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Texas Southern University’s athletic director, Kevin Granger, has been fired less than a year after he was sued for allegedly assaulting a university staff member.
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Texas Southern University athletic director fired following sexual assault allegations
The lawsuit against Kevin Granger claims he made sexual comments on several occasions and groped the woman during a late April 2025 meeting in his office.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/education-news/2026/03/13/546083/texas-southern-university-athletic-director-fired-following-sexual-assault-allegations/
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Blue dragons are washing up on the Texas coast and researchers are warning beachgoers not to touch them because they pack a strong punch with their sting.
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‘Definitely don’t touch it:’ Rare blue dragons spotted on Texas coast pack a strong punch
The Harte Research Institute made a social media post on Tuesday stating they found around 20 blue dragons washed up along a short stretch of beach on North Padre Island. By Friday afternoon, there were reports of blue dragons at Surfside Beach and in Galveston.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/environment/2026/03/13/546071/definitely-dont-touch-it-rare-blue-dragons-spotted-on-texas-coast-pack-a-strong-punch/
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The National Archives are touring several historical documents across eight cities including Houston to mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
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Historic documents dating back to U.S. founding are coming to Houston
The National Archives are touring several documents, including one of just a few original copies of the Declaration of Independence, across eight cities including Houston to mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/history/2026/03/13/546042/historic-documents-dating-back-to-u-s-founding-are-coming-to-houston/
about 14 hours ago
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Both Chip Roy and Mayes Middleton have made it clear they intend to spend as much money as they can slinging mud and selling themselves, potentially in that order, in their runoff election for Texas Attorney General.
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Chip Roy faces Mayes Middleton’s millions in Texas attorney general GOP runoff
Middleton gave almost $14 million to his own campaign, helping propel him into first place on election night.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/2026/03/13/546060/chip-roy-faces-mayes-middletons-millions-in-texas-attorney-general-gop-runoff/
about 15 hours ago
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The Texas Supreme Court said the state only needs a reasonable belief that the group may have relevant information, not proof, and allowed PFLAG to redact identifying details about families before producing documents.
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PFLAG must turn over records in Texas probe tied to transgender youth care ban, court rules
The Texas Supreme Court said the state only needs a reasonable belief that the group may have relevant information, not proof, and allowed PFLAG to redact identifying details about families before producing documents.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/lgbtq/2026/03/13/546056/pflag-must-turn-over-records-in-texas-probe-tied-to-transgender-youth-care-ban-court-rules/
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Latinos helped Texas Democrats set the new record for a primary, but the state has been a white whale for the party for decades.
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Democrats set a turnout record in Texas, so is this the year it turns blue?
Latinos helped Texas Democrats set the new record for a primary, but the state has been a white whale for the party for decades.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/elections/2026/03/13/546050/democrats-set-a-turnout-record-in-texas-so-is-this-the-year-it-turns-blue/
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A fire erupted Thursday night at a LyondellBasell chemical plant southeast of Houston, prompting a response from local emergency crews as well as Harris County Pollution Control.
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Emergency crews, pollution control respond to fire at Pasadena chemical plant
No injuries were immediately reported at the LyondellBasell plant southeast of Houston, according to the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/local/2026/03/13/546016/fire-lyondellbasell-chemical-plant-pasadena-harris-county/
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Attorneys for Fort Bend County Judge KP George argued during opening statements that the case against him is politically motivated. Prosecutors argued why the embattled public official should be convicted on felony charges of money laundering.
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Fort Bend County Judge KP George maintains innocence as money laundering trial begins
George is accused of using campaign funds to make a down payment on a house and pay his property taxes. If convicted, he would be removed from office and face up to 10 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/fort-bend/2026/03/12/545948/fort-bend-county-kp-george-money-laundering-trial/
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An adult female turtle from the most endangered sea turtle species in the world was rescued off the coast of Galveston last weekend and is now recovering, but still in critical condition, at the local sea turtle hospital.
