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Christian Walker agrees to $60 million, 3-year contract with Astros, AP source says
Read full article: Christian Walker agrees to $60 million, 3-year contract with Astros, AP source saysA a person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Gold Glove first baseman Christian Walker and the Houston Astros have agreed to a $60 million, three-year contract.
Notorious drug lord Osiel Cárdenas returned to Mexico after US sentence, is quickly re-arrested
Read full article: Notorious drug lord Osiel Cárdenas returned to Mexico after US sentence, is quickly re-arrestedNotorious drug lord Osiel Cárdenas has been returned to Mexico after serving a U.S. sentence and was quickly re-arrested and sent to a maximum security prison to face Mexican charges.
Dolphins' Grant DuBose has movement in extremities after scary hit to the head vs. Texans
Read full article: Dolphins' Grant DuBose has movement in extremities after scary hit to the head vs. TexansMiami Dolphins wide receiver Grant DuBose remained in the hospital but had movement in all extremities after being stretchered off the field following a scary helmet-to-helmet hit against the Houston Texans on Sunday.
Miami WR DuBose taken off the field on a stretcher after hit to the head against Texans
Read full article: Miami WR DuBose taken off the field on a stretcher after hit to the head against TexansMiami receiver Grant DuBose was taken off the field on a stretcher after a helmet-to-helmet hit against the Houston Texans on Sunday.
Cubs acquire All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in trade with the Astros
Read full article: Cubs acquire All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in trade with the AstrosThe Chicago Cubs have acquired All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in a trade with the Houston Astros, paying a big price for one of baseball’s best hitters.
Steve Kerr deems foul call that led to Warriors' loss to Rockets in NBA Cup 'unconscionable'
Read full article: Steve Kerr deems foul call that led to Warriors' loss to Rockets in NBA Cup 'unconscionable'Golden State coach Steve Kerr said a foul call against his team that led to a loss to Houston on Wednesday night in the NBA Cup was “unconscionable” and that an elementary school referee wouldn’t have made it.
What happens next with Alex Jones' Infowars? No certainty yet after sale to The Onion is rejected
Read full article: What happens next with Alex Jones' Infowars? No certainty yet after sale to The Onion is rejectedLawyers in the Alex Jones bankruptcy case are now in discussions on what could happen next after a federal judge in Texas rejected the auction sale of Jones’ Infowars to The Onion satirical news outlet.
News4JAGs picks: Can slumping Jaguars end slide against Texans?
Read full article: News4JAGs picks: Can slumping Jaguars end slide against Texans?Jaguars season is back and our News4JAX sports staff is back with its predictions as well. Each week, we’ll unveil our predictions for the week’s game. Jacksonville (2-9) hosts Houston (7-5) on Sunday trying to salvage anything from a season that has gone off the rails.
Pitcher Yusei Kikuchi and Los Angeles Angels agree to a $63 million, 3-year contract, AP source says
Read full article: Pitcher Yusei Kikuchi and Los Angeles Angels agree to a $63 million, 3-year contract, AP source saysA person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a $63 million, three-year contract.
People on breathing machines struggle without power after weather disasters
Read full article: People on breathing machines struggle without power after weather disastersExtreme weather is making power outages longer and more frequent across the U.S. People with health conditions who depend on medical devices powered by electricity are particularly vulnerable.
How to know if Ozempic is right for you
Read full article: How to know if Ozempic is right for youAbout 1 in 8 U.S. adults have taken Ozempic or similar medications used to treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity. While these drugs are exploding in popularity, they do come with some risks and aren’t for everyone.
A $1 billion proposal is the latest plan to refurbish and save the iconic Houston Astrodome
Read full article: A $1 billion proposal is the latest plan to refurbish and save the iconic Houston AstrodomeThe Houston Astrodome has been in limbo, waiting for its chance at a second life since being shuttered more than 15 years ago.
Kansas stays No. 1 in AP Top 25 basketball poll, Gonzaga, Auburn crack top 5, St. John's returns
Read full article: Kansas stays No. 1 in AP Top 25 basketball poll, Gonzaga, Auburn crack top 5, St. John's returnsKansas remained atop the first Associated Press men’s college basketball poll of the regular season after winning a matchup of basketball bluebloods.
Flight carrying No. 11 Auburn basketball team grounded after scuffle between players
Read full article: Flight carrying No. 11 Auburn basketball team grounded after scuffle between playersA flight carrying the No. 11 Auburn men's basketball team was grounded shortly after takeoff on Friday after two players got into a fight onboard, according to multiple reports.
Beyoncé channels Pamela Anderson in 'Baywatch' for Halloween video asking viewers to vote
Read full article: Beyoncé channels Pamela Anderson in 'Baywatch' for Halloween video asking viewers to voteIn a new video posted early Election Day, Beyoncé channels Pamela Anderson in the television program “Baywatch” – red one-piece swimsuit and all – and asks viewers to vote.
Microsoft reports quarterly sales up 16% to $65.6 billion as investors ask if AI spending worth it
Read full article: Microsoft reports quarterly sales up 16% to $65.6 billion as investors ask if AI spending worth itMicrosoft on Wednesday reported its quarterly sales grew 16% to $65.6 billion as the company sought to assure investors its huge spending on artificial intelligence is paying off.
