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Cam Akers signs with AFC playoff team
Cam Akers has joined his third team in less than a year. Akers on Sunday agreed to a deal with the Houston Texans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. The #Texans are signing FA RB Cam Akers, who most recently was with the #Vikings. Akers worked out for them today. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July... The post Cam Akers signs with AFC playoff team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
‘Words matter:’ Houston officials say city was prepared for Beryl in response to councilman’s comments
HOUSTON – City leaders, including Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Acting Houston Police Chief Larry J. Satterwhite, responded to the comments of a city councilmember at a news conference Sunday in regards to the city’s preparedness for Hurricane Beryl. Mayor John Whitmire said the city continues to work...
Astros take sole possession of 1st place for 1st time this season with 4-2 win over Mariners
SEATTLE (AP) — Jake Meyers hit a go-ahead two-run homer off former Houston reliever Ryne Stanek in the seventh inning, and the Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Saturday night to take sole possession of the AL West lead for the first time this year. Stuck playing catchup...
Galveston Coast Faces Twin Environmental Threats from Platform Leak and Barge Collision
An oil sheen extending for miles off the Galveston coast has been traced to an 'inactive' offshore drilling platform, with local fishermen and business owners raising concerns for their livelihood and the environment; this development closely follows a separate incident involving a barge collision and the resultant oil leak into Galveston Bay, as reported by Click2Houston and ABC News respectively. This sheen, originating from a facility in the High Island 98-L plot, is primarily composed of natural gas and condensate from a flowline riser, according to the Texas General Land Office (GLO). Buddy Guindon, owner of Katie's Seafood Market, after a site visit expressed to Click2Houston, "Anytime it's a consistent stream of, some kind of petroleum going in the water. It's bad for everybody."
Suspect arrested in Splendora found to be out on bond for murder in Louisiana
SPLENDORA, Texas – A suspect arrested after Splendora Police said he was found with illegal narcotics and a loaded gun in his car was discovered to be out on bond for murder in Louisiana. The Splendora Police Department said an officer pulled over a vehicle Saturday night for a...
Weather Service – Texas at Risk for Excessive Rainfall Monday
When you think of the Texas landscape you probably picture the beautiful wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country. Or maybe you're more of a mind to think of far west Texas and a more unforgiving landscape. Or perhaps your mind's eye sees the Piney Woods when you think of Texas.
Several Texas delegates coalesce behind Kamala Harris after Joe Biden abandons reelection
"Several Texas delegates coalesce behind Kamala Harris after Joe Biden abandons reelection" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Sunday Night Forecast: Wet Weather and Lower Temperatures Ahead
TONIGHT: 40% Chance of Storms Mainly After 1:00 A.M. Low 72. Calm.MONDAY: Partly Cloudy. 60% Chance of Storms. High 87. Calm.MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly Cloudy. 60% Chance of Storms. Low 71. Calm.TUESDAY: Mostly Cloudy. 60% Chance of Storms. High 85. Wind SW 3.Thunderstorms will continue each day throughout the week. Much of East Texas could receive […]
Republican former state Rep. Jim Pitts has died at 77
Former state Rep. Jim Pitts, a Waxahachie Republican who served as chief budget writer for the Texas House for close to a decade, died shortly before midnight on Saturday. He was 77. Pitts died at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas surrounded by his loved ones, according to a Sunday...
IBWC head tells South Texas leaders Mexico will send ‘some water’
U.S. International Boundary and Water Commissioner Maria-Elena Giner met privately this week in the Rio Grande Valley with local leaders and told them that Mexico does intend to send some water it owes to South Texas, but leaders tell Border Report they worry it won't be enough as the region and farmers suffer.
Man reportedly diagnosed with dementia last seen Saturday in Spring Branch area
HOUSTON – Authorities are searching for a man who has been missing since Saturday in the Spring Branch area of Houston. Leeo Gisland, 68, reportedly has dementia and was last seen around 4 p.m. Saturday walking with a cane away from the 1700 block of Gessner Road. He was...
I saw $17,000 stolen from my bank account after I got one suspicious phone call, I should have hung up right away
A BANK account holder shared how over $17,000 disappeared from her funds after one phone call. Missy Edwards said she believed her bank, Wells Fargo, had attempted to call her but instead, she became a scam victim. Edwards, from Pearland, Texas, around 20 miles south of Houston, said she received...
Texas announces tax-free weekend for back-to-school shopping
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has announced the annual Sales Tax Holiday, set for August 9-11, 2024, allowing shoppers to purchase qualifying items tax-free.The tax-free weekend applies to most clothing, footwear, school supplies, and backpacks sold for less than $100, whether bought in-store or online from Texas-based sellers. "The Comptroller encourages all taxpayers to support Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases," stated the press release.Qualifying items include most clothing and footwear, provided each item is priced below $100. For example, two shirts priced at $80 each would both qualify for the exemption, even though the total...
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