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Critically endangered sea turtle rescued in Galveston, recovering at local rehab hospital
A bystander found the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle washed ashore while walking on a Galveston beach the morning of March 7. The lethargic turtle was clearly struggling as it was weighed down with barnacles, algae and sediment.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/environment/2026/03/12/545971/critically-endangered-sea-turtle-rescued-in-galveston-recovering-at-local-rehab-hospital/
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The flight-readiness review, a two-day discussion about preparations for the mission, concluded Thursday. NASA is moving forward with launching the moon-bound mission on April 1.
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Artemis II leaders unanimously vote to move forward with mission in April
The flight-readiness review, a two-day discussion about preparations for the mission, concluded Thursday. NASA is moving forward with launching the moon-bound mission on April 1.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/nasa/2026/03/12/545985/artemis-ii-leaders-unanimously-vote-to-move-forward-with-mission-in-april/
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Texas families seeking school voucher money for students with disabilities must obtain personalized evaluations from public schools, which have been inundated with requests. Schools could be helping those families leave for private schools.
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Public schools bombarded by families scrambling for special education assessments tied to voucher money
In order to qualify for up to $20,000 in additional funding for students with disabilities, Texas families seeking vouchers must obtain personalized evaluations from public school districts, which in many cases could be helping those families leave for private schools.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/education/2026/03/12/545960/houston-school-voucher-texas-special-education/
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Houston rodeo leaders said they were "very disappointed" with Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and her actions regarding a dispute in which she said she was threatened with arrest, shoved by security personnel and escorted out of a rodeo concert.
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Houston rodeo leaders dispute Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s claims she was manhandled in concert dispute
Hidalgo is the only elected official to request premium seats at the rodeo this year, according to event officials, who said the county judge was previously provided with 21 chute tickets with a total value of close to $9,000.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/harris-county/2026/03/12/545968/houston-rodeo-lina-hidalgo-concert-dispute/
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A woman has filed a lawsuit in federal court against Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and other hotels after she was allegedly abused as a victim of sex trafficking at several Houston-area locations.
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Woman sues Wyndham, other hotels over alleged connection to Houston sex trafficking
The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in federal court, seeks to recover profits the hotels earned as a result of alleged trafficking at their properties.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/court/2026/03/12/545963/houston-hotels-lawsuit-human-trafficking-sex-prostitution/
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The Harris County Jail was found to be in compliance with state standards during an inspection conducted this week, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, which operates the downtown Houston jail.
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Harris County Jail found to be in compliance with state standards for first time in over a year
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards issued a remedial order last year to address several issues of non-compliance in the Harris County Jail.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/criminal-justice/2026/03/12/545947/harris-county-jail-compliance-texas-commission-hcso/
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The primary election ushered in the defeat of two members from Texas’ congressional delegation, guaranteeing at least a dozen of the state’s 38 incumbents will depart the House — a major loss of seniority for a state known for its influence.
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March primary ensures record turnover for Texas congressional delegation
Twelve House incumbents from Texas are set to leave Congress after this year, with the possibility of additional turnover in the May runoffs and November general election.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/texas/2026/03/12/545939/texas-primary-congress-turnover-retirements-seniority-crenshaw-gonzales/
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A new oil refinery planned for Brownsville could bring thousands of jobs and a major energy investment to the region. But it could also pose risks to the region's environment and water supply.
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New South Texas refinery could bring jobs — and environmental risks
A new oil refinery planned for Brownsville could bring thousands of jobs and a major energy investment to the region. But it could also pose risks to the region's environment and water supply.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/2026/03/12/545935/texas-oil-refinery-energy-brownsville-south-trump/
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Four Muslim parents and three private schools have sued Texas leaders for excluding Islamic private schools from participating in the state’s private school voucher program.
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Muslim parents, private schools sue Texas over exclusion of Islamic institutions in voucher program
The federal lawsuits argue Texas officials are engaging in religious discrimination by preventing Islamic private schools from accessing state voucher money.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/education/2026/03/12/545932/texas-lawsuit-school-vouchers-muslim-parent/
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Faith has been central to Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico's messaging to voters, and while that's par for the course in Texas politics, constituents may be more accustomed to hearing Republicans court the religious vote.
