Michelle Homer | KHOU - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/michelle-homer-khou/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Fri, 12 Aug 2022 19:56:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Michelle Homer | KHOU - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/michelle-homer-khou/ 32 32 103504436 Houston firefighters battle fire on ship in Ship Channel https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-firefighters-battle-fire-on-ship-in-ship-channel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-firefighters-battle-fire-on-ship-in-ship-channel Fri, 12 Aug 2022 19:56:02 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=d6fc6b51700278bee8a83b1025dc330b This breaking news excerpt is courtesy of our partners at KHOU 11. Click here for KHOU's full story.

HOUSTON — Firefighters are on the scene of a fire on board a docked ship at the Houston Ship Channel.

They say no one was hurt in the fire at the Cy...

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]]> 397030 Feds investigating city of Houston over handling of illegal dumping complaints https://houstonnewmedia.org/feds-investigating-city-of-houston-over-handling-of-illegal-dumping-complaints/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=feds-investigating-city-of-houston-over-handling-of-illegal-dumping-complaints Fri, 22 Jul 2022 19:52:27 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=94ef3bd268707077acfda2dd2b2d7ca9 The environmental justice investigation is being led by the DOJ's Civil Rights Division.

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]]> 379753 Houston Texans donate $400,000 to Uvalde families https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-texans-donate-400000-to-uvalde-families/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-texans-donate-400000-to-uvalde-families Thu, 02 Jun 2022 16:42:14 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=ca290ea221cce1f48ca001b82e99fa23 The fund is supporting the families of students and teachers who died in last week’s schooling in Uvalde.

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]]> 339648 No injuries reported after plane skids off runway at George Bush Intercontinental Airport https://houstonnewmedia.org/no-injuries-reported-after-plane-skids-off-runway-at-george-bush-intercontinental-airport/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=no-injuries-reported-after-plane-skids-off-runway-at-george-bush-intercontinental-airport Wed, 11 May 2022 23:06:57 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=3010ca0ae27f7fde8c7fb3f818934187 The plane took off from Victoria, Texas, and was landing in Houston when it went off the runway, according to a representative from United Airlines.

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]]> 320627 Memorial Hermann won’t allow most visitors beginning Aug. 11 https://houstonnewmedia.org/memorial-hermann-wont-allow-most-visitors-beginning-aug-11/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=memorial-hermann-wont-allow-most-visitors-beginning-aug-11 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 22:47:26 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=038787201e5dca95084898287bcfda55 This story excerpt is courtesy of our partners at KHOU 11. Click here for KHOU's full story.

HOUSTON — Citing the increase in Covid-19 cases, Memorial Hermann Health System will no longer allow most visitors at its facilities beginning this Wednesday,...

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]]> 150564 Proposed increase would raise Houston water bills every year for the next 5 years https://houstonnewmedia.org/proposed-increase-would-raise-houston-water-bills-every-year-for-the-next-5-years/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=proposed-increase-would-raise-houston-water-bills-every-year-for-the-next-5-years Sat, 19 Jun 2021 13:27:14 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=4c8aa892c9f415402333ad7656445c4c Mayor Sylvester Turner said the rate hike is necessary to cover the increasing cost of service, including maintaining, replacing, and upgrading aging infrastructure.

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]]> 135636 Historic Freedmen’s Town selected as Houston’s first heritage district https://houstonnewmedia.org/historic-freedmens-town-selected-as-houstons-first-heritage-district/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=historic-freedmens-town-selected-as-houstons-first-heritage-district Thu, 17 Jun 2021 01:43:05 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=8f29ddfcf04c4a3782a2943f74530027 The heritage district distinction will help preserve that history and enhance beautification projects.

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]]> 134971 Gov. Abbott issues executive order to stop most government entities from mandating masks https://houstonnewmedia.org/gov-abbott-issues-executive-order-to-stop-most-government-entities-from-mandating-masks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gov-abbott-issues-executive-order-to-stop-most-government-entities-from-mandating-masks Tue, 18 May 2021 19:42:42 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=f95c89cbe3b842d294f114febbf9ee40 This story excerpt is courtesy of our partners at KHOU 11. Click here for KHOU's full story.

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order Tuesday, May 18, to stop most government entities from making masks mandatory.

Beginning May...

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]]> 128724 Houston Astros will start regular season at limited capacity seating https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-astros-will-start-regular-season-at-limited-capacity-seating/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-astros-will-start-regular-season-at-limited-capacity-seating Thu, 11 Mar 2021 02:10:07 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=5cf582d1c806eca362e350ff4394bfed This story excerpt is courtesy of our partners at KHOU 11. Click here for KHOU's full story.

HOUSTON — The Houston Astros say they will welcome fans back to Minute Maid Park this season, but they're not sure yet how many.

The team said Wednesday the...

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]]> 114918 NRG Stadium will become Covid vaccine megasite that provides thousands of shots each day https://houstonnewmedia.org/nrg-stadium-will-become-covid-vaccine-megasite-that-provides-thousands-of-shots-each-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nrg-stadium-will-become-covid-vaccine-megasite-that-provides-thousands-of-shots-each-day Wed, 10 Feb 2021 20:47:23 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=8038ebc91bbcbc5c4acd132aa6bed033 It's part of a vaccine partnership between the White House and the state of Texas, which also includes megasites at Fair Park in Dallas and AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

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]]> 108698 Dupont, former executive indicted for toxic release that killed four La Porte plant employees in 2014 https://houstonnewmedia.org/dupont-former-executive-indicted-for-toxic-release-that-killed-four-la-porte-plant-employees-in-2014/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dupont-former-executive-indicted-for-toxic-release-that-killed-four-la-porte-plant-employees-in-2014 Tue, 19 Jan 2021 20:15:47 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=23d3a539b76a6e2628a3780f794d3177 Update: Dupont and Sandel entered not guilty pleas at their Jan. 19 arraignment hearings, the Houston Chronicle reports. Sandel was released on unsecured bond pending trial but had to surrender his passport and agree not to leave the U.S. A trial is se...

