KHOU News Houston

KHOU News Houston is a news site that covers local news in the Houston area. The site provides coverage on politics, sports, weather, and community events. The site has a slight bias towards individuals and events in Houston and may have conflicts of interest due to its ownership by TEGNA Inc. The site provides accurate information for the most part but may have some deceptive practices.

85%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on its reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • The site provides a slight bias towards individuals and events in Houston.
  • The site shows a slight bias towards Framber Valdez, focusing on his lucky orange jersey.

Conflicts of Interest

85%

Examples:

  • The site may have a conflict of interest in reporting on elections as it is owned by TEGNA Inc.
  • The site may have a conflict of interest in reporting on Houston DPS as it has close ties with the organization.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • CenterPoint hopes to have power restored to 1 million customers by Wednesday night.
  • Four separate storms hit the Greater Houston area, causing significant damage and flooding.
  • There are multiple reports of power outages affecting over 900,000 homes and businesses in the Houston metro area.

Deceptions

85%

Examples:

  • The article claims that Parker stole an AR-style rifle and crashed it into a Texas DPS office in Brenham, but there is no evidence presented to support this claim.
  • The article provides contradictory information about the number of customers affected by power outages.

Recent Articles

  • Tropical Storm Beryl: At Least Seven Dead, 3 Million Without Power in Southeast Texas

    Tropical Storm Beryl: At Least Seven Dead, 3 Million Without Power in Southeast Texas

    Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024 Tropical Storm Beryl, a Category 1 hurricane, hit southeast Texas on July 8, 2024, causing widespread damage including power outages affecting over 3 million residents. The storm resulted in at least seven deaths and led to the cancellation of over 1,300 flights. Houston faced significant flooding and damage due to fallen trees and downed power lines. CenterPoint Energy aimed to restore power to a million customers by the end of the day but warned about extended outages in hardest-hit areas.
  • Two People Bitten by Shark on South Padre Island during Fourth of July Celebrations

    Two People Bitten by Shark on South Padre Island during Fourth of July Celebrations

    Broke On: Thursday, 04 July 2024 During the Fourth of July celebrations on South Padre Island in 2024, at least two people were severely bitten by a single shark believed to be around 6 feet long. The first attack occurred near Wanna Wanna Beach Bar and Grill, leaving one man requiring hospitalization. Another person was also reportedly bitten less than half a mile away from the first incident. Authorities are currently investigating and patrolling the shoreline to ensure public safety.
  • Eight Lives Lost: The Devastating Impact of Houston's Storms on Families and Infrastructure

    Eight Lives Lost: The Devastating Impact of Houston's Storms on Families and Infrastructure

    Broke On: Monday, 20 May 2024 Deadly storms hit Houston, Texas, causing widespread power outages, extensive damage to downtown and surrounding areas, and resulting in at least eight deaths. The Harris County Sheriff's Office Deputy lost two of his sons' turtles in a tree incident while assisting during the storm. Recovery efforts are ongoing amidst high temperatures and poor air quality.
  • Severe Storms Leave Four Houston Schools Damaged, Thousands Without Power: HISD Assessing Situation for Monday Reopening

    Severe Storms Leave Four Houston Schools Damaged, Thousands Without Power: HISD Assessing Situation for Monday Reopening

    Broke On: Sunday, 19 May 2024 Several schools in Houston and surrounding districts, including Tomball ISD and Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, plan to reopen or remain closed due to damage from Thursday's storms. HISD is assessing the situation for potential missed school days as 90 out of 136 campuses were still without power on Saturday. Cleveland ISD will operate normally on Monday.
  • Houston Heat Wave: Soaring Temperatures and Power Outages After Devastating Storms Leave Hundreds of Thousands Without Relief

    Houston Heat Wave: Soaring Temperatures and Power Outages After Devastating Storms Leave Hundreds of Thousands Without Relief

    Broke On: Saturday, 18 May 2024 Devastating storms hit Houston, Texas on May 17, 2024, causing widespread power outages and leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity. In the aftermath, the city faces a heat wave with potential highs above 100 degrees Fahrenheit and a smog warning. As recovery efforts continue, President Joe Biden signed a disaster declaration for the area and state and federal assistance is provided. Residents are advised to seek out public facilities during power outages and take precautions against heat-related illnesses.
  • Four Dead, Over 1.5 Million Without Power: Severe Thunderstorms Wreak Havoc in Texas and Louisiana

    Four Dead, Over 1.5 Million Without Power: Severe Thunderstorms Wreak Havoc in Texas and Louisiana

    Broke On: Friday, 17 May 2024 At least four people died and over 1.5 million power customers were left without electricity after severe thunderstorms hit southeastern Texas and Louisiana on Thursday. The storm brought destructive winds up to 100 mph, causing widespread damage to buildings, power lines, and trees in Houston. At least four fatalities were reported in Harris County due to falling trees and mobile home fires. Power outages affected over 800,000 customers in Harris County alone and could take several days to be fully restored.
  • Barge Collides with Pelican Island Bridge in Galveston, Texas: Power Interruptions, Oil Spill, and Train Trestle Damage

    Barge Collides with Pelican Island Bridge in Galveston, Texas: Power Interruptions, Oil Spill, and Train Trestle Damage

    Broke On: Wednesday, 15 May 2024 A barge collided with the Pelican Island Bridge in Galveston, Texas on May 15, causing damage, power interruptions, and temporary waterway closures. The incident involved a tugboat pushing two barges, one of which lost control and hit the bridge pillar. This comes after another recent bridge collapse in Baltimore due to a container ship strike.
  • Texas Flooding: At Least 746 People, 153 Pets Rescued as Rivers Swell and Thousands Displaced

    Texas Flooding: At Least 746 People, 153 Pets Rescued as Rivers Swell and Thousands Displaced

    Broke On: Saturday, 04 May 2024 At least 746 people and 153 pets have been rescued from flooding in Southeast Texas, where several rivers are swelling due to excessive rainfall. Thousands have been displaced, with evacuation orders issued for about 5,000 people near the east fork of the San Jacinto River. One child has tragically died in floodwaters. Residents are urged to stay informed and follow evacuation orders as conditions worsen.
  • Thunderstorms Cause Mandatory Evacuations and Power Outages in Harris County, Texas: Residents Urged to Prepare or Leave Homes Amidst Flooding and Road Closures

    Thunderstorms Cause Mandatory Evacuations and Power Outages in Harris County, Texas: Residents Urged to Prepare or Leave Homes Amidst Flooding and Road Closures

    Broke On: Thursday, 02 May 2024 Severe thunderstorms on May 2, 2024, cause flash flooding in Southeast Texas, prompting mandatory evacuations along the East Fork of the San Jacinto River. Over 15,000 residents face power outages due to downed trees and power lines. Harris County declares a disaster as floodwaters reach levels comparable to Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
  • CDL Renewal Denial Leads to Deadly Crash at Texas DPS Office

    CDL Renewal Denial Leads to Deadly Crash at Texas DPS Office

    Broke On: Friday, 12 April 2024 On April 12, 2024, a man named Clenard Parker stole an 18-wheeler commercial vehicle and crashed it into the Texas Department of Public Safety office in Brenham. One person was killed and more than a dozen were injured as a result of the crash. The driver had been denied his CDL renewal on Thursday due to eligibility issues, which may have contributed to the incident.