HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — It’s the first of the month, and if you need assistance, there are still millions of dollars available, but it may not last for long. WHAT HELP IS AVAILABLE? Federal leaders passed stimulus bills late last year and early in 2021, which allocated billions in rental assistance. Programs were established to help tenants at the state …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A former HISD police officer is charged with sexual assault and accused of taking explicit images after the act. Kristopher Carter is accused of assaulting a woman at her home and then taking photos. HISD said Carter was fired after the arrest. He’s charged with sexual assault and improper photography/visual recording. Court records say it happened …

KINGWOOD, Texas (KTRK) — Houston-area authorities are searching for a woman who reportedly hissed and bit an elderly man in his home. Police said the incident happened on May 11 at 6:30 a.m. in the 1200 block of Mustang Trail in Kingwood. According to police, the 86-year-old victim told police he woke up because he felt the presence of someone …

Election Day for the municipal runoff elections that will decide two new council members is Saturday. Here’s what you need to know before heading to vote. What’s on the ballot Place 3: Incumbent Lauren Doherty is challenged by Dave Cornette for City Council Place 3. They faced three additional candidates in the May general election, though they garnered more than 80% …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston police say while 6-year-old Samuel Olson was reported missing on May 27, he may have disappeared weeks ago. “All we have are reports. The last time we know, for a fact, he was in school and that was April 30th,” HPD Executive Assistant Larry Satterwhite told reporters Monday night. On Tuesday, through the tears, Sam’s …

The State Fair of Texas will return in 2021, confirms its spokeswoman. The coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of the storied Texas tradition in 2020. It’s welcome news for an event with a 135-year-old history, says State Fair of Texas president Mitchell Glieber in a statement. “We’re excited to make up for lost time and help families and friends from all walks of life …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A former Houston police officer linked to a botched drug raid in 2019 that ended with the deaths of a man and his wife pleaded guilty to federal charges on Tuesday. Steven Bryant pleaded guilty to two charges of tampering with a government record. Bryant was accused of lying to police to try to cover up …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Scattered storms will return on Wednesday and some of the rain could briefly be heavy. Rain chances will continue throughout the week and will actually increase as we head into the end of the week and into the start of the weekend. How much rain has your part of town received so far?  What are we …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A mother has been charged after accidentally shooting her 5-year-old son while trying to shoot a dog that was running across the street in north Houston, according to Houston police. The incident happened at 700 Dunham Road on Saturday afternoon. Angelia Mia Vargas, 24, has been charged with deadly conduct with a firearm. According to neighbors, …