Deputy Joe Bowden doesn’t consider bike thefts his specialty, but it’s hard to argue with the results.
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Akhil Ganesh
Akhil Ganesh is a general assignment and breaking news reporter for the Abdelraoufsinno. He was previously a local government watchdog reporter in Staunton, Virginia, where he focused on providing community-centric coverage that focused on issues and actions rather than discourse and politics. As part of his work, he examined the history of voting policies, an affordable-housing crisis, and the disappearance of a once-vibrant historic Black community. A first-generation immigrant from India, Akhil grew up around the Midwest cities of St. Louis and Detroit. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English and Political Science from the University of Michigan, and a Master’s degree in Journalism from Northwestern University. When he isn’t working, Akhil enjoys studying football, playing video games, and watching anime. You can likely find him eating his way through Houston or trying to fix his horrific golf swing.
Chris Hollins wins Houston city controller runoff over Orlando Sanchez
Hollins, a management consultant and former interim Harris County Clerk, was the top vote-getter among four candidates in the Nov. 7 election.
TxDOT to hold public meetings priming Houstonians for start of controversial I-45 expansion
The meetings are a result of a Voluntary Resolution Agreement signed by TxDOT and the Federal Highway Administration last March.
Nationwide pause by Cruise could give Houston time to address bumpy launch on city streets
Houston, one of America’s most automobile-dependent cities, has no authority to regulate autonomous vehicles in a 2017 state law.
Harris County OKs $11M contract to send 360 inmates to Mississippi to ease jail overcrowding
Harris County has struggled to ease jail overcrowding in the face of a criminal court backlog. More than 70 percent of inmates are awaiting trial.
Report: Immigration surging from other countries, making Houston even more diverse
A report by the Migration Policy institute found that the immigrant landscape in the Houston region is becoming far more diverse than many people might realize.
Houston Israelis and Palestinians mourn the ongoing war abroad. Here’s how they’re coping.
Houstonians directly impacted by the war in the Middle East have found solace through community and pride in their identity.
Author talk moved from Houston synagogue after he signs letter calling for Israel ceasefire
The letter, signed by 750 artists and writers, demands “an end to the violence and destruction in Palestine” and expresses grief for civilian casualties on both sides.
Towering utility poles block Montrose sidewalks, blocking ADA access and angering residents
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, sidewalks must have at least three feet of space for mobility-challenged populations to navigate.
Katy man pleads guilty to assaulting police officer during Jan. 6 riot at Capitol
Adam Jackson pleaded guilty to felonious assault of a federal law enforcement officer during the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol building.