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Houston City Council approves gutting policy limiting ICE cooperation, civil rights groups say

In contrast to the civil rights groups’ assessment, Houston’s city attorney told council members that the amendment — crafted by the mayor’s staff and the governor’s office — brings no major changes.

The Texas Tribune

Texas AG Sues Houston Over 'Lawless' Sanctuary Policy, Says City Has 'No Authority to Ignore the Constitution'

"I will not allow any local official to push sanctuary policies that make our communities less safe," Ken Paxton said in a statement released by his office

Latin Times

Gov. Greg Abbott threatens $200 million in funding from major Texas cities over ICE policies

The governor’s letters to Austin, Dallas and Houston say the state will pull back state grants because of local policies that deter police from fully cooperating with immigration officials.

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Texas cities try to address citizen anger over immigration crackdown without riling state leaders

For much of President Donald Trump’s second term, Texas city leaders have avoided opposing his immigration crackdown, but that’s changing — and sparking tensions with the state.

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Houston to consider repealing ordinance limiting its ICE cooperation amid state funding threat, investigation

Gov. Greg Abbott’s office told Houston Mayor John Whitmire Monday that the state will withdraw $110 million in funding if the city doesn’t axe the ordinance.

The Texas Tribune

Long lines linger at Houston’s biggest airport as TSA agents miss work during partial government shutdown

Wait times at George Bush Intercontinental Airport are expected to worsen over the weekend as agents miss a second paycheck and increasingly call in sick.

The Texas Tribune

A New Age for Houston Politics?

The Dem primary for the 18th Congressional District pits two generations of politicians—represented by Christian Menefee and Al Green—against each other.

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Does Texas Have a Serial Killer? Top Prosecutor Explains Why Multiple Bodies Have Been Found

Harris County DA Sean Teare debunks viral serial killer rumours following the discovery of multiple bodies in Houston bayous, attributing deaths to accidents and social issues.

International Business Times UK

Texas Serial Killer Narrative Debunked as Authorities Warn Against Viral Misinformation

Authorities reject claims of a Texas serial killer after bodies found in Houston bayous, warning viral speculation is spreading fear.

International Business Times UK

Houston serial killer rumors resurface after three more bodies pulled from same river – despite police denials

Three more bodies were recovered from local bayous last week, bringing the total in 2025 to 34, according to local media

The Independent UK

“Something Is Afoot”: Fears Of Serial Criminal Rise As 16th Body Found In Houston, Mayor Issues Update

“Portland denied we had a serial [slayer]. ‘Til they caught him. Then they said, ‘Yah, we had a serial [slayer]’.”

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Texas launches task force to target repeat criminal offenders in Houston area

Gov. Greg Abbott said state troopers and local law enforcement will start an effort in Harris County that he hopes to duplicate in other parts of Texas.

The Texas Tribune

Five bodies have been found in Houston area bayous in a week. Cops insist it is not the work of a serial killer

The grim discoveries have raised safety concerns and fueled speculation online

The Independent UK

Outrage as Ex-Houston Official Claims 'No One Would Care' If Camp Mystic Victims Were Hispanic

Photo by Helena Jankovičová Kováčová: https://www.pexels.com/photo/car-navigating-flooded-road-in-urban-area-28447757/

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Boxing legend George Foreman to be honored at Houston memorial service

Family, friends and the public are set to remember boxing legend George Foreman at a memorial service in his hometown of Houston

The Independent UK

Houston pays tribute to the late US Rep. Sylvester Turner as he lies in state

Mourners are gathering to honor the late U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner of Texas as he lies in state at Houston's city hall

International Business Times

Democrat House Member's Eerie Final Message Before Dying at 70: 'Don't Mess With Medicaid'

Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner died on Tuesday at 70 months after becoming a first-time congressman. His final message was a call to stand up for Medicaid

Roll Call

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.

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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 Independent UK

Texas to execute man for 2004 murders of strip club manager and friend

Texas is scheduled to execute a man convicted of killing two men as part of a 2004 dispute with his boss at a strip club, and then years later prompted a massive lockdown of the state prison system when he used a cellphone smuggled into death row to threaten a…

The Guardian - US

Rats get taste for drugs in Houston police evidence room

Police department officials lament ‘systemic problem’ and say rats ‘enjoying’ 400,000lb of marijuana in storage

The Independent UK

Drug-addicted rats have taken over a Houston police evidence room after eating seized narcotics

Police in Texas have hatched a plan to stop the rodents getting their fix

The Independent UK

Helicopter crashes in Houston, killing 4 and destroying a radio tower, officials say

Authorities are investigating after a helicopter crashed in Houston, killing four people on board and destroying a radio tower

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Four Killed In Houston Helicopter Crash

Tragic helicopter crash in Houston's Second Ward claims four lives, including a child, after colliding with a communications tower.

The Independent UK

Committee says lack of communication, training led to thousands of dropped cases by Houston police

An independent committee says a breakdown in communication, a lack of training, inconsistent protocols and an ineffective records management system were some of the reasons that led to Houston police dropping more than 268,000 cases over nearly the past decade

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