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Running on faith: The message powering James Talarico’s Democratic win
Joseph Locke, author of "One State Under God: A History of Religion in Texas," discusses how politics and religion have long been intertwined in the Lone Star state, why Talarico's messaging was so effective in the primary, and how it could impact the general election in November.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/2026/03/12/545928/historian-why-james-talarico-faith-not-a-new-strategy-texas-democrats-primary-election/
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President Trump likes to say that no one understands the MAGA movement like him. But as he weighs which candidate to endorse in the U.S. Senate runoff in Texas, some of the state’s Republicans fear he may be out of step with what his base wants.
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Should Trump endorse Cornyn? Some Texas Republicans say it would be a MAGA ‘mistake’
Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are facing off in a May 26 runoff after neither won a majority in the March 3 primary. President Donald Trump said March 4 that he would endorse one of them, and subsequently hinted that he was leaning toward Cornyn.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/2026/03/12/545925/trump-endorsement-senate-texas-cornyn-paxton/
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The Federal Aviation Administration has selected eight proposals for a new pilot program that will test new electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) aircraft in 26 states — including Texas.
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Flying cars are coming to Texas
Urban air mobility company Archer Aviation placed Texas on the short list for testing air taxis while national proposals were announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/technology/2026/03/12/545921/flying-cars-are-coming-to-texas/
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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo allegedly wrote in a since-deleted Facebook post that she was removed from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo during a concert on Tuesday evening.
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Harris County Judge alleges she was removed from Houston rodeo concert in Facebook post
Hidalgo's lengthy post was deleted but a Facebook post purporting to show a transcription of Hidalgo's original post claims she was shoved by men and threatened with an arrest.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/harris-county/2026/03/11/545898/harris-county-judge-alleges-she-was-removed-from-houston-rodeo-concert-in-facebook-post/
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A 7-year-old girl was found dead in the Houston area several hours after she was reported missing Wednesday, according to the Pearland Police Department.
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7-year-old Pearland girl found dead hours after she was reported missing
The Pearland Police Department said Skyler Hopson’s body was recovered from a nearby retention pond at approximately 2:45 p.m. Wednesday. Earlier in the afternoon, an Amber Alert was issued for her.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/police/2026/03/11/545900/7-year-old-pearland-girl-found-dead-hours-after-amber-alert/
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The famous rodeo bull, Bodacious, became the first animal inducted into the RodeoHouston Hall of Fame this week.
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Legendary bull Bodacious becomes first animal inducted into RodeoHouston Hall of Fame
Champion bull rider Ty Murray also joined the hall of fame, alongside Bodacious, whom he rode a total of three times during his career.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/events/houston-livestock-show-and-rodeo/2026/03/11/545875/houston-rodeo-hall-of-fame-bodacious-bull-ty-murray/
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Across the country, ranchers have fewer cattle than at any point since 1952, leading to rising beef prices. Farmers are still expected to accumulate more debt this year.
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Beef prices are up 15% since last year. Texas ranchers and restaurants say they’re still struggling
Across the country, ranchers have fewer cattle than at any point since 1952, leading to rising beef prices. Farmers are still expected to accumulate more debt this year.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/economy/2026/03/11/545836/beef-price-texas-farmer-rancher-restaurant-houston-rodeo/
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Houston Mayor John Whitmire said he plans to improve police accountability after city council members condemned the Houston Police Department's coordination with federal immigration agents.
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Mayor John Whitmire says he’ll address police accountability after reports of HPD coordination with ICE
Whitmire commended the Houston Police Department's work and said the city has worked to protect residents without legal immigration status by avoiding confrontations.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/immigration/2026/03/11/545831/ice-houston-police-hpd-mayor-john-whitmire/
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A Clear Lake man is facing felony charges for allegedly holding his disabled wife captive for five years in their home, court records show.
