Apollo 11 inspired park in need of a makeover

https://www.khou.com/video/tech/science/aerospace/apollo-11/rescue-mission-for-park-honoring-apollo-11/285-3505dc16-0ec8-4411-a82d-e70c69e41e83?jwsource=cl

This is a story prompted by my own observances.  Tranquility Park (named after the Moon's "Sea of Tranquility") is in my neighborhood in downtown Houston.  I've noticed its disrepair.. Particularly since Hurricane Harvey.  It became a story worth pitching even more as we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing.  What better excuse for a makeover?  A friend of the original architect was among those who shared concerns about the park with me.

Presidential hopefuls in Houston, again

https://www.khou.com/video/news/politics/10-democratic-presidential-hopefuls-address-educators-at-downtown-houston-forum/285-32cd8a71-fc70-4ad9-9a1a-ce279440d1d5?jwsource=cl

It's not surprising that 10 of the Democratic candidates running for president would jump at the chance to appear before the nation's largest labor union.  The National Education Association held its annual convention in Houston this year.  Part of the days-long event was a forum with the candidates.  This is the second such forum featuring a number of Democratic candidates that I've covered here in recent months.  Many expect other visits by Democratic candidates as Texas turns more and more purple.

Road rage murder victim's widow speaks about crime

https://www.khou.com/video/news/crime/we-werent-finished-living-our-lives-together-widow-talks-about-deadly-road-rage-shooting-in-katy/285-680a82f4-1264-4c7e-a1b6-9e66d8fd10ad?jwsource=cl

Getting exclusive interviews is always a goal when you know it's a story other stations are also working.  But there's a fine line between getting an interview and exploiting a very sad situation.  In this case, the family of a road rage murder victim wanted to share their thoughts about the father, husband, and son.  The man's widow got very emotional during the interview.. understandably.  It makes for powerful TV.  I just hate that we have to cover such senseless stories.