Name: Houston News from KHOU 11
Rating: 4.79319 (28578 reviews)

User Reviews for Houston News from KHOU 11

4.79 out of 5

28.6K Ratings

6 months ago, Believer1999

4-11 4- me

Now that I understand the world of streaming …& notifications. I never miss a head line, even when we are out of the USA. When Harvey was coming, I was informed about the weather. We were on a flight home. Bought supplies. Called family. My husband took care of his business. Then stayed informed the whole time. That was extreme!!! And the best life happening example. I have many… information, events, the good, bad and … if I’m out and about our city- something is going on… I can be sure ( I’ll get a notification soon of what happened) and my husband and I will be wowed and informed for that minute.☺️ Now, I’m happy and grateful for my KHOU notification - i take a peek. If it is important, I read it. It I want to read or listen to the segment later - is also a great option. “Sharing” with my adult kids who I love is a perk to. Sometimes I’m in an area- I can not watch the news segment, so reading the news segment is wonderful option at that time. Thank each of my KHOU Family you are always with me.💖 I always feel close in heart to home (Houston) This is important to me and I don’t take this for granted ( because this is where my family lives ) My Church and KHOU are family I chose and take with me everywhere, everyday🥰 God speed we are reporting HIS-TORY daily. His-tory in the making - right now I’m in SanAntonio. The Elipse will happen tomorrow . I have a great understanding of the process. Because of KHOU😎❣️

3 years ago, cadd1122

App is so horrible now

I hate the app now! I used to love channel 11’s app and use it all the time. Now it’s a waste of time because it’s so hard to navigate. I hate it especially for my parents who are senior citizens; it’s hard for them to tell what is a news story and what is an ad! They get lost on random sites and it really irks me!!! It has become an unreliable app especially as a new source if it’s going to take you to unreliable places and unnecessary places if you click a link. Tonight even while at my parents house they were under a tornado warning that came across via a channel 11 notification for their area and you couldn’t find anything on the app about it and you couldn’t get to any news story without watching at least 30 seconds of ads first. If this had been an actual emergency for them they would’ve lost their lives trying to find out more info from their “ trusted news source”. Speaking of ads they’re everywhere and that’s a problem! If you go in looking for specific news story you can’t find it anywhere and you just get stuck looking for what they want you to look at and I am so exhaustingly tired of the crap. Not only do you have to watch ADS (crap) to get to a story but you have to continuously scroll past visual ADS to continue a story you’re reading. IMO the app is worthless as a news source. KHOU should be ashamed.

8 months ago, yes way

KHOU!

My favorite local News Station for news and weather. The App is the one I like best and use it daily for weather. Quick notices come across my phone and I choose the ones I want to read or if the brief message is all I want. Keeps me up to date with what’s important locally in the news to me. Also, National things I want to know about. I feel the weather team does an excellent job as they do stay on top of all types of storms. They don’t block the weather map when watching live either! I like how they explain certain weather situations. Very informative and even learn things.

4 months ago, P. Pervis

I Remember when by Pat Como Pervis

I love my neighbors at Channel 11 KHOU, who will always inform you the best news in the world. They keep you in form from the weather and who to watch out for. I remember long time ago as a teenager Channel 11 would always give a how to drive politely and show demonstrations of what not to do be a good driver and a safe driver. I remember when Channel 11 used to say it’s 10 o’clock where are your children but that was a time when we had to be home before the street lights came on I was raised on Channel 11 from my parents. I am now almost 70 years old and all I know is Channel 11.

2 years ago, Djr12:

KHOU

Stands for Houston. Do not live in Houston, however; what happens in Houston often affects my home town of Texas City. The weather is top notch, equal or better than the Weather Channel. Sports are not as strong as other channels, however; you present enough to keep me current. Local news is there if there is a significant happening. I am conservative and don’t always agree with the view expressed, but I will look and listen to the view presented. I choose KHOU a lot of the time, other channel is mostly cable FOX NEWS Darwin Ryman Pelican Harbour Texas City, TX

4 years ago, Cdamar

Too much commercials

I really like having my local news handy but having to watch a long comercial game related (repeatedly) or various for each news is a bit uncomfortable. Also you can see 1 video, if you don’t get out to watch another one, it will have you watch the comercial and repeat the same news over and over again. Planning to check on other apps for my local news.

