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‘Shut it Down for Lorenzo’: Houston organizers call for citywide shutdown Friday
East End organizers call for a shutdown protest at Hidalgo Park as demands escalate, including an end to ICE brutality, release of the agents’ names, and freedom for the three detained passengers
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Cabana Design District marks famed Dallas hotel’s transition from rock royalty to renters
Dallas’s Cabana Motor Hotel has been repurposed into mixed-income housing. Here’s everything you need to know about the Cabana Design District.
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Texas Democrats call for more data center accountability
As Texas becomes a hotspot for data centers, statewide Democratic candidates are calling for moratoriums and more accountability ahead of the November 3 general election.
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Foster Grandparent Program strengthens Texas communities—one child at a time
The Foster Grandparent Program gives back to Texas communities in more than one way. They’re currently looking for new volunteers.
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9 Houston Attractions with free entry days
Some of Houston’s must-sees have free admission days, so you don’t have to break the bank to see all the city has to offer.
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No moratorium issued on data centers in Corpus Christi
The City Council will not pursue a moratorium on data centers in Corpus Christi, but officials are exploring some form of regulation.
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U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez takes steps to prevent renaming Boca Chica Beach
A SpaceX superfan proposed changing Boca Chica Beach’s name to reflect its significance to space travel.
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Corpus Christi utility bills may increase. Here’s how much you’ll pay
Corpus Christi City Council voted on July 21 to raise Corpus Christi utility bills but will need to solidify the vote next week.
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Houston, mark your calendars with these upcoming events
This is an ongoing list of this week’s events and things to do in the Houston area. If you know of an event we should feature, write in and let us know.
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‘Art over greed’: How a Houston art cafe survived a franchise next door
When a popular coffee shop chain moved into their already-packed strip mall, this shop owner knew she’d have to leave to keep her business alive.
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Your guide to Fort Worth Stockyards’ National Day of the American Cowboy celebration
Celebrate the National Day of the American Cowboy at Fort Worth Stockyards on July 25. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country launches new flood relief fund
Following recent floods, a new flood relief fund has been set up by the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. Here’s how to help.
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Survey says: Majority of Texans believe new voucher program will harm public schools
A recent survey found that Texas voters rank education as a top priority this midterm election year, and agree that school vouchers will harm public schools.
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Fort Worth ISD’s closure of immigrant school threatens student success, alumni say
International Newcomer Academy served thousands of students new to the US. Now, after its closure, former students worry the district won’t be able to provide adequate support for future immigrants.
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Eat big, give back: Houston Restaurant Weeks returns August 1
This year’s Houston Restaurant Weeks event will take run through September 7.
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US soldiers killed by Iran were from Texas and Hawaii, military says
The U.S. military says 17 service members have been killed in the war with Iran.
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Ken Paxton makes $153,000 a year. He owns 15 properties worth $9 million
Where does the money come from?
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Texas Tech chair donated $275K to Ken Paxton day before AG intervened in Brendan Sorsby saga
Cody Campbell, a major Texas Tech booster and GOP megadonor, has vocally defended Brendan Sorsby’s right to play amid a legal battle stemming from his betting scandal.
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The first-timer’s guide to visiting Big Bend National Park
Never been to Big Bend National Park? You’re in for a treat, as it’s one of the most stunning national parks in the country. Here’s how to make the most of your visit.
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One nation, under Flock: Houston is surveilled by 4,000 AI cameras
Thousands of AI cameras quietly monitor Houston roads, parking lots and neighborhoods—here’s the information they’re storing about you.
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Before Trump speaks tonight, look at what’s already happening to elections in Texas
Gerrymandered maps, a departed elections chief, and a pattern voting rights advocates say looks like groundwork for contesting results.
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‘The same attack, for the same reasons’: Texas lawmakers warn AAPI communities history is repeating itself
Texas’ 1.2 million eligible Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) voters represent 5.4% of the electorate, a growing bloc amid rising debates over immigrant rights.
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Flash flood safety tips every Texas family should know
The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for Central and South Texas on Tues. Here’s our flash flood safety tips.
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Federal court denies efforts to restore the Texas Dream Act
Republican leadership in the state applauded the decision, while civil rights advocates called it “one of the greatest juridical travesties in recent history.
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Local nonprofit Pathway Packs eases back-to-school costs for low-income families
Pathway Packs, a local nonprofit, is providing school supplies to low-income North TX families. Here’s how.
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Erling Haaland’s most unexpected World Cup memento came from Texas
Erling Haaland took home a unique Texas souvenir after Norway’s exit from the World Cup. Here are all the fun details.
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ICE’s latest escalation left Lorenzo Salgado Araujo dead. What comes next in Texas?
Historic funding and an operational surge collide in Houston.
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Faculty sue Texas Tech University for ‘imposing a strait jacket’ on intellectual thought leaders
It is, according to one professor, “the legal battle for the soul of higher education in Texas.”
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11 water-based attractions in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to help you survive the Texas summer
Discover 11 (literally) cool water-based attractions in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to splash around in this summer, from spray grounds to beaches.
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Warm, wet or dry? Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts Texas’ fall weather
If The Old Farmer’s Almanac’s forecast is correct, many Texans may be pleasantly surprised by the rainfall outlook this fall — but the forecast varies depending on where you live.
