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‘Blessing to give back,’ Texans’ Will Anderson Jr. presents $56,000 to Houston Food Bank in H-E-B partnership
Read full article: ‘Blessing to give back,’ Texans’ Will Anderson Jr. presents $56,000 to Houston Food Bank in H-E-B partnershipTexans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. presents $56,000 check in partnership with H-E-B at Houston Food Bank in Sacks for Hunger campaign
Texas secretary of state refers 33 potential noncitizen voters for criminal investigation
Read full article: Texas secretary of state refers 33 potential noncitizen voters for criminal investigationThe 33 potential voting violations are a tiny fraction of the roughly 11 million who cast ballots in the November 2024 election.
As lawmakers tried to name an official steak, Texas students learned how to find the best beef
Read full article: As lawmakers tried to name an official steak, Texas students learned how to find the best beefFar from the Capitol, students at Texas Tech spend time examining the quality of beef for meat judging competitions.
Voters will have final say on billions of tax cuts for Texas homeowners, businesses
Read full article: Voters will have final say on billions of tax cuts for Texas homeowners, businessesTexas is slated to spend $51 billion on property tax cuts over the next two years. Some worry that’s unsustainable.
‘Very proud’: Texans’ Frank Ross holding fourth annual Coaches Cuts event at Covenant House next Friday
Read full article: ‘Very proud’: Texans’ Frank Ross holding fourth annual Coaches Cuts event at Covenant House next FridayTexans assistant Frank Ross, Covenant House hosting fourth annual Coach's Cut event in Montrose
“Anti-Red Flag Act” that would limit when guns can be taken from people advances in Texas House
Read full article: “Anti-Red Flag Act” that would limit when guns can be taken from people advances in Texas HouseSenate Bill 1362 would prevent officials from taking someone’s firearms if they haven’t been charged with a crime or aren’t subject to a protective order under the Texas Family Code.
Texas Legislature approves making vaccine exemption process easier
Read full article: Texas Legislature approves making vaccine exemption process easierInstead of waiting for the state to send them one, parents would be able to print out vaccine exemption forms at home if they want to skip school-required shots. Critics believe the bill would increase infections.
Texas Legislature on verge of completely banning THC products after key House vote
Read full article: Texas Legislature on verge of completely banning THC products after key House voteThe House approved the ban after previously considering proposals to preserve the industry by tightening regulations.
Abbott wants to stop allowing federal benefits in Texas to be spent on unhealthy, high-processed food
Read full article: Abbott wants to stop allowing federal benefits in Texas to be spent on unhealthy, high-processed foodTexas’ governor joins other Republican governors making similar requests to ban purchases of candy and soda through the SNAP program.
Texas House votes to strictly define man and woman, excluding trans people from state records
Read full article: Texas House votes to strictly define man and woman, excluding trans people from state recordsIf it becomes law, the bill would define sex based on reproductive organs and require state documents and policies to comply with that framework.
They drove to the Capitol to testify on a bill and got a grueling lesson in Texas democracy
Read full article: They drove to the Capitol to testify on a bill and got a grueling lesson in Texas democracyThe group from Johnson County waited 18 hours to testify at a hearing that started at 1 a.m. on a bill to limit toxic chemicals in fertilizer.
How Texans are exploring ‘great options’ for training facility, office space, want ‘brand new one in Houston area’
Read full article: How Texans are exploring ‘great options’ for training facility, office space, want ‘brand new one in Houston area’Texans are exploring potential new training facility, at NRG Park, or in the greater Houston area while talks regarding NRG Stadium lease are ongoing
Texas homeowners could see lower property tax bills if deal from Republican lawmakers passes
Read full article: Texas homeowners could see lower property tax bills if deal from Republican lawmakers passesLegislators in the House and Senate have reached an agreement on more property tax relief. But some critics worry the cuts aren’t sustainable forever.
Texas Health and Human Services adds 30K+ to data breach that spans nearly four years
Read full article: Texas Health and Human Services adds 30K+ to data breach that spans nearly four yearsTens of thousands of Texans are now being told their data was part of a privacy breach that dates back to 2021.
