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Incumbent Rep. Hubert Vo defeated in Democratic runoff

Alief school board President Darlene Breaux defeated Vo, who spent more than two decades in the Texas House. Dallas state Rep. Venton Jones held off Amanda Richardson.

The Texas Tribune

Vikki Goodwin defeats Houston union leader in lieutenant governor Democratic runoff

The Austin lawmaker now faces an uphill battle against Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the state’s second-highest executive, in November.

The Texas Tribune

Alex Mealer wins GOP nomination for new Houston congressional district, defeating state Rep. Briscoe Cain

The Army veteran was endorsed by President Donald Trump and saw millions in outside spending on her behalf. Cain, meanwhile, was backed by Gov. Greg Abbott.

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Christian Menefee defeats longtime Houston Rep. Al Green in Texas’ new 18th Congressional District

Green’s loss means the Texas House delegation is losing one of its most senior members, who served more than 20 years in Congress.

The Texas Tribune

Houston Woman Has the Internet Fearing for The Thing Growing Out of Her Yard: ‘You’ve Got 20 Minutes’

Invasive wildlife is never easy to deal with, and some make it into people’s lawns. Recently, TikTok has been buzzing about invasive bamboo and how the plant is a nightmare to get rid of. Abby Farber (@abbyfarber5) from Houston, Texas, showed a clip of a shoot growing out of her…

The Mary Sue

Ebola Comes to Houston's Front Door: Bush Intercontinental Airport Begins Emergency Screening as Bundibugyo Strain Spreads Across Central Africa

Starting tonight at 11:59 PM EDT, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas, will begin receiving travelers who have been present in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan within the last 21 days, directing them toward enhanced federal health screening. The CDC expansion, announced Saturday…

Medical Daily

Houston on High Alert as Texas Confirms First West Nile Neuroinvasive Case of 2026 — and Mosquito Season Is Just Getting Started

Texas health officials are sounding an early alarm this mosquito season. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has confirmed the state's first human case of West Nile virus for 2026 — and it's a severe one.

Medical Daily

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United Airlines Houston Flight Cancellations: FAA Forces Urgent Houston Ground Stop, Triggering Worldwide Flight Delay Shockwave

United Airlines experienced significant delays and cancellations due to severe weather at its Houston and Chicago hubs, affecting thousands of flights and frustrating passengers across the US network.

International Business Times UK

Klay Thompson Who? Megan Thee Stallion's Surprise Holiday With Solange Has Everyone Talking

Megan Thee Stallion and Solange Knowles' surprise beach getaway has captivated fans, with Houston roots and Megan's recent split fuelling online buzz.

International Business Times UK

Alzheimer's: The Unexpected Journey

Into the Mist is a short but powerful book about the fragility of life and the gift of love.

International Business Times

Houston Attorney Charged With Bestiality After Wife Caught Him Sexually Abusing Family Dog

Houston attorney Steven Swain is out on bond as he faces bestiality charges after his wife discovered footage of him sexually abusing their family dog.

International Business Times UK

Man Who Ended Mechanic’s Life Over $500 Learns His Fate As He Sends Disturbing Message To Victim’s Family

“I’ll be out someday,” Orozco told his victim’s family.

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Houston burglars hit bakery store for third time as owner starts chemotherapy hours earlier

The incident marks the third time the Houston Heights neighborhood bakery has been targeted by thieves

The Independent UK

Houston’s New Flood Maps Could Force Thousands to Buy Insurance—Are You on the List?

Houston homeowners already juggle rising property taxes, expensive repairs, and brutal summer utility bills, but a new financial headache now looms over thousands of households. Updated flood maps across the Houston area could suddenly place many homes inside high-risk flood zones, even if those properties never required flood insurance before.…

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Latin Times

Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa Raises Concerns for DR Congo Soccer Team with World cup Matches in Guadalajara, Houston and Atlanta

FIFA said it is "aware of and monitoring the situation" and is in close contact with the Congolese federation to ensure the team receives updated medical and security guidance.

International Business Times UK

Houston Weather: Commuters Face Severe Disruptions as Heavy Downpours Hit

Houston faces heavy rain and thunderstorms this week, potentially disrupting Memorial Day plans. Residents are advised to take precautions as storms could cause flooding and impact outdoor activities.

International Business Times UK

Houston Prepares to Host DR Congo's World Cup Team Amid Ebola Outbreak: CDC Says Health Risk Remains Low to Americans

Houston prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosting DR Congo's team amid Ebola outbreak concerns. Authorities ensure public health safety with enhanced screening and preparedness measures.

The Times of India

Texas man films Indian grocery store keeping food items out in the open, owner says he's a Trump voter

As several American influencers has started chasing Indians and Indian-origin people in Texas to film their apparent "wrongdoing" to target the community, videos from the outside of a famous Indian supermarket in Houston have now gone viral. Nick Plumb, a Texas man who even ran for Congress as a Republican,…

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MarketBeat

TOYO Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

TOYO (NASDAQ:TOYO) reported a sharply improved first quarter for fiscal 2026, with management describing the period as an “inflection point” as higher solar cell and module shipments drove record revenue, gross profit and net income. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Takahiko Onozuka said revenu

The Independent UK

Houston will give World Cup fans a taste of BBQ, Texas heat: 5 things to know about Space City

Houston hosts the FIFA World Cup for the first time this summer

Fortune

The new American Dream doesn't live in a big city. It lives in Celina, Texas

The Census Bureau's latest data make it official: the fastest-growing places in America are small exurban cities ringing Dallas and Houston.

Sports Illustrated

Ranking All 32 NFL Teams By How Many Miles They’ll Travel in 2026

NFL teams will travel a staggering 630,824 air miles throughout the 2026 season. Here’s a complete look at where each club is going, and when.

Latin Times

Alleged Tren de Aragua Leader Extradited from Colombia To the U.S. On Terror And Drug Charges

The first alleged Tren de Aragua leader extradited into the United States arrived in Houston to face federal terrorism and international drug trafficking charges, marking a new phase in Washington's criminal case against the Venezuelan gang.

Texas Observer

Leaving His Mark On Houston’s Inprint

Rich Levy, the man behind the Bayou City’s prestigious reading series and the brains behind Inprint, an unusual literary nonprofit, is retiring.

The Guardian - US

‘Baby, that city was electric!’: when the Houston Comets ruled the WNBA

The Comets defied last-place predictions to win the league’s inaugural championship in 1997. These are the stories of their historic season

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