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Houston-based Tex-Mex restaurant to take over closed Jim’s on Broadway
Read full article: Houston-based Tex-Mex restaurant to take over closed Jim’s on BroadwayAdair Concepts, a Houston-based restaurant group, announced this week that they are opening three new locations in Texas, including two in San Antonio.
The president could invoke a 1947 law to try to suspend the dockworkers' strike. Here's how
Read full article: The president could invoke a 1947 law to try to suspend the dockworkers' strike. Here's howSome manufacturers and retailers are urging President Joe Biden to invoke a 1947 law as a way to suspend a strike by 45,000 dockworkers that has shut down 36 U.S. ports from Maine to Texas.
Stroud’s TD pass with 18 seconds left lifts Texans to 24-20 win over Jaguars
Read full article: Stroud’s TD pass with 18 seconds left lifts Texans to 24-20 win over JaguarsC.J. Stroud threw for 345 yards and two touchdowns, capped by a 1-yard pass to Dare Ogunbowale with 18 seconds left, to give the Houston Texans a 24-20 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.
Pavon makes a field goal with 6 seconds left as Sam Houston beats Texas State 40-39 at NRG Stadium
Read full article: Pavon makes a field goal with 6 seconds left as Sam Houston beats Texas State 40-39 at NRG StadiumChristian Pavon narrowly made a 24-yard field goal with six seconds remaining for Sam Houston’s first lead of the game and the Bearkats held on for a 40-39 win over Texas State.
Tejano band Grupo Siggno’s truck full of equipment stolen in San Antonio
Read full article: Tejano band Grupo Siggno’s truck full of equipment stolen in San AntonioHundreds of thousands of dollars worth of equipment was stolen from Tejano band Grupo Siggno on San Antonio’s southeast side earlier this week.
Former Houston officer convicted of murder in deaths of couple during drug raid
Read full article: Former Houston officer convicted of murder in deaths of couple during drug raidA former Houston police officer has been convicted of murder in the 2019 deaths of a couple during a drug raid at their home.
A fire that burned for 4 days after Texas pipeline explosion has finally gone out
Read full article: A fire that burned for 4 days after Texas pipeline explosion has finally gone outA fire that burned for four days after a pipeline explosion in the Houston suburbs burned out Thursday after the once-towering blaze put hundreds of nearby homes under evacuation orders.
Even as state mental health spending rises, private psychiatric hospitals struggle to stay open
Read full article: Even as state mental health spending rises, private psychiatric hospitals struggle to stay openTexas hasn’t increased Medicaid rates for inpatient health care at private hospitals in 16 years, falling behind other states.
What to know about the pipeline fire burning for a third day in Houston's suburbs
Read full article: What to know about the pipeline fire burning for a third day in Houston's suburbsA pipeline fire that forced hundreds of people to flee their homes in the Houston suburbs is burning for a third day, with officials saying they don’t expect it to be extinguished until sometime Thursday evening.
Whitney Houston's epic 1994 performance in South Africa will hit theaters as a concert film
Read full article: Whitney Houston's epic 1994 performance in South Africa will hit theaters as a concert filmWhitney Houston’s epic concert in South Africa staged after President Nelson Mandela’s landmark election will be hitting theater screens this fall.
Judge orders former NFL star Adrian Peterson to turn over assets to pay $12M debt
Read full article: Judge orders former NFL star Adrian Peterson to turn over assets to pay $12M debtFormer NFL running back Adrian Peterson has been ordered by a Texas judge to turn over personal assets to help pay a debt that has ballooned to more than $12 million.
‘Project Marvel’: City emails show early plans for $3-4B sports and entertainment district in downtown San Antonio
Read full article: ‘Project Marvel’: City emails show early plans for $3-4B sports and entertainment district in downtown San AntonioWhat will it cost to build a new Spurs arena and an entertainment district in downtown San Antonio? Emails from the city show an ambitious price tag as the city tries get the Spurs back to their roots at Hemisfair.
Pavin Smith homers in first 3 at-bats, has 8 RBIs in Diamondbacks' 12-6 win over Astros
Read full article: Pavin Smith homers in first 3 at-bats, has 8 RBIs in Diamondbacks' 12-6 win over AstrosPavin Smith homered in first three at-bats for his first multi-home run game and drove in a career-high eight runs, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks rout the Houston Astros 12-6 on Sunday night to end a three-game losing streak.
