Governor Abbott has taken action to address birth tourism schemes in Texas. An order has been issued to crack down on these schemes. Details of the crackdown are available from The Business Journals. For more information on the order and its implications, readers can refer to The Business Journals, which has reported on the development in Houston, TX.
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Police are asking for the public’s help identifying three persons of interest in the deadly shooting of Floydrick Washington, who was killed…
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Teen turns himself in weeks after fatal shooting of 16-year old in Durham Park neighborhood
A teen suspect has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Jadiel Rodriguez, Houston Police announced. Rodriguez w…
League City stabbing: Son accused of stabbing his mother to death, father in critical condition
An investigation is underway after a son is accused of fatally stabbing his own mother and critically injuring his father on Friday evening …
Texas Gov. Abbott defends data center pause after Trump calls policy a ‘mistake’
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott defended his decision to pause new data center approvals over power grid and water concerns after Donald Trump critic…
Katy girl with Down syndrome finds her place on the soccer field
Athletes with slightly different physical capabilities often have more passion for their sport. For Naila Crow, her Down syndrome is only se…
Houston quietly paused its blight cleanup program. People in Midtown are paying the price
A City of Houston program used to address neglected properties is currently paused, leaving some Midtown residents questioning what happens …
Beachgoers warned after deadly 'flesh-eating' bacteria kills 5 in southern state
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Spring ISD to offer free breakfast, lunch to all students for 2026-27 school year
Spring Independent School District announced that all students will be offered breakfast and lunch at no cost every school day during the 20…
Mother’s boyfriend arrested after bringing unconscious 2-year-old to Spring gas station
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Harris County crime: Man arrested, charged with allegedly striking toddler multiple times
A man has been charged following an investigation after a couple arrived at a gas station and sought help from authorities for an unresponsi…