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Dozens of new Texas laws take effect beginning in December, including the end of the STAAR test, over-the-counter access to ivermectin, and a law allowing private citizens to sue manufacturers who ship abortion pills. January will bring additional rules affecting app stores and immigration enforcement.

Most Houston drivers only think about collision shops on the worst day of their year. On Holzwarth Road, at a place called Axis Collision, the work of putting those damaged cars back together happens quietly, one vehicle at a time.
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Two West Virginia National Guard members were critically wounded Wednesday in what authorities described as a “targeted” ambush near the White House. A lone suspect was shot and taken into custody as federal and local officials investigate the attack as possible terrorism.

Greater Houston residents can choose from a wide range of Thanksgiving and Black Friday events this weekend, including the annual downtown parade, local markets, family runs, and tree-lighting celebrations.
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Roula Christie told listeners she cannot explain why longtime co-host Ryan Chase abruptly left KRBE, leaving fans searching for answers after his 23-year run ended without a farewell.
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Houston will ban electric scooter riding and rentals between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m. after the City Council approved a new curfew aimed at curbing late-night safety issues downtown.
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Houston will mark Veterans Day on Tuesday with a ceremony at City Hall followed by the annual “American Heroes Parade."
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and California Gov. Gavin Newsom both visited Houston last weekend for separate political events ahead of next year’s midterm elections. Abbott hinted at a fourth-term run during a Sunday night event, while Newsom energized local Democrats on Saturday amid national debates over redistricting and party strategy.
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Voidly is a new, free VPN that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help people reach blocked websites. The service automatically adjusts to bypass government firewalls and doesn’t collect personal data or charge any fees.

The Houston City Council has approved $16 million to open a new homeless services “superhub” near downtown, a move aimed at addressing chronic homelessness but one that has faced strong opposition from nearby residents, citing safety and quality-of-life concerns.

Federal funding cuts are forcing Houston-area Meals on Wheels programs to scale back services, putting hundreds of seniors at risk of food insecurity. IM Houston and Fort Bend Seniors both report losing hundreds of thousands in federal support.