Tropical system expected to strengthen near Mexico and Texas and bring heavy rains, forecasters say
Read full article: Tropical system expected to strengthen near Mexico and Texas and bring heavy rains, forecasters sayThe National Weather Service says a tropical system in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico was expected to strengthen this week into a tropical storm and dump heavy rains onto Mexico and Texas before reaching the U.S. as a potential hurricane.
How we assisted Houston residents in monitoring air quality and reporting pollution
Read full article: How we assisted Houston residents in monitoring air quality and reporting pollutionAfter identifying flaws in the state’s air monitoring, the Tribune hosted workshops to inform Houston Ship Channel communities.
‘I didn’t know which day it was’: Houston’s ‘Mattress Mack’ hospitalized with ‘cognitive’ issues
Read full article: ‘I didn’t know which day it was’: Houston’s ‘Mattress Mack’ hospitalized with ‘cognitive’ issuesHouston businessman Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale was hospitalized Saturday with what he described as “cognitive” issues.
Framber Valdez holds Royals hitless through 7, Jose Altuve’s hit in 9th lifts Astros to 3-2 win
Read full article: Framber Valdez holds Royals hitless through 7, Jose Altuve’s hit in 9th lifts Astros to 3-2 winFramber Valdez pitched seven no-hit innings and Jose Altuve hit a game-ending RBI double in the ninth to lift the Houston Astros to a 3-2 win over the Kansas City Royals.
Saturday morning surprise! A tale of two Chick-fil-A tables
Read full article: Saturday morning surprise! A tale of two Chick-fil-A tablesSometimes life surprises us in the most unexpected ways, weaving moments of joy, connection, and a sense of divine timing into our lives. On Saturday, August 24th, I experienced such a moment at a Houston-area Chick-fil-A, a place that has been a constant on my grief journey.
State Rep. Shawn Thierry switches to GOP, says Democratic Party has “lost its way”
Read full article: State Rep. Shawn Thierry switches to GOP, says Democratic Party has “lost its way”The Houston Democrat lost her seat amid backlash from primary voters over her support for a GOP bill barring transition-related care for minors.
Judge rejects Ken Paxton’s bid to question leader of Brownsville migrant aid organization
Read full article: Judge rejects Ken Paxton’s bid to question leader of Brownsville migrant aid organizationThe AG’s office sought to depose the leader of Team Brownsville, which provides water, shelter and basic necessities to asylum-seeking migrants.
Ex-jailer in Mississippi is charged in escape of inmate who had standoff with Chicago police
Read full article: Ex-jailer in Mississippi is charged in escape of inmate who had standoff with Chicago policeA former employee of a Mississippi jail has been arrested and charged in the June escape of an inmate who fled to Chicago.
Judge rejects Attorney General Ken Paxton’s attempt to shut down Houston immigrant rights group
Read full article: Judge rejects Attorney General Ken Paxton’s attempt to shut down Houston immigrant rights groupPaxton’s office claimed the group broke rules prohibiting political activity by nonprofits, but the judge rejected the case outright.
Man wanted on murder charges is apprehended at Chicago restaurant just blocks from DNC
Read full article: Man wanted on murder charges is apprehended at Chicago restaurant just blocks from DNCA man wanted on murder and armed robbery charges has been taken into custody after a 15-hour standoff with police at a Chicago restaurant just blocks from the Democratic National Convention.
Houston's Verlander to come off injured list Wednesday against Boston for first start since June 9
Read full article: Houston's Verlander to come off injured list Wednesday against Boston for first start since June 9Houston’s Justin Verlander is scheduled to come off the injured list and start the finale of a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.
It’s not just South Texas. Republicans are making gains with Latino voters in big cities, too.
Read full article: It’s not just South Texas. Republicans are making gains with Latino voters in big cities, too.Republican gains among Latino voters in urban areas could spell big trouble for Democrats’ hopes of turning Texas blue.
A South Texas school district received a request to remove 676 books from its libraries
Read full article: A South Texas school district received a request to remove 676 books from its librariesThe request came from a local pastor who is part of a group that trains people to “defend their freedom and liberty.” Other faith leaders have pushed back.
Valdez throws 7 sharp innings, Diaz and Altuve homer as Astros shut out White Sox 2-0
Read full article: Valdez throws 7 sharp innings, Diaz and Altuve homer as Astros shut out White Sox 2-0Framber Valdez threw seven sharp innings for his eighth straight win and Yainer Diaz and Jose Altuve homered to help the Houston Astros to a 2-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Daniel Jones picked off twice in 1st game since ACL injury as Giants fall to Texans 28-10
Read full article: Daniel Jones picked off twice in 1st game since ACL injury as Giants fall to Texans 28-10New York’s Daniel Jones threw two interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown in his first action since a season-ending knee injury last year as the Houston Texans beat the Giants 28-10 in preseason action.
