Rilwan Balogun

1 week ago | click2houston.com | Rilwan Balogun

MISSOURI CITY, Texas – A woman visiting her mother at a Missouri City senior living facility says she was trapped on the fourth floor for nearly a week after the building’s only working elevator broke. Tamika Harrison Parker, who uses a wheelchair due to her osteomyelitis diagnosis (bone infection), says she was stranded inside her mother’s unit at the Jubilee Senior Living facility on Texas Parkway beginning Monday. The elevator outage made it impossible for her to leave without risking injury.

1 week ago | click2houston.com | Rilwan Balogun |Oscar Chavez |Michael Horton

HOUSTON – Houston city leaders are facing a sobering financial outlook as they begin discussions on the proposed 2026 city budget. During a recent City Council finance committee meeting, Finance Director Melissa Dubowski presented both the immediate budget plan and a five-year forecast that paints a challenging fiscal picture, with projected shortfalls ranging from $100 million to $500 million in the coming years.

1 week ago | click2houston.com | Rilwan Balogun |Oscar Chavez |Michael Horton

Published: May 5, 2025 at 6:50 PM Tags: General Land Office, GLO, Homeowners Assistance Program, Hurricane Harvey, Houston Sign up for our Newsletters Click2Houston Community Events Published: May 5, 2025 at 6:50 PM Tags: General Land Office, GLO, Homeowners Assistance Program, Hurricane Harvey, Houston HOUSTON – A Houston woman says the home built for her as part of the Hurricane Harvey recovery effort is riddled with structural issue—so much so, she still hasn’t moved in six months after it...

1 week ago | click2houston.com | Rilwan Balogun

HOUSTON – Hester Arceneaux, a longtime resident of Houston, is facing a daunting challenge after a tree in her neighbor’s yard fell during Hurricane Beryl, causing significant damage to her property. The tree, which has been a source of concern for years, now poses a serious threat to her home. “I’ve lived here since 1978, and this was supposed to be our forever home,” Hester shared, reflecting on her long-standing commitment to her property.

1 week ago | click2houston.com | Michael Horton |Rilwan Balogun

Published: May 1, 2025 at 2:15 PMTags: Houston, HFD, Houston Fire Department, News, LocalHOUSTON – Houston Mayor John Whitmire has commented for the first time regarding the decision to terminate 12 cadets at the Houston Fire Department after officials uncovered a social media group chat sharing offensive and harmful content. The firings happened nearly two weeks ago on April 18 and allegedly stemmed from a chat on Instagram.