The homeless face an 86 percent higher diagnosis rate for general health issues and a 436 percent higher rate for mental health issues.
As chief resilience officer, Aho will oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive Resilience Strategy for the city.
Since spring 2018, Southwest Key has sought license to house unaccompanied minors separated from parents or guardians by U.S. Border Patrol.
Houston was the only Texas city to crack the top 35.
A new report on the financial condition of the 75 most populous cities ranks Houston no. 58 in the nation for fiscal health.
Criminal Court Judge Cassandra Holleman, who was one of 19 African American women win during a massive Democratic sweep. died Monday at 57.
Furloughed federal employees who need help can apply for a $100 voucher and obtain information about organizations that provide help.
In observance of MLK Jr's birthday, state and local offices in Houston and Harris County will be closed on Monday.
Jason Spindler, co-founder and chief executive of I-Dev International, was inside the hotel and shopping compound during the siege.
The government shutdown, already the longest in U.S. history, has forced 96 percent of NASA employees to be furloughed.
The TSA shortage is due to the partial government shutdown, which is now going into its fourth week.
Jacques Dunn, 58, is charged with burglary to a habitation and aggravated assault on a peace officer. He is being held without bail.
The gift, which is part of a $10 million relief pledge from the UAE, will be used toward several vital projects in the Houston area.
Houston will host a single MLK Day Parade with Astros outfielder George Springer and U.S. Rep. John Lewis serving as grand marshals.
Turner warns residents to not engage in celebratory gun fire and not to bring fireworks into the city, while police discourage drunk driving
Cesar Collazo, 23, is being held in the Harris C0unty Jail without bond and is considered a flight risk.
The Houston-Harris County Peacekeepers Movement was created as a result of the passage of Texas Senate Bill 30 during the 85th Legislature.
Carlos and Jemima Guimaraes were convicted of international kidnapping by a federal jury on Wednesday.
Alfonso Eliezer Gravina Munoz, 56, pleaded guilty Monday one count of conspiracy to launder money.
Attorney Tony Buzbee and the Houston Professional Firefighters Association are extending the olive branch to city leaders to resolve Prop B.
Following five days of public adoration, President George H.W. Bush's body will travel to College Station to be laid to rest.
Mourners arrived at St. Martin's to bid farewell to President Bush at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, and continued overnight until 5:30 am Thursday.
This is a holiday the 41st president would have loved to celebrate.
City announces road closures near St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in downtown ahead of President Bush's funeral.
Bush "embraced this city and Houston embraced him back," Mayor Sylvester Turner said Monday night downtown.
Houston-based politicians, athletes, and business leaders were among the many to share their condolences for Bush and his family.
Politics aside, no other U.S. president has ever worn more creative or colorful socks while in and out of the White House.
Turner said he believes state law would preempt Prop B from taking effect, despite voter approval.
The last disbursement of $3 million will go to to 17 non-profits groups that will provide help to victims who qualify, officials said.
The day after losing his re-election bid, Judge Glenn Devlin released several juvenile detainees after they promised not to kill anyone.
Lina Hidalgo becomes the first Latina woman, the first immigrant, and the youngest person to hold the Harris County Judge's seat.
Republican John Culberson loses a close race to Lizzie Fletcher, while other races were still too close to call.
A Harris County election official was cited after witnesses said she verbally assaulted a woman with racial comments.
An initiative to raise firefighter pay by 25 percent was a hot issue on the Houston are ballot this midterm election
This election season isn't just about Ted and Beto, there are other issue-drivers voters need to know about before they cast their ballot.
The senate race may be taking center stage, but some congressional races look competitive in the Houston area.
Harris and surrounding counties all recorded record turnouts for a midterm election.
The move comes about a month after the area was declared a public health nuisance by the city's health department.
The city had to sunset its public drain naming feature months ago after people began abusing it.
Harris County is pulling the rug away from the potential purveyors of sex brothels by enacting a ban that is similar to Houston's ordinance.