Joe Espada Fired Market Spikes on Kalshi Joe Espada's market of being fired spikes on Kalshi. Sports Illustrated · Aug 14
As the only Texas district to trigger potential state takeover, Austin ISD’s future now in TEA’s hands Two middle schools received their fifth consecutive F grades from the Texas Education Agency. The Texas Tribune · Aug 14
Apple opens advanced manufacturing center in Houston, plans Mac Mini production this year Apple opened its new Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston on Thursday and confirmed that it will begin manufacturing the Mac mini at the site later this year. The Economic Times · Aug 14
Trump Wanted Advanced Tech Made in America, Tim Cook Brought Mac Mini Production to Texas: 'Thank You' for the $600 Billion Commitment, Says Howard Lutnick On Thursday, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) CEO Tim Cook was joined by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and others at the opening of the new Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston, Texas, where Cupertino will begin making Mac mini computers later this year. Benzinga · Aug 14
U.S. attorney confirms that FBI tests didn’t find meth in van driven by man fatally shot by ICE in Houston Aaron Reitz did not reveal what FBI testing found in bags taken from Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s van after his July 7 shooting death. Other men in the van said the bags contained salt. The Texas Tribune · Aug 13
US Teacher Breaks Down in Class After High School Seniors Fail To Read or Fill in Four Words on Literacy Test A Houston teacher's viral video reveals high school seniors struggling with basic literacy tasks, highlighting systemic educational failures. International Business Times UK · Aug 13
The Texas Tribune is investing in coverage of education and Houston One of the state’s most important topics and one of its most important regions will get more attention. The Texas Tribune · Aug 12
Houston couple says their car gets towed. Then they found it sitting amidst cars that ‘had not been touched in years’ Two phone calls went unanswered. Then they got an address. We Got This Covered · Aug 11
In 1983, Houston built a 56-story skyscraper around a two-story Western Union building Houston's iconic RepublicBank Center, rebranded as TC Energy Center, ingeniously integrates an old Western Union facility that proved too cumbersome to dismantle. Retaining this two-story relic within the soaring 56-story skyscraper, the design symbolizes a building within a building. New revitalization efforts are underway to transform this hidden gem into… The Times of India · Aug 11
2026 Preseason Big 12 Football Previews and Projections Our Dane Miller gives us his picks for the 2026 Big 12 Conference champion, runner-up, contenders, and the rest of the league's teams. SuperWest Sports · Aug 11
Lifelong Republican Regrets Donald Trump Vote After Ice Detains His Fiancée in Houston John Gannon, a lifelong Republican, regrets voting for Trump after his fiancée, Yasmin Suarez Reyes, was detained by ICE at an airport, highlighting the personal impact of immigration policies. International Business Times UK · Aug 10
How Much Is ICE Costing the U.S. Economy? LA Put a Dollar Figure on Immigration Enforcement Raids LA County spent months quantifying ICE enforcement's economic toll. Houston and Chicago haven't — but the scattered data tells its own story. Latin Times · Aug 9
Houston Woman Gets Towed Outside Restaurant. Then She Notices A Sign Next To The Parking Lot: ‘Call The Police’ "Take pictures..." Motor1 · Aug 9
HCA Buys 40 Texas Urgent Care Clinics as Hospital Systems Absorb More Walk-In Care HCA acquired Texas MedClinic's 40 urgent care centers across San Antonio, Austin, and Houston. Here is what the rebranding means for patients. Medical Daily · Aug 8
Latin Times · Aug 7 Houston Has 2M Latino Voters — And Most of Them Aren't Showing Up. That Could Decide the Texas Senate Race Harris County has Texas' largest Latino population, but low turnout and affordability concerns could decide the tight Talarico-Paxton Senate race.
The Economic Times · Aug 7 Texas parents are ditching the tax-free weekend—here's why Texas parents are shopping early for school supplies, bypassing the tax-free weekend. Houston families anticipate spending significantly more than the national average this year. The state's tax holiday offers savings on clothing and traditional school items. However, technology costs are rising and excluded from the current tax exemption. Lawmakers are…
The Times of India · Aug 7 One Houston man began clearing illegally dumped trash alone; his daily cleanups grew into a 100-volunteer movement A Houston resident's initiative to clean up neglected areas has blossomed into a vibrant volunteer movement. With one hundred dedicated individuals now on board, their mission is to remove illegally dumped waste. Collaborating with local organizations and harnessing the power of social media, city officials and law enforcement are boosting…
The Guardian - US · Aug 7 ‘It didn’t need to end this way’: mother of US teen trafficked and killed decries police failures Robyn Cory says daughter Kristen was not protected, amid questions about why it took six years to identify remains
The Times of India · Aug 6 Popeyes sued for $1.5 million after customers claim they found 'condom-like' object in fried chicken A Popeyes restaurant in Houston, Texas, is facing a lawsuit after two customers alleged they found a "condom-like foreign object" embedded inside a piece of fried chicken during what was supposed to be a routine family meal. Plaintiffs Justin Howard and Danielle McKinnon claim they continue to suffer physical discomfort,…
The Times of India · Aug 6 $150 million contract for migrant children's lawyers goes to Trump-linked firm Legal aid providers have warned that unaccompanied migrant children could be left vulnerable to deportation after the Trump administration selected a small Houston firm through a non-competitive process to provide legal services to those held in government shelters.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 5 Albert Breer Empties His Texans Notebook From Training Camp in Houston C.J. Stroud looks more consistent coming off a dreadful playoff performance. Plus, Houston’s offensive line is matching its defense, and its skill players look improved.
Texas Observer · Aug 5 The ‘Houston Miracle’ Shell Game How Houston ISD’s takeover regime inflated school accountability ratings by systematically holding back certain students
The Economic Times · Aug 5 US plans up to $150 million legal support for unaccompanied migrant children The US Department of Health and Human Services plans to award up to $150 million to Houston-based Burke Law Group to provide legal representation for unaccompanied migrant children in federal custody, as the Office of Refugee Resettlement continues to handle tens of thousands of such cases each year.
Benzinga · Aug 4 'White House Set To Extend Jones Act Waiver As Trump Hunts For Cheaper Gasoline' - Reuters Exclusive WASHINGTON/HOUSTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - The White House is expected to extend a waiver of the century-old Jones Act in the coming days, sources say, reaching for one of the few tools it has to try and hold down gasoline prices as President Donald Trump escalates his attacks on Exxon…
Sports Illustrated · Aug 2 As If They Needed It, Jadeveon Clowney's Return Only Strengthens Texans' League-Best Defense The 33-year-old edge rusher is reuniting with Houston on a one-year deal.