Texas Republicans redrew the state’s congressional map in 2025 with the goal of giving their party an advantage in Washington. But in Houston’s 9th Congressional District, the new boundaries didn’t deliver the outcome Republicans wanted. Democrat Leticia Gutierrez defeated Republican Alex Mealer...
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League City is beginning to cover its Flock license plate reader cameras after voters rejected their continued use, setting in motion a shutdown of a technology that has divided residents over public safety and privacy. About 54% voted against Proposition A, while about 46% suppo...
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What: Sunshine Kids “Boots and Bourbon” fundraiser Where: The Ballroom at Bayou Place PC Moment: It was a boot scootin’ night in Houston when 400 Western-attired enthusiasts raised more than $600,000 for Sunshine Kids, a record for the nonprofit that provides positive group activ...
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With holiday deliveries increasing, Constable Mark Herman’s Office is reminding residents to take steps to prevent thieves from stealing packages from their doorsteps. The Constable says residents should do the following to keep their packages safe Track deliveries so you know wh...
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Police are investigating the death of a woman who was found in an apartment in southeast Houston on Wednesday afternoon.
government
Just one day after making history in Harris County, Judge-elect Dr. Letitia Plummer is already laying the groundwork for her new administration, outlining plans to work with county commissioners, law enforcement, flood control officials and local leaders as she prepares to take o...
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Another cold front arrives Sunday, bringing cooler air, lower humidity and a brisk change for the start of next week.
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A missing Utah teenager found alive in Oregon nearly 18 months after her disappearance was allegedly beaten and forced to remove her braces with pliers to hide her identity, according to new details in the case....
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Diwali is a five-day festival of light celebrated by more than a billion people. The holiday brings communities together to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance and good over evil. To learn more about the Diwali traditions, the Houston Life team ...
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A mother and daughter were found dead after a suspected grizzly bear attack on a hiking trail in British Columbia.
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Thursday’s forecast: We’ve got another fantastic fall feeling day. Temperatures start in the mid-50s with highs climbing to the upper-70s and lower-80s. There will be clouds that start moving in late in the day, but the rain associated with the system below will miss us to the so...
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From subpoena power and judicial confirmations to thin Senate margins and the veto pen, here is how power, leverage and policy actually shift in Washington....
