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Sheila Jackon Lee’s daughter files to finish out her mother’s term
Sign up for the We the Texans newsletter to receive twice-monthly updates on our year-long initiative dedicated to boosting civic engagement and chronicling how democracy is experienced in Texas. U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s daughter, Erica Lee Carter, will be the only Democrat on the ballot seeking to finish the...
Colorado group helps other transgender people escape hostile states, unsafe conditions
Transgender Texans, frequently the targets of antagonistic state legislation and policies, continually weigh the threats to their civil rights against the costs of relocating to safer, more survivable states.
Abbott blasts Harris as California liberal extremist
(The Center Square) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott blasted Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee saying she is a California liberal and extremist. Harris was officially nominated as the Democratic presidential nominee at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night. While attacking her opponent, former President Donald Trump, and Republicans who support him throughout her speech, she said she would unify all Americans if elected president. ...
Fourth Member Of Texas Megachurch Leaves Over Moral Issue
The Gateway Church in Texas saw another high-ranking pastor leave over what's being described as a "moral issue." Per CBS News, Kemtal Glasgow was fired from his pastoral position. He's the fourth leader to leave the church over a span of two months. The church asked for Glasgow's resignation, which was addressed by one of the elders, Tra Willbanks.
TX DPS chief who called Uvalde response 'abject failure' but defended his state police is retiring
Texas' state police chief, who came under scrutiny over the hesitant response to the Robb Elementary school shooting in 2022 and has overseen Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's aggressive efforts to stop migrant crossings on the U.S.-Mexico border, said Friday he will retire at the end of the year.The video above is from a previous report.Col. Steve McCraw has been the director of the Texas Department of Public Safety since 2009. He announced his retirement while addressing a new class of state troopers at a graduation ceremony in Austin.McCraw did not elaborate during his remarks on the decision to step down....
I spent $25 million on lottery tickets to ensure a $95 million jackpot – it was all legal thanks to a ‘rush order’ move
SOMEONE decided to bet millions on the chance they could double their money playing the lottery in a surprisingly legal move. They were able to give themselves an unprecedented number of chances to land the sweet payday, but it’s not likely to happen again. The risky business took place in Texas back in April 2023 […]
Beaumont pair linked to organized theft ring accused of stealing $41,000 from retailers
Mont Belvieu — Mont Belvieu Police Chief Jimmy Ellison tells KFDM/Fox 4 News a Beaumont man and woman are linked to an organized theft ring accused of stealing $41,000 in merchandise from retailers in the Greater Houston area. Chief Ellison is a former longtime Beaumont PD officer. He became...
Masked Gunman on the Run After Shooting 4 Children in Houston
In a horrifying incident Thursday night in Houston, four siblings—ages 10, 14, 15, and 16—were shot in their home by masked gunmen, who police suspect might be teenagers themselves. The attack occurred just after 9 p.m. at a residence in Houston, Texas. GUNMEN ATTEMPT TO LURE VICTIMS OUTSIDE.
VYPE Spotlight: Sarah Odell of Tomball Memorial Volleyball
With the Fall season rapidly approaching, it has officially become our busiest time of the year, given the bevy of campus-coordinated media days on our schedule. Recently, our team traveled to Tomball ISD for their 2024 Fall Media Day. ATHLETES LIKE IKECHUKWU OKAFOR COME FEW AND FAR BETWEEN ON THE...
Strong feeling confident in new role in Cougars' new defense
It was an off-season full of change on Cullen Boulevard. The Houston Cougars made a change at the top of the football program and in the current climate of college football there were many faces departing the program as well as arriving into it. The Willie Fritz era for the...
Women's Soccer Visits Rice on Sunday
HOUSTON – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros women's soccer team (0-1-1) is set to visit the Rice Owls (2-1) on Sunday at 11 a.m. at Holloway Field. This will wrap up a two-match road trip as the Vaqueros return home to host Southern on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the UTRGV Soccer and Track & Field Complex.
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