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Houston Sees 35,000 July Job Losses; Education Sector Bears Brunt

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Houston Sees 35,000 July Job Losses; Education Sector Bears Brunt

More than 35,000 jobs were lost across the Houston area in July, with schools and government employment leading the decline. Experts say summer layoffs are common, but this year’s numbers were steeper than usual.

Blue Bell Recalls Ice Cream After Packaging Error Raises Allergy Concerns

Health and Wellness

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Blue Bell Recalls Ice Cream After Packaging Error Raises Allergy Concerns

Blue Bell has issued a recall for Moo-llennium Crunch ice cream due to mislabeling, where cartons were incorrectly identified as Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, leaving out important nut allergen information. No health issues have been reported.

Houston Lawyer Files Ethics Complaint Against Rep. Gene Wu Amid Redistricting Showdown

Politics and Goverment

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Houston Lawyer Files Ethics Complaint Against Rep. Gene Wu Amid Redistricting Showdown

A Houston attorney has filed an ethics complaint against Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu, alleging improper fundraising during livestreamed protests over redistricting.

Walmart Recalls Frozen Shrimp in 13 States, Including Texas After FDA Flags Radioactive Risk

Health and Wellness

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Walmart Recalls Frozen Shrimp in 13 States, Including Texas After FDA Flags Radioactive Risk

Walmart is recalling frozen shrimp sold in 13 states after federal health officials detected traces of radioactive contamination in imported products from Indonesia.

Federal Funds Flow to Southeast Texas for Safety Action Plans

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Federal Funds Flow to Southeast Texas for Safety Action Plans

More than $34 million in federal grants will support roadway safety initiatives throughout Houston, Galveston, and the East End District, aiming to decrease fatal accidents.

Quorum Restored in Texas House; Redistricting Battle Heads to Legal Arena

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Quorum Restored in Texas House; Redistricting Battle Heads to Legal Arena

A group of Texas House Democrats made their way back to Austin on Monday for the second special legislative session, reestablishing quorum and paving the way for Republicans to push forward with redistricting legislation.

Michelin Guide Texas Awards Return to Houston This October

Food and Dining

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Michelin Guide Texas Awards Return to Houston This October

The Michelin Guide will host its 2025 Texas ceremony Oct. 28 at Houston’s Wortham Center, where chefs will discover if their restaurants earn a coveted star or other distinctions.

Texas Sees Growth in Hispanic and Male Nurses, Study Shows

Health and Wellness

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Texas Sees Growth in Hispanic and Male Nurses, Study Shows

Texas’s nursing workforce has become more diverse, with Hispanic and male nurses making up a growing share of registered nurses. Experts say the trend is reshaping patient care across the state.

Hall of Fame Ring Stolen in Burglary at Texans Legend Andre Johnson’s Home

Sports

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Hall of Fame Ring Stolen in Burglary at Texans Legend Andre Johnson’s Home

Texans legend Andre Johnson, the franchise’s first Hall of Fame inductee, had his Hall of Fame ring stolen in a burglary at his Houston home, prompting an active police investigation.

Gulf Disturbance Could Bring Heavy Rain, Rip Currents to Houston

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Gulf Disturbance Could Bring Heavy Rain, Rip Currents to Houston

A tropical disturbance in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico has a 40% chance of cyclone formation and could bring heavy rainfall, rip currents, and stronger winds to parts of Southeast Texas this weekend, forecasters say.

Texas Private Schools Engage in Nepotism, Self-Dealing—and Soon May Tap Taxpayer Funds

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Texas Private Schools Engage in Nepotism, Self-Dealing—and Soon May Tap Taxpayer Funds

A joint investigation by ProPublica and The Texas Tribune uncovered more than 60 cases of nepotism, self-dealing, and conflicts of interest at Texas private schools—conduct that would be illegal in public education. Lawmakers are now preparing to channel over $1 billion in taxpayer money to these largely unregulated institutions.

UH Study Finds Widespread Distrust of CenterPoint, Strong Concerns Over Summer Outages

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UH Study Finds Widespread Distrust of CenterPoint, Strong Concerns Over Summer Outages

A new University of Houston survey reveals widespread concerns over Houston’s power reliability, with most Harris County residents holding a negative opinion of CenterPoint Energy more than a year after Hurricane Beryl.

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Houston Sees 35,000 July Job Losses; Education Sector Bears Brunt

Blue Bell Recalls Ice Cream After Packaging Error Raises Allergy Concerns

Houston Lawyer Files Ethics Complaint Against Rep. Gene Wu Amid Redistricting Showdown

Walmart Recalls Frozen Shrimp in 13 States, Including Texas After FDA Flags Radioactive Risk

Federal Funds Flow to Southeast Texas for Safety Action Plans

Quorum Restored in Texas House; Redistricting Battle Heads to Legal Arena

Michelin Guide Texas Awards Return to Houston This October

Texas Sees Growth in Hispanic and Male Nurses, Study Shows

Hall of Fame Ring Stolen in Burglary at Texans Legend Andre Johnson’s Home

Gulf Disturbance Could Bring Heavy Rain, Rip Currents to Houston

Texas Private Schools Engage in Nepotism, Self-Dealing—and Soon May Tap Taxpayer Funds

UH Study Finds Widespread Distrust of CenterPoint, Strong Concerns Over Summer Outages

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