Ugochi Iloka

News Reporter at KHOU 11

houston, texas, united states

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Experienced News Reporter with a demonstrated history of working in the broadcast media industry. Skilled in Breaking News, Journalism, Media Relations, Television, and Interviewing. Strong media and communication professional with a BA focused in Mass Communications from Sam Houston State University.

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Overnight Alief house fire leaves home a total loss, but something inside survived

HOUSTON — Houston firefighters were called out early Thursday to battle a large house fire in the Alief area, just after midnight. The fire broke out at a home on 5th Street near the Westpark Tollway. Firefighters arrived shortly after midnight to find he... See more

khou.com•Ugochi Iloka•Jan 8, 2026

7-year-old recovering after overnight shooting at Harris County apartment complex

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A 7-year-old girl is recovering after being shot Tuesday night at an apartment complex in northwest Harris County, according to investigators. The shooting happened just after 11 p.m. on Alabonson Road, where deputies with the Harri... See more

khou.com•Ugochi Iloka•Jan 7, 2026

Doctors warn a hidden travel risk spikes this time of year

HOUSTON — KHOU 11 News is taking a closer look at deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, a serious condition doctors say becomes more common this time of year — especially with increased holiday travel. Medical experts warn that long periods of sitting during road... See more

khou.com•Ugochi Iloka•Jan 2, 2026

Why families are leaving Alief - and what could bring them back | khou.com

HOUSTON — Once one of Houston’s fastest-growing and most diverse neighborhoods, Alief is now shrinking — and residents are raising concerns about what’s driving families away. KHOU 11 News is taking a closer look at Alief’s 7% population decline between 2... See more

khou.com•Ugochi Iloka•Dec 29, 2025

Woman killed in chain-reaction crash late at night, Houston police say

HOUSTON — A woman died after being hit by a car during a late-night, multi-vehicle crash in east Houston, according to investigators. Houston police say the crash happened just after 11:30 p.m. on McGowen Street near Tierwester Street. Investigators said ... See more

khou.com•Ugochi Iloka•Dec 10, 2025

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Overnight Alief house fire leaves home a total loss, but something inside survived

7-year-old recovering after overnight shooting at Harris County apartment complex

Doctors warn a hidden travel risk spikes this time of year

Why families are leaving Alief - and what could bring them back | khou.com

Woman killed in chain-reaction crash late at night, Houston police say

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Overnight Alief house fire leaves home a total loss, but something inside survived

7-year-old recovering after overnight shooting at Harris County apartment complex

Doctors warn a hidden travel risk spikes this time of year

Why families are leaving Alief - and what could bring them back | khou.com

Woman killed in chain-reaction crash late at night, Houston police say

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