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Houston City Council member proposes giving police more discretion over ICE intervention | Houston Public Media
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Houston City Council Member Letitia Plummer has drafted a proposal that would allow police officers to decide whether or not to call Immigration...
After blocking redistricting map, Judge Jeffrey Brown draws fire from Texas Republicans who once praised him | Houston Public Media
When Texas' new GOP-friendly congressional map was struck down on Tuesday, state leaders blamed the "radical left" and "activist judges." But the opinion was...
Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner in San Antonio continues to bring community together
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - A longstanding Thanksgiving tradition in San Antonio has been bringing the community together for more than...
Galveston’s Moody Gardens transforms 2 million pounds of ice into global landmarks | Houston Public Media
An ice carver from Harbin, China sculpts a block of ice at Moody Gardens' Ice Land exhibit on Nov. 13, 2025. (Photo Credit: Julianna...
$283 DPS parking ticket in downtown Austin raises questions
AUSTIN, Texas - If you're in downtown Austin and don't pay for parking, the ticket you get could end up...
Galveston debuts new $156M cruise terminal with MSC Seascape first to set sail | Houston Public Media
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An additional cruise ship will now anchor at the entrance of the Galveston Bay after the Port of Galveston debuted its...
Researchers focus on sustainability at Edwards Aquifer Authority
TEXAS — Millions of people count on the Edwards Aquifer for drinking water — but conservation efforts are more technical than folks may realize.
“We...
Austinites give feedback to city leaders on new proposed budget
Austinites give feedback on new budget proposal Austin city leaders hosted a community session with live Q&A on Monday night at...
Harris County will implement AI to expedite permitting process for new builds | Houston Public Media
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Citing successes in Austin and Los Angeles, Harris County leaders last week approved a two-year pilot program to...
Harris County Jail inmate dies after contracting bacterial meningitis, sheriff’s office says | Houston Public Media
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A 53-year-old Harris County Jail inmate died Thursday after being diagnosed with bacterial meningitis, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office....
