One worker is dead after an asphalt tank ruptured Wednesday afternoon at an industrial facility in South Houston, officials said.
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The Castro County Courthouse in Dimmitt, Texas, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, according to the Texas Historical …
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against a Houston-area business, alleging it operated a “birth tourism” scheme that helped …
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Residents in the Houston area identified the economy as the most significant problem facing the region, according to the 45th annual Kinder …
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On April 28, 2026, the Houston Progressive Caucus filed ethics complaints against Mayor John Whitmire with the Texas Ethics Commission, the city’s …
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John Whitmire on Greg Abbott clash: “I’ve voted against him more than anyone alive”
by LAWIN.newsby LAWIN.newsJohn Whitmire said he is pursuing negotiations with Greg Abbott over a dispute involving Houston’s immigration enforcement policy, citing a decades-long political …
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Houston law enforcement braces for possible sex trafficking surge during World Cup
by LAWIN.newsby LAWIN.newsLaw enforcement agencies and advocacy groups are preparing for potential human trafficking risks ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, even as …
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Texas State University plans an $18.75 million expansion of its Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center to increase capacity for active …
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The Houston Zoo is renovating its rhinoceros exhibit as part of a broader habitat upgrade project, with construction expected to be completed …
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Texas school under fire after parents receive waiver for sex offender coaching
by LAWIN.newsby LAWIN.newsThe Texas Home Educators Sports Association (THESA) allowed a registered sex offender to serve as a youth baseball coach and circulated a …