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No fund for you if you have Islamic wudu washing facilities: Major row over Texas Governor's warning to two airports

Texas Governor Greg Abbott warned Dallas-Fort Worth Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston accusing them of religious bias over Islamic wudu washing facilities. Abbott said government-owned airports cannot favor one religion over all others and they should be investigated and their funds should be stopped if they are…

The Times of India

Texas Maternal Mortality Committee’s Next Report Will Skip Post-‘Roe’ Deaths. Lawmakers Suspect Political Influence.

And one Texan says the body’s decision “retriggered” the pain of losing his wife, who counts among the preventable deaths that soon followed the state’s abortion bans.

Texas Observer

Rhossi, a rare sea turtle, recovers after 5,000-mile trek from Wales to Texas

Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, near death on Welsh beach in 2023, is thriving in Houston despite lingering pneumonia

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Texas cities eye property tax hikes, spending cuts amid yawning budget gaps

Rising costs, slowing tax revenue and a sluggish economy have saddled some of Texas’ biggest cities with multimillion-dollar deficits.

The Texas Tribune

Dallas airport takes a U-turn on plans for more Muslim foot-washing stations after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatens funding review

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport has scrapped plans for new Muslim foot-washing stations following a review initiated by Governor Greg Abbott. The governor raised concerns about potential religious discrimination and called for a federal investigation into similar facilities at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Ablution stations support ritual cleansing for Islamic…

The Economic Times

Greg Abbott threatens Dallas, Houston airports’ grant funds over Islamic washing facilities

DFW said late Friday that plans to install the religious washing station had been canceled.

The Texas Tribune

‘They couldn’t do it’: Houston teacher breaks down after discovering some of his high school seniors can’t read or write

This should be a wake-up call.

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Joe Espada Fired Market Spikes on Kalshi

Joe Espada's market of being fired spikes on Kalshi.

Sports Illustrated

As the only Texas district to trigger potential state takeover, Austin ISD’s future now in TEA’s hands

Two middle schools received their fifth consecutive F grades from the Texas Education Agency.

The Texas Tribune

Apple opens advanced manufacturing center in Houston, plans Mac Mini production this year

Apple opened its new Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston on Thursday and confirmed that it will begin manufacturing the Mac mini at the site later this year.

The Economic Times

Trump Wanted Advanced Tech Made in America, Tim Cook Brought Mac Mini Production to Texas: 'Thank You' for the $600 Billion Commitment, Says Howard Lutnick

On Thursday, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) CEO Tim Cook was joined by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and others at the opening of the new Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston, Texas, where Cupertino will begin making Mac mini computers later this year.

Benzinga

U.S. attorney confirms that FBI tests didn’t find meth in van driven by man fatally shot by ICE in Houston

Aaron Reitz did not reveal what FBI testing found in bags taken from Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s van after his July 7 shooting death. Other men in the van said the bags contained salt.

The Texas Tribune

US Teacher Breaks Down in Class After High School Seniors Fail To Read or Fill in Four Words on Literacy Test

A Houston teacher's viral video reveals high school seniors struggling with basic literacy tasks, highlighting systemic educational failures.

International Business Times UK

The Texas Tribune is investing in coverage of education and Houston

One of the state’s most important topics and one of its most important regions will get more attention.

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Houston couple says their car gets towed. Then they found it sitting amidst cars that ‘had not been touched in years’

Two phone calls went unanswered. Then they got an address.

The Times of India

In 1983, Houston built a 56-story skyscraper around a two-story Western Union building

Houston's iconic RepublicBank Center, rebranded as TC Energy Center, ingeniously integrates an old Western Union facility that proved too cumbersome to dismantle. Retaining this two-story relic within the soaring 56-story skyscraper, the design symbolizes a building within a building. New revitalization efforts are underway to transform this hidden gem into…

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2026 Preseason Big 12 Football Previews and Projections

Our Dane Miller gives us his picks for the 2026 Big 12 Conference champion, runner-up, contenders, and the rest of the league's teams.

International Business Times UK

Lifelong Republican Regrets Donald Trump Vote After Ice Detains His Fiancée in Houston

John Gannon, a lifelong Republican, regrets voting for Trump after his fiancée, Yasmin Suarez Reyes, was detained by ICE at an airport, highlighting the personal impact of immigration policies.

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How Much Is ICE Costing the U.S. Economy? LA Put a Dollar Figure on Immigration Enforcement Raids

LA County spent months quantifying ICE enforcement's economic toll. Houston and Chicago haven't — but the scattered data tells its own story.

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Houston Woman Gets Towed Outside Restaurant. Then She Notices A Sign Next To The Parking Lot: ‘Call The Police’

"Take pictures..."

Medical Daily

HCA Buys 40 Texas Urgent Care Clinics as Hospital Systems Absorb More Walk-In Care

HCA acquired Texas MedClinic's 40 urgent care centers across San Antonio, Austin, and Houston. Here is what the rebranding means for patients.

Latin Times

Houston Has 2M Latino Voters — And Most of Them Aren't Showing Up. That Could Decide the Texas Senate Race

Harris County has Texas' largest Latino population, but low turnout and affordability concerns could decide the tight Talarico-Paxton Senate race.

The Economic Times

Texas parents are ditching the tax-free weekend—here's why

Texas parents are shopping early for school supplies, bypassing the tax-free weekend. Houston families anticipate spending significantly more than the national average this year. The state's tax holiday offers savings on clothing and traditional school items. However, technology costs are rising and excluded from the current tax exemption. Lawmakers are…

The Times of India

One Houston man began clearing illegally dumped trash alone; his daily cleanups grew into a 100-volunteer movement

A Houston resident's initiative to clean up neglected areas has blossomed into a vibrant volunteer movement. With one hundred dedicated individuals now on board, their mission is to remove illegally dumped waste. Collaborating with local organizations and harnessing the power of social media, city officials and law enforcement are boosting…

The Guardian - US

‘It didn’t need to end this way’: mother of US teen trafficked and killed decries police failures

Robyn Cory says daughter Kristen was not protected, amid questions about why it took six years to identify remains

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