12 months ago, Chizer Girl

Love the App, Hate the Flood or Annoying Ads!

It’s a catch-22 to open the app daily or not to open! Am beginning to avoid the app just because I don’t want to deal with the multitude of Ads. Also feel that the Temu ads are a scam for good merchandise at a good price. The items are low quality, shipping & returns from China are not customer friendly, return policies are so bad most people just put low quality items in trash. The pictures are deceiving and not of actual clothes sold. Please vet items before allowing these type companies to advertise on the ultra high integrity of KHOU11 site.

4 years ago, Muhammad Muizz

Too many ads when watching the news video

There are too many ads every time I watch a video even when I change the orientation of the video It wants to replay the ad many of the ads have nothing to do with Khou or Houston these are all app related ads for gambling or social media. Please help us in watching news really to our area without going to the annoying 30 second ads. if you change you the video orientation or if you actually get out of the video and come back and you have to rewatch another ad. Also a good choice would be to have if I missed a news report such as a 4 PM 6 PM to 10 PM then the app should give me at least 24 hours to watch the latest news report.

2 years ago, Dr. 6345789

NEWS & DRESS ATTIRE

For a year, I watched other television news outlet and Channel 11 as not my first channel of choice. However, by making one simple change in your organization changed my concept and that was simply a wardrobe change. I’ve monitored your competitors dress attire and they are not close. That’s why I switched news channels and downloaded the 11 app. Your news content and delivery are on point. Keep up the excellent works! Dr. Michael Augustus

5 years ago, Moonbird50

Hate the new app.

The new layout is not user friendly. The old app was easier to navigate. I also liked the weather radar on the previous app. I could actually find my location on the map and see how far a thunderstorm was away. I always love upgrade however I do not feel that the developers reviewed what actually worked before. At least give us the option of which one we would like to use.

5 years ago, Michael Constantine

My Source for Important News

KHOU is my go to source for local, state, national, and international news. When there is bad weather I know I can depend on them to keep us up to date so we can be safe. 11-1 is the news channel I use first before any of the other networks. I am glad they developed the app for my smart phone and tablet so I can get important news wherever I may be.

1 year ago, VETTE 2

Ratio

Try to watch early morning hours on TV but the picture ratio is not correct and only part of the three people appear on the screen. Sent email to a person named Randy and it worked correctly for a few days but now all screwed up. I went back to streaming KPRC+2. You got the above problem solved, now got the best weather and traffic reports in early morning hours. By the way we stream.

4 years ago, So97M

Background hungry & needs improvement!

The KHOU 11 app is one of the background hungry app I’ve seen. The app continues to run in background after I turn off background app refresh. This needs to fix ASAP!!! Also, the app needs better optimization with latest version of iOS. The app lacks of better organization inside of the app like split the categories from Home tabs into separate tabs like traffic, live news, local area news & etc... Also, the welcome animation is pretty slow.

3 years ago, hornauer

Would happily pay for an ad free version

The forced ads are getting outrageous. I love the push notifications that alert to breaking stories but I get highly annoyed when up pops a 30 second add for some silly video game that I cannot skip though. Even worse, if I push though it to see the news story, when I go to the next news story up comes another ad (sometimes shorter, sometimes the same exact silly game ad). Please please please offer an ad free version of this app!!

8 months ago, Dulce 68

Rating

It’s informative and I’ve been watching since I moved here in 2006. I recommend your station to everyone. Thank you for keeping us informed and educated. Well this review was written years ago. Guess what I still enjoy this station and all the people who deliver the news to us daily.

