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Houston Man Drowns Off Galveston, Sixth Drowning on Island This Year
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Houston Man Drowns Off Galveston, Sixth Drowning on Island This Year

A Houston man drowned Sunday evening while swimming off Galveston, becoming the island’s sixth drowning victim of 2025. Officials said flash rip currents may have contributed to the tragedy.

Galveston Chamber CEO Balances Rising Costs With Cruise Boom, Women’s Conference
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Galveston Chamber CEO Balances Rising Costs With Cruise Boom, Women’s Conference

Galveston businesses are feeling the pinch of rising costs. Still, Chamber of Commerce CEO Gina Spagnola remains hopeful as the island prepares for a big tourism boost and its annual Women’s Conference.

Sachs on the Seawall: A $540 Million Vision for Galveston’s Future
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Sachs on the Seawall: A $540 Million Vision for Galveston’s Future

Sachs on the Seawall, a $540 million development project in Galveston, aims to revitalize the city with world-class hotels, dining, green spaces, and luxury housing. The initiative is expected to boost the local economy, generate jobs, and restore historic assets, all while preserving the island’s iconic charm.

Manhunt Continues for Suspect in Charlie Kirk's 'Political Assassination'
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Manhunt Continues for Suspect in Charlie Kirk's 'Political Assassination'

A person of interest was questioned and released after conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot and killed at Utah Valley University. The killing drew swift reaction across Houston and Texas while investigators continued their search.

Ten Commandments Displays, Opt-In Sex Ed Among 8 New Texas School Laws
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Ten Commandments Displays, Opt-In Sex Ed Among 8 New Texas School Laws

Texas students returned to campuses under eight new laws that reshape the school day, including an all-day ban on cellphones, opt-in sex education, stricter discipline, new library oversight, and expanded accommodations for religious practices.

Texas Player Wins Share of $1.8B Powerball Jackpot With Fredericksburg Ticket
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Texas Player Wins Share of $1.8B Powerball Jackpot With Fredericksburg Ticket

A gas station in Fredericksburg sold one of the two Powerball tickets that won the $1.8 billion prize. Lottery officials say the winner in Texas decided to get $410.3 million all at once.

Another Houston Favorite Closes as Ostia Announces Final Service Sept. 13
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Another Houston Favorite Closes as Ostia Announces Final Service Sept. 13

Chef Travis McShane announced Monday that his Montrose restaurant, Ostia, will close Sept. 13, ending a five-year run in Houston just days after another acclaimed eatery in the neighborhood shut its doors.

Prosecutors: Man Who Fatally Shot 11-Year-Old in Houston Could Face Capital Murder Charge
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Prosecutors: Man Who Fatally Shot 11-Year-Old in Houston Could Face Capital Murder Charge

Harris County prosecutors say they will seek a capital murder charge against a Houston man accused of fatally shooting 11-year-old Jullian Guzman, who was playing “ding-dong-ditch” outside the suspect’s home.

Houston-bound SkyWest Flight Diverted After Severe Turbulence Injures Two
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Houston-bound SkyWest Flight Diverted After Severe Turbulence Injures Two

Two passengers were hospitalized Thursday night after a SkyWest-operated United Express flight from Aspen to Houston encountered severe turbulence and was diverted to Austin, officials said.

Houston Boy, 11, Fatally Shot After Playing Doorbell Prank, Police Say
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Houston Boy, 11, Fatally Shot After Playing Doorbell Prank, Police Say

An 11-year-old boy was killed over Labor Day weekend in Houston after being shot while playing a doorbell prank with friends, police said. Authorities are weighing possible charges against the shooter.

Trump Administration Waives 30+ Laws to Build Border Wall Through South Texas Wildlife Refuge
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Trump Administration Waives 30+ Laws to Build Border Wall Through South Texas Wildlife Refuge

The Trump administration has authorized new border wall construction in South Texas, waiving dozens of environmental and public health protections to speed the project through a federally protected wildlife refuge.

Brandon Herrera Condemns Minneapolis Shooter After His Name Cited in Pre-Attack Video
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Brandon Herrera Condemns Minneapolis Shooter After His Name Cited in Pre-Attack Video

The Minneapolis gunman who killed two and injured 17 at a Catholic school referenced Texas gun rights activist and congressional candidate Brandon Herrera in a video posted before the attack. Herrera has denounced the mention as “disgusting.”

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