Houston Mayor John Whitmire proposes a 2026 budget with $290 million in cuts, assuring no reduction in services. The police and fire departments receive nearly 60% of the $3 billion general fund.
Houston’s mounting trash problem affects residents, with the McCarty Road Landfill being a significant contributor. As waste production rises, solutions are necessary. The city faces challenges in planning, funding, and addressing environmental justice issues while exploring alternatives like composting and waste-to-energy plants.
A shooting at a family party in southeast Houston leaves one dead and 14 injured, while a separate incident at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas results in three injuries and one arrest. Investigations are ongoing in both cases as authorities seek to address gun violence concerns.
Isaih Moreno, a 25-year-old from Humble, Texas, identified as the truck driver in a devastating crash near Yellowstone National Park. The collision with a tour van resulted in seven fatalities and eight injuries. Authorities continue their investigation.
Texas reports 683 measles cases, with 89 hospitalizations and two deaths in May 2023. Health officials emphasize the importance of vaccination as they work to contain the outbreak.
Scaffolding collapse at Port Arthur LNG site in Sabine Pass, Texas, results in three deaths and two injuries. Investigation underway with OSHA involvement.
A violent spree in Houston left three dead and ten injured within ten hours. The series of shootings, impacting multiple neighborhoods, highlights the city’s ongoing struggle with gun violence. Police investigations are underway as authorities seek public assistance.
Lapu-Lapu Day celebrates Filipino heroism and culture, but the 2025 Vancouver event was marred by a devastating tragedy when a vehicle ploughed into the festival crowd, killing nine and injuring many others, prompting widespread shock and mourning within the community and from Canadian officials.
Richard Mangione pleads not guilty to murder charges in the death of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO in Dallas. The case involves serious federal and state charges, attracting significant media attention.
The Houston Housing Authority mandates over 18,000 individuals to re-register for housing vouchers between May 1-June 2, 2023, to avoid waitlist removal, with separate project-based voucher waitlists opening from May 1-16.