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Texas Man Insists Stabbing That Left His Mother Dead Was to 'Prevent a Global War': Police

A Houston man allegedly stabbed his mother to death on Mother's Day, telling police the killing was motivated by a disturbing dream of impending "global war."

Latin Times

Fastest sinking city in the US is revealed in new study and it’s not in Florida

Some localized spots in one city are found to be sinking up to 50 millimeters per year

The Independent UK

Satellite study reveals the fastest sinking city in the US

Satellite data revealed that Houston is the fastest-sinking city in the U.S., and that all of the other biggest cities are dropping in at least some areas. Researchers say groundwater extraction is largely to blame for the sink.

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State Rep. Dennis Paul announces bid for Texas Senate with backing from Dan Patrick

Paul is the first candidate out of the gate to succeed incumbent Mayes Middleton in an open seat running from Galveston to the outskirts of Houston.

The Texas Tribune

In bail talks, lawmakers close in on Texas GOP goal of keeping defendants in jail

While Gov. Greg Abbott steps up his push for stricter bail rules, critics seek a balance between the rights of the accused and the goal of keeping dangerous defendants behind bars.

The Texas Tribune

Rescue crews search for missing girl lost in Texas floodwaters while forecasters warn of more storms

Rescue crews in Texas are searching for a 10-year-old girl swept away by rapidly rising floodwaters and forecasters warn that more heavy rains and flooding could be on the way to the Houston area and the state’s coast

The Independent UK

Roommate charged after British student nurse stabbed to death in Texas

Elizabeth Odunsi was ‘a beautiful soul, full of light, ambition, and kindness’

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British student nurse’s roommate charged with her murder in Texas

Elizabeth Odunsi was found with multiple stab wounds on April 26, Houston Police said.

Evening Standard

Steph Curry Drops Bold Three-Word Line After Winning Another Playoff Series vs. Houston

Loved this one from Steph.

Sports Illustrated

Top Warriors Reserve Out for Game 7 Against Rockets

Golden State will be slightly shorthanded against Houston.

Sports Illustrated

‘Uninvited guest’ opened fire at Texas family party, killing one and wounding 14 others, police say

One person was killed and 14 others were wounded after a shooting at a family party in Houston in the early hours of Sunday.

The Independent UK

AmeriCorps cuts leave people who serve and community organizations scrambling for alternatives

A nonprofit organization based in rural Brazoria County outside of Houston, Mosaic in Action, came around years after Hurricane Harvey to help a homeowner with roof repairs and mold remediation

The Independent UK

Father of London student nurse murdered in Texas threatens to sue police and landlord

Tamilore Odunsi was days away from graduating from university when she was stabbed to death

Evening Standard

LPGA's Chevron Championship Needs Improvement as Season's First Major, but Optimism Remains

Three years in, the move from Palm Springs to Texas hasn't been perfect, but LPGA greats Judy Rankin and Brittany Lincicome believe the major championship will overcome its growing pains.

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The National (Scotland)

Inside Toyosi Olusanya's 'off the cuff' St Mirren transfer exit for Houston Dynamo

Inside 'off the cuff' Toyosi Olusanya's St Mirren transfer exit for Houston Dynamo

The Conversation

What is a downburst? These winds can be as destructive as tornadoes − we recreate them to test building designs

From a distance, a downburst can look like a torrent of heavy rain. But at ground level, its behavior can be far more destructive.

The Texas Tribune

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta confirmed as Trump’s ambassador to Italy

The Texas billionaire has said he will drop his position at Landry’s, but will continue his ownership of the Houston Rockets.

Space

SpaceX's next private astronaut mission to ISS, Ax-4, to launch May 29 for Axiom Space

Houston company Axiom Space announced on Tuesday (April 29) that it's targeting May 29 for the launch of its fourth astronaut mission to the International Space Station.

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The Independent UK

Mother and one-year-old daughter killed after SUV plunges into river in Houston

Investigators believe the mother suffered a medical emergency moments before the crash - two other children survived

The Independent UK

When kids are evicted, they often lose both home and school

Schoolchildren threatened with eviction are more likely to end up in another district or transfer to another school

Sports Illustrated

Steve Kerr Had Message for Rockets Fans About Profane Draymond Green Chants

The Warriors coach rightfully didn't like hearing this from Houston's fans.

The National (Scotland)

Toyosi Olusanya completes £200k St Mirren transfer exit to Houston Dynamo

Sports Illustrated

2025 NFL Draft Order: Picks 1-257 for All Seven Rounds

The Titans will make the first pick, while the Chiefs will make the final choice of the three-day extravaganza.

The Independent UK

Texas deputy wounded, suspect held in shooting outside Houston courthouse, authorities say

Authorities say a shootout in front of a family courthouse between several Texas deputies and a man with a handgun wounded one of the deputies as well as the suspect

Space

Don Pettit, NASA's oldest active astronaut at 70, arrives in Houston after 7-month space mission (photo)

NASA's oldest active astronaut, the 70-year-old Don Pettit, has returned home to Houston after a seven-month stint aboard the International Space Station.

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