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Congressman and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner dies

Turner’s death comes two months into his first term representing Texas’ 18th Congressional District, the seat long occupied by former U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, who also died in office last year amid a battle with pancreatic cancer.

The Texas Tribune

Rep. Sylvester Turner, former Houston mayor, dies two months into House term - Roll Call

Texas Rep. Sylvester Turner, who spent nearly three decades as a state lawmaker and eight years as Houston mayor, has died.

Roll Call

The Magic Eight: Teams That Can Win the 2025 Men’s NCAA Tournament

From Duke to Gonzaga, these squads are the most capable of winning the Big Dance.

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Houston Defeats Kansas In Close Matchup For Ninth Straight Win

Houston Cougars secure ninth consecutive win against Kansas Jayhawks, showcasing dominance in Big 12. L.J. Cryer's 22-point performance leads the way in a ...

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Streamer Amouranth 'Flaunted' Millions Before Bitcoin Robbery: Why Did She 'Tweet' Instead Of Calling The Police?

Adult streamer Amouranth was violently robbed at gunpoint in her Houston home, with attackers demanding Bitcoin.

International Business Times UK

Five hospitalised after United flight hits severe thunderstorms

‘SkyWest and United are making sure the injured customers get the care they need’ said the airline

The Independent UK

Inter Miami Predicted Lineup vs. Houston Dynamo: MLS

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami visit the Houston Dynamo on Sunday at 7:00 pm ET

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Messi no-show prompts Houston Dynamo to issue apology and free tickets

The Argentinian was not listed as unavailable but reportedly did not make the trip to Houston, where he was expected to play in front of a sell-out crowd

The Guardian - US

Why Lionel Messi Won't Play Against Houston Dynamo FC, per Report

Inter Miami CF won't have Lionel Messi on Sunday, according to a report.

Sports Illustrated

Texans GM Gives Stefon Diggs Free Agency Update As Receiver Rehabs From Torn ACL

The receiver is set to hit free agency after just one season in Houston.

Sports Illustrated

Texas has the highest rate of uninsured children, and it’s getting worse

Issues with Medicaid coverage, including long wait times, abrupt loss of coverage and lack of political will to expand it, have contributed to Texas’ high uninsured rate for children.

The Texas Tribune

More than 100 arrested in Colony Ridge immigration raids, ICE says

The development outside of Houston has long drawn the ire of Texas Republicans who claim it’s a haven for undocumented people.

The Texas Tribune

A hazy legal landscape means people can get high on hemp products, even where pot is prohibited

In Texas, where I live, marijuana has long been illegal. Yet on a busy street in my Houston neighborhood, at least five stores within a half-mile of each other sell cannabis products that promise a strong high.

The Conversation

Feds target “criminals and illegal immigrants” in Houston-area development, Abbott says

The Colony Ridge development has long been under scrutiny from conservative lawmakers, think tanks and influencers who cast it as a hotbed for undocumented immigrants and cartel crime.

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Young Democratic social media star, frustrated by campaigns, sees another path to turn Texas blue

Olivia Julianna, 22, loves politics but hates the in-fighting she sees in too many Democratic campaigns in the state.

The Texas Tribune

Texas A&M regents may soon decide the university system’s next leader

Sources indicate the board has narrowed its search to five candidates: Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar, U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, Texas A&M Foundation President Tyson Voelkel, University of Alabama President Stuart Bell and state Rep. Trent Ashby, R-Lufkin.

Sports Illustrated

SheBelieves Cup Day One Takeaways: Australia Struggles and U.S. Thrives

Day One of the SheBelieves Cup is done and dusted after the USA and Japan picked up wins in Houston.

The Independent UK

Texas TV station removes clip showing Nazi book burning over Republican protests

Houston’s KPRC aired a report on Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District’s removal of chapters from textbooks about vaccines, climate change and diversity

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The Guardian - AU

Woeful Matildas thrashed by Japan in SheBelieves Cup opener in Houston

Australia put in a toothless performance in a heavy 4-0 defeat as they started the tournament in underwhelming fashion

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Two Teenagers Arrested In Houston For School Attack Plot

Learn about the recent arrest of two teenagers in Houston for plotting a school attack and the importance of swift action in preventing tragedies.

The Conversation

A fiscal crisis is looming for many US cities

Five years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many U.S. cities are still adjusting to a new normal, with more people working remotely and less economic activity in city centers. Other factors, such as underfunded pension plans for municipal employees, are pushing many city budgets into the red.

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Abbott orders TEA probe of Houston school for calling a student by chosen name and pronouns

The governor also called on lawmakers to prohibit the practice at all schools.

Sports Illustrated

Alex Bregman Pens Heartfelt Goodbye to Astros After Signing With Red Sox

Alex Bregman penned a heartfelt message to the Astros after he signed with the Red Sox.

Space

Tom Hanks' 'The Moonwalkers' makes US premiere at Space Center Houston

It is not unusual to see a Saturn V launch while viewing a film at Space Center Houston. Now, with "The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks," that spectacle stretches beyond the center's screen.

The Texas Tribune

Texas House committee assignments extend power of experienced GOP leaders

Republicans chair all committees, as promised, while Democrats will lead half of the newly created subcommittees.

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