4 years ago, Sanctus Fortis

KHOU Anywhere All the Time

I have a fluctuating work schedule and had to be at work during most of the storm this week I was able to stay informed even without power because it was on my phone and I had plenty of options to keep my phone charged.

2 years ago, mrs carol

Weather

I love y’all coverage of news & weather. I live in Onalaska Tx which is north of Houston, we have no local station so we have to reply on the Houston forecast. I know you can’t cater to us but if you could but a little more information on the Onalaska, Livingston area you would increase your following. Thank you

8 months ago, EageEyes1

Very good news app

I like the KHOU 11 app because it keeps you informed about what goes on in our greater Houston area and it even sends you real time alerts such as crime, consumer, and weather alerts so you can be notified and be prepared ahead of time no matter where you are in the world.

5 years ago, flystew

Squatters moving in

I want to take time out to thank the FAB Michelle Homer for looking into our concern about our community. These Abandoned homes are note fit for any human occupancy. They diminish the value of our community. The one our parents worked so hard to have & pass on to their children. Hoping something great comes out of her hard work. Thank Ms Homer

5 years ago, jwpsltx

Traffic map

The new app works well enough, but, the previous traffic map was much better. I knew exactly what was happening, where, so I could decide what route to take and when. Now, I have to interpret silly little emoji’s. I never used Waze. I didn’t need it with the previous traffic map. Bring it back, please.

3 years ago, Chucky173

Highest regards to khou news and weather group

Since moving to Houston in 2013, we have never wavered from staying with this news and weather station. Just love the weather team David Paul and Blake keep us on our toes with latest reports! Thank you for the best news reports all day long.

2 months ago, viruchy

KHOU

It is a joy to watch the team telling our news. It is dependable and trustworthy. Experience and comradely is obvious and much appreciated. I come to 11 News when I need the familial relationship and the strait forward experience . Keep that team together! They are all so good and so talented. Viruchy Delgado-Giambi

4 years ago, chickenlite

More interesting in ad money than helping people

I use this app to get essential information about weather and local happenings. Every time I open it to get a weather forecast I have to watch a 15 second ad despite the numerous ads on the sides and top. The 15 second ad often causes me to miss the forecast or other information that can’t be replayed. If channel 11 is hurting for money this bad maybe they should look at a telethon to save their station or make cut backs and restructure their debt. You only get 1 star because your app is lacking.

5 years ago, txlady223456

Deleted

This new app is horrible. Not intuitive at all, had to just tap and swipe everywhere to find what I wanted. And back takes you all the way back to home page. This is so much worse than previous version. Shuts itself off constantly, but the old one did as well, so good job with keeping that feature in new version. Tap on headline to read, blank screen comes up. “Headline” news is days old, do you ever update it? I give one star for the ability to select the topics you want. But where is my Weird News?!?!

4 years ago, Devoted Chronfan

Breaking News!! - But first 30 seconds of an inane game ad

The app is okay, but if we are receiving notifications of important “breaking news” the idea of putting a game ad, or any ad for that matter first smacks of hypocrisy. How important is this “news” if you place it after a mindless game ad? Be a news app and make the click bait optional at the bottom of the screen. If you love the endless repetition of a mindless game app ad- you will love this app! If you close it or click away, rest assured, the ad restarts every single time.

4 years ago, lettielouhoo

Weather and news

Thank you so much for the weather updates they help me tremendously. I have several illnesses and I must see what the weather is like before I plan my day. And I love to watch the afternoon news cast I get caught up on everything that’s going on in Houston because I am ill and mostly in the house. Lettie Farek

1 year ago, Dtylerbrown

Informative

KHOU app provide immediate information sometimes about what’s going on in my neighborhood. Breaking news gets to me very quickly with a notification on my phone home page. Easy to read or view video. Thanks.