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Houston-area man accused of holding disabled wife captive in their home for 5 years
James Earl Johnson, 46, who was released from jail on bond after his March 6 arrest, faces felony charges of abandoning an elderly or disabled person and injury to a disabled person.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/crime/2026/03/11/545833/clear-lake-man-disabled-wife-captive-felony-charges/
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Buc-ee’s, the popular Texas-based convenience store chain, has an F rating from the Better Business Bureau for its alleged failure to respond to customer service complaints.
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Buc-ee’s receives F rating from Better Business Bureau over responsiveness to customer complaints
The convenience store chain, headquartered in the Houston suburb of Lake Jackson, has a reputation for having clean restrooms and an array of food options at its super-sized travel centers.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/business/2026/03/11/545819/bucees-bbb-f-rating-better-business-bureau-texas/
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During the Artemis II flight to the moon and back, Mission Control will be packed with experts, specialists and flight directors around-the-clock as NASA takes on its most complicated mission in more than half a century.
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NASA astronauts are returning to the moon. Houston’s Johnson Space Center will get them there
Mission Control will be packed with experts, specialists and flight directors around-the-clock as NASA takes on its most complicated mission in more than half a century.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/nasa/2026/03/11/545660/moon-nasa-houston-johnson-space-center-artemis/
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As spring breakers gather along the Texas coast for vacation and more people cast fishing lines into the water, marine mammal activists warn about “ghost fishing," which occurs when improperly discarded fishing gear traps marine life.
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Marine activists warn of ‘ghost fishing’ as spring breakers gather along Texas coast
“Ghost fishing” can occur when improperly discarded fishing gear, also known as “ghost gear,” floats in the marine environment, continuing to trap animals in the water.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/environment/2026/03/11/545780/gulf-coast-texas-fishing-ghost-marine-spring-break/
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Smokable cannabis products must be removed from Texas stores by the end of the month under new rules adopted by the state's health department.
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Texas ban on selling smokable cannabis takes effect March 31
New state rules change how THC levels are calculated and raise fees on hemp businesses by as much as 4,000%
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/business/2026/03/11/545801/austin-tx-texas-marijuana-hemp-ban-selling-smokable-cannabis-thc/
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The U.S.-Israel war with Iran means higher profits for Texas oil companies and higher costs for its consumers, according to Texas experts who are tracking suddenly-volatile energy markets.
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Texas oil companies stand to profit from Iran war disruptions while consumers face higher gas prices
Texas’ status as the nation’s largest oil producer will partially insulate its residents from some gas price hikes, but it’s not immune to disruptions, experts say.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/economy/2026/03/11/545798/texas-oil-iran-war-gas-prices/
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Houston rapper Travis Scott and Young Thug are among 30 artists, activists and actors asking the U.S. Supreme Court to pause the state's death row execution next month for James Broadnax, a man convicted of capital murder in Dallas County.
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Travis Scott, Young Thug want execution paused for man who killed Christian music producers
James Broadnax, who was 19 when he shot and killed two Dallas County Christian music producers in 2008, has filed last-minute appeals ahead of his scheduled April 30 execution for the Garland murders.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/criminal-justice/2026/03/11/545794/travis-scott-young-thug-want-execution-paused-for-man-who-killed-christian-music-producers/
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A new poll shows Austin state Rep. James Talarico in a statistical dead heat against either Ken Paxton or John Cornyn in November’s U.S. Senate election.
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As Republicans await Trump’s endorsement, Democrats float poll showing Talarico tied with Cornyn and Paxton
The poll, conducted on behalf of the Democrats’ Senate Majority PAC, shows state Rep. James Talarico leading U.S. Sen. John Cornyn by 1 percentage point in a hypothetical fall matchup in Texas’ U.S. Senate election. It shows Talarico leading state Attorney General Ken Paxton by 2 points.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/election-2026/2026/03/10/545755/as-republicans-await-trumps-endorsement-democrats-float-poll-showing-talarico-tied-with-cornyn-and-paxton/
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There is a chance for severe storms in the greater Houston area on Wednesday as a strong cold front moves through the region, according to the National Weather Service.