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Houston immigrants’ rights org over political speech
Read full article: Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Houston immigrants’ rights org over political speechAttorney General Ken Paxton has targeted similar organizations that aid migrants at the border. The lawsuit appears to be the first to focus on political speech and rules that govern nonprofits.
2 toddlers ejected from vehicle after rollover crash in East Houston, authorities say
Read full article: 2 toddlers ejected from vehicle after rollover crash in East Houston, authorities sayA two-vehicle rollover crash caused two toddlers’ ejection from one of the vehicles earlier this week in East Houston.
Houston’s former mayor is the Democrats’ nominee to succeed the late US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee
Read full article: Houston’s former mayor is the Democrats’ nominee to succeed the late US Rep. Sheila Jackson LeeHouston’s former mayor is the Democrats’ pick to succeed the late Texas congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee on the November ballot.
Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is the Democrats’ pick for Jackson Lee seat in Congress
Read full article: Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is the Democrats’ pick for Jackson Lee seat in CongressHarris County Democratic leaders made their choice to represent the party in the November election.
Texas Rangers find no evidence of efforts to sway 2022 election results in Harris County
Read full article: Texas Rangers find no evidence of efforts to sway 2022 election results in Harris CountyOne county employee was charged in the probe, however, after investigators said he failed to make sure polling locations had enough ballots.
Texas launches new investigation into Houston's power utility following deadly outages after Beryl
Read full article: Texas launches new investigation into Houston's power utility following deadly outages after BerylTexas has opened an investigation into a Houston area utility provider over allegations of fraud and misuse of taxpayer dollars during its botched response to Hurricane Beryl.
Valdez loses no-hitter with 2 outs in 9th on Seager homer as Astros beat rival Rangers 4-2
Read full article: Valdez loses no-hitter with 2 outs in 9th on Seager homer as Astros beat rival Rangers 4-2Houston pitcher Framber Valdez lost a no-hitter with two outs in the ninth inning when Texas slugger Corey Seager hit a two-run homer in the Astros’ 4-2 victory over the Rangers.
Ted Cruz touts endorsement from Kim Ogg, a Houston Democrat, in bid for crossover votes
Read full article: Ted Cruz touts endorsement from Kim Ogg, a Houston Democrat, in bid for crossover votesOgg is no darling of the left. She lost her Democratic primary in a landslide election this year after a number of intraparty feuds.
Here are the Democrats seeking to replace U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee
Read full article: Here are the Democrats seeking to replace U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson LeeBecause Jackson Lee died after winning the Democratic primary, Texas Democratic officials will get to decide who replaces her on the November ballot.
Frontier Airlines pilot arrested at Houston airport, forcing flight’s cancellation
Read full article: Frontier Airlines pilot arrested at Houston airport, forcing flight’s cancellationA Frontier Airlines flight that had been set to go from Houston to the Dallas area last week got canceled not because of weather, but because one of its pilots got arrested.
Gov. Greg Abbott sets special election to fill U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s seat
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott sets special election to fill U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s seatGov. Greg Abbott on Friday set a special election to fill former U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s seat for the remainder of the term on Nov. 5, the same day as the general election.
Proposed law pushes for tougher migrant detention following Texas girl's killing
Read full article: Proposed law pushes for tougher migrant detention following Texas girl's killingFamily members of a 12-year-old Houston girl allegedly killed by two Venezuelans who entered the U.S. illegally are supporting legislation that would limit immigration authorities' ability to release immigrants they detain.
Kamala Harris discusses 2024 presidential election at Black sorority event in Houston
Read full article: Kamala Harris discusses 2024 presidential election at Black sorority event in HoustonVice President Kamala Harris gave remarks Wednesday night in Houston at Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.’s 60th International Biennial Boulé.
12-year-old girl who was subject of AMBER Alert has been found, Houston police say
Read full article: 12-year-old girl who was subject of AMBER Alert has been found, Houston police sayA 12-year-old girl who was the subject of an AMBER Alert has been safely located and reunited with her family, according to the Houston Police Department.
The Rio Grande Valley’s pet population is out of control. Will a proposed limit in one city help?
