Texas state Rep. Senfronia Thompson announced Friday that she has secured the support of a majority of House members in her bid to become the next speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, positioning the longtime lawmaker to make history as the chamber prepares for its 90th Legislative Sess...
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is pushing back against Houston Mayor John Whitmire’s decision to limit when police officers contact federal immigration authorities , warning that reduced cooperation could result in a more visible ICE presence in the city. In a statement...
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An undocumented immigrant was arrested near the White House in a stolen car after saying voices in his head told him to kill President Donald Trump, according to the Department of Homeland Security....
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Texas has long resisted efforts to legalize casinos and sports betting, but the results of Tuesday’s election could give supporters of expanded gambling their best opportunity in years to revisit the issue. The biggest change isn’t necessarily who’s moving into the governor’s man...
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The new recall affects Bose S1 Pro System Battery Pack and S1 Pro+ System Battery Packs for use with Bose S1 Pro and Bose S1 Pro+ Speaker Systems, which were sold at various retailers, including Best Buy, Amazon, and Walmart....
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For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
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Officials closed off Highway 87 in both directions Friday morning to address the crash.
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Today: We hear this week’s edition of “Tessa Takes On,” Texas State Senator Paul Bettencourt discusses what’s next for the Republican Party following the midterms, and we talk with “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!” comedian Alonzo Bodden....
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A woman who died when floodwaters swept her car away in Murray County has been identified, officials said.
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Texas Comptroller Don Huffines is calling on President Donald Trump, the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to audit state and local government entities in Texas after a review found apparent failures in his agency’s employment eligibilit...
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Former U.S. Senator and West Virginia Governor John D. "Jay" Rockefeller IV has died at the age of 89.
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The 87-year-old Houston Democrat, known as Ms. T, has served in the Legislature since 1973. On Tuesday, her party won control of the Texas House for the first time since 2003....
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Ladders sold at Lowe’s, Costco and Amazon have been recalled following reports of head injuries and fractures.