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Strong storms possible for Houston area on Wednesday, according to National Weather Service
The risk for excessive rainfall is higher north of Houston, while a marginal risk is forecast for the metro area down to the Gulf Coast.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/weather/2026/03/10/545740/houston-weather-forecast-rain-storm-2/
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ExxonMobil’s board of directors has recommended that the company move its corporate registration from New Jersey to Texas. That would align the oil and gas giant's domicile with the location of its physical headquarters in the Houston area.
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ExxonMobil board recommends moving corporate registration to Texas
The move from New Jersey would align the company's domicile with the location of its physical headquarters, which is north of Houston in Spring.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/2026/03/10/545722/exxon-mobil-texas-new-jersey-corporate-registration/
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A Republican lawmaker from Michigan sent a letter to the National Science Foundation on Tuesday, requesting the federal agency pause its $17 million in funding to Texas A&M University for alleged security failures regarding its research with China.
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Chair of House committee on China requests pause of $17M in funding to Texas A&M for alleged security failures
In a letter to the National Science Foundation written by Rep. John Moolenaar, the Michigan Republican outlined several accusations against Texas A&M and the University of Washington, claiming their security research was being exploited by the Chinese government.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/education/2026/03/10/545712/texas-am-china-security-research-funding/
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A split Fort Bend ISD board voted Monday to close seven elementary schools as part of districtwide boundary changes, citing declining enrollment and budget concerns.
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Split Fort Bend ISD board votes to close 7 elementary schools despite outcry from parents
Officials for the sixth-largest school district in Texas said the closures were part of districtwide boundary changes prompted by declining enrollment and a budget deficit.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/fort-bend/2026/03/10/545649/fort-bend-elementary-school-closures/
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From @insideclimate, Corpus Christi officials expect a “water emergency” within months and to fully run out of water next year. That would halt jet fuel supplies to Texas airports, trigger a surge in gas prices and result in an “economic disaster."
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After a decade of missteps, Corpus Christi careens toward a water-shortage catastrophe
Officials in the coastal city expect a “water emergency” within months and to fully run out of water next year. That would halt jet fuel supplies to Texas airports, trigger a surge in gasoline prices and result in an “economic disaster” without precedent, former officials said.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/texas/2026/03/10/545663/after-a-decade-of-missteps-a-texas-city-careens-toward-a-water-shortage-catastrophe/
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The hourslong security lines at Hobby Airport and some other U.S. airports this week highlight the potential problems when a government shutdown coincides with the busy spring break travel season.
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Long airport lines in Houston, other cities highlight concerns about unpaid security officers in the shutdown
The surge of millions of travelers as schools take spring breaks would put pressure on even a fully staffed airport system. With the staffing problems that tend to accompany a government shutdown, some airports are feeling more pressure.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/airports/2026/03/10/545644/hobby-airport-houston-tsa-security-wait-government-shutdown/
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The hardline House Freedom Caucus is poised to swell its ranks among Texas members after a successful primary season in which two challengers backed by the group’s political arm won their primaries and a third candidate nearly won outright.
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Hardline House Freedom Caucus gains ground in Texas GOP primaries
If they win in November, Steve Toth and Brandon Herrera are poised to join the group known for its conservative absolutist approach and willingness to defy GOP leaders.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/2026/03/10/545639/steve-toth-brandon-herrera-house-freedom-caucus-texas-republican-primaries-2026/
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Three South Texas brothers and mariachi musicians are being released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after public pressure and intervention from members of Congress.
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3 South Texas brothers, champion mariachi students released after public pressure over ICE detention
Members of Congress intervened in a bipartisan effort to secure the release of three brothers from McAllen who were detained with their parents after a routine immigration check-in.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/immigration/2026/03/10/545633/3-south-texas-brothers-champion-mariachi-students-released-after-public-pressure-over-ice-detention/
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Through a partnership with the Blue Zones Project, the University of Texas Medical Branch is creating a plan to increase lifespans in Galveston.
