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Nine State Board of Education seats are on the ballot this fall, including 4 in the Greater Houston Area
The state board of education is one of the most influential bodies shaping education across the state. The board sets curriculum and chooses instructional materials for all public school classrooms and in recent years has been scrutinized for its controversial choices....
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Ken Paxton, James Talarico make campaign stops in the Houston area as battle for Texas U.S. Senate seat intensifies
With just two weeks until Election Day, the race for Texas’ U.S. Senate seat is heating up as Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico bring their campaigns to the Houston area. Both candidates are making a final push to win over voters in one of the country’s most close...
business
Nearly 1.6 million pounds of meat recalled nationwide over possible temperature abuse, USDA warns
Nearly 1.6 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products are being recalled nationwide because they may have been stored at unsafe temperatures, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Kayem Foods Inc., based in Chelsea, Massachusetts, is recalling approximate...
safety
Dallas man who died in Laredo ICE facility was lawful permanent resident
ICE said Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias obtained his legal status fraudulently because he failed to disclose a 2004 arrest for theft. His daughter disputes that....
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As early voting begins in Texas, Gov. Abbott’s challenger Gina Hinojosa sues over Musk emails
The Democratic nominee for Texas governor wants to inspect unredacted communications involving Gov. Greg Abbott's office and Elon Musk's companies based in the state....
safety
Man shot in front of southwest Houston bar after dispute over business ownership
A man is in critical condition after being shot in southwest Houston outside Costa Lounge VIP bar during a dispute, police report.
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Lay’s is launching 5 new holiday chip flavors, including chocolate-covered potato chips
Lay’s is bringing the flavors of the holiday dinner table to the snack aisle with five new limited-edition potato chip varieties, including roasted turkey, maple bacon and chocolate-covered chips. The snack brand announced its new “Holi-LAY’S” collection on Monday, Oct. 19, with ...