Tag: Local
Mother of Texas A&M student who died in Austin raises questions about her daughter’s death | Houston Public Media
The mother of a 19-year-old Texas A&M University student who died in Austin early Saturday morning has raised concerns regarding the circumstances surrounding her...
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announces separation from husband David James | Houston Public Media
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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, in a social media post on Monday, announced she had separated from her husband, David James, calling...
U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls won’t seek reelection, becoming sixth Texas Republican to announce exit from Congress | Houston Public Media
U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Richmond, announced on Saturday that he won't seek reelection to his Houston-area district, becoming the sixth Republican in Texas' congressional...
Where others saw litter, he saw a bird: Galveston artist crafts reddish egret from washed-up debris | Houston Public Media
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When artist Evan McClimans saw broken garbage bins, a discarded kayak and blue bottle caps that littered Galveston’s beaches, he didn't see it...
Cool, sunny weather in store for Houston’s Thanksgiving Day parade | Houston Public Media
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Crisp fall weather will be the backdrop for Houston's 76th annual Thanksgiving Day parade, which is open to the public and...
Houston ‘Super Feast’ organizers see spike in need for annual Thanksgiving event | Houston Public Media
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The Houston chapter of the City Wide Club of America is hosting its annual "Super Feast," a Thanksgiving event...
Houston ISD is losing more students than previously projected, internal document shows | Houston Public Media
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Houston ISD's enrollment has declined more significantly than district leaders anticipated earlier this year, according to an internal district document obtained...
Supreme Court temporarily blocks ruling that found Texas congressional map is likely racially biased | Houston Public Media
Lorianne Willett | KUT News
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that found Texas’ 2026 congressional redistricting plan pushed...
Houston City Council member proposes giving police more discretion over ICE intervention | Houston Public Media
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Houston City Council Member Letitia Plummer has drafted a proposal that would allow police officers to decide whether or not to call Immigration...
After blocking redistricting map, Judge Jeffrey Brown draws fire from Texas Republicans who once praised him | Houston Public Media
When Texas' new GOP-friendly congressional map was struck down on Tuesday, state leaders blamed the "radical left" and "activist judges." But the opinion was...
