead from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning caused by power generator at Third Ward home
Authorities said the deaths did not appear to be natural but no foul play was apparent. → Read More
Man steals police SUV, leads officers on chase from Pasadena into Houston
The suspect was taken into custody after he wrecked and tried to run on foot. → Read More
HPD: Gunman flees wrecked car after chase, leaves his child behind
Police said they are investigating the crime as an attempted carjacking. Call 713-222-TIPS if you have any information. → Read More
VIDEO: Woman arrested after food store burglary leads to U-Haul chase, suspect's death
Police said one of the suspects was run over by the U-Haul's rear tires when he jumped or fell out of the vehicle. → Read More
Search continues for robbers who shot victim outside gas station in east Houston
Call Houston Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS if you have any information about this crime. → Read More
Mattress Firm Supercenter in Sugar Land goes up in flames overnight
Sugar Land firefighters say when they first arrived at the scene, they found smoke and flames shooting from the roof. The building is a total loss. → Read More
Man loses home after starting fire to keep himself warm
Firefighters treated the homeowner who suffered a minor burn on his hand. He opted not to go to the hospital. → Read More