Colts benching Anthony Richardson to start Joe Flacco at quarterback vs. Vikings, AP sources say
Read full article: Colts benching Anthony Richardson to start Joe Flacco at quarterback vs. Vikings, AP sources sayThe Indianapolis Colts are benching Anthony Richardson to start Joe Flacco at quarterback on Sunday at Minnesota, two people with knowledge of the decision tell The Associated Press.
Beyoncé endorses Kamala Harris in joyful speech at Houston rally: 'I'm here as a mother'
Read full article: Beyoncé endorses Kamala Harris in joyful speech at Houston rally: 'I'm here as a mother'Beyoncé has spoken at a Houston rally for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, telling the crowd: “I’m not here as a celebrity, I’m not here as a politician.
Healthy LaMelo Ball shines in 1st game since January, scoring 34 points in Hornets' win
Read full article: Healthy LaMelo Ball shines in 1st game since January, scoring 34 points in Hornets' winLaMelo Ball looked like the superstar that nagging ankle injuries have kept him from being for most of the last two seasons in Charlotte’s opener Wednesday night.
‘A tragic loss of life’: 4, including child, killed after helicopter hits radio tower, crashes in Houston
Read full article: ‘A tragic loss of life’: 4, including child, killed after helicopter hits radio tower, crashes in HoustonAuthorities are looking into what caused a helicopter to crash into a radio tower Sunday evening in Houston, killing four people, including a child.
New York wins first WNBA championship after falling in previous five appearances in the Finals
Read full article: New York wins first WNBA championship after falling in previous five appearances in the FinalsThe New York Liberty finally have a WNBA championship after falling in the title round in their previous five appearances.
Brandon McManus' field goal on the final play gives Packers a 24-22 victory over Texans
Read full article: Brandon McManus' field goal on the final play gives Packers a 24-22 victory over TexansBrandon McManus kicked a 45-yard field goal as time expired in his debut with Green Bay to lift the Packers past the Houston Texans 24-22.
Cissy Houston mourned by Dionne Warwick, politicians and more at longtime church
Read full article: Cissy Houston mourned by Dionne Warwick, politicians and more at longtime churchA revered soul and gospel singer and the mother of Whitney Houston, Cissy Houston’s life was celebrated nearly a week after her death at 91.
NFL concussion protocol was followed when Bills QB Josh Allen was evaluated in Houston, league says
Read full article: NFL concussion protocol was followed when Bills QB Josh Allen was evaluated in Houston, league saysThe NFL and its players association say the required steps were followed when Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was evaluated for a concussion last week at Houston and cleared to return to the game.
Union president ‘very proud’ after dockworkers’ fight for fair contract results in deal to negotiate new contract
Read full article: Union president ‘very proud’ after dockworkers’ fight for fair contract results in deal to negotiate new contractThursday evening members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) Local 1408 were excited about the tentative agreement.
Source: Dockworkers' union to suspend strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract
Read full article: Source: Dockworkers' union to suspend strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contractThe union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports has reached a deal to suspend a three-day strike until Jan. 15 to provide time to negotiate a new contract.
The president could invoke a 1947 law to try to suspend the dockworkers' strike. Here's how
Read full article: The president could invoke a 1947 law to try to suspend the dockworkers' strike. Here's howSome manufacturers and retailers are urging President Joe Biden to invoke a 1947 law as a way to suspend a strike by 45,000 dockworkers that has shut down 36 U.S. ports from Maine to Texas.
Former Houston officer convicted of murder in deaths of couple during drug raid
Read full article: Former Houston officer convicted of murder in deaths of couple during drug raidA former Houston police officer has been convicted of murder in the 2019 deaths of a couple during a drug raid at their home.
A fire that burned for 4 days after Texas pipeline explosion has finally gone out
Read full article: A fire that burned for 4 days after Texas pipeline explosion has finally gone outA fire that burned for four days after a pipeline explosion in the Houston suburbs burned out Thursday after the once-towering blaze put hundreds of nearby homes under evacuation orders.
What to know about the pipeline fire burning for a third day in Houston's suburbs
Read full article: What to know about the pipeline fire burning for a third day in Houston's suburbsA pipeline fire that forced hundreds of people to flee their homes in the Houston suburbs is burning for a third day, with officials saying they don’t expect it to be extinguished until sometime Thursday evening.
Whitney Houston's epic 1994 performance in South Africa will hit theaters as a concert film
Read full article: Whitney Houston's epic 1994 performance in South Africa will hit theaters as a concert filmWhitney Houston’s epic concert in South Africa staged after President Nelson Mandela’s landmark election will be hitting theater screens this fall.
Judge orders former NFL star Adrian Peterson to turn over assets to pay $12M debt
Read full article: Judge orders former NFL star Adrian Peterson to turn over assets to pay $12M debtFormer NFL running back Adrian Peterson has been ordered by a Texas judge to turn over personal assets to help pay a debt that has ballooned to more than $12 million.
