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Thousands of US doctors demand Trump administration immediately release migrant children
More than 3,900 medical professionals are calling on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to immediately release all children from immigration detention facilities, citing "substandard" conditions that pose severe h…
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Rodeo Houston honors top-rated restaurants and wineries in annual culinary awards
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicks off with annual wine and food competition HOUSTON – The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officially began Sunday with the annual Rodeo Uncorked! Roundup & Best Bites Competition.…
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Texas sues Austrian organization for mailing abortion pills into the state
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against an Austria-based nonprofit and two medical providers, alleging they illegally shipped abortion pills into the state.…
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Houston rents hit two-year low as housing supply surges
HOUSTON, Texas — Single-family home rents in Houston have dropped to their lowest level in two years as the number of available rental listings surges.…
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IKEA announces plans to open 10 new stores across the U.S. by 2026
Swedish furniture giant IKEA will open 10 new locations across the United States by 2026, according to the company’s "2025 Annual Report" released Feb. 17.…
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I-10 in Texas partially reopens after major water main break
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) plans to reopen three outer eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 at Normandy on Feb. 6 following emergency roadwork.…
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Texas issues emergency abortion guidance, but doctors still fear prison time
Texas health regulators have issued the first set of guidelines clarifying when doctors can legally perform abortions to save a patient’s life since the state criminalized the procedure.…
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Harris County to hold public hearing on Hermann Park eminent domain
HOUSTON — Harris County officials have scheduled a public hearing for March 19 to discuss a proposal to seize land within Hermann Park through eminent domain.…
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Texas man arrested for kidnapping and sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl in hotel
GALVESTON, Texas – A 27-year-old Dallas man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities rescued a missing 12-year-old girl from a Galveston hotel room, police said.…
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Houston's budget deficit widens after city underestimates overtime pay costs
HOUSTON — Houston is facing a growing budget deficit because the city consistently underestimates how much it spends on employee overtime, according to a report from the city’s financial controller.…
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Unusually warm Houston winter disrupts ecosystems and triggers early allergy season
HOUSTON – Rising winter temperatures in Houston are triggering premature plant blooms, creating a ripple effect of ecological disruptions across the region.…
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Winter storm upends Houston early voting, forcing voters to use provisional ballots
HOUSTON — A court-ordered extension for early voting in the special election for Houston’s 18th Congressional District has forced voters to use provisional ballots, a change that officials warn could lead to longer wait …