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New ordinance requires rental units in Houston to provide AC

  • Aug 20

Spring Branch neighbors say they had no AC due to CenterPoint upgrades

  • Aug 1

Should landlords be required to provide air conditioner to renters?

  • Jul 13

What are your rights as a renter if your air conditioner goes out?

  • Jul 9

Federal trial over AC in Texas prisons set to start Monday

  • Mar 30

Teachers asking for fans because of school's HVAC issues, parent says

  • Aug 29, 2025

Clinic serving children with autism says thieves stole 2 AC units

  • Aug 10, 2025

Nearly 2M Midea window AC units recalled due to mold risk

  • Jun 6, 2025

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2:15

Alleged copper thief arrested after being caught on camera dismantling AC units in The Heights

  • 1 day ago
3:16

Landlords ordered to have AC units for housing, new ordinance says

  • Aug 20
2:06

Houston City Council passes ordinance requiring rental units to provide air conditioning

  • Aug 19
2:13

Despite intense heat, some Spring Branch neighbors say they had no AC due to CenterPoint upgrades

  • Aug 1
2:22

Should landlords be required to provide air conditioner to renters?

  • Jul 13
3:24

What are your rights as a renter if your air conditioner goes out?

  • Jul 9
1:20

Federal trial over air conditioning in Texas prisons set to start Monday

  • Mar 30
2:41

HISD parent says teachers are asking for fans because of HVAC issues at school

  • Aug 29, 2025

Latest Stories

Heights High School dismissing students early due to AC issues, HISD says

The district decided to close Heights High School early due to ongoing issues with the air conditioning system.

  • May 19, 2025

'It stinks so bad': Galveston report shows deplorable conditions inside Antigua apartments

Tenants at the Antigua Apartments along the Seawall say they can't cook, clean or shower because of sewage issues, which are only a few of the problems a new report outlines, detailing more than 100 pages.

  • Nov 8, 2024

Galena Park ISD turns off A/C as part of CenterPoint's incentive program to reduce power

Galena Park ISD sent a message to parents on Tuesday, saying the district is participating in CenterPoint Energy's request to help prevent rolling blackouts by turning off the air conditioning.

  • Sep 25, 2024

Are you having AC issues where you rent? How to get it fixed

Renters turned to ABC13 after dealing with air conditioning problems amid one of Houston's hottest stretches of the summer. Here's what you need to know.

  • Aug 23, 2024

UPS driver crashes after allegedly passing out in Texas heat, video shows

Shocking video shows the moment a UPS driver crashed into a tree after passing out from triple-digit heat in Texas.

  • Aug 20, 2024