Read full article: The Rio Grande Valley’s pet population is out of control. Will a proposed limit in one city help?Local leaders began debating a household limit on the number of pets after two residents were arrested for having 93 dogs and a cat in their home.
Texas senators grill utility executives about massive power failure after Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: Texas senators grill utility executives about massive power failure after Hurricane BerylA special committee of the Texas Senate has convened to hear executives from Houston's largest utility provider explain the massive electricity failure that occurred when Hurricane Beryl hit the city on July 8.
Insurance rates could climb for some Texas coastal homeowners, businesses
Read full article: Insurance rates could climb for some Texas coastal homeowners, businessesHomeowners typically pay $2,300 a year for a Texas Windstorm Insurance Association policy. The rate increase would bump premiums by 10%.
US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas fondly remembered as she lies in state at Houston City Hall
Read full article: US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas fondly remembered as she lies in state at Houston City HallHouston area residents are remembering longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas as an advocate for human rights and for her community.
Biden and Harris to visit Houston this week to pay respects to Sheila Jackson Lee
Read full article: Biden and Harris to visit Houston this week to pay respects to Sheila Jackson LeeBiden will travel to Houston on Monday and Harris will attend a Celebration of Life Service on Thursday. The trip will mark Harris’ third visit to Texas in the past month.
Texas teachers stand behind Kamala Harris after years of feeling targeted, neglected by Republicans
Read full article: Texas teachers stand behind Kamala Harris after years of feeling targeted, neglected by RepublicansAt a gathering for teachers in Houston, educators saw Harris as a potential ally at a time when conservatives push for changes in Texas classrooms.
Texas deaths from Hurricane Beryl climb to at least 36, including more who lost power in heat
Read full article: Texas deaths from Hurricane Beryl climb to at least 36, including more who lost power in heatA rising number of heat-related deaths in Texas among residents who lost power during Hurricane Beryl has pushed the number of storm fatalities to at least 36.
Harris says she's ready to debate Trump and accuses him of 'backpedaling' from Sept. 10 faceoff
Read full article: Harris says she's ready to debate Trump and accuses him of 'backpedaling' from Sept. 10 faceoffVice President Kamala Harris has told reporters that she’s “ready to debate Donald Trump.”.
Kamala Harris’ historic candidacy energizes Texas’ Black and Indian American voters
Read full article: Kamala Harris’ historic candidacy energizes Texas’ Black and Indian American votersBlack and Asian American voters collectively made up just 15% of the turnout in Texas’ 2020 and 2022 elections, according to exit polls.
Harris is propelling her presidential push with a speech to a teachers union already in her camp
Read full article: Harris is propelling her presidential push with a speech to a teachers union already in her campVice President Kamala Harris has blasted Republicans' views on gun control and public education in a speech to the American Federation of Teachers.
51 Texas school districts are not complying with state ban on hairstyle discrimination, ACLU says
Read full article: 51 Texas school districts are not complying with state ban on hairstyle discrimination, ACLU saysAt least one school district, Tolar ISD in North Texas, told the ACLU it would update its policies to comply with the CROWN Act.
Houston candidates pitching themselves to replace the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee on November ballot
Read full article: Houston candidates pitching themselves to replace the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee on November ballotAt least three Democrats are considering bids for the Houston-area seat. But Texas Democratic officials — not voters — will decide who will be on the November ballot.
CenterPoint Energy restores electricity to all customers
Read full article: CenterPoint Energy restores electricity to all customersNearly two weeks after Beryl tore through Houston, CenterPoint Energy says everyone that can get power in their homes or business should have it back now, according to CNN.
Houston-area US congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee dies at 74
Read full article: Houston-area US congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee dies at 74The family of Houston-area Democratic congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who has been an elected public servant for 35 years, announced her death Friday evening. She was 74.
Residential solar is growing in Texas amid worries about reliable power during events like Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: Residential solar is growing in Texas amid worries about reliable power during events like Hurricane BerylIn Harris County, more federal money is available to help low- and moderate-income residents install rooftop solar.
Texans legend Andre Johnson receives Pro Football Hall of Fame gold jacket
Read full article: Texans legend Andre Johnson receives Pro Football Hall of Fame gold jacketFormer Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson received his jacket ahead of becoming the first Texans player to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
San Antonio Brahmas select former UTSA wide receiver Joshua Cephus in UFL College Draft
Read full article: San Antonio Brahmas select former UTSA wide receiver Joshua Cephus in UFL College DraftFor former University of Texas at San Antonio wide receiver Joshua Cephus, who signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars in April, the Brahmas now own the rights to him if he were to get cut or released.
