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Driver with rifle shoots man multiple times while he sits inside his vehicle in north Houston
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‘It better happen in the next 24 hours’: Gov. Abbott says HPD still not in compliance with ICE policy
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Harris County flood officials push back on delay claims, promise construction by June
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is almost here, and Houston’s biggest changes are just days away
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10-year-old Houston boy charged with murder in stabbing death of 13-year-old girl
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Grand jury returns no bill for 6 officers in death of Harris county jail inmate after altercation
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Woman wanted for fake passport, title scheme
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Why families are fighting Camp Mystic’s reopening after deadly flood and new Texas laws
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Texas Lt. Gov. asks for pause on Camp Mystic license renewal
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Several Camp Mystic parents ask state to deny license renewal
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Constitutional law expert: Gov. Abbott has law on his side regarding school walkouts
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First round of Texas Education Freedom Accounts awarded to priority students
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Big Yellow Goes Green: Houston ISD rolls out 15 electric school buses
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More kids than ever are attending state-funded preschool, with California's surge leading the way
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Texas can require public schools to display Ten Commandments in classrooms, court rules
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Eva-Marie Ayala will lead the Tribune’s education team into a new era
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Michael and Susan Dell become UT Austin’s first $1 billion donors
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Michael and Susan Dell fund 'AI-native' medical center with $750 million gift to University of Texas
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Pennsylvania high school history instructor named nation's Teacher of the Year
Read full article: Pennsylvania high school history instructor named nation's Teacher of the YearA high school history teacher in Pennsylvania who helps students look inward to find their strengths and outward to find community has been named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.
West Texas residents sue Trump administration over Big Bend border wall plans
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A Venezuelan family followed the rules to enter the U.S. After being arrested and detained for a month, they’re leaving.
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A border wall through Big Bend appears to be on hold after public outcry, but questions remain
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Feds plan to install 536 miles of floating barriers on Rio Grande to deter migrants
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Trump’s DOJ is pushing prosecutors to pursue “fatally flawed” cases against Texas border crossers
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Rep. Veronica Escobar, two dozen Democrats call on ICE to close troubled El Paso detention camp
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Apollo 13 anniversary: NASA remembers ‘Houston, we’ve had a problem’
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Texas education board advances new social studies curriculum, sparking debate over religion and race
Read full article: Texas education board advances new social studies curriculum, sparking debate over religion and raceTexas education leaders have approved a draft of new social studies standards, sparking debate over the role of religion, race, and how history should be taught in classrooms across the state.
Texas reviewing what students learn about history, slavery, and religion in major curriculum rewrite
Read full article: Texas reviewing what students learn about history, slavery, and religion in major curriculum rewriteTexas leaders are reviewing new social studies standards that could change how students learn about history, slavery, and religion, and not everyone agrees.
Women, Wealth, and breaking ‘The Success Lie’
Read full article: Women, Wealth, and breaking ‘The Success Lie’In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re sitting down with entrepreneur and investor Chantell Preston for a conversation about money, mindset, and financial independence. A recent study shows most women expect to be responsible for their finances, but far fewer feel confident or empowered to take action. Chantell shares why managing money isn’t the same as building wealth and how women can start taking control today. Plus, she gives us a preview of her upcoming book The Success Lie, where she challenges outdated beliefs about success and offers tools to help women create a life of true financial freedom.
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‘We got him’: Grand jury indicts suspect in 1990 ‘Lovers’ Lane’ killings after decades-long cold case
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Houston City Council passes Whitmire’s amended immigration ordinance in 13-4 vote to preserve state funding
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ICE Houston reports 277 arrests over two-week enforcement period
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Roblox adds age checks and parental controls after lawsuits. Experts warn predators may move to other apps
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ERCOT: Texas power demand could surge by 2032, but experts say forecast likely overstated
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What’s changing: Mayor John Whitmire moves to revise controversial immigration policy
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Persistent flooding in some neighborhoods prompts calls for Houston to address drainage problems
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Woman wanted for fake passport, title scheme
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Atascocita High junior launches global baseball gear initiative to support youth in Africa
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Houston mayor unveils proposed amended immigration ordinance in hopes to restore state funding
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Alabama Street bridge to close for nearly 10 months as part of I-45 project
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Former Space Center Houston IT VP accused of stealing nearly $88K from nonprofit
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Houston leads Texas in tuberculosis rates, new report finds
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‘Extremely disturbed’: Houston Police Department officer relieved of duty after racist rant goes viral on social media
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TxDOT warns drivers: Work zone crashes in Texas top 28,000 in 2025
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Texas emergency supplies sales tax holiday 2026: What you can buy tax-free
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