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Welcome to Houston News Now, I'm Morgan Riley.
The word on the streets of Houston today is somber as our community mourns following a tragic shooting at a southeast Houston house party that left one dead and 15 others injured. What began as a birthday celebration in the Mayfair neighborhood turned violent when a fight broke out, leading to gunfire. An 18-year-old victim lost his life despite friends' desperate attempts to save him. One witness, Christian Sanchez, shared the heartbreaking final moments, saying the victim asked them "not to let him go" as they held his hand. According to reports, despite the party flyer clearly stating "no guns," the situation escalated beyond control.
In local politics, Mayor John Whitmire announced he'll be unveiling his proposed budget soon, which includes a significant win for Houston's police force. The newly unveiled contract with the police union will provide officers with a 36.5% salary increase over the next five years. Despite these raises, the mayor insists the budget will remain balanced. This comes as part of ongoing efforts to address staffing challenges within the Houston Police Department while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
Houston sports fans are processing disappointment after the Rockets' Game 7 loss to Golden State in the NBA Playoffs. While the season ended sooner than hoped, sports analysts are reflecting positively on the team's accomplishments this year, noting significant progress from previous seasons.
Election Day brought residents across southeast Texas to the polls this past Saturday. Results are still being tallied for various local races that will impact community leadership and policies in the coming years.
Looking at our weather, we're experiencing typical May conditions with temperatures climbing through the week. Remember to stay hydrated as we transition toward summer heat patterns.
As Houstonians, we face challenges that test our resilience, but time and again, we demonstrate our ability to come together as a community. From tragedies like this weekend's shooting to the everyday concerns that shape our city conversations, our strength remains in our unity.
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 Quiet Please dot AI.
The word on the streets of Houston today is somber as our community mourns following a tragic shooting at a southeast Houston house party that left one dead and 15 others injured. What began as a birthday celebration in the Mayfair neighborhood turned violent when a fight broke out, leading to gunfire. An 18-year-old victim lost his life despite friends' desperate attempts to save him. One witness, Christian Sanchez, shared the heartbreaking final moments, saying the victim asked them "not to let him go" as they held his hand. According to reports, despite the party flyer clearly stating "no guns," the situation escalated beyond control.
In local politics, Mayor John Whitmire announced he'll be unveiling his proposed budget soon, which includes a significant win for Houston's police force. The newly unveiled contract with the police union will provide officers with a 36.5% salary increase over the next five years. Despite these raises, the mayor insists the budget will remain balanced. This comes as part of ongoing efforts to address staffing challenges within the Houston Police Department while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
Houston sports fans are processing disappointment after the Rockets' Game 7 loss to Golden State in the NBA Playoffs. While the season ended sooner than hoped, sports analysts are reflecting positively on the team's accomplishments this year, noting significant progress from previous seasons.
Election Day brought residents across southeast Texas to the polls this past Saturday. Results are still being tallied for various local races that will impact community leadership and policies in the coming years.
Looking at our weather, we're experiencing typical May conditions with temperatures climbing through the week. Remember to stay hydrated as we transition toward summer heat patterns.
As Houstonians, we face challenges that test our resilience, but time and again, we demonstrate our ability to come together as a community. From tragedies like this weekend's shooting to the everyday concerns that shape our city conversations, our strength remains in our unity.
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 Quiet Please dot AI.
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By Quiet. PleaseWelcome to Houston News Now, I'm Morgan Riley.
The word on the streets of Houston today is somber as our community mourns following a tragic shooting at a southeast Houston house party that left one dead and 15 others injured. What began as a birthday celebration in the Mayfair neighborhood turned violent when a fight broke out, leading to gunfire. An 18-year-old victim lost his life despite friends' desperate attempts to save him. One witness, Christian Sanchez, shared the heartbreaking final moments, saying the victim asked them "not to let him go" as they held his hand. According to reports, despite the party flyer clearly stating "no guns," the situation escalated beyond control.
In local politics, Mayor John Whitmire announced he'll be unveiling his proposed budget soon, which includes a significant win for Houston's police force. The newly unveiled contract with the police union will provide officers with a 36.5% salary increase over the next five years. Despite these raises, the mayor insists the budget will remain balanced. This comes as part of ongoing efforts to address staffing challenges within the Houston Police Department while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
Houston sports fans are processing disappointment after the Rockets' Game 7 loss to Golden State in the NBA Playoffs. While the season ended sooner than hoped, sports analysts are reflecting positively on the team's accomplishments this year, noting significant progress from previous seasons.
Election Day brought residents across southeast Texas to the polls this past Saturday. Results are still being tallied for various local races that will impact community leadership and policies in the coming years.
Looking at our weather, we're experiencing typical May conditions with temperatures climbing through the week. Remember to stay hydrated as we transition toward summer heat patterns.
As Houstonians, we face challenges that test our resilience, but time and again, we demonstrate our ability to come together as a community. From tragedies like this weekend's shooting to the everyday concerns that shape our city conversations, our strength remains in our unity.
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 Quiet Please dot AI.
The word on the streets of Houston today is somber as our community mourns following a tragic shooting at a southeast Houston house party that left one dead and 15 others injured. What began as a birthday celebration in the Mayfair neighborhood turned violent when a fight broke out, leading to gunfire. An 18-year-old victim lost his life despite friends' desperate attempts to save him. One witness, Christian Sanchez, shared the heartbreaking final moments, saying the victim asked them "not to let him go" as they held his hand. According to reports, despite the party flyer clearly stating "no guns," the situation escalated beyond control.
In local politics, Mayor John Whitmire announced he'll be unveiling his proposed budget soon, which includes a significant win for Houston's police force. The newly unveiled contract with the police union will provide officers with a 36.5% salary increase over the next five years. Despite these raises, the mayor insists the budget will remain balanced. This comes as part of ongoing efforts to address staffing challenges within the Houston Police Department while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
Houston sports fans are processing disappointment after the Rockets' Game 7 loss to Golden State in the NBA Playoffs. While the season ended sooner than hoped, sports analysts are reflecting positively on the team's accomplishments this year, noting significant progress from previous seasons.
Election Day brought residents across southeast Texas to the polls this past Saturday. Results are still being tallied for various local races that will impact community leadership and policies in the coming years.
Looking at our weather, we're experiencing typical May conditions with temperatures climbing through the week. Remember to stay hydrated as we transition toward summer heat patterns.
As Houstonians, we face challenges that test our resilience, but time and again, we demonstrate our ability to come together as a community. From tragedies like this weekend's shooting to the everyday concerns that shape our city conversations, our strength remains in our unity.
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 Quiet Please dot AI.