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Tyler ISD investigates a former substitute teacher caught on video shoving and restraining a student with disabilities. Police and district officials collaborate in the ongoing probe to ensure student safety and prevent future incidents.
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele announced his refusal to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was deported from Maryland to El Salvador. Bukele’s statement raises questions about international cooperation on deportation cases, framing a complex scenario involving extradition and diplomatic relations.
The IRS has extended the tax filing deadline to October 16, 2023, for residents and businesses in nine states affected by natural disasters. This decision provides relief to those impacted by recent severe weather conditions.
Houston homebuilding costs may rise by up to $12,500 due to tariffs, impacting affordability. Builders face challenges amid increased material costs, inflation, and economic pressures. Strategies to maintain profitability highlight the industry’s resilience.
Tilman Fertitta, Houston billionaire and potential U.S. Ambassador to Italy, increases his stake in Wynn Resorts to 12.3%. As the top shareholder, his investment supports Wynn’s market performance. Fertitta navigates business and diplomatic roles with strategic acumen.
Texas oil and gas leaders express frustration over President Trump’s policies impacting crude prices. Industry figures, once supportive of deregulation, now face challenges from tariffs and market volatility. Calls for strategic support for U.S. shale emphasize the sector’s critical economic contributions.
Houston’s Fortune 500 firms lose $167 billion in market value due to tariffs. Exxon Mobil and APA see major declines, with energy sector hardest hit. Some non-energy companies fare relatively better.
Ten Houston restaurants closed in March, reflecting ongoing economic challenges faced by the industry. From 1891 American Eatery to Star Sailor, these closures mark significant changes in the city’s dining landscape.
Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren bring “The Last Five Years” to Broadway, a musical journey exploring love and ambition. Witness this heartwarming story of a five-year relationship, now staged at the Hudson Theatre.
Actor Dennis Padilla reconnects with his children Julia and Leon Barretto during Leon’s 22nd birthday celebration. This reunion marks progress in rebuilding family ties after years of estrangement following Padilla’s annulled marriage to Marjorie Barretto.