A 20-hour wait to speak: A pre-dawn House panel takes up Ten Commandments bill
Read full article: A 20-hour wait to speak: A pre-dawn House panel takes up Ten Commandments billDozens of people who signed up to speak were ready at 4 a.m. to debate whether public school classrooms should have to display the Ten Commandments.
Advocates fear Texas lawmakers are about to worsen the state’s homelessness crisis
Read full article: Advocates fear Texas lawmakers are about to worsen the state’s homelessness crisisRepublican lawmakers are considering a bill to strengthen the state’s ban on homeless encampments and speed up the eviction process.
How Texans’ options look with plenty of draft capital in second, third rounds, who visited defending AFC South champs
Read full article: How Texans’ options look with plenty of draft capital in second, third rounds, who visited defending AFC South champsHouston Texans are loaded with draft capital heading into second, third days of selection process.
TEXANS FANS! Who do you expect the team to draft tonight? Let us know!
Read full article: TEXANS FANS! Who do you expect the team to draft tonight? Let us know!It’s almost that time! At long last, the first day of the 2025 NFL Draft is here, and we will be seeing 32 football dreams coming true tonight. One of which—we hope—will be beginning in Houston!
Gov. Greg Abbott to speak one-on-one with KPRC 2 | What questions do you have for him?
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott to speak one-on-one with KPRC 2 | What questions do you have for him?SOUND OFF: As we prepare for our interview, KPRC 2 would like to hear from you, the viewer, on what questions you’d like us to ask the governor.
Texas may study the impact of immigration again, but focus only on costs
Read full article: Texas may study the impact of immigration again, but focus only on costsThe only time the state conducted such an assessment two decades ago, it found that undocumented Texans contributed more to the state’s economy than they cost the state.
Why Texas Republicans are trying to rein in high home prices and rents
Read full article: Why Texas Republicans are trying to rein in high home prices and rentsThere’s political urgency for Republicans to deal with housing affordability, especially as surveys find most Texans say housing costs are a top concern.
‘It hit my heart, he was giving me game,’ Texans’ C.J. Stroud soaks up moment with Warriors star Stephen Curry
Read full article: ‘It hit my heart, he was giving me game,’ Texans’ C.J. Stroud soaks up moment with Warriors star Stephen CurryMutual admiration between Texans' C.J. Stroud and Warriors star Stephen Curry
Early Texas hospital data shows millions spent in care for non-U.S. citizens
Read full article: Early Texas hospital data shows millions spent in care for non-U.S. citizensA state employee testified Monday that tens of thousands of people in the U.S. unlawfully were treated, but it was unclear how long the data had been collected.
Millions of dollars in SNAP benefits stolen from Texans. But state, feds won’t share who’s taking them
Read full article: Millions of dollars in SNAP benefits stolen from Texans. But state, feds won’t share who’s taking themFor some families in Texas, the monthly deposit of SNAP benefits onto their Lone Star card is the only way they can put food on the table.
House Republicans refuse to pass ceremonial resolution honoring Cecile Richards
Read full article: House Republicans refuse to pass ceremonial resolution honoring Cecile RichardsNormally, memorial resolutions to honor Texans who have died are passed without controversy. But the resolution for Richards, a former president of Planned Parenthood who died this year, sparked a cascade of outrage from conservatives.
Texas running back Jaydon Blue visiting Bills today, Commanders next, previously Steelers, Eagles, Texans, Broncos
Read full article: Texas running back Jaydon Blue visiting Bills today, Commanders next, previously Steelers, Eagles, Texans, BroncosKlein Cain graduate has busy schedule in advance of NFL draft
A message from our CEO, Sonal Shah
Read full article: A message from our CEO, Sonal ShahSince 2023, we have worked diligently to reach new audiences in Texas, increase trust in our work and expand into local news. At the end of this year, with a strong leadership team in place, I will be transitioning.
