Pauline Smith

Houston

Senior Producer at KHOU-TV (Houston, TX)

Senior Producer KHOU 11 News

Articles

Peacocks in Houston: There's a reason they're here

1 month ago | khou.com | Pauline Smith

HOUSTON — If you are new to the area, you may be saying "what peacocks?" But the extravagantly feathered friends have been spotted throughout the area for years. The highest concentration appears to be just west and north of downtown. In fact, Harris County Precinct 4 deputy constables were out this past weekend in northwest Harris county rounding up the rowdy invaders after a call from a concerned citizen. So how did they get here?
Why do you need to protect your personal data while using AI?

2 months ago | wqad.com | Pauline Smith

There has been a lot of talk lately about artificial intelligence. Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has dominated recent headlines. The fast-growing rival to ChatGPT is now the most downloaded free app in Apple’s app store and sent tech stocks into a spiral after its debut. Now the company says it will temporarily limit new user registrations after a large-scale cyberattack. They are not alone.
Why do you need to protect your personal data while using AI?

2 months ago | khou.com | Pauline Smith

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Who should you I top for the holidays and how much?

Dec 9, 2024 | khou.com | Pauline Smith

The Why We're breaking down who to tip and how much Author: Pauline Smith (KHOU) Published: 5:21 AM CST December 10, 2024 Updated: 5:21 AM CST December 10, 2024 HOUSTON — Tipping has become a controversial topic with the rise of payment screens asking for tips for even the most mundane transactions. Some customers have hit their limits. According to a survey from Bankrate, one in three Americans say tipping culture is out of control.
Why do people go to Disney for hurricanes? | khou.com

Oct 9, 2024 | khou.com | Pauline Smith

You might think of Disney World as a vacation destination for families, but some Florida residents think of it as the safest place to be in a storm.
Why is the CDC changing the rules when it comes to lice in schools?

Aug 26, 2024 | khou.com | Pauline Smith

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Why are new cases of bird flu in cats a bad sign?

Aug 25, 2024 | khou.com | Pauline Smith

‘Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information’ NoticeLike many content publishers, we provide online advertising services that use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your device and online activity on our sites, apps and other online services. These services use this information to try to tailor the ads you see online to your interests. These are called interest-based ads.
Why is it not too late to book a getaway for Labor Day weekend?

Aug 20, 2024 | khou.com | Pauline Smith

The Why Last minute deals can still be found if you want some late summer fun Author: Pauline Smith (KHOU) Published: 5:23 AM CDT August 21, 2024 Updated: 5:23 AM CDT August 21, 2024 HOUSTON — It may not feel like it outside, but the unofficial end of summer is almost here and a lot of travelers are planning to celebrate this Labor Day by heading somewhere else. AAA reports bookings for Labor Day weekend are up 9% this year compared to last year.
Why are police and school district struggling to deal with a new type of bullying?

Aug 11, 2024 | khou.com | Pauline Smith

The Why Students are targeting classmates by using AI to create fake nudes Author: Pauline Smith (KHOU) Published: 5:46 AM CDT August 12, 2024 Updated: 5:46 AM CDT August 12, 2024 HOUSTON — AI can do some pretty amazing things, but as the technology spreads, some are using it for alarming purposes. Last school year, school district across the country started to report the spread of fake sexually explicit images of young students.
Why do parents have to brush up on healthy homework habits along with their kids?

Jul 30, 2024 | khou.com | Pauline Smith

Back To School There are things you can do to help your student succeed. Author: Pauline Smith (KHOU) Published: 5:53 AM CDT July 31, 2024 Updated: 5:53 AM CDT July 31, 2024 HOUSTON — Students are not the only ones whining about the return of homework. Many parents are bemoaning the return of after school studies. That’s because it can be a frustrating experience for children and adults. But there are steps you can take now to help your student succeed.