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After years of gains, Republicans in Congress push to roll back chemical regulations

In Texas, environmental activists and experts raise the alarm about the potential impact on public health if the Toxic Substances Control Act is weakened.

The Texas Tribune

Politicians want to stop companies from buying homes. A ban wouldn’t bring down costs.

President Trump, who wants to stop profit-driven companies from buying residences in bulk, spotlighted the struggles of a Houston woman who was regularly outbid by firms on homes in the pandemic.

The Texas Tribune

Kevin Durant Credits NBA’s Bemoaned Salary Cap Rules for Thrilling Playoff Race

Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant says the NBA’s luxury tax aprons are the reason for a tight playoff chase this season.

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After Years of Gains, GOP Pushes to Roll Back Chemical Regulations

In Texas, environmental activists and experts raise the alarm about the impact on the state's petrochemical industry.

Capital & Main

Did Al Green lose his primary? Democrats forced into a runoff in Texas

Democrats Al Green and Christian Menefee will face off in a runoff election in May after failing to clear 50% of votes Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Green, Menefee are headed for runoff in Houston clash of Democratic incumbents

Newly drawn political maps put the incumbents into the same congressional district.

The Texas Tribune

Photos: 2026 Texas Primaries

Photographers across the state covered this year’s primary election.

The Texas Tribune

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Multiple U.S. House members face setbacks in Texas primaries

U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Houston, was defeated and four other incumbents — Democrats and Republicans — found themselves in close races or runoffs as votes were still being counted early Wednesday.

The Texas Tribune

Browns-Texans Trade Grades: C.J. Stroud Loses Another Starting Offensive Lineman

The Texans are sending their most versatile offensive lineman in Tytus Howard to Cleveland.

Sports Illustrated

AI Voice Scams Are Spiking — Houston Investigators Reveal the New Clue That Gives Bank Impersonators Away

Your phone rings and the caller ID displays the official name of your bank. You answer to hear a calm, professional voice that sounds exactly like a trustworthy representative. This person claims there is a fraudulent charge on your account that requires immediate attention. They ask you to verify a…

Budget and the Bees

Apple confirms plans to build some new Macs in the United States in 2026 — but will this translate to lower prices at last?

Apple will start US-based Mac mini production in Houston, expanding domestic manufacturing while balancing costs, regional demand, and global supply.

TechRadar

‘We’re devastated’: Canada-born permanent US resident held in ICE custody; family demands safe return

A 39-year-old Canadian-born father of three has spent nearly four months in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after being detained at a Houston airport over a misdemeanor charge from when he was a teenager, a move his family says has left them “baffled” and devastated.

The Times of India

The Trump administration is detaining and questioning refugees already admitted to the US

In a break from tradition, refugees admitted to the United States after extensive interviews and vetting are being detained and questioned again

The Independent UK

Nanoparticles and artificial intelligence can help researchers detect pollutants in water, soil and blood

Across the U.S., hundreds of sites on land or in lakes and rivers are heavily contaminated with hazardous waste produced by human activity. Many of these places, designated as Superfund sites by the Environmental Protection Agency, can be found in Houston, Texas, the city where my colleagues and I live…

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Texas Observer

A New Age for Houston Politics?

The Dem primary for the 18th Congressional District pits two generations of politicians—represented by Christian Menefee and Al Green—against each other.

The Independent UK

Apple is moving Mac mini production to Texas after Trump’s ‘Made in America’ drive

‘We’re proud to significantly expand our footprint in Houston with the production of Mac mini starting later this year,’ Apple CEO Tim Cook said

Tom’s Hardware

Apple to produce Mac Minis in Houston for the first time — US chip sourcing tops 20 billion units

Apple announced that it will begin producing the Mac Mini in Houston, Texas later this year, marking the first time that the compact desktop has ever been manufactured in the United States.

Sports Illustrated

Projecting the Men's College Basketball AP Top 25: Duke, Arizona Rise After Big Wins

There could be a new No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll for a second straight week.

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The Independent UK

Texas law enforcement agency under fire after people raise alarm over woman’s mugshot: ‘Very disturbed’

Fant Jomecia, 28, accused of trespassing at a Houston apartment complex

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Houston Bookkeepers and Their Role in Ensuring Your Financial Stability

In 2026, regardless of the performance of your services, the professionalism of your staff, or the investment you make in the development of your products, the overall stability of your long-term business plans will be primarily influenced by the financial recordkeeping procedures you manage and implement.

The Independent UK

Delta plane forced to return to Houston airport after ‘unruly passenger’ disrupts flight

One passenger claimed the unruly passenger assaulted he, according to a report

Texas Observer

Ken Paxton’s ‘Shoddy’ Prosecution of a Midwife Is Part of a Strategy to Expand His Power. Low-Income Houstonians Are Paying the Price.

Maria Margarita Rojas is the first healthcare provider charged for abortion care under Texas’ strict criminal ban. Her attorneys say the state has no evidence—yet her clinics remain shuttered.

The Texas Tribune

Dan Crenshaw vs. Steve Toth primary is a fight over who’s the real RINO

Crenshaw, fighting to remain in his Houston-area congressional seat, has drawn criticism from right-wing media and a challenge from Toth, among the most conservative members of the Texas House.

Budget and the Bees

Houston voters: last day to request mail ballot is Feb. 20 for March 3 primary

Standing in a long line on a humid Houston afternoon is the last thing you want after work. You want a say in who leads your community. However, the logistics of getting to the polls can feel like a secondary job. The system often counts on you being too busy…

The Texas Tribune

Texas 15th Court of Appeals primaries: Who is running and what to know

Voters statewide elect three justices to the new 15th Court of Appeals, created in 2023. Gov. Greg Abbott’s GOP appointees face their first election for six-year terms.

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