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Mom accused of shooting two kids dead, and wounding two more, has a 5th child - who is still missing

Oninda Romelus, 31, has been charged with murder after police found bodies of her children in vehicle at a gas station

The Independent UK

Inside the Rift Between Texas Dems and a Soros-Backed PAC

The Texas Majority PAC is the latest deep-pocketed initiative meant to turn Texas blue. But have its dollars just brought more discord?

Texas Observer

Houston mom shoots her 4 children, killing 2 — three years ago she appeared on ‘Paternity Court’ to find the father of her son

She told police she decided to "kill them all" before they did it to her.

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GOP Rep. Wesley Hunt announces run for U.S. Senate, joining Cornyn, Paxton in primary

The Houston congressman is giving up his safe seat after just two terms, scrambling the contest between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton.

The Texas Tribune

A shooting near Houston suburb leaves two children dead and two others in critical condition

Authorities in the Houston suburb of Angleton, Texas, say two children died and two more were critically injured in a shooting

The Independent UK

Eating Like the Queen Bee: Here Are 10 Of Beyonce’s Favorite Foods

Beyoncé is a global icon known for her incredible discipline and work ethic. This focus extends to her diet, especially when she is preparing for a major performance. However, she is also a proud Houston native with a deep love for comfort food and bold flavors. Her list of favorite…

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Texas launches task force to target repeat criminal offenders in Houston area

Gov. Greg Abbott said state troopers and local law enforcement will start an effort in Harris County that he hopes to duplicate in other parts of Texas.

The Texas Tribune

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Starlink WiFi in the Air is a Game Changer

United Airlines is installing Starlink WiFi on its fleet. Today, my flight from Indianapolis to Houston has Starlink. It is… The post Starlink WiFi in the Air is a Game Changer appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

‘Make Resistance Sexy’

In Houston, actor Kendrick Sampson seeks to make a party out of political engagement.

Texas Observer

Flood-prone Houston faces hard choices for handling too much water

Eight years after Hurricane Harvey devastated Houston in 2017, flooding hundreds of thousands of homes, the city still awaits a comprehensive flood protection system. The local flood control district estimates that at least one major flood occurs within its service area every two years.

The Conversation

Democratic Rep. Jon Rosenthal will run for Texas Railroad Commission

The day after the four-term Houston lawmaker launched his statewide bid, his former chief of staff, Odus Evbagharu, announced he was running to succeed his former boss in the Texas House.

The Texas Tribune

Houston Bayou Horror: Six Bodies in 10 Days Spark Viral Serial Killer Fears

Six bodies in 10 days have been pulled from Houston's bayous, fuelling viral serial killer rumours online. Authorities, however, insist accidents and misfortune—not murder—explain the grim discoveries.

International Business Times UK

Texas Domestic Workers Face Trump Attack on Minimum Wage

Advocates warn a proposed rule by the Department of Labor will deepen the country’s “crisis of care.”

Texas Observer

Five bodies have been found in Houston area bayous in a week. Cops insist it is not the work of a serial killer

The grim discoveries have raised safety concerns and fueled speculation online

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Houston businessman Andrew White launches Democratic challenge to Gov. Greg Abbott

The son of the late former Gov. Mark White vowed to run as an independent in the Democratic gubernatorial primary.

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Houston on edge as 14 bodies, including Jade McKissic, found in local waterways: Five recovered in a single week

Authorities say there's no cause for concern.

The Texas Tribune

Young Texas conservatives say Charlie Kirk’s death is galvanizing their religion-forward politics

Thousands gathered for the Texas Youth Summit, where speaker after speaker memorialized Kirk and encouraged young attendees to rise in his place.

The Independent UK

Salad and Go will permanently close all locations in Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, along with several stores in the Dallas area and across Oklahoma

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A Wave of School District Takeovers Could Be Coming. Some Past Interventions Ended with More Failing Schools.

Fort Worth ISD is among the districts that could join Houston in having its elected board deposed, while Beaumont and Edgewood ISDs offer a cautionary tale.

Benzinga

26-Year-Old Wants To Retire Early—Dave Ramsey Explains How With Real Estate And S&P 500 Funds, But Warns Quitting Work Is When 'Bodies Fall Apart'

At 26, most people are trying to figure out how to stop eating instant ramen, not how to fund a decades-early retirement. But Alex from Houston had bigger questions. He called into "The Ramsey Show" asking Dave Ramsey and co-host John Delony how to retire early—and how to get to…

The Texas Tribune

Texas GOP may be banking on low Hispanic turnout in new map

Republicans note that some of the districts they intend to flip were redrawn to become majority-Hispanic. Democrats say the GOP made sure to add Hispanic Texans who are unlikely to vote.

The Texas Tribune

“Our girls are still dead”: Camp Mystic parents pushed for laws to protect kids at camp. But their pain remains.

Two dads helped lead Camp Mystic parents to advocate for new camp rules in the Texas Legislature. What they wanted most was to have their daughters back.

Sports Illustrated

Deion Sanders Was Brutally Honest to His Team After Colorado's Loss to Houston

Deion Sanders was 'lost for words' after his Colorado Buffaloes were defeated by the Houston Cougars 36-20 Friday night.

The Guardian - UK

British woman among crew training for Mars simulation mission

Laura Marie is one of six research volunteers preparing to spend 378 days inside Nasa’s Mars Dune Alpha in Houston

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Nick Bartlett’s 2025 Week 3 SuperWest Fearless Predictions

Our Nick Bartlett gives us his light-hearted game predictions with his trademark humor and offbeat perspective.

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