All foreign-funded flood control projects under the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) were given reduced allocations in the proposed 2026 national budget after Congress approved broad cuts to foreign-assisted projects, budget documents show.
Thousands of devotees gathered at Quiapo Church in Manila on Saturday afternoon for the blessing of replicas of the image of the Black Nazarene, church officials said.
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SOUTH TEXAS — Federal and state authorities have quarantined more than 1,000 acres of citrus crops in Hidalgo and Cameron counties after…
Voters approved funding for the facility through the 2022 bond package, allocating about $5 million for the project. Plans for the proposed “Mission Aquatics Center” include a pool, splash pad, bathhouse, parking lot, and a possible lazy river on roughly 3.7 acres at 3110 Roosevelt Avenue in Council District 3.
The City of Houston has filed a motion requesting a new trial after a federal jury awarded $13 million to the family of a man killed in a 2021 crash involving a Houston Police Department officer.
A federal judge has ordered Brian Cole, the suspect in the alleged D.C. pipe bomb case near the RNC and DNC headquarters, to remain detained pending trial. Cole has not entered a plea to federal charges linked to two explosive devices found nearly five years ago in Washington, D.C. Prosecutors argued he poses a danger and flight risk, while the defense sought supervised release. The court ruled that no release conditions would ensure public safety or his appearance, keeping Cole in custody as the high-profile case proceeds through the federal courts.
Harris County prosecutors have begun using a new state constitutional amendment to seek denial of bail for certain criminal defendants, a move aimed at keeping accused violent offenders in jail while they await trial.
The Galveston City Council is considering changes to downtown parking rules, including 30-minute payment options, enhanced fine collection, and a temporary amnesty program for late parking fees.
President Donald Trump issues a public warning to Iran over its treatment of protesters, stating on social media that the United States would “come to their rescue” if authorities “violently kill peaceful protesters.” His remarks follow reports of unrest and alleged crackdowns across Iran, and they reflect ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran. The statement raises questions about possible U.S. responses, the role of human rights in American foreign policy, and the impact of social media diplomacy on an already strained bilateral relationship.