The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has directed Houston housing officials to provide detailed plans for improving the city’s …
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Christian Menefee sworn in to Congress after winning special election runoff
by LAWIN.newsby LAWIN.newsChristian Menefee was sworn in to Congress on Monday after winning a special election runoff to fill the seat left vacant by …
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San Antonio police seek help identifying suspects in convenience store robbery
by LAWIN.newsby LAWIN.newsAuthorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals wanted in connection with an aggravated robbery at a southeast San …
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Austin council to weigh $2M AI park surveillance contract alongside proposed oversight ordinance
by LAWIN.newsby LAWIN.newsThe Austin City Council is preparing to vote on a proposed $2 million contract for artificial intelligence-powered surveillance in city parks, while …
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More than 100 sea turtles rescued after a winter storm were released into the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, drawing crowds of …
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Judge blocks Ken Paxton from dissolving major Latino voter registration group
by LAWIN.newsby LAWIN.newsIn a preliminary injunction issued this week, U.S. District Court Judge Robert Pitman said Paxton had “not produced any credible evidence” that …
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Ex-Houston ISD teacher sues Texas education commissioner to overturn dismissal
by LAWIN.newsby LAWIN.newsThe teacher, Susan Tittle of Fonville Middle School, is seeking a judicial review after Morath upheld a decision by HISD’s state-appointed Board …
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Harris County explores expanded mental health diversion as jail staffing approved
by LAWIN.newsby LAWIN.newsHarris County commissioners on Thursday directed top criminal justice officials to develop initiatives aimed at diverting more defendants away from jail and …
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Texas A&M cuts women’s and gender studies as enrollment lags, backlash grows
by LAWIN.newsby LAWIN.newsTexas A&M University announced Friday that it will eliminate its women’s and gender studies degree program, citing low enrollment and budget considerations.
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Houston avoided the worst of last weekend’s winter storm, but the National Weather Service (NWS) is warning residents that freezing temperatures are …