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Houston redistricting: City council tags vote on new boundary maps to better discuss Hispanic representation!

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Houston, Texas (KTRK) – Every 10 years, the city of Houston changes its boundaries when it comes to city council districts, which means redistricting can change who represents you on city council. Some people may not even know which circle they belong to. However, there is growing concern in one community about voter representation in these districts. Redistricting was on the agenda Wednesday at Houston City Hall, but as often happens, the problem was flagged, meaning council members took no action. It is closely watched by members of the Hispanic…

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Houston Fifth Ward neighbors say Leffingwell Street community garden on Leffingwell Street is now nuisance property!

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Houston, Texas (KTRK) – Neighbors in Fifth Ward in Houston said the community garden had become a noisy property. “This is a community park put here by former City Councilman Jerry Davis,” said Rodney Thomas, a resident. Thomas lives right next to a fenced yard on Livingwell Street and said he’s only seen one community event, the pumpkin patch. “When they had that event, that was when they left all the pumpkins they got from HEB in there. That’s when the rodent problem started,” Thomas said. And across the street,…

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2022 LGBTQ+ History Month – ABC13 Houston!

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Let’s celebrate LGBTQ + History Month! October is LGBTQ+ History Month, a time to honor and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. ABC13 and Legacy Community Health have teamed up to monitor and show our support. Houston provides endless services and resources for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and interrogative people during LGBTQ+ History Month. Find the information you need below. 1981: The Montrose Clinic, now known as Legacy Community Health Services, has opened its doors to the LGBTQ+ community to combat the threat of HIV/AIDS. Today Legacy provides many…

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Retired Archbishop Joseph Fiorenza of Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston dies at 91 years old!

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Houston, Texas (KTRK) – Joseph Fiorenza, Archbishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Galveston-Houston, died Monday at the age of 91, the diocese said in a statement. The video above is from a previous story. “Rest in peace, Archbishop Joseph Fiorence. Please pray for the repose of the soul of our honorary Archbishop,” wrote St. Matthew of the Evangelical Catholic Church on Facebook. The Beaumont native served as parish bishop from 1985 to 2006 before retiring. In the Catholic tradition, bishops and archbishops are required to resign at the age of…

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Aldine ISD: Several unsubstantiated threats made against Eisenhower High School, the district says!

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Houston, Texas (KTRK) – Aldine ISD said the officers will remain at Eisenhower High School for the rest of the week after several threats on social media against the campus on Wednesday. The county police department said that while the threats appeared unsubstantiated, authorities were still investigating. As a precaution, additional Aldine ISD police officers are on campus and will remain there this week. “We take all threats very seriously because the safety and security of our students and staff is our top priority at Aldine ISD. We encourage all…

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Texas police chase: Kurtus Sliger accused of leading West University Place officers in pursuit sparked by Virtual Gate Hit!

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WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, Texas (KTRK) – Many residents of West University Place are left with thousands of dollars in damages after a high-speed chase with a car theft suspect that ended in their backyards. According to West U Police, officers were alerted to the presence of a stolen pickup truck on the 2600 block of Rice Street at 1:18 p.m. Monday thanks to their license plate reading cameras. Back in 2020, the city committed to paying $4.5 million for cameras that cover all lanes of traffic and alert police to…

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Watch the Localish Houston Special Celebrating Hispanic & Latin American Heritage!!

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Watch the Localish Houston Special that celebrates Hispanic And the legacy of Latin America! Hispanic celebration And Latin Heritage with ABC13! This unique culture adds great flavor, music, art, and fun to our city, helping it to be one of the most diverse places to live in the United States. Localis Houston dives into community stories that highlight and show Hispanic and Latin American pride! Watch the Sunday special, September 18 at 4:30 p.m. to see these inspiring stories. sponsored by . [ad_2]

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Houston tops Texas as No. 1 city for growth in tech jobs, and No. 5 among major U.S. cities, Dice report says!

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byJohn Egan Across Houston, Texas — While a particular city tends to attract all the hype like The highest technology center in Texas — especially since Elon Musk moved there — Houston just popped up at number one in the Lone Star State for tech jobs. The video shown above is from a previous report on US employment, which slowed in August as employers added 315,000 jobs. new Report From Dice, an online platform for tech professionals, Houston is shown as number 5 among major US cities for tech job…

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Harry Potter Yule Ball: Potterheads in Houston get to experience the only US event for the ball at Paraiso Maravilla!

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byStephen Devadanam Across Houston, Texas — Attention, all witches—and their heists: a captivating event that has only leviosa-d (we’re making that deed now) to the top of Houssston Harry Potter fans’ holiday calendars. The video above is from a local story about the magic of Harry Potter on display at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. Harry Potter: A Christmas Ball Celebration Houston is heading to town this fall, and it’s set to draw in attendees much like the big – and somewhat drama-filled – party in Harry Potter and the…

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City of Houston working to repair main water break after it sends water 20 feet in the air at Gessner Road and Richmond Avenue!

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Houston, Texas (KTRK) – A major water outage in western Houston sent waters rising nearly 20 feet into the air on Monday morning. A viewer reported to ABC13 about “the geyser” taking place on Richmond Street and Gesner Road. The fracture was seen filling the streets with water and spraying passing cars. Houston city workers said they had to turn off the water at that line and wait for the pressure to drop before assessing the damage. Neighbors told ABC13 that the water has been flowing since 9:30 pm on…

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