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Abbott’s appeal freezes Hinojosa’s access to Musk emails
The records dispute comes just days before the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Gov. Greg Abbott is seeking a fourth term against his Democratic challenger, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa of Austin....
business
Houston to require better wages, health benefits for businesses receiving tax breaks
The tax abatement program is intended to spur economic development. The new requirements improve benefits for workers. The city has approved 20 tax breaks, including for Chevron, Kroger, Memorial Hermann, Halliburton and UPS....
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Earl the Squirrel is going big: Universal Orlando character to debut as Macy’s Parade balloon
A squirrel with a fondness for blue Christmas lights is about to make a giant entrance. Earl the Squirrel, a holiday character from Universal Orlando Resort, will debut as a balloon in the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 26. The 30-foot-tall balloon will show Earl ho...
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US cruise ship strands over 200 passengers because it can't afford fuel
A U.S. cruise ship that was sold as a permanent voyage around the world is now stranded in Cambodia, along with 203 passengers and 156 crew members.
schools
Lunches of Love’s race to feed thousands of kids across Fort Bend County
In 2009, Lunches of Love began as a targeted effort to feed 150 children facing empty pantries at a single elementary school. Today, the organization provides regular meals to more than 3,500 children across 53 schools and three school districts....
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SNAP junk-food purchase bans begin Nov. 1 in Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Virginia
Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Virginia are the latest states implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining several other states that have impleme...
parks
Jaguar recalls over 93K Range Rovers due to water pooling around rearview camera
Jaguar’s new recall involves 2022-2026MY Land Rover Range Rover vehicles manufactured between 2021 and 2026, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration....
safety
USPS employee arrested in $4M Spring Branch ISD tax payment theft investigation
Overnight, law enforcement arrested a USPS letter carrier in the employee parking lot of the post office on Town & Country Way with several stolen checks that had been mailed to Spring Branch ISD, according to court records reviewed by KPRC 2 News. Eurey Dewayne Smith, 33, is sti...
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A.J. Armstrong motion for new trial denied in parent's murder case
After one day of testimony and hearing from witnesses, the motion for a new trial in the A.J. Armstrong case has been denied.
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Texas Nonprofit Hospitals Must Offer Charity Care, But Many Patients Never Realize They Can Apply
Thousands of Texans turn to outside help to navigate an often confusing application process for financial assistance. Many say their hospital did little to inform them....
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Texas has a Halloween candy favorite — and it’s not Reese’s
Everything is bigger in Texas, including the Halloween candy haul. But when it comes to the Lone Star State’s sweet tooth, one colorful candy is standing out. Skittles are the candy Texans buy at a higher rate than the national average, according to Instacart’s 2026 Halloween Swe...