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UTMB partners with ‘Blue Zones’ to bring healthier food, more walkability to Galveston
The Blue Zones Project partners with municipalities, healthcare providers, schools and employers to emulate practices from healthy hotspots around the world.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/local/galveston/2026/03/09/545574/galveston-blue-zone-utmb-health/
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After busting through turnout expectations for the party primaries, can Texas Democrats keep up that momentum for May's runoff elections?
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Texas Democrats Goodwin, Vélez hope to keep voters engaged ahead of lieutenant governor runoff
Texas Democrats busted through turnout expectations for the primaries. But can they keep up that momentum for May's runoff elections? State Rep. Vikki Goodwin and labor organizer Marcos Vélez — the Democratic candidates facing off to challenge incumbent Republican Lt. Gov Dan Patrick — certainly hope so.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/2026/03/09/545627/texas-democrats-goodwin-velez-hope-to-keep-voters-engaged-ahead-of-lieutenant-governor-runoff/
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A man was fatally shot by police in South Houston early Monday afternoon, according to the Houston Police Department.
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Man fatally shot by Houston police after barricading himself inside house, authorities say
A SWAT team officer shot and killed a 36-year-old Black man who allegedly walked out of a home with a "high-powered rifle" and fired at least one shot, according to police.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/police/2026/03/09/545592/shooting-houston-police-dps-hpd-harris-county-constable/
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The Trump administration has yet to signal when — or whether — it intends to repay tariffs implemented by executive order just over a year ago. Many businesses may wait years for reimbursement, if it ever comes.
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Texas businesses could wait years for tariff reimbursements — if they come at all — despite court rulings
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that more than $126 billion in emergency tariffs were illegally collected, and the U.S. Court of International Trade said the Trump administration must refund them.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/business/2026/03/09/545576/trump-tariff-refund-supreme-court-houston-texas-business/
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Fort Bend County Judge KP George's last-minute appeal to have the county's top prosecutor removed from his money laundering case was denied Monday, less than 24 hours before his criminal trial is set to start.
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KP George’s money laundering trial to start after appeals court denies bid to remove Fort Bend DA from case
Last week, George lost the GOP primary for Fort Bend County judge, securing 8.4% of the vote to place last in a five-candidate race.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/fort-bend/2026/03/09/545557/fort-bend-county-judge-kp-george-money-laundering-trial-da/
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How do bull fighters and barrelmen protect cowboys at the Houston rodeo? They put themselves between the bulls and their riders and try to distract the animals while the cowboys run out of the ring.
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In a clown’s shoes: How bull fighters and barrelmen protect cowboys at the Houston rodeo
They put themselves between the bulls and their riders, who are often unable to defend themselves after rides. The idea is to distract the animals while the cowboys run out of the ring.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/events/houston-livestock-show-and-rodeo/2026/03/09/545548/houston-rodeo-cowboys-bull-riding-clown-fighter/
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The Texas Department of Public Safety quietly released body camera and security footage from a case in which federal immigration officers in South Padre Island last year shot and killed a 23-year-old San Antonio man.
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Footage shows the run-up to immigration officer’s fatal shooting of Texas man
The clips, from multiple angles, don’t include everything, including key audio. But lawyers for the man’s family argue they refute the Trump administration's explanation that his killing was self-defense.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/immigration/2026/03/09/545535/south-padre-immigration-officer-shooting/
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A Texas-based sleep medicine specialist explains the impact of losing an hour's sleep, and why it's harder on children than adults.
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How to adjust your body after Daylight Saving Time begins
A Texas-based sleep medicine specialist explains the impact of losing an hour's sleep, and why it's harder on children than adults.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/health-science/2026/03/09/545528/how-to-adjust-your-body-after-daylight-saving-time-begins/
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Spring break and a partial shutdown of the federal government are causing a logjam at Hobby Airport in Houston, where travelers face hours-long wait times to make it through security screening lines.
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Spring break travelers at Houston’s Hobby Airport face hours-long wait times amid government shutdown
The estimated wait time was three hours as of Monday morning, according to the Houston Airport System, which cited a shortage of TSA workers.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/airports/2026/03/09/545502/hobby-airport-houston-security-wait-tsa-spring-break/
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