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TEXANS NEWSLETTER: Stefon Diggs’ Revenge
Read full article: TEXANS NEWSLETTER: Stefon Diggs’ RevengeOne of the biggest NFL storylines over the offseason was the rift between wide receiver Stefon Diggs and the Buffalo Bills, which resulted in his trade to the Texans—and now Diggs and his new team face his old team.
Houstonians sound off about CenterPoint Energy outages, rates and more
Read full article: Houstonians sound off about CenterPoint Energy outages, rates and moreThis is the opportunity for the community to weigh in on how well CenterPoint Energy handled the Hurricane Beryl crisis. Feedback may also influence future electric rates.
West Texans split on proposed direct air capture project that could be largest in U.S.
Read full article: West Texans split on proposed direct air capture project that could be largest in U.S.Residents were worried about the impact on their drinking water while business leaders were excited for the new jobs.
Texas Blue Alert issued for suspect linked to Memphis officer shooting
Read full article: Texas Blue Alert issued for suspect linked to Memphis officer shootingA Blue Alert has been issued in Texas for Seth Altman, 33, who is wanted in connection with the shooting of a law enforcement officer in Memphis, Texas.
Federal judge allows Barbers Hill ISD student disciplined over hair style to continue case against district
Read full article: Federal judge allows Barbers Hill ISD student disciplined over hair style to continue case against districtA federal judge has allowed a black Barbers Hill ISD student disciplined over his hair style to continue his case against the district, according to the student’s attorney.
Animal welfare advocates will plead with Texas lawmakers to help cities control stray pet population
Read full article: Animal welfare advocates will plead with Texas lawmakers to help cities control stray pet populationOne group estimated more than 568,000 cats and dogs entered shelters in 2023. About 82,000 cats and dogs were euthanized.
Abortion, private school vouchers and legislative control are the key issues in Texas’ 2024 election
Read full article: Abortion, private school vouchers and legislative control are the key issues in Texas’ 2024 electionTexan voters will have significant influence in November, both within and outside the state. They will be electing a U.S. senator, 38 U.S. House members, 150 state House members, as well as various judges and local elected officials. Additionally, they will have influence over important questions.
Port closures trigger panic buying in Houston, water and toilet paper vanish from shelves
Read full article: Port closures trigger panic buying in Houston, water and toilet paper vanish from shelvesAs prolonged port closures across the U.S. continue to disrupt supply chains, grocery store aisles in Houston are being emptied by panicked shoppers scrambling to stock up on essential goods.
DPS announces funeral arrangements for Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez
Read full article: DPS announces funeral arrangements for Trooper Kevin Ramirez VasquezThe Texas Department of Public Safety is honoring Texas Highway Patrol Trooper Kevin Alexis Ramirez Vasquez, who died on Sept. 28 after being struck by a vehicle while investigating a crash in Ector County.
‘Many powerful people will be exposed’: Tony Buzbee reveals more than 100 victims in lawsuits against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Read full article: ‘Many powerful people will be exposed’: Tony Buzbee reveals more than 100 victims in lawsuits against Sean ‘Diddy’ CombsHouston attorney Tony Buzbee has announced over 100 lawsuits alleging sexual assault, exploitation, and abuse against Sean “Diddy” Combs and other defendants, representing 120 individuals.
Houston veteran pushes for tax breaks for organ donors after donating kidney and liver
Read full article: Houston veteran pushes for tax breaks for organ donors after donating kidney and liverTom O’Driscoll, a Houston veteran, became a kidney donor in 2010 and later donated 60% of his liver in 2022. He is now advocating for the End Kidney Deaths Act (H.R. 9275), which proposes a $50,000 tax credit for living organ donors, spread over five years, to encourage more donations.
Clues that could have helped solve the Texas Killing Fields murders in an all-new episode of ‘The Evidence Room’
Read full article: Clues that could have helped solve the Texas Killing Fields murders in an all-new episode of ‘The Evidence Room’A new episode of the KPRC 2 Investigates true crime docuseries 'The Evidence Room' premieres Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. exclusively on the KPRC 2+ livestream.
In South Texas congressional race, Monica De La Cruz and Michelle Vallejo spar over health care
Read full article: In South Texas congressional race, Monica De La Cruz and Michelle Vallejo spar over health careThe topic is playing a major role in one of Texas’ only competitive congressional races this year as the competitors debate Medicare, abortion and expanding coverage.
How a school voucher supporter won in a Texas House district with almost no private schools
Read full article: How a school voucher supporter won in a Texas House district with almost no private schoolsGov. Greg Abbott said the primary showed Texans want vouchers. In House District 18, an ad blitz and immigration fears may have played a larger role.
Walz misleadingly claims to have been in Hong Kong during period tied to Tiananmen Square massacre
Read full article: Walz misleadingly claims to have been in Hong Kong during period tied to Tiananmen Square massacreMultiple news reports indicate that Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz misleadingly claimed he was in Hong Kong during the turbulence surrounding the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre, part of a broader pattern of inaccuracies that Republicans hope to exploit.
Bernie Sanders tells Texas progressives to back Harris, says Allred win would “make all the difference”
Read full article: Bernie Sanders tells Texas progressives to back Harris, says Allred win would “make all the difference”Joining Sanders as he campaigns up and down the I-35 corridor are Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rep. Greg Casar, and former El Paso congressman Beto O’Rourke.
‘Devastating consequences for American workers’: National Retail Federation calls on President Biden to end port strike
Read full article: ‘Devastating consequences for American workers’: National Retail Federation calls on President Biden to end port strikeThe National Retail Federation is urging the Biden administration to intervene in a labor strike affecting U.S. East and Gulf Coast container ports, which has disrupted operations since the master contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance expired on September 30.
A battered child care industry’s latest challenge? Competing for 4-year-olds.
Read full article: A battered child care industry’s latest challenge? Competing for 4-year-olds.A 2019 state law requiring schools to offer full-day pre-K is capturing child care’s most profitable customer base: 3- and 4-year-olds.
Texas Fish Art Contest seeks fin-tastic creations from young artists 🐟
Read full article: Texas Fish Art Contest seeks fin-tastic creations from young artists 🐟The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center has launched the 2025 Texas Fish Art Contest, inviting students from grades K-12 to submit artwork and creative writing focused on Texas fish species.
Does Dade Phelan have the votes to keep his job as Texas House speaker? It depends on how you count.
Read full article: Does Dade Phelan have the votes to keep his job as Texas House speaker? It depends on how you count.Phelan appears to lack support from the majority of House Republicans, but he could still win with some Democratic support.
‘Will do all we can’: Texas sends generators to Georgia to help in aftermath of Hurricane Helene
Read full article: ‘Will do all we can’: Texas sends generators to Georgia to help in aftermath of Hurricane HeleneFollowing a request from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said the state is sending generators to Georgia to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Ruling that found part of Texas vote harvesting law unconstitutional temporarily blocked
Read full article: Ruling that found part of Texas vote harvesting law unconstitutional temporarily blockedA federal judge’s decision on Sept. 28 had immediately halted the state’s ability to investigate alleged cases of vote harvesting.
Beloved pastor Dr. F.N. Williams of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church passes away after over six decades of service
Read full article: Beloved pastor Dr. F.N. Williams of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church passes away after over six decades of serviceDr. Nathaniel Floyd Williams Sr., a revered pastor of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Houston for over 60 years, has died at 95.
Texas maternal mortality committee asks to review abortion-related deaths
Read full article: Texas maternal mortality committee asks to review abortion-related deathsThe panel wants to review those cases, which have been excluded from state data for years, and other reforms amid a report that shows a spike in maternal deaths.