Victor Jacobo
@victorjacobo.bsky.social
Reporter at @cbschicago.bsky.social | Born & raised Chicagoan | Former Texan and Wisconsinite | Marquette University alum
Just in: The 54th annual 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade in Little Village will go on as planned on Saturday, Sept. 14, community leaders say, as concerns over ICE operations in Chicago persist.
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September 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Just in: The 54th annual 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade in Little Village will go on as planned on Saturday, Sept. 14, community leaders say, as concerns over ICE operations in Chicago persist.
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Will share stories here and hope to engage with Chicagoans who have tips and stories.
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August 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Excited to join @cbschicago.bsky.social and report in my hometown — a dream come true!
Will share stories here and hope to engage with Chicagoans who have tips and stories.
Will share stories here and hope to engage with Chicagoans who have tips and stories.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire says the city’s response to #WinterStormEnzo has been “successful” as there have been no reported fatalities due to traffic incidents or carbon monoxide issues.
Warming centers will remain open tonight.
Warming centers will remain open tonight.
January 22, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Houston Mayor John Whitmire says the city’s response to #WinterStormEnzo has been “successful” as there have been no reported fatalities due to traffic incidents or carbon monoxide issues.
Warming centers will remain open tonight.
Warming centers will remain open tonight.
Meet Hou-y, the KHOU 11 Snow Reporter!
We need all the help we can get for wall-to-wall snowfall coverage so I deputized Hou-y to assist.
Watch live here: khou.com
We need all the help we can get for wall-to-wall snowfall coverage so I deputized Hou-y to assist.
Watch live here: khou.com
January 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Meet Hou-y, the KHOU 11 Snow Reporter!
We need all the help we can get for wall-to-wall snowfall coverage so I deputized Hou-y to assist.
Watch live here: khou.com
We need all the help we can get for wall-to-wall snowfall coverage so I deputized Hou-y to assist.
Watch live here: khou.com
Right now on KHOU 11: CenterPoint is sharing an update on preparations ahead of the incoming winter storm in the Houston area:
January 20, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Right now on KHOU 11: CenterPoint is sharing an update on preparations ahead of the incoming winter storm in the Houston area:
Right now: Mayor John Whitmire and other city leaders discuss the safety and security plan for the Houston Marathon.
January 17, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Right now: Mayor John Whitmire and other city leaders discuss the safety and security plan for the Houston Marathon.
The final tally, Burrows reached 85 votes in the second vote, surpassing the 76 needed to win. #txlege
Burrows: 🟢 (85)
Cook: 🔴 (55)
Present, not voting: ⚪️ (9)
Burrows: 🟢 (85)
Cook: 🔴 (55)
Present, not voting: ⚪️ (9)
January 14, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The final tally, Burrows reached 85 votes in the second vote, surpassing the 76 needed to win. #txlege
Burrows: 🟢 (85)
Cook: 🔴 (55)
Present, not voting: ⚪️ (9)
Burrows: 🟢 (85)
Cook: 🔴 (55)
Present, not voting: ⚪️ (9)
The votes are in. Unofficial tally appears to show Burrows is short 5 votes to hit the magic number of 76.
If unofficial tally holds, a runoff will be next. #txlege
Rodriguez Ramos: 🔴
Cook: ⚪️
Burrows: 🟢
If unofficial tally holds, a runoff will be next. #txlege
Rodriguez Ramos: 🔴
Cook: ⚪️
Burrows: 🟢
January 14, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The votes are in. Unofficial tally appears to show Burrows is short 5 votes to hit the magic number of 76.
If unofficial tally holds, a runoff will be next. #txlege
Rodriguez Ramos: 🔴
Cook: ⚪️
Burrows: 🟢
If unofficial tally holds, a runoff will be next. #txlege
Rodriguez Ramos: 🔴
Cook: ⚪️
Burrows: 🟢
Moments away, the first vote for House Speaker — the corresponding colors for the voting are ⬇️:
Rodriguez Ramos: 🔴
Cook: ⚪️
Burrows: 🟢
Rodriguez Ramos: 🔴
Cook: ⚪️
Burrows: 🟢
January 14, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Moments away, the first vote for House Speaker — the corresponding colors for the voting are ⬇️:
Rodriguez Ramos: 🔴
Cook: ⚪️
Burrows: 🟢
Rodriguez Ramos: 🔴
Cook: ⚪️
Burrows: 🟢
We’re in the seconding speeches — Rep. Mihaela Plesa of Collin County, a Democrat, speaks in support of Dustin Burrows; she represents some of the Democrats backing Burrows which may be key in giving him a path to the speakership.
January 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM
We’re in the seconding speeches — Rep. Mihaela Plesa of Collin County, a Democrat, speaks in support of Dustin Burrows; she represents some of the Democrats backing Burrows which may be key in giving him a path to the speakership.
