Suspect in planned attack on Texas State Capitol arrested overnight: DPS
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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Relief: ‘Unbelievable’, Hobby Airport delivers restrooms for the disabled in response to 2 Helps You reporting
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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Houston hotels sued over allegations they enabled sex trafficking of minors
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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CBP could 'reduce its scope' on Big Bend National Park border project
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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City of Willis under boil water advisory after water main break
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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Texas AG opens probe into American Bar Association's accreditation practices
The Texas Attorney General’s Office has opened an investigation into the American Bar Association’s accreditation of law schools.
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Suspect arrested after alleged plot to attack Texas Capitol on Oct. 1, DPS says
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 at...
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Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure approaches as Houston survivor shares her story
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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In Galveston, demand for affordable Cooling is high, but resources are few
Nearly 600 households in Galveston lack any air conditioning, and many others struggle to afford to use it.
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Houston Bluesfest brings generations of blues to POST Houston
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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New details emerge in Texas Rangers’ investigation of fatal Galveston police shooting
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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Suspect arrested in ‘credible’ plot to attack Texas Capitol on Thursday, DPS says
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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Family identifies 4-year-old girl allegedly killed by mother after losing custody: ‘Our family is devastated’
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 ...