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Houston man charged with murder in shooting of 11-year-old boy after doorbell prank

Police say a Houston man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of an 11-year-old boy after a prank in which the child rang the doorbell of a home and ran away

The Independent UK

Texas man charged after 11-year-old boy shot dead while playing doorbell prank

Leon Gonzalo Jr, 42, was arrested and charged with murder in connection with the Houston shooting

The Guardian - US

'Not Me Pulling Up To Brunch In a 15-Footer': Woman Rents a U-Haul. Then She Uses It As a Rental Car

A Houston-based singer says she found a way to bypass excessive car rental charges: Opt for a $19.99 a day U-Haul. TikTok user Raycheal Winters (@raychealwinters) urged other folks looking to save money on a car rental to go the cargo van route. But is it a good idea to…

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Boy, 11, shot dead after playing doorbell-ringing prank in Houston, police say

Boy struck several times as he and friends played ‘ding-dong ditch’ which involves ringing a doorbell and running

The Guardian - US

Boy, 11, shot dead after ‘ding dong ditch’ prank goes horribly wrong

The child’s fatal shooting in Houston is at least the second death in the U.S. this year linked to the prank

The Independent UK

Minorities Stand To Lose In Trump's Texas Vote Map Redo

President Donald Trump's drive to retain control of the US Congress by rewriting the Texas electoral map is playing out in part in a largely Latino, low-income patch of Houston that smells of chemical plants and oil refineries.

International Business Times

A Chinese student was questioned for hours in the US, then sent back even as Trump policies shift

A Chinese philosophy student was deported from the United States after landing in Houston to study at the University of Houston

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New Texas Map Starts Game of Political Musical Chairs

GOP’s Trumped-up redrawing took a wrecking ball to congressional districts. Now comes the mad dash for seats.

Texas Observer

A Texas congressman is quietly helping Elon Musk pitch building $760M tunnels under Houston to ease flooding

Experts in Houston have been studying the idea of building massive tunnels to divert floodwaters. Musk’s company wants a piece of the project.

The Texas Tribune

Houston man ‘in love’ with influencer arrested after impersonating her online and creating deepfakes, cops say

Deputies searched Jorge Abrego’s phone and allegedly found more than 50 nude images and videos of the victim

The Independent UK

Chinese Scientist Arrested for 'Stealing US Breast Cancer Vaccine Secrets' at Houston Airport

A Chinese scientist was arrested at Houston Airport for allegedly stealing US breast cancer vaccine research. Yunhai Li, a postdoctoral fellow, was attempting to fly back to China with 90 gigabytes of data.

International Business Times UK

Houston homeowner shoots and kills two men in ski masks who turned up at home claiming to be cops

Two suspects were wearing bulletproof vests and badges around their necks

The Independent UK

Here are the Republicans who might run for Texas’ newly drawn congressional seats

State Rep. Briscoe Cain kicked off what operatives expect to be a flurry of campaign announcements with a bid for Houston’s 9th Congressional District.

The Texas Tribune

What Riley’s Viral TikTok Dating Show Moment Reveals About Male Bonding & Loneliness

Sometimes, one awkward moment tells a bigger story than hundreds of internet think pieces. That’s what happened when a clip from the Mormon dating show Provo’s Most Eligible went viral on TikTok. The moment? Riley, a lively 24-year-old diva from Houston, stands in front of a group of men and…

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GOP state Rep. Briscoe Cain files for redrawn 9th Congressional District

The Houston-area district, currently occupied by Democratic Rep. Al Green, is being redrawn by GOP lawmakers to favor Republicans and cover almost entirely new territory.

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Why Houston Businesses Are Turning to Custom Software Development to Drive Growth

As one of the fastest-growing tech hubs in the U.S., Houston is no longer just an energy capital — it's a city where innovation meets industry.

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3 “Hungry And Thirsty” Toddlers Asking For Food Lead Police To Heartbreaking Scene Inside Their House

The young children, ages 1, 2, and 3, were found in the parking lot of their apartment complex.

International Business Times UK

Was Influencers Nina Santiago and Patrick Blackwood SUV Crash Staged? Internet Theories Point to Clickbait Stunt

Food influencers Nina Santiago and Patrick Blackwood survived a terrifying SUV crash during a Houston restaurant review. Fans suspect foul play, debating if it was staged for views, while the couple shares gratitude for life's fragility and urges living fully.

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Who Nearly Killed Houston Influencers After Rogue SUV Crashed Into Them — Entire Incident Caught On Video!

Two Houston influencers were struck by an SUV while filming a food review, with police confirming the crash was accidental after the driver mis-shifted the vehicle.

Reason

All You Need Is Love (and Deregulation)

Building our way to affordable cities does not require a government-led "post-neoliberal" approach to housing development.

The Texas Tribune

Photos: Texas Democrats return to Austin as redistricting standoff ends

Texas Democrats return to Austin after a two week fight over GOP-drawn congressional maps

Sports Illustrated

Texans QB C.J. Stroud Upset Lots of Houston Fans With Hat He Wore to Preseason Game

Houston's starting QB spoke about his wardrobe decision after the team's preseason win over the Panthers.

Kiplinger

My First $1 Million: Retired Army and Health Care Worker, 52, Houston

Ever wonder how someone who's made a million dollars or more did it? Kiplinger's My First $1 Million series uncovers the answers.

Sports Illustrated

Texans Training Camp Takeaways: Revamped Offense Boasts Depth at Skill Positions

New offensive coordinator Nick Caley has helmed the transition and given C.J. Stroud the pieces to be successful. Still, question marks remain up front.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Republicans and Democrats, locked in redistricting battle, weaponize flood response

With Democrats’ walkout over redistricting bringing the House to a standstill, both parties are accusing each other of abandoning Central Texas flood victims.

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