HOUSTON, Texas — Documents found on the Texas Education Agency’s website show that the state is ready to appoint new leaders to take charge of the Houston Independent School District. A job posting seeking candidates to apply for a new board of managers to oversee the state’s largest school district and a slideshow explaining the responsibilities of the body could be …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — With the decision on a state takeover of Houston ISD coming any day now, opponents continue to voice concerns about the impact it could have, particularly on the district’s diverse student population. Approximately 90% are students of color, and some fear that they may soon lose representation. This all started in 2019 when the state raised concerns about …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Harris County has a razor-thin budget, but it also has a troubled jail, which does not meet standards according to the state. It’s a complex problem with no easy solutions. The jail is undoubtedly overcrowded and understaffed. And on Tuesday, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez appealed to commissioners, looking for help. The jail, which he runs, …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — If you like sunshine, you should get out Wednesday. There is some smoke in the air from burning taking place in Louisiana, but the smoke should decrease later this morning. Expect temperatures in the 70s this afternoon. Clouds will increase Thursday with a few showers. The best rain and storm chance will be overnight Thursday ahead of …

Speaking of a complete takeover, Rep. Ron Reynolds, D-Missouri City, said, “I believe the decision has been made, and they are determined to do this.” He joined several state officials, Houston-area leaders, and community members who have openly opposed a state takeover of HISD. Despite improvement, past failures at Wheatley High School and at the board level paved the way …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston police are investigating after a woman was found stabbed to death outside an abandoned business in the Gulfgate area. Officers responded to the parking lot of what used to be a tire shop at 3511 Telephone Road near the Gulf Freeway around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Investigators said the business burned down last year and is no …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The process to apply for some much-needed help if you’re struggling to pay rent or utility bills reopened on Tuesday. The Texas Rent Relief program started taking applications at 8 a.m., but technical issues appeared to arise quickly due to the number of people trying to access the site. “We understand some people are unable to access …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — With Olajuwon as a middle name, this offensive lineman’s journey to Houston just seems destined. The Texans are acquiring Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive guard Shaq Mason in a trade that ESPN reported on Tuesday. The team is acquiring Mason, whose first and middle names are Shaquille Olajuwon, for a sixth-round pick in next month’s draft. A seventh-round pick is also …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Homicide detectives are investigating after a dead body was found inside a business on Washington Avenue. SkyEye flew over the business, which appears to be a CubeSmart Self Storage facility, at 6300 Washington Avenue near Westcott Street. Houston police said a man was found dead inside the business, but his cause of death was unknown. Homicide detectives …

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