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DevelopingPublic Safety · 26m ago

Whitmire limits HPD cooperation with ICE

Mayor John Whitmire announced a Houston Police Department policy limiting contact with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Reports differ on the scope.

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KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC)Whitmire ends routine ICE cooperation after Democrats sweep Texas: ‘Elections matter’
Houston Public MediaLISTEN LIVE: Houston Mayor John Whitmire discusses HPD policy change
Houston ChronicleHouston mayor orders police to turn back on ICE after election blowout
ABC13 Houston (KTRK)Houston mayor signs order to limit cooperation with ICE
CW39 HoustonWhitmire says Texas election results helped Houston change its ICE policy
Texas TribuneHouston mayor limits police cooperation with ICE after Democratic wins
Community Impact (Houston)Houston Police Department changes ICE notification policy

Schools · 4h ago

Voters reject school tax and bond measures in six area districts

Houston-area voters rejected every school district bond and property tax increase on Nov. 3, in six districts, according to KPRC 2.

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Elections · 20h ago

Houston voters approve Proposition A on marijuana enforcement

Houston voters approved Proposition A, directing police to make low-level marijuana possession their lowest enforcement priority.

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Elections · Nov 4

Top Harris County elected officials keep their seats in a Democratic sweep

Several of the county's top elected leaders were on the ballot this week. Voters also selected a new Harris County Judge to lead the nation's third largest county.

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Schools · 18h ago

Voters reject all five Cy-Fair ISD funding propositions

Voters rejected all five Cypress-Fairbanks ISD school funding propositions on the ballot.

Read at FOX 26 Houston (KRIV)

Business & Economy · 21h ago

Electricity prices up about 40% in five years, UH expert says

Electricity prices rose about 40% over five years, according to University of Houston energy expert Ramanan Krishnamoorti. KPRC 2 examines what Texas' next governor could do.

Read at KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC)

Health · 1h ago

MD Anderson unveils $3.4 billion expansion in Houston

The Houston Chronicle reported that the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's $3.4 billion expansion adds two new towers that will change care for 250,000 patients.

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Weather & Environment · 2h ago

Rain chances return to Houston this weekend

ABC13 Houston reported a rain system could bring showers to Houston on Sunday. KPRC reported more cool air is also forecast for the weekend.

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Transit & Streets · 1h ago

Houston Airports announces projects at Bush and Hobby

Houston Airports officials announced six projects at George Bush Intercontinental and William P. Hobby airports, including a cellphone lot redevelopment at Bush.

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DevelopingElections · 50m ago

Senfronia Thompson says she has votes for House speaker

State Rep. Senfronia Thompson of Houston said she has enough votes to become Texas House speaker. Her party won House control on Tuesday, the Texas Tribune reported.

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Housing & Homelessness · 1h ago

Houston completes 1,000-space garage in convention district

Houston completed the 1,000-space GRB South Garage as part of its $1.14 billion Convention District Transformation, replacing part of the demolished Avenida South Garage.

Read at KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC)

Politics

Elections · Nov 3

Christian Menefee cruises to reelection over Ronald Whitfield in race for TX-18

Menefee was first elected to represent the 18th District in a special election in January, held several months after U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner's sudden death in March 2025.

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Elections · 23h ago

Former Hidalgo aide to lead Gina Hinojosa's transition team

Madden, a former staffer to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, will serve as executive director of Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa's transition team, Houston Public Media reported.

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City Hall · 8h ago

Sunnyside capital plan allocates $21.8 million for infrastructure

Sunnyside officials outlined a capital improvement plan allocating $21.8 million to infrastructure and development.

Read at Houston Defender

City Hall · 23h ago

Harris County Precinct 3 plans Tomball community center for 2028

Harris County Precinct 3 is opening a new community center in Tomball in summer 2028, according to Community Impact.

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City Hall · 22h ago

Seabrook postpones vote on four-year strategic plan

Seabrook has postponed a vote on its four-year strategic plan, according to Community Impact.

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Housing

Housing & Homelessness · Nov 5

After Kirby Mansion demolition, Houstonians call for stronger safeguards for historic structures

Nearly a dozen city residents spoke at city hall this week, alleging that the demolition began without proper permitting.

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Safety

Public Safety · 8h ago

Deputies search for 17-year-old accused of fatally shooting father

Harris County deputies are searching for a 17-year-old accused of fatally shooting his 37-year-old father at their home Friday morning, according to the sheriff's office.

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Public Safety · 17h ago

Fire injures family of four at Greater Heights townhome

A fire at a Greater Heights townhome early Thursday injured a family of four.

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Public Safety · Nov 2

ICE agent indicted (Nov. 2, 2026)

On Monday's show: An ICE agent has been indicted for running over a Houston immigrant in October. We learn about the charges and what newly obtained body camera video and reports on the incident reveal.

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Public Safety · 18h ago

Court records allege deputy sexually abused 13-year-old girl

Court records allege a Harris County deputy repeatedly sexually abused a 13-year-old girl and threatened suicide to keep her silent, KPRC 2 reported.

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Public Safety · Nov 5

Houston Police approved to apply for three federal grants

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Public Safety · 21h ago

Man shot during robbery on Houston's South Side

A man was shot during a robbery on Houston's South Side, according to KPRC 2 Click2Houston.

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Business

Business & Economy · Nov 5

Houston Restaurants Offering Free Meals and Deals for Veterans

Veterans and active-duty service members can find free meals, discounts and other thank-yous at restaurants around Houston.

Read at Houston Press

Business & Economy · Nov 5

Día de los Muertos to Take Over Downtown Houston

Dia de los Muertos is not a funeral; it’s a party, says Mauricio Navarro, a former Houston resident who is organizing this year’s parade and festival at Sam Houston Park on Saturday, November 7.

Read at Houston Press