Victor Jacobo

2 weeks ago | khou.com | Victor Jacobo

HOUSTON — State and local leaders as well as civil rights and activist groups are preparing for a weekend of protests across Texas with Governor Greg Abbott elaborating more on the deployment of National Guard and Department of Public Safety personnel. "Peaceful protests are part of the fabric of our nation, but Texas will not tolerate the lawlessness we have seen in Los Angeles in response to President Donald Trump's enforcement of immigration law," Abbott said in a press release.

2 weeks ago | khou.com | Victor Jacobo

Local News The City of Houston proclaimed June 10, 2025 as "SHAPE Community Center Day in Houston, Texas." Author: Victor Jacobo Published: 4:31 PM CDT June 10, 2025 Updated: 4:36 PM CDT June 10, 2025 HOUSTON — Houston's SHAPE Community Center, a cornerstone of the Third Ward for 56 years, announced Tuesday the launch of an ambitious $5 million fundraising campaign to rebuild and expand after a destructive electrical fire in January severely damaged the facility.

2 weeks ago | khou.com | Victor Jacobo

Tech Waymo's autonomous vehicles are being tested in Houston neighborhoods with human operators for now, aiming to expand driverless services. Author: Victor Jacobo Published: 5:52 PM CDT June 9, 2025 Updated: 5:52 PM CDT June 9, 2025 HOUSTON — More details are being learned about Waymo's testing of autonomous vehicle technology on Houston streets as the company works towards expanding its driverless services, like what is already being offered in Austin.

3 weeks ago | khou.com | Victor Jacobo

Local News "This budget represents real progress toward a stronger, more connected city," said the mayor in a statement on social media. Author: Victor Jacobo, Anne James Published: 4:18 PM CDT June 4, 2025 Updated: 4:19 PM CDT June 4, 2025 HOUSTON — Chaos erupted during a Houston City Council meeting Wednesday as protesters critical of Mayor John Whitmire's proposed $7 billion budget were forcibly removed by police after holding up banners and chanting in the council chambers.

3 weeks ago | kens5.com | Victor Jacobo

HOUSTON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency faces an uncertain future as the Trump administration signals potential elimination of the disaster response agency, while Congress pursues competing reform efforts and internal reviews reveal the agency is unprepared for the upcoming hurricane season.