Michelle Choi

Houston

Morning Reporter @khou - 4:30-7 a.m. & noon Mon-Fri. Houston native, storyteller, work in progress yogi, and passionate foodie

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Houston Humane Society celebrated pet moms this Mother's Day weekend

3 days ago | khou.com | Michelle Choi

Animals Houston Humane Society celebrated Mother's Day weekend by giving away 250 Disney-themed pet beds while highlighting the bond between pets and their owners. Author: Michelle Choi Published: 7:40 PM CDT May 11, 2025 Updated: 7:40 PM CDT May 11, 2025 HOUSTON — Pet moms got a special treat this Mother’s Day weekend, courtesy of the Houston Humane Society.
Galveston hosts large rescue drill ahead of summer season

6 days ago | khou.com | Michelle Choi

Local News The drill brought together lifeguards, firefighters, EMS, police and the U.S. Coast Guard. Author: Michelle Choi Published: 6:22 PM CDT May 8, 2025 Updated: 6:22 PM CDT May 8, 2025 GALVESTON, Texas — If you were near 56th Street and the Seawall in Galveston on Thursday afternoon and saw emergency crews rushing into the surf, boats speeding through the waves and even a Coast Guard chopper circling overhead — don't be alarmed.
Some Houston-area seniors are losing out on a vital food program

2 weeks ago | khou.com | Michelle Choi

HOUSTON — Houston-area seniors are facing a major setback after federal funding cuts threaten to scale back a crucial food assistance program. The Senior Food Box Program, run by the Houston Food Bank, provides monthly groceries to low-income seniors, but recent cuts could leave hundreds without the vital resource.
'How about the people that you’re hurting?' | Fort Bend Co. seniors share heartfelt pleas as federal funding for meals threatened

2 weeks ago | cbs19.tv | Michelle Choi

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — As lawmakers in Washington debate how to spend billions of dollars, the consequences are already trickling down to local communities such as Fort Bend County. Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels, a nonprofit that delivers meals and wellness checks to thousands of older adults in Fort Bend and Waller counties, said it just learned this week it could lose a significant portion of its federal funding.
'How about the people that you’re hurting?' | Fort Bend Co. seniors share heartfelt pleas as federal funding for meals threatened

2 weeks ago | khou.com | Michelle Choi

Local News Executive Director Doug Simpson said the organization may be facing cuts as high as $250,000, or about 10 to 15 percent of its annual budget. Author: Michelle Choi Published: 6:20 PM CDT April 24, 2025 Updated: 6:22 PM CDT April 24, 2025 FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — As lawmakers in Washington debate how to spend billions of dollars, the consequences are already trickling down to local communities such as Fort Bend County.
University of Houston rally spotlights concerns over free speech, student visas

3 weeks ago | khou.com | Michelle Choi

Local News University of Houston students and faculty rallied to protest visa revocations as part of a national "Day of Action." Author: Michelle Choi Published: 5:43 PM CDT April 17, 2025 Updated: 5:43 PM CDT April 17, 2025 HOUSTON — More than 100 students and faculty members at the University of Houston rallied Thursday afternoon as part of a national “Day of Action,” joining protests on more than 150 campuses nationwide.
Houston town hall debates Texas school vouchers proposal

1 month ago | kcentv.com | Michelle Choi

HOUSTON — A heated town hall unfolded in Houston’s Third Ward Saturday as State Rep. Jolanda Jones (D-Houston) spoke out against school vouchers — a controversial proposal gaining traction at the Texas Capitol. Jones, joined Saturday by fellow State Rep. Dr. Alma Allen and Houston Federation of Teachers President Jackie Anderson, addressed a room of parents, educators and advocates. At the center of the debate: whether public tax dollars should be used to fund private school tuition.
6-month-old dead after she was attacked by family dog, authorities say

1 month ago | azfamily.com | Michelle Choi

BAYTOWN, Texas (KHOU) - A 6-month-old girl is dead after being attacked by a dog in Texas. The 1-year-old pit bull mix was a family pet, but was new to the home. Baytown officials say the 6-month-old girl was attacked by the dog inside her family’s apartment. At least two dogs were taken from the home by animal control. The other dog, also a pit bull mix, was in a kennel when the attack happened. The child died at the hospital. “It is definitely very sad.
6-month-old dead after she was attacked by family dog, authorities say

1 month ago | kktv.com | Michelle Choi

BAYTOWN, Texas (KHOU) - A 6-month-old girl is dead after being attacked by a dog in Texas. The 1-year-old pit bull mix was a family pet, but was new to the home. Baytown officials say the 6-month-old girl was attacked by the dog inside her family’s apartment. At least two dogs were taken from the home by animal control. The other dog, also a pit bull mix, was in a kennel when the attack happened. The child died at the hospital. “It is definitely very sad.
Man pulls into McDonald's drive-thru after getting shot nearby, police say

2 months ago | 12newsnow.com | Michelle Choi

HOUSTON — Police are investigating how and why a man who was shot ended up at a McDonald's drive-thru in southeast Houston early Sunday morning. Police said the man drove himself to the location after the shooting, which occurred on Nyack Drive, just two minutes away from the fast food restaurant located along the Gulf Freeway. A witness told Houston police there was an argument outside and a 23-year-old man pulled up in a car to pick up some of the people involved and drive them away.