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The Changing Landscape of Personal Injury Law in Houston

The rise of nationally recognized personal injury firms with broad geographic reach, substantial marketing investments, and sophisticated operational infrastructure has fundamentally changed the game for injured Houstonians.hou

International Business Times

Texas’ 18th Congressional District Democratic runoff: Who is running and what to know

The Democratic runoff for the Houston-based seat — a longtime bastion of Black political power — pits the Texas delegation’s newest member, Christian Menefee, against one of its longest-tenured, Al Green.

The Texas Tribune

‘Living in survival mode’: Houston’s embattled immigrant community faces health, climate and petrochemical crises

Amid immigration raids, chemical spills, massive floods and costly healthcare, less-affluent residents of one of the most diverse US cities struggle to pull through

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Houston community furious as Fuel Depot clerk forces kid to poop outside, records him, screens video for others to mock

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Christian Menefee’s district sat vacant for 11 months. His first bill in Congress would set a deadline for special elections.

The Houston Democrat was elected earlier this year to finish out the term of Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died in March 2025. The safely blue district was left vacant for 334 days.

The Texas Tribune

Lakers Let 3–0 Lead Slip Away As Rockets Seize Momentum of First-Round Playoff Series

Los Angeles had a chance to close out the game and advance to the next round, but cold shooting and turnovers let Houston’s young core take control.

Sports Illustrated

A Houston ISD exec tapped for Beaumont schools superintendent during its second state takeover

Former Houston school administrators now work as superintendents or key executives in three districts under Texas’ control. This is Beaumont’s second state intervention in recent years.

The Texas Tribune

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'They Didn't Do A Great Job Of Promoting It' - Tour Pro Admits Chevron Championship Crowd Numbers 'A Shame'

Mimi Rhodes said it was "a shame" so few fans turned up to Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston last week as the first women's Major of the year took place

Golf Monthly

FIFA could make billions from the World Cup. Texas host cities will get little in return.

Almost all of the costs for organizing the tournament fall on the cities, whose ability to collect revenue is limited. In Texas, that could leave taxpayers on the hook.

The Texas Tribune

Is Austin Reaves Playing Tonight? Lakers Game 4 Decision vs Rockets Raises Recovery Timeline Questions

Austin Reaves ruled out for Lakers vs Rockets Game 4 in NBA playoffs due to oblique strain. Lakers lead series 3-0, prioritizing Reaves' full recovery.

International Business Times UK

Texas Governor Threatens Austin, Dallas and Houston's World Cup Funding Over ICE Fight

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's office threatened to pull or withhold public safety grants from Houston, Dallas, and Austin unless the cities changed policies that state officials said limited police cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, turning preparations for the 2026 World Cup into the latest front in the national…

Latin Times

Teen arrested over alleged plot to attack Houston synagogue

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The Independent UK

2026 Chevron Championship Final Payouts, Prize Money, Winnings for LPGA’s First Major: Nelly Korda Wins $1,375,000

Nelly Korda won the Chevron Championship for the second time in dominating fashion, winning by five shots.

Sports Illustrated

Teen Allegedly Conspired To Murder Jews At Day School Near Houston: Pollice

An 18-year-old woman conspired with two men to murder Jews, North Carolina prosecutors allege.

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NFL draft 2026 takeaways: Rams reach, Cowboys retool and Jets add juice

The win-now Rams shocked by picking a QB and the Cowboys addressed their disastrous defense as a faster-paced first round reshaped the draft’s opening night

International Business Times UK

Houston Woman Loses $24K In New 'Check Cooking' Scam — How One Check Can Lead To Multiple Withdrawals

Check fraud is on the rise, with new techniques like 'check cooking' posing significant risks. Learn how to protect your money from these evolving threats.

The Guardian - US

NFL draft 2026: Mendoza goes No 1 as Rams surprise with move for QB Ty Simpson at No 13

The story of the first round of the 2026 NFL draft surrounded a quarterback but it wasn’t No 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza

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No problem in Houston for Korda, Green's run cools

Nelly Korda has had her best start to a major in four years while leading Australian Hannah Green has work to do in the Chevron Championship in Houston.

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2 young people arrested in alleged plot to attack Houston synagogue members

Authorities have arrested two young people in an alleged plot to attack a Texas synagogue

The Texas Tribune

Study finds toxic benzene emissions along the Texas Gulf Coast are among the highest in the nation

Researchers found that state policy and oil refineries’ failure to fix leaks contributed more to high benzene emissions than the size or capacity of the refineries.

Golf Monthly

Chevron Championship Tee Times: Round One and Two

The first women's Major of the year gets underway on Thursday, with all the stars set to face off in Houston at Memorial Park

The Texas Tribune

Texas’ foster care system is more likely to move children away from their communities

In 2025, one in three children placed in foster care was sent to a different region, sometimes hundreds of miles away, a Texas Tribune analysis of state data shows.

The Texas Tribune

Texas AG runoff: Democrats Jaworski and Johnson on Trump battles, legal strategy, and office priorities

In this updated Q&A, we asked Joe Jaworski and Nathan Johnson where they stand on the agency’s key issues as they seek a chance to reclaim the office that has become a GOP legal powerhouse.

Reason

Houston Irks Texas Gov. Greg Abbott by Reminding Cops To Comply With the Fourth Amendment

The governor is threatening to defund the police because of an ordinance noting that an ICE administrative warrant "does not justify a stop, arrest, or continued detention" by city officers.

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Houston Police officer finds herself jobless after her shocking racist rant goes viral on social media

Ashley Gonzalez has been suspended after an incredibly racist rant of hers went viral online.

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