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Navigating Houston's Housing Waitlist, THC Regulations, and Community Concerns
Welcome to Houston News Today, I'm Morgan Riley.
Good morning Houston! It's Friday, May 2nd, 2025, and we've got a lot to cover today. Word on the streets of Houston is that our city never stops moving, and neither does the news.
Let's start with some important updates for Houston families waiting for housing assistance. Starting yesterday, May 1st, over 18,000 Houston families on housing waitlists need to update their applications to avoid losing their place in line. This update process is crucial for those hoping to move up faster in the waitlist. If you or someone you know is affected, make sure those applications get updated promptly.
In state news, a Texas House panel has advanced a THC bill with stricter regulations for the hemp industry, though it stops short of an outright ban. Meanwhile, another bill moving through the legislature would remove short-barrel firearms from Texas' prohibited weapons list.
Shifting to community concerns, residents in north Houston have expressed worries about students leaving an HISD campus during school hours, with reports of violent confrontations in the area. Local authorities are aware and addressing these safety issues.
Some troubling news from South Houston, where residents have reported growing alarm over an expanding homeless encampment near Garfield Elementary School. City officials are expected to address the situation in the coming days.
On a positive note, National Nurses Week 2025 begins soon, and numerous businesses around Houston are offering special freebies and deals for our hardworking healthcare heroes. If you're a nurse, be sure to check local establishments for these well-deserved perks.
Weather-wise, keep those umbrellas handy! ABC13's Weather Watch is warning about storms today that could bring hail and flash flooding to parts of our area. Stay weather-aware and avoid low-lying areas if heavy rain develops.
In our community spotlight, the family of an Astroworld tragedy victim is working to promote safety at live events, turning personal loss into meaningful advocacy for concert safety reforms.
Looking ahead to this weekend, the Disaster Assistance Response Team program is holding workshops to help rural communities prepare for severe weather as we move deeper into storm season. Check local community centers for times and locations.
This has been Morgan Riley, your neighbor in the news. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a Houston news update. For more information, you can always send an email to [email protected] or check out our website at QuietPlease.AI. Stay safe, Houston.
Good morning Houston! It's Friday, May 2nd, 2025, and we've got a lot to cover today. Word on the streets of Houston is that our city never stops moving, and neither does the news.
Let's start with some important updates for Houston families waiting for housing assistance. Starting yesterday, May 1st, over 18,000 Houston families on housing waitlists need to update their applications to avoid losing their place in line. This update process is crucial for those hoping to move up faster in the waitlist. If you or someone you know is affected, make sure those applications get updated promptly.
In state news, a Texas House panel has advanced a THC bill with stricter regulations for the hemp industry, though it stops short of an outright ban. Meanwhile, another bill moving through the legislature would remove short-barrel firearms from Texas' prohibited weapons list.
Shifting to community concerns, residents in north Houston have expressed worries about students leaving an HISD campus during school hours, with reports of violent confrontations in the area. Local authorities are aware and addressing these safety issues.
Some troubling news from South Houston, where residents have reported growing alarm over an expanding homeless encampment near Garfield Elementary School. City officials are expected to address the situation in the coming days.
On a positive note, National Nurses Week 2025 begins soon, and numerous businesses around Houston are offering special freebies and deals for our hardworking healthcare heroes. If you're a nurse, be sure to check local establishments for these well-deserved perks.
Weather-wise, keep those umbrellas handy! ABC13's Weather Watch is warning about storms today that could bring hail and flash flooding to parts of our area. Stay weather-aware and avoid low-lying areas if heavy rain develops.
In our community spotlight, the family of an Astroworld tragedy victim is working to promote safety at live events, turning personal loss into meaningful advocacy for concert safety reforms.
Looking ahead to this weekend, the Disaster Assistance Response Team program is holding workshops to help rural communities prepare for severe weather as we move deeper into storm season. Check local community centers for times and locations.
This has been Morgan Riley, your neighbor in the news. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a Houston news update. For more information, you can always send an email to [email protected] or check out our website at QuietPlease.AI. Stay safe, Houston.
