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As Texas Destroys Its Wetlands, the Risk of Devastating Flooding Increases

Thousands of acres have been decimated to make room for development and urban sprawl, alarming residents and climate experts.

Capital & Main · Aug 24

ICE's Police Partnerships Just Hit 2,365 Deals. Here's What That Means If You Live Near Major Cities

ICE now has 2,365 local police deals in 39 states. LatinTimes checks Miami, Houston, LA, Chicago, NYC to see who's signed on.

Latin Times · Aug 24

Flock cameras face growing backlash across Texas counties, but getting rid of them is complicated

Some government officials said they understand the community’s anger, but warn that many of these contracts fall outside their jurisdiction.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 24

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ICE Says Every Officer Will Have a Body Camera by Aug. 31. The Record Says Don't Bet on It.

ICE vows body cameras on every officer by Aug. 31, but its own contradicting statements — and unactivated cameras at two fatal shootings — raise doubts.

Latin Times · Aug 23

Abbott's H-1B Teacher Ban Would Hit Texas's Most Latino Districts Hardest

Abbott wants Texas lawmakers to bar H-1B visa holders from public schools, a plan that would hit Dallas, Houston and Alief ISD hardest.

Latin Times · Aug 23

What Happened to Ed Oliver's Son? Here's How Bills Star's 2-Year-Old Died After Pool Incident

Buffalo Bills star Ed Oliver is grieving after his two-year-old son died following a pool incident near Houston, with police and the team confirming key details.

International Business Times UK · Aug 23

In 1968, a retired Texas railway worker began covering his home with flattened beer cans; 18 years and more than 50,000 cans later, almost nothing had gone to waste

In 1968, John Milkovisch began a fascinating project, adorning his Houston home with over fifty thousand beer cans. This incredible folk art creation transformed his house into a vibrant structure, complemented by marbles and metal scraps scattered throughout the yard. Even after his passing, his wife Mary embraced visitors, ensuring…

The Times of India · Aug 23

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How will NASA's astronaut training hub change with commercial space stations?

A tour of Johnson Space Center in Houston shows how NASA and private industry are already working together on the future of human spaceflight.

Space · Aug 22

U.S. Navy Tightens Its Grip on the Strait of Hormuz — But Drivers Aren't Feeling Relief at the Gas Pump

New shipping data shows the U.S. Navy gaining ground on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, even as gas prices stay high from Doral to Houston.

Latin Times · Aug 21

Venezuela oil minister to U.S. companies: ‘It's an entire world waiting to be discovered’

Smaller, private U.S. oil producers are beginning to ink deals in Venezuela as the dilapidated energy industry evolves.

Fortune · Aug 20

"It's Making People Less Safe": Houston DA Warns ICE Arrest of Witness Threatens Cases

A Guatemalan laborer who reported a Houston Home Depot shooting was detained by ICE, fueling fears Latino witnesses will stop calling 911.

Latin Times · Aug 19

The Texans’ Defensive Stars Are Chasing More Than Just the Franchise’s First Super Bowl

How a ragtag group of competitors was perfectly assembled to give offenses fits and chase the greatest defenses of all time.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 19

Costco Business Centers in Texas Pull Five Pound Jalapeno Bags Tied to the National Salmonella Recall

A Houston repacker recalled five-pound bags of jalapeños sold at two Texas Costco business centers, with seven lot codes and no illnesses reported.

Medical Daily · Aug 19

USC just shattered its fundraising record by nearly $100 million—thanks partly to the billionaire family behind the Houston Texans

The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation donated $25 million to the University of South Carolina in 2026.

Fortune · Aug 19

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We Got This Covered · Aug 18

Houston woman tries Katz’s mac and cheese. Then her horrified friend asks, ‘Is it legs on there?’

Not exactly the kind of protein she ordered.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 18

Pat Forde: Forty Observations on the 2026 College Football Schedule

Everything you need to know about the quirks of the season from easiest months, a monster slate in November, improvements in consecutive road games and open-date disadvantages and more.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 18

Colorado school district rejects controversial reading curriculum because of errors, Texas focus

The Colorado district scrapped plans to use Bluebonnet materials just days into the school year.

International Business Times UK · Aug 17

Kevin Durant's 'Blockbuster Trade' Sparks Chaos as 3 NBA Rivals Plot Shocking Multi-Team Mega-Deal

The Houston Rockets face a pivotal moment after a disappointing season, with trade rumours surrounding Kevin Durant potentially reshaping the NBA landscape and impacting the team's future direction.

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The Times of India · Aug 17

No fund for you if you have Islamic wudu washing facilities: Major row over Texas Governor's warning to two airports

Texas Governor Greg Abbott warned Dallas-Fort Worth Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, accusing them of religious bias over Islamic wudu washing facilities. Abbott said government-owned airports cannot favor one religion over all others and they should be investigated and their funds should be stopped if they are…

Texas Observer · Aug 17

Texas Maternal Mortality Committee’s Next Report Will Skip Post-‘Roe’ Deaths. Lawmakers Suspect Political Influence.

And one Texan says the body’s decision “retriggered” the pain of losing his wife, who counts among the preventable deaths that soon followed the state’s abortion bans.

The Guardian - US · Aug 17

Rhossi, a rare sea turtle, recovers after 5,000-mile trek from Wales to Texas

Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, near death on Welsh beach in 2023, is thriving in Houston despite lingering pneumonia

The Texas Tribune · Aug 17

Texas cities eye property tax hikes, spending cuts amid yawning budget gaps

Rising costs, slowing tax revenue and a sluggish economy have saddled some of Texas’ biggest cities with multimillion-dollar deficits.

The Economic Times · Aug 16

Dallas airport takes a U-turn on plans for more Muslim foot-washing stations after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatens funding review

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport has scrapped plans for new Muslim foot-washing stations following a review initiated by Governor Greg Abbott. The governor raised concerns about potential religious discrimination and called for a federal investigation into similar facilities at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Ablution stations support ritual cleansing for Islamic…

The Texas Tribune · Aug 15

Greg Abbott threatens Dallas, Houston airports’ grant funds over Islamic washing facilities

DFW said late Friday that plans to install the religious washing station had been canceled.

We Got This Covered · Aug 14

‘They couldn’t do it’: Houston teacher breaks down after discovering some of his high school seniors can’t read or write

This should be a wake-up call.

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