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Houston-area leaders fight EPA move to end climate finding

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Houston-area leaders fight EPA move to end climate finding

Harris County has joined a multistate legal challenge to the EPA’s decision to eliminate a key climate policy, warning of increased pollution and health risks.

New Houston Rodeo policy sets stricter attire rules for patrons

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New Houston Rodeo policy sets stricter attire rules for patrons

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has implemented a new dress code policy requiring appropriate attire and banning certain clothing to maintain a family-friendly environment.

Houston native leading Michigan synagogue during attack credits Texas training

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Houston native leading Michigan synagogue during attack credits Texas training

A Houston native who once worked at a local synagogue was leading Temple Israel in Michigan during Thursday’s attack, crediting Houston police training and past crisis experience for helping guide the response.

Houston-area districts flooded with IEP requests tied to Texas voucher funding

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Houston-area districts flooded with IEP requests tied to Texas voucher funding

Public school districts across the Houston area are seeing a surge in requests for special education evaluations as families seek documentation needed to qualify for additional funds through Texas’ new school voucher program.

Texas Fuel Prices Surge 52 Cents Amid Iran Conflict and Oil Spike

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Texas Fuel Prices Surge 52 Cents Amid Iran Conflict and Oil Spike

Texas drivers are seeing gasoline prices climb sharply, with the statewide average reaching $3.13 per gallon after escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran pushed global oil prices above $100 per barrel.

New Beachfront Tower Near Houston Tops Out, Signaling Momentum for Galveston Waterfront

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New Beachfront Tower Near Houston Tops Out, Signaling Momentum for Galveston Waterfront

A new 10-story beachfront condominium development in Galveston has reached its topping-out milestone, marking the structural completion of Tiara on the Beach and drawing attention from Houston-area buyers looking for coastal property close to home.

‘Operation Fury Shield’ mobilizes Guard at border, energy sites

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‘Operation Fury Shield’ mobilizes Guard at border, energy sites

Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday launched “Operation Fury Shield,” deploying Texas National Guard troops and boosting cybersecurity protections at the border, ports and energy facilities following U.S. strikes on Iran and escalating threats from Iranian leaders.

How Everyday Software Became the Front Line of Internet Surveillance

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How Everyday Software Became the Front Line of Internet Surveillance

Surveillance rarely begins with governments. It begins with ordinary systems that quietly collect data because it is convenient and monetize it because it is profitable. As tracking becomes embedded into everyday software, protecting privacy now depends on infrastructure, not just promises.

Americans stranded as violence erupts following death of ‘El Mencho’

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Americans stranded as violence erupts following death of ‘El Mencho’

The reported death of CJNG leader “El Mencho” during a Mexican army raid backed by U.S. intelligence triggered cartel retaliation across western Mexico, prompting shelter-in-place alerts, flight cancellations and warnings from Texas officials.

Early voting starts Feb. 17 across Texas

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Early voting starts Feb. 17 across Texas

Early voting for the March 3, 2026 Texas primary runs Feb. 17-27. Houston-area voters will decide key federal, statewide and local races, including a high-profile U.S. Senate contest and the open Harris County judge seat.

FAA briefly closes El Paso airspace after Pentagon laser deployment

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FAA briefly closes El Paso airspace after Pentagon laser deployment

Federal officials temporarily shut down air traffic at El Paso International Airport after the Pentagon allowed Customs and Border Protection to deploy an anti-drone laser near Fort Bliss, according to two people familiar with the matter. The closure lasted only hours, but it stranded travelers and raised new questions about coordination between defense and aviation agencies.

Houston hits 80 degrees again as February heat builds

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Houston hits 80 degrees again as February heat builds

Houston has already recorded six 80-degree days in 2026, and forecasters expect more this week as a February heat ridge pushes temperatures 15 degrees above normal. While daily records are unlikely to fall, highs could approach longstanding marks set in the 1960s.

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Houston-area leaders fight EPA move to end climate finding

New Houston Rodeo policy sets stricter attire rules for patrons

Houston native leading Michigan synagogue during attack credits Texas training

Houston-area districts flooded with IEP requests tied to Texas voucher funding

Texas Fuel Prices Surge 52 Cents Amid Iran Conflict and Oil Spike

New Beachfront Tower Near Houston Tops Out, Signaling Momentum for Galveston Waterfront

‘Operation Fury Shield’ mobilizes Guard at border, energy sites

How Everyday Software Became the Front Line of Internet Surveillance

Americans stranded as violence erupts following death of ‘El Mencho’

Early voting starts Feb. 17 across Texas

FAA briefly closes El Paso airspace after Pentagon laser deployment

Houston hits 80 degrees again as February heat builds

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