A new online tool allows parents to monitor their children's activities on social networks. Ed Mayberry reports.
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September 2, 2010
by: Jack Williams
An independent review of illegal immigration trends shows the number of undocumented immigrants in the U.S. has dropped for the first time in 20 years. Jack Williams reports.
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September 1, 2010
by: Bill Stamps
A rally at the George R. Brown Convention Center drew thousands of people who work in the oil and gas industry. The workers say the President's six month ban on deep water drilling is costing jobs and is unnecessary. Bill Stamps has more.
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September 1, 2010
by: Laurie Johnson
A tract of city land off Allen Parkway could soon go up for sale for high-rise or mid-rise development.
City officials say they'll use some of the money from the sale to open a new park in the Fourth Ward.
Laurie Johnson reports.
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September 1, 2010
by: Wendy Siegle
Enrollment for a popular pre-paid college tuition program is open again in Texas. As Wendy Siegle reports, the Texas Tuition Promise Fund is a bit different than a similar fund that closed in 2003.
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September 1, 2010
by: Wendy Siegle
METRO acting president and CEO George Greanias rolled out an extensive vision for the agency at a special board meeting Tuesday. Wendy Siegle has more.
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August 31, 2010 by: Bill Stamps
After years of pleading with local leaders to get an abandoned apartment complex torn down, some northwest Houston resident and businesses may finally get their wish. Bill Stamps reports.
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August 31, 2010
by: Laurie Johnson
A private company wants to explore for oil and gas deposits in city parks. The city is considering a three-year lease for exploration in Herman Brown Park on the east side. Councilmembers will vote on the lease tomorrow. Laurie Johnson reports.
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August 31, 2010
by: David Pitman
People in Galveston are getting the chance to tell the city exactly what they want to see in their neighborhoods, as reconstruction continues, nearly two years after Hurricane Ike. As David Pitman reports, a series of planning meetings begins this evening.
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August 31, 2010
by: Gail Delaughter
Two men hurt in a crash during a police chase on a Houston freeway are suing the police department, claiming officers used their vehicle as a shield. But city officials are telling a different story. Gail Delaughter reports.
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August 30, 2010
by: Bill Stamps
The Harris County Commissioners Court has given the green light to replace voting equipment destroyed in last week's fire. The Commissioner held an emergency meeting today to vote on the matter. Bill Stamps was there and has this report.
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August 30, 2010
by: Wendy Siegle
Federal regulators have unveiled a proposal for an updated vehicle label that would give consumers more information on a new car's fuel efficiency and carbon foot-print. Wendy Siegle reports.
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August 30, 2010
by: Laurie Johnson
A legal battle is underway over the right to publicize a video that shows alleged police brutality. The video is of a March 24th incident in which seven Houston police officers are accused of beating a 15-year-old burglary suspect. Laurie Johnson reports.
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