5 years ago, odiecowody

Signal

The signal comes and goes out on a regular time,the weather makes little difference....all of the other channels come great all of the time!we have moved the antenna all around around trying to improve watching .Question.... do you plan to set a new antenna out west with all of the other channels? I have point to have put to all your watchers. Social Security people need to know. If you retire and do not take part “B”.when you start part “A” .......when you decide to include part”B”.......YOU WILL BE FINDE 10PERCENT PER YEAR!!!!!!as they say NO EXCUSES! I am a vet and the VA takes care of me But when I Applied for part B (9years later my. Fine was 90percent Added to the amount making it 190 percent...Does this seems Right?????????? Odie Young of Alvin

4 months ago, TxsGypsy

It could be better

I have used this app for almost 2 years now. It’s gotten better but still needs work. It crashes too much. And I would like to see faster updates to the news. I go into the site and it’s the same news from yesterday. The weather especially needs to be updated faster.

5 years ago, Dee two

Good to get Houston news.

We traded our T in Texas for T in Tennessee 3 years ago. I was born in Houston and have lived all life in Houston. I still want to know all the news. I’m very grateful for the Channel 11 app. It helps keep me connected to my city and state. I may live in Tennessee now but my ❤️ is still in Houston.

1 year ago, Mark Evanson

Thank you for providing the KHOU app

Often when I’m traveling to other states I enjoy tuning into the Houston perspective. Thanks for providing a first class news presentation and making it available live and after-the-fact.

10 months ago, BDVD Atascosita/Cincy

No Radar Interface is slow and unreliable

Disappointed in the time it takes now for the radar history and forecasted precipitation takes to load. Revert back to the one hour history plus 4/5 hour future cast please. iPhone 13 PRO on WiFi still won’t load the radar images with anything less than 2-3 minutes. Don’t use until fixed. This used to be the best radar interface in the News app world….

5 years ago, Apdlpz

New app not stable, should be pulled until ready

I was looking forward to a new, easier to navigate app. This is not ready for widespread use. The app is not stable. It keeps shutting me out, even though it does not seem to shut down. When it appears to close, I can find it in open apps. The pages are not stable; when I try to read a page, it shifts up and down, and sometimes—not always—stabilizes if I wait more than 45 seconds. I tried to access a link for “high water locations” in Houston this morning, and after almost 30 minutes and six attempts, I still cannot get that information.

5 years ago, Flywheel Dolphinworks

Linda David

The Best In Texas ! Accurate weather and updates on traffic issues, emergencies and of course sports . Always focusing on the positive energy our great city emits , Having said this it’s necessary to alert us of tragic events as well. Thank you for the hard work from the crew @ channel 11 news !

1 month ago, Mammax3

Straight to the news

Keep up the good work on your app. Please DO NOT start putting ads on the app that you have to watch before you see the news. I left channel 2 because of all the ads.

5 years ago, Thomas tshirt

New app is no good

Old app needed improvement but was much better then this version. In this update it is hard to find anything, slower to load, more ads, and less space to actually read news. The orange bar at the top is huge, plus there is a an ad underneath that bar then a huge black semi-transparent bar at the bottom. All together that clutter takes up over half my screen so even when I do find something it’s hard to read it. Will be moving to new local news app shortly.

4 years ago, 069Gman

Too few headline items

The website still needs work. Not enough main headlines to select and often there will be 4 headlines dealing with basically the same subject matter.

4 years ago, Junkie For Spades

Ads

I find it should be unnecessary for a news station to charge you for using their app. Not charging money, but make you watch ads to get any story. I love KHOU don’t get me wrong, but shame on any news channel that makes you watch ads to get their news. Just saying!

2 years ago, venusprod

Favorite News

This is my favorite place to receive my news they are always up-to-date the first no and I live in Houston so I cannot complain about anything hopefully one day I can work here

5 years ago, sammi de leon

Not helpful anymore

I love KHOU 11 and their coverage, but I feel this app doesn’t accurately tell me anything. It’s confusing to use, there’s no main menu, and there aren’t even any live traffic updates. Only just a Waze page. I’m sad to delete the app and hope the app reflects more up-to-date coverage and is easier to use.

