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The Latest Breaking News from Houston

Abbott sets Jan. 31 runoff for special election to replace U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner

The Houston-based seat will have been without representation for about 11 months.

The Texas Tribune

LPGA’s Reported Chevron Championship Move Is Much-Needed Innovation to Major Schedule

The first of five majors in women's golf will shift from the Club at Carlton Woods to Memorial Park in Houston next year under first-year commissioner Craig Kessler.

Sports Illustrated

Passive Socceroos problems exposed in disappointing defeat to Venezuela

Australia lose 1-0 after La Vinotinto attacker Jesús Ramírez scores in the 38th minute, while debutant goalkeeper Patrick Beach impresses in Houston

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Socceroos learn lessons from frustrating Venezuela loss

The Socceroos have suffered their second consecutive loss, with Tony Popovic admitting a "soft goal" wasn't the only issue in the 1-0 defeat to Venezuela.

AAP

Venezuela 1-0 Australia: men’s international football friendly – as it happened

Socceroos fail to fire against La Vinotinto in Houston as their 2026 World Cup preparations take a hit with a second straight defeat

The Guardian - AU

Ex-NBA Guard Patrick Beverley Arrested in Texas on Assault Charge

Police arrested the 37-year-old in the Houston area.

Sports Illustrated

‘They’ve been watching you’: Woman has a first-floor apartment in Houston. Then she ‘learns the hard way’ not to get one

A Houston, Texas woman rents a first-floor apartment with a fenced balcony. However, she quickly regrets her decision when someone breaks in.

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Texas dam breached by busy little critters that forced 30 homes to face evacuation, officials say

An eight-inch hole, discovered in the Carter Lake dam in Camden, approximately 70 miles north of Houston, was likely gnawed by beavers, according to authorities

The Independent UK

‘This gotta be a prank’: Houston Best Buy customer buys $1,000 console. Then he realizes he was bamboozled

Anyone who’s ordered something online knows the struggle of opening up the box—and discovering that what you ordered isn’t what it seemed.

The Mary Sue

Texans’ Last-Second TD Leads to Miracle Cover for Some Bettors, Bad Beat for Others

The gambling gods ruled in favor of the Houston Texans on Sunday.

Sports Illustrated

Gavin Newsom Calls Trump 'Invasive Species' As Redistricting War Heats Up Between California, Texas

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) on Saturday sharply criticized President Donald Trump, calling him an "invasive species" while addressing Democrats at a rally in Houston amid heated redistricting battles.

Benzinga

“You woke us up”: California Gov. Gavin Newsom, energized by Prop 50 redistricting win, thanks Texas

The Democrat took a victory lap on rival Gov. Greg Abbott’s home turf Saturday and called on other blue states to push back on a GOP effort to retain control of the U.S. House.

The Texas Tribune

Rep. Al Green switches congressional districts in bid for reelection

The veteran lawmaker whose current district was redrawn to benefit Republicans would face the winner of the 18th Congressional District special election runoff.

The Texas Tribune

At 26, She Cashed Out $60,000 From Her 401(k) For Fast Food And Band Merch. Financial Auditor Tells Her '$60,000 Would Have Been $1 Million'

Presley, a 27-year-old retail manager from Houston, once had something most people her age only dream about: a $60,000 401(k) balance. But in a moment of financial chaos, she cashed out the entire thing.

Benzinga

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Latin Times

ICE Officer Burned in Metal Cup Attack During Houston Arrest; DHS Links Assault to Surge in Threats Nationwide

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer was injured Monday after being struck in the face with a metal coffee cup during an arrest operation in Houston

The Texas Tribune

Dallas, Houston airports will see flights cut starting Friday

The Federal Aviation Administration will cut air traffic by 10% across 40 U.S. airports.

Texas Observer

Houston’s Top Magnet High Schools Could Become Private Partnership Charter Schools, Raising Equity Concerns

Texas' largest school district may even convert its renowned performing arts institution under a program that benefitted the state-appointed superintendent in his previous career.

The Texas Tribune

Christian Menefee, Amanda Edwards advance to runoff in special election for Houston congressional seat

The runoff winner will serve out the term of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died in office earlier this year. The seat will immediately be up for election again in 2026 for a full two-year term.

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The Independent UK

Trump-themed burger joint that was raided by ICE has been replaced by a new restaurant

Trump Burger, in Houston, Texas, was open for just over five months before it closed its doors following a series of legal battles and has been replaced by a pizza joint

Fortune

The air travel nightmare: TSA lines stretch for hours while workers go without pay amid the government shutdown

Delays could last as long as the government is shut down, Houston airports exec says after passengers waited hours in security lines.

The Texas Tribune

It’s Election Day in Texas. Here’s what to watch.

Texans will decide the fate of 17 proposed amendments to the state Constitution and vote in special elections for Congress and the state Senate.

The Guardian - US

NCAA basketball 2025-26 predictions: from Sarah Strong to Darryn Peterson, the names you’ll know by March

The college basketball season tips off on Monday across the United States. Can the Florida men do a rare repeat? Who can fill Paige Bueckers’ star void? Our writers weigh in

The Texas Tribune

New data shows 1 in 4 ICE arrests happened in Texas under Trump’s immigration crackdown

ICE agents are arresting more immigrants on the streets and at routine check-ins than under President Biden. But most of them don’t have criminal convictions despite pledges to pursue “the worst of the worst.”

Sports Illustrated

College Football Playoff and Bowl Projections After Week 10: BYU, Virginia Miss Auto Bids

New Mexico, Southern Miss and Temple all eyeing bowl bids after several seasons of missing out. Plus, an enticing Alamo Bowl between USC and Houston could be on tap.

International Business Times UK

CJ Stroud Injury Update: Texans QB Under Concussion Protocol After Hit vs. Broncos

Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud was placed under concussion protocol after a hard hit during Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos. Backup QB Davis Mills entered the game following Stroud's exit.

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