Michelle Choi

1 week ago | khou.com | Michelle Choi

Local News The "White House" in Baytown is set for demolition Saturday, marking the end of an era. Author: Michelle Choi Published: 6:11 PM CDT June 20, 2025 Updated: 6:11 PM CDT June 20, 2025 BAYTOWN, Texas — A piece of Baytown’s skyline and history will soon be gone. ExxonMobil’s Main Office Building, affectionately called the “White House” by locals, is set to be imploded at 6:30 a.m. Saturday.

1 week ago | khou.com | Michelle Choi

HOUSTON — What was once a quiet neighborhood street in north Houston has now become what some residents describe as a dangerous speedway. Neighbors living in the Fallbrook subdivision say the problem started nearly two years ago when Fallbrook Drive was extended to connect to Interstate 45. Since then, they say drivers — including semi-trucks — have been flying down their street, ignoring the 20-mph speed limit. Alejandro Matamoros, 81, has lived in the neighborhood for more than 40 years.

1 month ago | khou.com | Michelle Choi

HOUSTON — The unofficial start to summer is here, and many Houstonians are cooling off at city pools this Memorial Day weekend. Families packed the Alief Community Center pool on Saturday, one of eight city pools open to the public. That’s two fewer than originally scheduled. “We’re excited we’re opening up our pools,” said Kenneth Allen, director of Houston Parks and Recreation.

1 month ago | khou.com | Michelle Choi

HOUSTON — Houston’s Asiatown is known for its culture, cuisine, and thriving small businesses. But alongside the steady stream of customers and commerce, community members say safety has become a growing concern. In response, law enforcement agencies and Asian American business leaders came together Friday for a first-of-its-kind community safety symposium aimed at tackling crime and building trust.

1 month ago | wltx.com | Michelle Choi

HOUSTON — With just 10 days left until the official start of hurricane season, Rep. Lizzie Fletcher is sounding the alarm about growing staffing and resource shortfalls at the very agencies responsible for issuing life-saving storm warnings.