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5 things to know this morning

HOUSTON, Texas – We have several breaking news stories this Monday morning, so to make things easier, we’ve compiled a list of the top five things you need to know to start your day:

Another round of rain in Houston Monday, paired with chilly temperatures

Expect cold and showers this afternoon and this morning, which could impact your morning commute. By the end of the morning, rain could move east, and another wave of rain is expected around noon.

Holiday travel rush fills Houston airports as Thanksgiving window closes

Airports in Houston and across the country are packed this morning as millions of travelers head home on the final return day of the Thanksgiving holiday window. Bush Intercontinental’s Terminal E saw growing lines before sunrise, though no major Midwest weather delays were reported. AAA expected heavier crowds today, and travelers, including those on business, were surprised by the long TSA lines. Officials urge passengers to check airline updates and wait times before heading out to avoid last-minute delays or rushed dashes through the terminal.

No bombs found after man called claiming to have planted several bombs inside Kemah Walmart, prompting evacuations

Authorities are searching for a man who made multiple bomb threats to the Kemah Walmart on Sunday during one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year, forcing the store to evacuate as officers and bomb-sniffing dogs searched the building. Police say the caller, using a disguised voice, claimed several bombs were planted and demanded $10,000 or he would detonate them. No devices were found, and similar threats were also reported in Seabrook and League City. The scare caused chaos for shoppers and delivery drivers, and Kemah police are now working with neighboring agencies and federal partners to track down the suspect.

Land and security are the main sticking points as Russia and Ukraine mull Trump’s peace proposal

The U.S. is leading renewed diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, focusing on a peace plan proposed by President Donald Trump. The plan, revised after U.S.-Ukraine talks, faces challenges as Russia demands Ukraine cede land and forgo NATO membership, while Ukraine insists on territorial integrity and security guarantees. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Russian President Putin have shown tentative openness to the plan, but significant disagreements persist. Europe plays a secondary role in diplomacy, with concerns about using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine’s reconstruction.

Mother charged after being found intoxicated on sidewalk holding 3-month-old child

A mother is being charged after police say they found her passed out drunk with her 3-month-old child in her arms. The mother, 36-year-old Danielle Nicole Jenson, has since been charged with endangering a child.


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