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What residents are talking about in Houston public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Recent coverage of Houston from local and regional media.
Houston leads Texas in storefront crashes, raising safety concerns after a deadly bakery incident and past cases that injured customers.
Jul 28, 2026A federal judge orders ICE to release Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego, citing due process violations.
Jul 28, 2026The U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order to activate backup power from North Dakota to Louisiana as extreme heat can endanger the grid.
Jul 27, 2026Supporters marched to the Montgomery ICE Processing Center in Conroe on Sunday, calling for the release of three men who witnessed Lorenzo Salgado's fatal shooting.
Jul 27, 2026Baytown police are investigating an officer for alleged misuse of a license plate reader system, with both internal and criminal probes underway.
Jul 27, 2026The victim, identified as 51-year-old Amond Morrison, was found with a gunshot wound and later died at a hospital.
Jul 27, 2026Pearland residents could face a 12% utility rate hike, adding $13 monthly to bills as the city upgrades and expands infrastructure to keep up with rapid growth.
Jul 27, 2026The order is a last resort before issuing Level 3 Energy Emergency Alerts, which could lead to rolling blackouts throughout the U.S.
Jul 27, 2026New study ranks Houston as America's No. 2 least safe city CultureMap Houston
Jul 27, 2026A scorching heat wave continues across the central and southern United States, leaving tens of millions under extreme heat warnings.
Jul 26, 2026The victim reported being pulled over, placed in the back seat of an SUV with emergency-style lights and assaulted before being turned loose.
Jul 26, 2026Faith leaders from across the country marched through Houston's East End to honor Lorenzo Salgado and support his family as they continue seeking answers.
Jul 26, 2026