Meanwhile in Washington, Sen. John Cornyn affirms his support for Pete Hegseth in the nominee’s quest to become the next Secretary of Defense.
“The Pentagon needs shaking up from the dangerous status quo, and I’m confident Pete will do just that.”
Full statement here ⬇️:
“The Pentagon needs shaking up from the dangerous status quo, and I’m confident Pete will do just that.”
Full statement here ⬇️:
January 14, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Meanwhile in Washington, Sen. John Cornyn affirms his support for Pete Hegseth in the nominee’s quest to become the next Secretary of Defense.
“The Pentagon needs shaking up from the dangerous status quo, and I’m confident Pete will do just that.”
Full statement here ⬇️:
“The Pentagon needs shaking up from the dangerous status quo, and I’m confident Pete will do just that.”
Full statement here ⬇️:
First up in speaker nomination speeches:
Houston Rep. Christina Morales nominating fellow Democrat Ana-Maria Ramos-Rodriguez. Nomination speeches for Cook and Burrows are next.
Houston Rep. Christina Morales nominating fellow Democrat Ana-Maria Ramos-Rodriguez. Nomination speeches for Cook and Burrows are next.
January 14, 2025 at 7:37 PM
First up in speaker nomination speeches:
Houston Rep. Christina Morales nominating fellow Democrat Ana-Maria Ramos-Rodriguez. Nomination speeches for Cook and Burrows are next.
Houston Rep. Christina Morales nominating fellow Democrat Ana-Maria Ramos-Rodriguez. Nomination speeches for Cook and Burrows are next.
Representatives of the 89th Texas House have been sworn in:
January 14, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Representatives of the 89th Texas House have been sworn in:
Here’s what to expect for today’s ceremony:
January 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Here’s what to expect for today’s ceremony:
We are minutes away from the swearing in ceremony for the #Texas House — shortly after, representatives will vote for their speaker.
It’s a race between Reps. Dustin Burrows and David Cook.
A preview of today’s vote on KHOU 11 below ⬇️:
www.khou.com/article/news...
It’s a race between Reps. Dustin Burrows and David Cook.
A preview of today’s vote on KHOU 11 below ⬇️:
www.khou.com/article/news...
January 14, 2025 at 5:43 PM
We are minutes away from the swearing in ceremony for the #Texas House — shortly after, representatives will vote for their speaker.
It’s a race between Reps. Dustin Burrows and David Cook.
A preview of today’s vote on KHOU 11 below ⬇️:
www.khou.com/article/news...
It’s a race between Reps. Dustin Burrows and David Cook.
A preview of today’s vote on KHOU 11 below ⬇️:
www.khou.com/article/news...
Bush Intercontinental Airport is set to open its new International Arrivals pickup area this Saturday.
It’s been under construction since Jan. 2022.
Anyone who’s picked up someone from an international flight recently knows the temporary area caused major headaches.
It’s been under construction since Jan. 2022.
Anyone who’s picked up someone from an international flight recently knows the temporary area caused major headaches.
December 12, 2024 at 5:43 PM
Bush Intercontinental Airport is set to open its new International Arrivals pickup area this Saturday.
It’s been under construction since Jan. 2022.
Anyone who’s picked up someone from an international flight recently knows the temporary area caused major headaches.
It’s been under construction since Jan. 2022.
Anyone who’s picked up someone from an international flight recently knows the temporary area caused major headaches.
When discussing the death of a Milby HS student who was trying to cross train tracks on Monday, Mayor John Whitmire this morning said initial cost estimate for a pedestrian skyway is $6.5M.
Whitmire adds he will discuss issue with CEO of Union Pacific to help ‘the easy way or the hard way.’
Whitmire adds he will discuss issue with CEO of Union Pacific to help ‘the easy way or the hard way.’
December 11, 2024 at 4:46 PM
When discussing the death of a Milby HS student who was trying to cross train tracks on Monday, Mayor John Whitmire this morning said initial cost estimate for a pedestrian skyway is $6.5M.
Whitmire adds he will discuss issue with CEO of Union Pacific to help ‘the easy way or the hard way.’
Whitmire adds he will discuss issue with CEO of Union Pacific to help ‘the easy way or the hard way.’
Is Enron coming back?
This billboard in Houston hints at that possibility, but coming up on KHOU 11 at 5, I look into who’s behind this effort.
This billboard in Houston hints at that possibility, but coming up on KHOU 11 at 5, I look into who’s behind this effort.
December 2, 2024 at 9:37 PM
Is Enron coming back?
This billboard in Houston hints at that possibility, but coming up on KHOU 11 at 5, I look into who’s behind this effort.
This billboard in Houston hints at that possibility, but coming up on KHOU 11 at 5, I look into who’s behind this effort.