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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.

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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

More Than 400 Animals Adopted on Petco Love Mega Adoption

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More Than 400 Animals Adopted on Petco Love Mega Adoption

Pet lovers packed NRG Arena on Saturday for Petco Love’s fifth Mega Adoption event, where more than 1,600 dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens were available for $35 adoption fees that include vaccinations, microchipping, and spay/neuter services.

Houston Police, Harris County Divers at Center of Guadalupe River Recovery Effort

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Houston Police, Harris County Divers at Center of Guadalupe River Recovery Effort

Divers from the Houston Police Department and Harris County Sheriff’s Office are playing a leading role in the search for flood victims still missing after the devastating July 4 disaster in the Texas Hill Country. Their mission, armed with advanced sonar technology, is both emotionally charged and perilous.

Houston Restaurant Weeks Expands North with Nearly 40 Montgomery County Restaurants

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Houston Restaurant Weeks Expands North with Nearly 40 Montgomery County Restaurants

As Houston Restaurant Weeks 2025 kicks off, nearly 40 restaurants from Montgomery County are joining hundreds of others across the region to offer brunch, lunch, and dinner deals through September 1—all for a good cause.

Texas A&M Doctoral Student Detained by ICE After Wedding Trip Sparks Legal Outcry

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Texas A&M Doctoral Student Detained by ICE After Wedding Trip Sparks Legal Outcry

Tae Heung “Will” Kim, a South Korea-born doctoral student at Texas A&M University and legal permanent U.S. resident, remains in ICE custody following a brief trip abroad. His detainment, reportedly linked to a decade-old marijuana charge, has sparked criticism from legal experts and immigrant rights groups who say he was denied due process.

City Recycling Backlogs Soar as Houston Battles Aging Fleet, Route Inefficiencies

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City Recycling Backlogs Soar as Houston Battles Aging Fleet, Route Inefficiencies

Houston’s recycling service is facing significant delays, with pickups running three to five days behind schedule in some neighborhoods. Officials attribute the growing backlog to a combination of aging equipment, staff shortages, and outdated route planning.

Texas A&M Doctoral Student Detained by ICE After Wedding Trip Sparks Legal Outcry

Texas Sees Growth in Hispanic and Male Nurses, Study Shows

Gulf Disturbance Could Bring Heavy Rain, Rip Currents to Houston

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

Houston Lifts Hiring Freeze for Half of City Departments After Reorganization

Paxton Petitions Texas Supreme Court to Expel 13 Democrats Over Redistricting Boycott

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Houston Police, Harris County Divers at Center of Guadalupe River Recovery Effort

Houston Restaurant Weeks Expands North with Nearly 40 Montgomery County Restaurants

Texas A&M Doctoral Student Detained by ICE After Wedding Trip Sparks Legal Outcry

City Recycling Backlogs Soar as Houston Battles Aging Fleet, Route Inefficiencies

Texas A&M Doctoral Student Detained by ICE After Wedding Trip Sparks Legal Outcry

City Recycling Backlogs Soar as Houston Battles Aging Fleet, Route Inefficiencies

Students, Teachers, and Advocates Sound Alarm Over Repeal of Texas In-State Tuition for Undocumented Youth

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