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Trump Administration Moves to Cut Vital Petrochemical Watchdog, Putting Texans and Others at Risk

Amid increasingly intense weather, the Chemical Safety Board is the lone independent agency watching over the Gulf Coast's petrochemical corridor.

Capital & Main

Rules of the Robe

A sharp-eyed retiree uncovered evidence of judicial misconduct by the chief judge of Houston’s busy bankruptcy court. The unusual story highlights how other complaints against judges go ignored.

Texas Observer

Shuttle Discovery's Texas transfer launches cost concerns - Roll Call

Texas GOP Sen. John Cornyn argues moving the shuttle to a site near Houston's Johnson Space Center would right an "egregious wrong.”

Roll Call

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Suspect faces murder charges after allegedly shooting dead a 75-year-old collecting cans at her apartment complex

Suspect told police she felt she was in danger and was trying to protect herself

The Independent UK

Texas House redistricting committee’s Houston hearing draws criticism over absence of maps

Democratic members slammed the process, questioning why hearings were happening before maps were available for review. Chair Cody Vasut said follow-up public hearings will be scheduled once maps are filed.

The Texas Tribune

CenterPoint Energy Investing Billions, Adding 800 New Jobs By 2030

CenterPoint Energy Inc. (NYSE:CNP) is ramping up hiring and infrastructure investments as part of a broader push to meet fast-growing electricity needs across Houston.

Benzinga

Floodplains Belong to the Rivers

From Houston to the Hill Country, we Texans keep doing the same thing over and over while expecting a different result.

Texas Observer

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Horrifying Footage Captures Screaming Trafficking Victim Being Dragged To Captivity After Escaping

"Bury him under the jail!"

Bored Panda

The Texas GOP’s ‘Unprecedented,’ Risky Gerrymandering Scheme

A redistricting expert discusses Tom Delay, ‘dummymanders,’ and the long history of racial gerrymandering in the state.

Texas Observer

‘Not posting for pity’: Houston woman goes shopping at the Galleria. Then a man grabs her wrist and says she’s pretty

A Houston woman was making a routine shopping trip recently when a man got in her personal space. Danielle M. Blakey (@dmblaakeyy) says she was returning an item to the Galleria, a mall in Houston, Texas, when a man appeared.

The Mary Sue

Texas Democrats vow to use delay tactics to drag out GOP redistricting effort

With few options to prevent the Republican majority from passing a new congressional map, Democrats threatened to filibuster, delay hearings and even break quorum.

The Texas Tribune

The Adoption Trap

Private foster care and adoption agencies in Texas are brokering contracts for moms to turn over their children in a murky legal world, spawning protracted civil custody battles.

Texas Observer

‘It’s really theft’: the Republican plan to redraw Texas maps – and grab more power

Democrats are livid over the governor’s plan to redraw districts at a time when Texas officials are supposed to be focused on recovery from the floods

The Guardian - US

Appeals court upholds Texas law limiting cities' enforcement of local ordinances

The 2023 law, previously ruled unconstitutional by a Travis County judge, prevents cities from enforcing ordinances that don’t align with broad swaths of state law.

The Texas Tribune

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The Mary Sue

‘Let the restaurant know’: Houston woman hands server her debit card. Then the server lifts her name off it

A Texas woman says a brunch with her female friends took an uncomfortable turn after they paid their tabs. She’s convinced the server lifted their names off their debit cards.

Fortune

Kinder Morgan kicks off oil and gas earnings season with a bullish outlook, in part thanks to thirsty data centers

The company is focused on building pipelines to feed data center growth from Arizona to South Carolina and beyond.

Texas Observer

Proposed Transmission Line Threatens Texas’ Largest Reservoir

If approved, opponents warn that a massive new utility project could disrupt toxic sediment, and more, in Lake Livingston—Houston’s “most critical” water source.

International Business Times UK

CJ Gardner-Johnson's Trade Fallout Sparks Viral NFL Drama

CJ Gardner-Johnson opens up about his Eagles trade, denies Malik Nabers rumour and prepares for debut season with Texans.

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Euronews

Astronauts from Poland, Hungary and India head back to Earth ending first ISS mission

It was Axiom's fourth station trip since 2022. The Houston company's clientele includes the wealthy as well as countries seeking representation in space.

Fortune

Is your city a winner or loser in the return-to-office race? Capital Economics breaks it down

The London-based research firm also issued a forecast through 2029, finding three cities rising above the rest.

Reason

Two Supreme Court Roundups In Two Cities In One Day

Or, from one swamp to another swamp.

International Business Times UK

Outrage as Ex-Houston Official Claims 'No One Would Care' If Camp Mystic Victims Were Hispanic

Photo by Helena Jankovičová Kováčová: https://www.pexels.com/photo/car-navigating-flooded-road-in-urban-area-28447757/

Sports Illustrated

Kevin Durant Had Surprising Revelation About His Playing Days With the Nets

The new Houston Rockets star reflected on his time with Steve Nash and the Nets on the 'Mind the Game' podcast.

International Business Times UK

Who Is Christina Propst? Houston Pediatrician Claims Texas Flash Flood Victims Were Trump Supporters Who 'Deserved' It

Houston paediatrician Christina Propst fired after Facebook post blaming Texas flood victims sparks national debate on ethics and professional conduct

Sports Illustrated

Rockets Reveal Kevin Durant's Jersey Number Decision in Fiery Video

Durant is making a change in Houston.

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