A 40-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday after Texas Department of Public Safety investigators received information about a planned violent attack at the Texas Capitol, according to DPS. DPS said it received the information Tuesday evening about an individual planning an attack for Thursday...
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Kevin Yackly recently showed 2 Helps You how far he had to travel from the rideshare parking area to reach the nearest accessible portable restroom at Hobby Airport. For Yackly, that meant a trek of more than 100 yards with his cane. The reason for this problem? Rideshare drivers...
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Several Houston-area hotels are facing a federal lawsuit alleging they enabled and financially benefited from the sex trafficking and exploitation of minors. The complaints name several hotel operators and properties, including Budget Inn, Palace Inn, Days Inn, Camelot Inn and Ho...
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The federal government is considering reducing the scope of a planned border project through Big Bend National Park, according to court documents filed in an ongoing federal lawsuit....
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The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has issued a boil water notice for all customers of the City of Willis public water system after a water main broke and pressure was lost. Residents should boil water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth and washing ...
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The Texas Attorney General’s Office has opened an investigation into the American Bar Association’s accreditation of law schools.
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Law enforcement officials have arrested a Bexar County man for his part in a planned violent attack on the Texas State Capitol, says Texas DPS.
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The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is approaching this Saturday, October 3, with survivor Jazzyn Willis helping raise awareness for the annual walk and run....
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Nearly 600 households in Galveston lack any air conditioning, and many others struggle to afford to use it.
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Houston has a long history with the blues — and this weekend, that history is taking center stage. The fourth annual Houston Bluesfest is getting bigger this year, moving to POST Houston after three years at East River 9. The festival will bring award-winning musicians and a new ...
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The Galveston Police Department recently released in-car and body camera footage from the May shooting that killed Randy Martin. Martin's family is now considering taking legal action against the City of Galveston....
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The threat was initiated by one main suspect and several co-conspirators, according to a memo sent to members of the Texas Senate. Texas DPS officials said it worked with the FBI and local law enforcement to arrest the main suspect around 3 a.m. Wednesday....
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A 4-year-old girl who was allegedly shot and killed by her mother before the mother turned the gun on herself Tuesday has been identified. In a statement released through an attorney, family members say 4-year-old Vivian Savella was loved without limit by her father, Aaron. “Our ...