5 years ago, jfdrjhgf

Cumbersome

KHOU11 news app was my go-to place for local news and weather. The GPS weather was great. Could quickly scroll anywhere in the country to get accurate weather radar. Not any more. The tiles are clumsy and user unfriendly. Why did you make this change? Couldn’t you cram in more advertising on the old platform? Good grief. Goodbye.

3 years ago, Missytex

Information is Great

News and weather information is great. Would like more coverage on sports. Astros are doing great and would like more coverage. Olympic Games are coming soon and would like 11 sportscaster take on the events.

3 years ago, Houston Transfer

Meh

I’ve tried all the local news apps and this one is lacking in start up, display, and stories featured. A lot of the news is recycled. Would prefer more local interest items including events, maps with incidents, and a “feel good” section that is refreshed every week instead of once a month.

2 years ago, Cmmmmmc

New format disappointing

New format is a struggle to find anything! Now you aren’t just wading through ads but multiple posts of the same story. Heavy on videos, light on print - links often take you to another station and you are suddenly seeing/reading some other state’s news. Disappointing

4 years ago, Debidoo2U

Enjoying the coverage

I appreciate the coverage due to the winter storm but WHY do reporters ask stupid questions and persist with same question even after it’s been answered? I could never deal with reply because I would call them out as idiots.

5 years ago, Shorthorn56

Home away from home

As a native Houstonian, I moved to Georgia a few years back to marry my wife and start a new life. I got the KHOU app to keep up with things in Houston since it will always be a home for me. Thanks for having such an insightful application to the heartbeat of such a dynamic city such as my Hometown of Houston!

5 years ago, DSUZANNEP

Give us back the old app!!!

I do not like this app! It’s unorganized, hard to navigate, and no sports! I hate it! The old app was the best news app I’ve used & I used it everyday, multiple times. I’ve now downloaded Channel 2’s app & am using it. I like Channel 11, but no more app.

4 years ago, MsLKB

Not user friendly

I can’t find things that the news reporters say that I should be able to find. No instructions & no direction. Just like a job I used to have. LOL Please think of the technology less advanced before updates. Give ritual or quick access, realizing everyone comes to the website for different information.

5 years ago, ChristianGallardo27

Good news app

This is a great source for news. The update was fantastic. My only issue is clicking on a video and watching a 30 second ad. THEN after the ad plus and I click full screen in the video, the ad will play again. So 1 minute trying to watch a simple news vid.

1 year ago, tklafleur

Too many notifications

I only got this app for weather updates. The only notifications I have turned on in the settings are the weather updates, yet, I still get notifications for every little thing. It’s overwhelming. I’ll just got back to checking the website version of KHOU 11 for my weather updates.

Description

Stay up-to-date with the latest news and weather in the Houston & Southeast Texas area on the all-new free KHOU 11 app from KHOU. Our app features the latest breaking news that impacts you and your family, interactive weather and radar, and live video from our newscasts and local events. LOCAL & BREAKING NEWS • Receive real-time notifications for breaking news • Read the latest news as it happens in your area • Explore exclusive investigative stories • Browse photos, news clips, and raw video LOCAL WEATHER • Daily and hourly forecasts for your city • The latest forecasts from our meteorologists • Interactive radar maps • Automated hyperlocal severe weather alerts LIVE VIDEO • Watch live video newscasts and breaking news from KHOU PERSONALIZATION • Discover and dive into topics that matter to you • Favorite topics to receive personalized updates Other Features: • Share stories & videos directly with your friends and family • See the latest updates and behind the scenes photos from your favorite anchors and reporters • Get information on school delays & closings as they happen This is the official app of KHOU 11 and KHOU.com, the CBS affiliate serving the Houston area. Got feedback? Let us know how we can make this the best app experience for you! Send us a note at [email protected]. Privacy Policy: https://www.khou.com/privacy Do Not Sell My Information: https://www.khou.com/do-not-sell-my-information Terms of Service: https://www.khou.com/terms