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]]> 103739 Antibody tests show number of Covid-19 cases in Houston could be 4 times higher than reported https://houstonnewmedia.org/antibody-tests-show-number-of-covid-19-cases-in-houston-could-be-4-times-higher-than-reported/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=antibody-tests-show-number-of-covid-19-cases-in-houston-could-be-4-times-higher-than-reported Mon, 14 Dec 2020 22:45:46 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=9609602d93af8e5558531e7739f3ada2 Based on the antibody survey, it's estimated about 250,000 residents had already been infected with the coronavirus by September.

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]]> 96254 Galveston’s grandest Mardi Gras parade canceled in 2021 due to Covid-19 https://houstonnewmedia.org/galvestons-grandest-mardi-gras-parade-canceled-in-2021-due-to-covid-19/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=galvestons-grandest-mardi-gras-parade-canceled-in-2021-due-to-covid-19 Tue, 17 Nov 2020 20:59:07 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=83e6c67b04ef4282e881220d3ea0d8f0 This story excerpt is courtesy of our partners at KHOU 11. Click here for KHOU's full story.

GALVESTON, Texas — Galveston’s grandest Mardi Gras Parade won’t happen in 2021, and other krewes are reportedly considering canceling their events because of ...

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]]> 90203 Huge trash fire burning in at northeast Houston recycling business https://houstonnewmedia.org/huge-trash-fire-burning-in-at-northeast-houston-recycling-business/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=huge-trash-fire-burning-in-at-northeast-houston-recycling-business Wed, 11 Nov 2020 23:20:35 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=64bae15a5126dd78526f51a8100c2db2 This breaking news story is courtesy of our partners at KHOU 11. Click here for KHOU's story.

HOUSTON — Houston firefighters are battling a big trash fire in northeast Houston.

The fire broke out Wednesday afternoon, reportedly at Independent Texas R...

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]]> 88930 Only the kids will show animals at the 2021 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo https://houstonnewmedia.org/only-the-kids-will-show-animals-at-the-2021-houston-livestock-show-and-rodeo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=only-the-kids-will-show-animals-at-the-2021-houston-livestock-show-and-rodeo Thu, 05 Nov 2020 20:33:18 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=10ce002f3e2b6cbfa1dd1904c2323e57 This story excerpt is courtesy of our partners at KHOU 11. Click here for KHOU's full story.

HOUSTON — RodeoHouston is planning ahead in the event the Covid-19 pandemic continues during the 2021 Show next March.

With that in mind, they’ve decided to ...

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]]> 87688 Two former Texans among eight ex-NFL players charged in alleged ‘health insurance scam’ https://houstonnewmedia.org/two-former-texans-among-eight-ex-nfl-players-charged-in-alleged-health-insurance-scam/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=two-former-texans-among-eight-ex-nfl-players-charged-in-alleged-health-insurance-scam Mon, 28 Sep 2020 19:35:47 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=0858211563427c38dded2519301b7ab7 The players are accused of submitting false reimbursement claims for rehabilitation therapy by a Houston trainer, according to the Harris County DA.

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]]> 77644 Texas A&M professor, NASA researcher accused of secretly collaborating with China https://houstonnewmedia.org/texas-am-professor-nasa-researcher-accused-of-secretly-collaborating-with-china-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texas-am-professor-nasa-researcher-accused-of-secretly-collaborating-with-china-2 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:51:57 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=82b42b7dcf2d8c1b6de016378c74de10 This story excerpt is courtesy of our partners at KHOU 11. Click here for KHOU's full story.

HOUSTON — A professor at Texas A&M who was working on U.S. space projects was arrested on federal charges Sunday, Aug. 23.

Professor Zhengdong Cheng, 53, is ...

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]]> 69128 Former Secretary of State James Baker, wife Susan being treated for Covid-19 in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/former-secretary-of-state-james-baker-wife-susan-being-treated-for-covid-19-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=former-secretary-of-state-james-baker-wife-susan-being-treated-for-covid-19-in-houston Fri, 21 Aug 2020 13:50:37 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=d2575dc35d25e927074ceba1e0a6a0e0 They “feel crummy” but have not required hospitalization, a spokesman said.

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]]> 68468 Gov. Abbott says Texas school districts have final say on when, how to reopen https://houstonnewmedia.org/gov-abbott-says-texas-school-districts-have-final-say-on-when-how-to-reopen/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gov-abbott-says-texas-school-districts-have-final-say-on-when-how-to-reopen Fri, 31 Jul 2020 18:50:52 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=f50960d71e04ed32779ad3b6cafe658a This story excerpt is courtesy of our partners at KHOU 11. Click here for KHOU's full story.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is siding with Attorney General Ken Paxton on the issue of Texas schools reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic.

They say local govern...

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]]> 63690 Harris County issues new ‘Stay Home, Work Safe’ advisory, moves to highest Covid-19 threat level https://houstonnewmedia.org/harris-county-issues-new-stay-home-work-safe-advisory-moves-to-highest-covid-19-threat-level/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=harris-county-issues-new-stay-home-work-safe-advisory-moves-to-highest-covid-19-threat-level Fri, 26 Jun 2020 15:06:45 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=81b248ad3b975ae71d3b7b7b7b353abc This story excerpt is courtesy of our partners at KHOU 11. Click here for KHOU's full story, including the details of the advisory.

HOUSTON — Harris County has moved to the "highest possible threat level" for Covid-19, prompting County Judge Lina Hida...

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