Victor Jacobo
Reporter at KHOU-TV (Houston, TX)
Reporter at @KHOU | Current Texan | Former Wisconsinite | Forever Chicagoan | @MarquetteU Alum | [email protected]
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3 days 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.
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3 days ago |
wfaa.com | Victor Jacobo
AUSTIN, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott has until June 22 to decide the fate of two high-profile cannabis-related bills as the 89th Texas Legislature concluded its regular session at the state capitol. The work of the legislature is now complete, but the future of several key bills remains uncertain as focus shifts to the governor's office.
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2 weeks ago |
khou.com | Victor Jacobo
HOUSTON — Houston City Council unanimously approved a new contract with the police union, a deal city and department leaders believe will lead to improved officer morale, service and recruitment efforts in order to address staff shortages and a growing civilian population. "Let's go forward,” said Houston Mayor John Whitmire on Wednesday before the city council vote.
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2 weeks ago |
khou.com | Victor Jacobo
HOUSTON — An effort by the Houston Police Department to crack down on bars and clubs that receive frequent noise complaints from nearby residents has led to early signs of progress. Residents who live near Washington Avenue in The Heights or Rice Military neighborhoods told KHOU 11 News the issue of alleged noise ordinance violations is a common occurrence. "That translates into lost sleep, it translates into stress," said Mark Fairchild, the president of the Rice Military Civic Club.
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3 weeks ago |
khou.com | Victor Jacobo
Local News The Avila family demands her release from ICE after dropped assault charges. Author: Victor Jacobo Published: 5:55 PM CDT May 16, 2025 Updated: 5:55 PM CDT May 16, 2025 HOUSTON — The family of a woman detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement are calling for her release after an assault charge against her was dropped. Margarita Avila got into an altercation with a USPS worker in March while on her job as a landscaper.
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