Rodeo Houston is back after being cancelled last year. One of the event's most enduring traditions are the official Trail Rides. 10 participated this year and originated in cities across the Houston area. I caught up with a team as they broke for lunch before heading to Memorial Park where teams always spend the night before participating in the Rodeo Houston Parade. I dusted off my cowboy hat as part of our team coverage.
Saturday, February 26, 2022
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Pizza with purpose
The shooting death of 9 year-old Arlene Alvarez has sparked a lot of outrage and interest in Houston. The girl was on the way to Spanky's Pizza with her family when a bullet allegedly fired by a robbery victim at a suspect struck Alvarez. Spanky's was a favorite of the family. The locally owned restaurant decided to donate 30% of all proceeds from the Monday a week after Alvarez's death to the family. The fundraiser was held at the location where the family was headed. The response was overwhelming.
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Underground jury assembly plaza reopens 4 1/2 years after Harvey
Among Hurricane Harvey's casualties was Harris County's jury assembly plaza. The 85% underground facility is connected to four different courthouses via tunnels. There was discussion about whether rebuilding was worth it. But, in the end, FEMA covered most of the cost and the refurbishment included "flood proof" features like easily hosed down seating and new cement block walls instead of sheetrock. The plaza finally reopened to jury selection 4 1/2 years after the historic flood. I used the station's drone during my tour to help tell the story.
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