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Lawyer for prominent Houston law firm among victims identified in fatal plane crash in Maine

Tara Arnold was an attorney for Arnold & Itkin, whose PAC has donated to lawmakers fighting tort reform.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 26

Houston winter storm turns into freezing cold: Essential tips to stay safe, warm and prepared during outages

As a severe winter freeze grips the Houston region, anxiety is rising over its effect on power supplies, transport networks, and everyday routines. Prolonged cold is unusual for the city, and freezing temperatures place exceptional pressure on energy infrastructure, increasing the risk of widespread power outages. When electricity fails during…

The Times of India · Jan 24

Congressman Wesley Hunt draws scrutiny for missed votes amid campaign for U.S. Senate

The Houston Republican, who has missed 44 of 48 votes this month, said such absences are typical for those seeking higher office. Rep. Chip Roy, a candidate for Texas attorney general, has not missed any votes in 2026.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 23

An arctic storm is expected to blanket the state. Here’s what Texans can expect.

Texas is preparing for the coldest temperatures of the season, and forecasters are warning of possible power outages and icy roads in much of the state.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 21

“I started hearing about these guitar contests that he would enter every year in Texas, and he was the best guitarist for six years running”: Jerry Cantrell recalls the first time he met the “otherworldly” Dimebag Darrell

Back in 1985, Cantrell was a regular at one of Houston's legendary clubs when he came across Dimebag and hit it off “right away”

Guitar World · Jan 20

As immigrant arrests rise, here’s what to know about ICE operations in Texas

The Trump administration is going all in on accelerating mass deportation efforts. Here’s how ICE operations look in Texas, home to an estimated 2 million undocumented immigrants.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 19

J.J. Watt Used One Word to Describe C.J. Stroud, Texans’ Playoff Loss to Patriots

The former Texans star weighed in on seeing Houston get knocked out in the divisional round of the playoffs.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 19

Patriots Immediately Roasted ESPN ‘NFL Live’ Team With Two Words After Beating Texans

The Patriots got the last laugh after being doubted by the ‘NFL Live’ crew.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 18

Crew-11 astronauts arrive in Houston after 1st-ever medical evacuation from ISS

The four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission made it to Houston today (Jan. 16), just a day after their unprecedented medical evacuation from the International Space Station.

Space · Jan 17

10 Photos of Marissa Springer: Desmond Scott's Mystery Woman in Viral Kissing Video Identified

Discover the identity of Marissa Springer, the Houston model seen with Desmond Scott shortly after Kristy Scott filed for divorce, citing allegations of his repeated infidelity.

International Business Times UK · Jan 16