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Houston police probe suspected murder-suicide involving prominent restaurateur family

Authorities in Houston are investigating a suspected murder-suicide after a restaurateur allegedly killed his pregnant wife and two young children before taking his life in their River Oaks home.

Texas election results: Brett Ligon wins Senate special election

Brett Ligon won a Houston-area special election for Texas Senate District 4, and voters also decided a slate of local races in Conroe and Galveston on Saturday.

Houston hits 90s as heat, humidity raise health risks

Houston recorded its first 90-degree temperatures of the year, prompting health officials to warn about dehydration and heat-related illness as humidity intensifies.

Bridging the gap in veteran support

A Texas-based nonprofit is reshaping how veterans access support by combining a live, nationwide resource network with rapid-response aid programs, highlighting the ongoing gaps many veterans face when seeking basic services.

Whitmire pushes HPD policy change amid funding freeze

Houston Mayor John Whitmire has proposed changes to the city’s police immigration policy, aiming to address constitutional concerns and restore $114 million in frozen state funding as the city council prepares for a contentious vote.

Abbott clashes with Houston over ICE policy and funding threat

A political dispute between Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Houston officials over a new immigration policy has escalated, with threats to pull $110 million in public safety funding dividing leaders across the state.

Navy, Coast Guard vessels open weeklong Houston celebration

Houston launched its first-ever Fleet Week with a parade of naval ships through Galveston Bay, drawing crowds and kicking off a week of public events honoring U.S. sea services.

“Houston, they’re back!”: NASA crew returns safely after historic moon flyby

Four astronauts safely returned to Earth after orbiting the Moon on NASA’s Artemis II mission, signaling a major milestone in plans to land humans on the lunar surface again by 2028.

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Houston limits police cooperation with ICE

The Houston City Council voted to scale back police cooperation with federal immigration authorities, eliminating a 30-minute hold requirement tied to ICE administrative warrants and adding new reporting rules, in a move backed by Mayor John Whitmire.

New GLP-1 pill Foundayo enters crowded weight-loss market

The FDA has approved Eli Lilly’s new weight-loss pill, Foundayo, offering a more flexible alternative to injectable GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound. The pill could reshape the market, though questions remain about its cost, insurance coverage, and side effects.

Lawmakers probe VPN surveillance risks as privacy tools evolve

Six Democratic lawmakers are investigating whether Americans using VPNs could face misclassification under surveillance laws, potentially compromising their data. The inquiry highlights growing risks—but also points to emerging privacy tools that aim to restore transparency and control.