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By Quiet. PleaseWelcome to Houston News Today, I'm Morgan Riley.
Good morning Houston! It's Friday, May 2nd, 2025, and we've got a lot to cover today. Word on the streets of Houston is that our city never stops moving, and neither does the news.
Let's start with some important updates for Houston families waiting for housing assistance. Starting yesterday, May 1st, over 18,000 Houston families on housing waitlists need to update their applications to avoid losing their place in line. This update process is crucial for those hoping to move up faster in the waitlist. If you or someone you know is affected, make sure those applications get updated promptly.
In state news, a Texas House panel has advanced a THC bill with stricter regulations for the hemp industry, though it stops short of an outright ban. Meanwhile, another bill moving through the legislature would remove short-barrel firearms from Texas' prohibited weapons list.
Shifting to community concerns, residents in north Houston have expressed worries about students leaving an HISD campus during school hours, with reports of violent confrontations in the area. Local authorities are aware and addressing these safety issues.
Some troubling news from South Houston, where residents have reported growing alarm over an expanding homeless encampment near Garfield Elementary School. City officials are expected to address the situation in the coming days.
On a positive note, National Nurses Week 2025 begins soon, and numerous businesses around Houston are offering special freebies and deals for our hardworking healthcare heroes. If you're a nurse, be sure to check local establishments for these well-deserved perks.
Weather-wise, keep those umbrellas handy! ABC13's Weather Watch is warning about storms today that could bring hail and flash flooding to parts of our area. Stay weather-aware and avoid low-lying areas if heavy rain develops.
In our community spotlight, the family of an Astroworld tragedy victim is working to promote safety at live events, turning personal loss into meaningful advocacy for concert safety reforms.
Looking ahead to this weekend, the Disaster Assistance Response Team program is holding workshops to help rural communities prepare for severe weather as we move deeper into storm season. Check local community centers for times and locations.
This has been Morgan Riley, your neighbor in the news. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a Houston news update. For more information, you can always send an email to [email protected] or check out our website at QuietPlease.AI. Stay safe, Houston.
Good morning Houston! It's Friday, May 2nd, 2025, and we've got a lot to cover today. Word on the streets of Houston is that our city never stops moving, and neither does the news.
Let's start with some important updates for Houston families waiting for housing assistance. Starting yesterday, May 1st, over 18,000 Houston families on housing waitlists need to update their applications to avoid losing their place in line. This update process is crucial for those hoping to move up faster in the waitlist. If you or someone you know is affected, make sure those applications get updated promptly.
In state news, a Texas House panel has advanced a THC bill with stricter regulations for the hemp industry, though it stops short of an outright ban. Meanwhile, another bill moving through the legislature would remove short-barrel firearms from Texas' prohibited weapons list.
Shifting to community concerns, residents in north Houston have expressed worries about students leaving an HISD campus during school hours, with reports of violent confrontations in the area. Local authorities are aware and addressing these safety issues.
Some troubling news from South Houston, where residents have reported growing alarm over an expanding homeless encampment near Garfield Elementary School. City officials are expected to address the situation in the coming days.
On a positive note, National Nurses Week 2025 begins soon, and numerous businesses around Houston are offering special freebies and deals for our hardworking healthcare heroes. If you're a nurse, be sure to check local establishments for these well-deserved perks.
Weather-wise, keep those umbrellas handy! ABC13's Weather Watch is warning about storms today that could bring hail and flash flooding to parts of our area. Stay weather-aware and avoid low-lying areas if heavy rain develops.
In our community spotlight, the family of an Astroworld tragedy victim is working to promote safety at live events, turning personal loss into meaningful advocacy for concert safety reforms.
Looking ahead to this weekend, the Disaster Assistance Response Team program is holding workshops to help rural communities prepare for severe weather as we move deeper into storm season. Check local community centers for times and locations.
This has been Morgan Riley, your neighbor in the news. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a Houston news update. For more information, you can always send an email to [email protected] or check out our website at QuietPlease.AI. Stay safe, Houston.