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Here are the Democrats seeking to replace U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee

Because Jackson Lee died after winning the Democratic primary, Texas Democratic officials will get to decide who replaces her on the November ballot.

The Texas Tribune

Houston Police trying to contact victims after 4,017 sexual assault cases were shelved, chief says

Houston's interim police chief says a lack of communication from department leaders made it possible for officers to drop more than 264,000 cases

The Independent UK

US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas to lie in state at Houston city hall

Several days of events honoring the life of longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas are set to take place

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Some power restored in Houston after Hurricane Beryl, while storm spawns tornadoes as it moves east

Power has started to come back for some of the millions of homes and businesses left in the dark when Hurricane Beryl slammed into the Houston area

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President Biden Offers Support To Houston Mayor After Hurricane Beryl

President Biden assures Houston of federal support post-Hurricane Beryl, emphasizing unity and aid.

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Three Fatalities Reported In Houston As Beryl Hits The City

Tropical Storm Beryl claims three lives in Houston, Texas, highlighting the dangers of extreme weather.

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Houston Mayor Addresses Power Outages After Beryl Storm

Houston Mayor Whitmire addresses power outages post-Beryl storm, emphasizing urgency of restoration amid soaring temperatures.

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Houston In Rescue Mode After Beryl Brings Flooding

Houston faces emergency situation with severe flooding and wind damage from Tropical Storm Beryl. Mayor urges residents to shelter in place for safety.

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Two Men Charged In Killing Of 12-Year-Old Houston Girl

Two men charged in the killing of a 12-year-old Houston girl found strangled in a creek. Surveillance video linked suspects to the crime.

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Molly Cook holds on to Houston-based Texas Senate seat in Democratic primary runoff

Cook was up 74 votes, according to unofficial results. Johnson has not conceded.

The Texas Tribune

Houston Underdogs Beat Established Democrats in House, Senate Runoffs

Two community organizers see their wins as a progressive blueprint for taking on the establishment and mobilizing the Democratic base.

Texas Observer

It’s primary runoff election day in Texas. Here’s what we’re watching.

Texans are heading to the polls Tuesday to make their final selections for which Democrats and Republicans will run for various seats in the November election.

The Texas Tribune

Head of FEMA tours deadly storm damage in Houston area as more residents get power back

The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has toured the Houston area to assess the damage from last week’s deadly storms

The Independent UK

Houston Faces Long Recovery Amid Smog Warning And Heatwave After Devastating Storms

The National Weather Service has warned residents to be cautious of heat exhaustion during cleanup efforts.

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Widespread power outages from deadly Houston storm raise new risk: hot weather

As the Houston area works to clean up and restore power to thousands after deadly storms, it will do so Saturday under a smog warning and as all of southern Texas starts to feel the heat

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At least 4 people are killed in Houston after a severe thunderstorm passed through

Across the city, power lines and trees are downed, traffic lights are out and glass is scattered across downtown. About 900,000 customers were left without power early Friday.

The Independent UK

Four dead and almost one million without power as severe storm rips through Texas

Fast-moving storm, the second to hit Houston this month, brings wind gusts of up to 100mph

Texas Observer

After Special Election Win, Molly Cook Gears Up for Senate Seat Runoff

The ER nurse and community organizer wants to bring “the Capitol to the people and the people to the Capitol.”

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Latin Times

Texas voters elect first LGBTQ+ state senator — Who is Molly Cook?

Cook is a 32-year-old ER nurse born and raised in the Houston area

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Houston Mayor Replaces Police Chief Amid Investigation

Houston's mayor replaces police chief over uninvestigated cases, including sexual assault allegations. Ongoing scrutiny prompts leadership change.

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Houston Police Chief Retires Amid Suspended Cases Controversy

Houston Police Chief Troy Finner retires amidst controversy over suspended cases, Acting Chief Larry Satterwhite appointed. Investigations into suspended c...

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Houston Police Chief Troy Finner resigns amid suspended-cases scandal

The resignation came amid a probe into how the department has suspended thousands of criminal investigations due to a lack of personnel.

The Texas Tribune

Molly Cook beats state Rep. Jarvis Johnson in special election to fill open Texas Senate seat until January

Cook will fill John Whitmire’s unexpired term — but will face Johnson again in a Democratic primary runoff for a full four-year term.

The Texas Tribune

Two Houston Democrats face off in back-to-back elections for John Whitmire’s open state Senate seat

State Rep. Jarvis Johnson and emergency room nurse Molly Cook are duking it out in a sleepy special election to briefly occupy the seat vacated when Whitmire was elected mayor.

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‘Not your typical Ramadan’: Muslim Americans focus on Gaza in holy month

Muslim Americans have rebuffed some politicians, held fundraisers and scaled back festivities to show support for Gaza.

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