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Houston candidates pitching themselves to replace the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee on November ballot

At least three Democrats are considering bids for the Houston-area seat. But Texas Democratic officials — not voters — will decide who will be on the November ballot.

The Texas Tribune

Kamala Harris to visit Houston Thursday for national teachers’ union conference

The visit will come days after President Joe Biden said he would not seek reelection and endorsed Harris’ bid for the Democratic Party’s nomination.

The Texas Tribune

Texans training camp: LB Jacob Phillips making most of early reps

Jacob Phillips has made several nice plays for the Houston Texans since the start of training camp.

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Texas is once more flirting with expanding passenger rail

The state’s booming population, congestion problems and billions of federal dollars on the table have officials eyeing ways to boost passenger rail.

The Texas Tribune

Houston Heatwave: Storm-Related Deaths Reach 23 In Texas

Hurricane Beryl aftermath in Houston: 23 storm-related fatalities, power outages, heat-related deaths, and ongoing cleanup efforts.

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Astros vs. Mariners Prediction, Odds, Probable Pitchers for Saturday, July 20

Breaking down everything you need to know to bet on tonight's AL West action between the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners.

Sports Illustrated

NASA marks moon landing anniversary by dedicating building to 'women of Apollo'

NASA is honoring 'hidden figure' Dorothy Vaughan and all of the women who contributed to the Apollo program with the naming of a building at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.

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Self-described ‘tough lady’ Sheila Jackson Lee dead at 74 - Roll Call

Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee died Friday after 15 terms in the House that included sponsoring the resolution making Juneteenth a holiday.

Roll Call

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a progressive champion, dies at 74

Houston-area Democrat served in Congress for more than 30 years as a stalwart of the American left

The Independent UK

Democratic congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee dies aged 74, family says

Jackson Lee, who was first elected to Congress almost 30 years ago, had said she was being treated for pancreatic cancer last month

The Guardian - AU

U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is dead at 74

The Houston Democrat announced earlier this year that she had cancer.

The Texas Tribune

Residential solar is growing in Texas amid worries about reliable power during events like Hurricane Beryl

In Harris County, more federal money is available to help low- and moderate-income residents install rooftop solar.

The Texas Tribune

Texans QB C.J. Stroud excited to unleash ‘five-headed monster’ on offense in 2024

C.J. Stroud sees a new monster taking over NRG Stadium this upcoming fall with the Houston Texans

USA Today Sports Media Group

Why Texas’ mass power outages continue to happen

Repairing electricity infrastructure after storms usually costs customers. So could strengthening it before the next weather event.

The Texas Tribune

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How Electric Vehicles Powered Houston Homes During Hurricane Beryl

As Hurricane Beryl took power out in parts of Texas, some EV owners relied on bidirectional charging to power their homes and appliances.

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Houston Outages Expected To Be Resolved Within Two Days

CenterPoint Energy's response to Hurricane Beryl in Texas under scrutiny, highlighting grid resilience concerns and calls for reforms.

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Olivia Erlanger’s dystopian exploration of suburban America is on show in Houston

Olivia Erlanger: If Today Were Tomorrow’, is currently on show at the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston

The Independent UK

Texas governor criticizes Houston energy as utility says power will be restored by Wednesday

The Houston area’s main utility company says it expects to have power restored to most residents by Wednesday

Latin Times

Hundreds of thousands of Texas residents are still without power a week after Hurricane Beryl

Hurricane Beryl may have caused up to $32bn worth of damages and losses in the United States

The Guardian - US

Thousands in Houston still without power amid brutal heatwave after Beryl

Nearly 300,000 residents without electricity as governor gives company until end of month to address outages

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