Source: Kentucky defensive back Zion Childress (New Caney) to participate in Texans’ local prospect day
Read full article: Source: Kentucky defensive back Zion Childress (New Caney) to participate in Texans’ local prospect dayTexans to work out former New Caney standout, versatile Kentucky defensive back
How Texans approach ‘complicated’ NRG Stadium issue, focus on ‘renovation,’ leaning on Mike Tomon’s expertise
Read full article: How Texans approach ‘complicated’ NRG Stadium issue, focus on ‘renovation,’ leaning on Mike Tomon’s expertiseTexans focused 'right now' on renovations at NRG Stadium with seven years remaining on current lease
Why Cal McNair, Hannah McNair believe Texans can ‘take another step’ after being ‘pretty darn close’
Read full article: Why Cal McNair, Hannah McNair believe Texans can ‘take another step’ after being ‘pretty darn close’Texans ownership feeling good about team's outlook after winning consecutive AFC South division titles
Texans owner Cal McNair pens letter to season-ticket holders: ‘We support a renovation of NRG Stadium’
Read full article: Texans owner Cal McNair pens letter to season-ticket holders: ‘We support a renovation of NRG Stadium’Texans owner cites new team president Mike Tomon's 'extensive history of building and renovating stadiums.'
Texas AG investigating insurance company accused of spying on lawmakers, journalists, other Texans
Read full article: Texas AG investigating insurance company accused of spying on lawmakers, journalists, other TexansSuperior HealthPlan’s CEO, whom lawmakers grilled about the company’s alleged hiring of private investigators, was reportedly fired after the inquiry was announced.
‘That formula is broken:’ American Medical Association growing frustrated with ongoing Medicare cuts
Read full article: ‘That formula is broken:’ American Medical Association growing frustrated with ongoing Medicare cutsAs the U.S. Senate is set to vote for a new leader of Medicare, Dr. Bruce Scott, President of the American Medical Association, spoke of serious concerns he and other medical officials have over Medicare’s current state.
Retired Texans star J.J. Watt named game analyst for NFL on CBS this season, pairing with Ian Eagle in move from studio
Read full article: Retired Texans star J.J. Watt named game analyst for NFL on CBS this season, pairing with Ian Eagle in move from studioRetired Texans NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt moves from studio to become CBS Sports' No. 2 NFL game analyst
Jewish Texans disagree on how to combat antisemitism in schools during hearing on Senate bill
Read full article: Jewish Texans disagree on how to combat antisemitism in schools during hearing on Senate billLawmakers propose addressing antisemitism by requiring schools to use a set definition. Critics say the measure will stifle speech.
Source: East Carolina cornerback Shavon Revel visited Texans on Friday, has visited Saints, to meet with multiple teams
Read full article: Source: East Carolina cornerback Shavon Revel visited Texans on Friday, has visited Saints, to meet with multiple teamsEast Carolina cornerback Shavon Revel visited defending AFC South champions on Friday
Source: Oregon offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr to visit Texans after combine formal meeting, has multiple visits
Read full article: Source: Oregon offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr to visit Texans after combine formal meeting, has multiple visitsTexans to meet again with Oregon offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr.
Pro-life, pro-choice activists react to illegal abortion arrest
Read full article: Pro-life, pro-choice activists react to illegal abortion arrestWhile pro-life activists believe there needs to be stronger crackdown on illegal abortion, pro-choice activists say the overturning of Roe V. Wade has had detrimental consequences.
Sources: Texans restructure wide receiver Christian Kirk’s contract, creating over $12 million in salary-cap space
Read full article: Sources: Texans restructure wide receiver Christian Kirk’s contract, creating over $12 million in salary-cap spaceTexans restructure veteran wide receiver Christian Kirk's deal
How state lawmakers are trying to crack down on illegal immigration
Read full article: How state lawmakers are trying to crack down on illegal immigrationFrom requiring law enforcement agencies to cooperate with federal officials to forcing state contractors to use E-Verify to spot undocumented workers, here are the bills that could reshape the state’s immigration policies.
Debate on House’s school voucher bill centers on a question: Should wealthy Texans be included?
Read full article: Debate on House’s school voucher bill centers on a question: Should wealthy Texans be included?The hearing on House Bill 3 started Tuesday and ended Wednesday morning. Hundreds of Texans waited overnight to testify.
Source: Texans trade Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil to Commanders for 2nd-round, 3rd-round, 4th-round, 7th-rd picks
Read full article: Source: Texans trade Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil to Commanders for 2nd-round, 3rd-round, 4th-round, 7th-rd picksHouston Texans trade best lineman to Commanders