Dallas’ latest plan to address its affordable housing crisis is slated to go to the City Council in April, according to the city’s top housing official. But he says it’ll take years and hundreds of millions of dollars from the city alone to make a dent. “I don’t like to put too much on any plan, particularly for a city …

Chunta Scott, 30, said that talking about finances was a taboo in her community. “It’s not talked about, you’re not supposed to ask questions about your mom’s or dad’s money,” Scott said. “A lot of people from the area start off with financial trauma that they’re trying to work through as adults.” The Oak Cliff native knew early on that …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Police Department and Crime Stoppers need the public’s help identifying a man accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of firearms in SW Houston. Authorities said a suspect burglarized a home in the 8400 block of Bluegate Court on Jan. 24 at 7:40 a.m. The unidentified man reportedly stole over $10,000 in firearms during the …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Authorities canceled a Silver Alert for 79-year-old John G. York, who was found safe after going missing on Thursday. Original reporting A Silver Alert has been issued for a 79-year-old man with dementia who was last seen in North Harris County, according to officials. The Texas Center for the Missing has updated the alert on behalf …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Two men were shot at a private rodeo arena in southwest Houston overnight, according to police. Houston police were called to the Rancho El Dorado arena at 15231 S. Post Oak Road near Gatewood Court shortly after 3 a.m. in response to a shooting. At the scene, officers found two men with gunshot wounds. They were taken …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man was killed after crashing into the barrier of a toll road in southwest Houston on Sunday, according to deputies with Pct. 7. Deputies say the crash happened at about 2:05 a.m. at 11700 South Sam Houston Toll Road West on the eastbound lanes. The driver of a gray 2020 Toyota Rav4 crashed into the barrier …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — In a new episode of political program This Week in Texas, we look into the possibility that the largest school district in the state, HISD, will be taken over by the Texas Education Agency. We also talk about vouchers, using public money to help parents send their children to private schools, and exploring a bill that …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A child nearly killed after enduring a traumatic beating is now out of his coma. While 3-year-old Nehemiah can’t walk or talk yet, his family says he’s doing much better than in late January when he was brought to the hospital by Life Flight, and doctors said he had no brain activity. With his eyes open again and …

HOUSTON, Texas — On the eve of an impending takeover of the Houston Independent School District by the Texas Education Agency, little was said on the topic Friday at the HISD State of the Schools luncheon in downtown Houston. Superintendent Millard House II said “uncertainty looms” regarding the state takeover, but he focused on celebrating recent improvements at Texas’ largest school …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Our super sunny weather and low humidity won’t stick around. We should see low clouds and fog return Monday morning, but some sun at times by the afternoon. Temperatures will be in the lower 80s in the afternoon with rising humidity. Oak pollen will remain high. Warm temperatures will continue through Friday. A cold front should bring …