‘I feel for them’: SAPD officer describes helping Houston residents recover from Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: ‘I feel for them’: SAPD officer describes helping Houston residents recover from Hurricane BerylNearly two dozen San Antonio police officers have returned from Houston after helping residents and businesses recover from Hurricane Beryl.
San Antonio businesses step up to help in aftermath of Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: San Antonio businesses step up to help in aftermath of Hurricane BerylMireles Party Ice has sent nearly 1,000,000 pounds of packaged ice to the greater Houston area, sending packages to groups like the Texas Dept. of Emergency Management and the Red Cross.
Anger over Houston power outages after Beryl has repair crews facing threats from some residents
Read full article: Anger over Houston power outages after Beryl has repair crews facing threats from some residentsHouston’s prolonged outages following Hurricane Beryl has some fed-up and frustrated residents taking out their anger on repair workers who are trying to restore power across the city.
Anger over Houston power outages after Beryl has repair crews facing threats from some residents
Read full article: Anger over Houston power outages after Beryl has repair crews facing threats from some residentsHouston’s prolonged outages following Hurricane Beryl has some fed-up and frustrated residents taking out their anger on repair workers who are trying to restore power across the city.
Jake Traylor, son of UTSA head football coach, shields fellow reporter during shooting at Trump rally
Read full article: Jake Traylor, son of UTSA head football coach, shields fellow reporter during shooting at Trump rallyJake Traylor, the son of UTSA head football coach Jeff Traylor, showcased bravery after shielding some of his colleagues when the gunfire broke out at Donald Trump’s campaign rally on Saturday.
Texas governor criticizes Houston energy as utility says power will be mostly restored by Wednesday
Read full article: Texas governor criticizes Houston energy as utility says power will be mostly restored by WednesdayThe Houston area’s main utility company says it expects to have power restored to most residents by Wednesday.
Texans heading into a second week without electricity are battling heat, frustration and boredom
Read full article: Texans heading into a second week without electricity are battling heat, frustration and boredomMore than 200,000 CenterPoint Energy customers without power struggle with the heat one week after Hurricane Beryl swept through southeast Texas.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott demands answers as customers remain without power after Beryl
Read full article: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott demands answers as customers remain without power after BerylWith around 270,000 homes and businesses still without power in the Houston area almost a week after Hurricane Beryl hit Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott says he’s demanding an investigation into the response of the utility that serves the Houston area.
Abbott reprimands CenterPoint and calls for an investigation into the utility’s response to Beryl blackouts
Read full article: Abbott reprimands CenterPoint and calls for an investigation into the utility’s response to Beryl blackoutsAbbott demanded that the utility company produce a plan by the end of July outlining how it will improve power reliability ahead of future storms.
After Beryl, Houston-area farmers pull together to face unique challenges
Read full article: After Beryl, Houston-area farmers pull together to face unique challengesThe misery of Houston’s lasting power outages extend beyond the big city and onto surrounding farms and ranches, where everything from animal bedding to feed is harder to come by since Hurricane Beryl turned off the lights.
Semien homers, Lowe’s RBI single in 10th lifts Rangers over Astros 2-1
Read full article: Semien homers, Lowe’s RBI single in 10th lifts Rangers over Astros 2-1Marcus Semien hit a leadoff homer and Nathaniel Lowe’s RBI single with two outs in the 10th inning lifted the Texas Rangers to a 2-1 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday.
These Texans are scheduled to speak at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee
Read full article: These Texans are scheduled to speak at the Republican National Convention in MilwaukeeGov. Greg Abbott and Sen. Ted Cruz will be among the Texas Republicans who will address the Republican National Convention beginning Monday in Milwaukee, the Republican National Committee announced Saturday.
No backup required: Texas senior care depends on luck and wits to cope with heat after power outages
Read full article: No backup required: Texas senior care depends on luck and wits to cope with heat after power outagesThere’s no Texas requirement that nursing homes and assisted living facilities keep generators on hand to power air conditioning after storms.
Houston hospitals report spike in heat-related illness during widespread storm power outages
Read full article: Houston hospitals report spike in heat-related illness during widespread storm power outagesMedical officials in Houston say widespread power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl have flooded area hospitals with patients seeking treatment for heat-related illnesses and carbon monoxide poisoning due to using home generators improperly.