Very hazy out there in Houston this morning. Perhaps smoke coming up from agricultural fires in Mexico. And the humidity is at 96%. It hits you walking out the door to work. #khou11

TXANS Update—5/8/24: The ERCOT Weather Watch will end at midnight and will not be extended at this time. Stay updated by signing up for #TXANS notifications, following our social media, and downloading the ERCOT app: ercot.com

Thank you HPD family and my Houston community.

Stats on the recent flooding from the Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management:
About 500 structures have been damaged by the floodwaters. This number could increase.
400 residents and 200 pets evacuated.
Around 109 rescues of individuals. #khou11

8 May 1945. 3 PM. Winston Churchill’s VE Day speech on BBC Radio.

Sources: Houston and Austin are both interested in Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia for their open chief roles. wfaa.com/article/news/l…

Strong thunderstorms could develop across portions of the area tonight and tomorrow night, with the main threats being large hail and strong winds.

Be sure to have a way to receive warnings and know the safe location you'll go to in the event a warning is issued!

#houwx #txwx

All lanes of the 610 North Loop East near Homestead Road are shut down due to an 18-wheeler that struck and moved concrete center medians. The crash caused the truck to spill fuel on main lanes of the freeway.

Please avoid the area and use alternate routes.

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A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Arkansas and Texas until 10 PM CDT

DOWNTOWN ROAD CLOSURE: San Jacinto St. is closed from Commerce St. to Wood St. until further notice due to a large crowd of demonstrators gathered in front of the Joint Processing Center. Please avoid the area. There is no danger to the public. #HouNews

KIM STROUD 1-ON-1 | I can’t wait to share the inspiring story of CJ Stroud’s mom, who sat down with me to talk family, faith and football airing Friday only on KHOU 11 News Houston at 10P.

As we celebrate #MothersDay , you will not want to miss her captivating interview and story of strength.

“Our mission has not changed..” Part of what new HPD Acting Chief Larry Satterwhite told us after this morning’s event ⤵️. I’ll have more on KHOU 11 News Houston beginning at Noon #khou11

'It was a final straw,' Mayor John Whitmire says of the email showing Troy Finner had known about the 'suspended - lack of personnel' code at HPD that led to his retirement as chief last night.

He added the issue was distracting for HPD.

Stay with KHOU 11 News Houston for more coverage.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire spoke today about Troy Finner's retirement as chief of HPD. Whitmire said it was in the best interest of Houston, the department and the chief. We have Whitmire's full news conference posted. Victor Jacobo  khou.com/article/news/l…

Today in 1977, Joe Campos Torres’ body is found in Buffalo Bayou after he was beat up and left for dead by some Houston cops.

BREAKING: University of Houston officials confirm that 2 students were arrested at the University of Houston this morning. The students were arrested while protesting at an encampment where they were demanding the university divest from weapons manufacturers that work with Israel. KHOU 11 News Houston

SEVERE WEATHER THREAT | A front will bring showers and storms on Thursday afternoon. Even though the flood threat is low, there will be a chance for some severe storms to develop, especially north and west of the city.

Full forecast: khou.com/article/weathe…?

TXANS Update—5/8/24: An ERCOT Weather Watch is in effect today due to unseasonably high temperatures, high levels of expected maintenance outages during the spring shoulder months, and the potential for lower reserves. Grid conditions are expected to be normal. A Weather Watch…