Pavin Smith homers in first 3 at-bats, has 8 RBIs in Diamondbacks' 12-6 win over Astros
Read full article: Pavin Smith homers in first 3 at-bats, has 8 RBIs in Diamondbacks' 12-6 win over AstrosPavin Smith homered in first three at-bats for his first multi-home run game and drove in a career-high eight runs, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks rout the Houston Astros 12-6 on Sunday night to end a three-game losing streak.
Tropical system expected to strengthen near Mexico and Texas and bring heavy rains, forecasters say
Read full article: Tropical system expected to strengthen near Mexico and Texas and bring heavy rains, forecasters sayThe National Weather Service says a tropical system in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico was expected to strengthen this week into a tropical storm and dump heavy rains onto Mexico and Texas before reaching the U.S. as a potential hurricane.
Saturday morning surprise! A tale of two Chick-fil-A tables
Read full article: Saturday morning surprise! A tale of two Chick-fil-A tablesBrian Perry works as the Streaming & Creative Content Manager for KPRC, News4JAX's sister station in Houston. He lost his son, 12-year-old Ethan, to cancer in 2021 but has continued their tradition of Chick-fil-A breakfast every Saturday as a way to honor Ethan's memory.
Ex-jailer in Mississippi is charged in escape of inmate who had standoff with Chicago police
Read full article: Ex-jailer in Mississippi is charged in escape of inmate who had standoff with Chicago policeA former employee of a Mississippi jail has been arrested and charged in the June escape of an inmate who fled to Chicago.
Man wanted on murder charges is apprehended at Chicago restaurant just blocks from DNC
Read full article: Man wanted on murder charges is apprehended at Chicago restaurant just blocks from DNCA man wanted on murder and armed robbery charges has been taken into custody after a 15-hour standoff with police at a Chicago restaurant just blocks from the Democratic National Convention.
Houston's Verlander to come off injured list Wednesday against Boston for first start since June 9
Read full article: Houston's Verlander to come off injured list Wednesday against Boston for first start since June 9Houston’s Justin Verlander is scheduled to come off the injured list and start the finale of a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.
Houston’s former mayor is the Democrats’ nominee to succeed the late US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee
Read full article: Houston’s former mayor is the Democrats’ nominee to succeed the late US Rep. Sheila Jackson LeeHouston’s former mayor is the Democrats’ pick to succeed the late Texas congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee on the November ballot.
Texas launches new investigation into Houston's power utility following deadly outages after Beryl
Read full article: Texas launches new investigation into Houston's power utility following deadly outages after BerylTexas has opened an investigation into a Houston area utility provider over allegations of fraud and misuse of taxpayer dollars during its botched response to Hurricane Beryl.
Valdez loses no-hitter with 2 outs in 9th on Seager homer as Astros beat rival Rangers 4-2
Read full article: Valdez loses no-hitter with 2 outs in 9th on Seager homer as Astros beat rival Rangers 4-2Houston pitcher Framber Valdez lost a no-hitter with two outs in the ninth inning when Texas slugger Corey Seager hit a two-run homer in the Astros’ 4-2 victory over the Rangers.
Proposed law pushes for tougher migrant detention following Texas girl's killing
Read full article: Proposed law pushes for tougher migrant detention following Texas girl's killingFamily members of a 12-year-old Houston girl allegedly killed by two Venezuelans who entered the U.S. illegally are supporting legislation that would limit immigration authorities' ability to release immigrants they detain.
US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas fondly remembered as she lies in state at Houston City Hall
Read full article: US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas fondly remembered as she lies in state at Houston City HallHouston area residents are remembering longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas as an advocate for human rights and for her community.
Texas deaths from Hurricane Beryl climb to at least 36, including more who lost power in heat
Read full article: Texas deaths from Hurricane Beryl climb to at least 36, including more who lost power in heatA rising number of heat-related deaths in Texas among residents who lost power during Hurricane Beryl has pushed the number of storm fatalities to at least 36.
Harris says she's ready to debate Trump and accuses him of 'backpedaling' from Sept. 10 faceoff
Read full article: Harris says she's ready to debate Trump and accuses him of 'backpedaling' from Sept. 10 faceoffVice President Kamala Harris has told reporters that she’s “ready to debate Donald Trump.”.
Harris tells teachers union she's ready to fight for country's future — 'bring it on'
Read full article: Harris tells teachers union she's ready to fight for country's future — 'bring it on'Vice President Kamala Harris has blasted Republicans' views on gun control and public education in a speech to the American Federation of Teachers.
Anger over Houston power outages after Beryl has repair crews facing threats from some residents
Read full article: Anger over Houston power outages after Beryl has repair crews facing threats from some residentsHouston’s prolonged outages following Hurricane Beryl has some fed-up and frustrated residents taking out their anger on repair workers who are trying to restore power across the city.
Texas governor criticizes Houston energy as utility says power will be mostly restored by Wednesday
Read full article: Texas governor criticizes Houston energy as utility says power will be mostly restored by WednesdayThe Houston area’s main utility company says it expects to have power restored to most residents by Wednesday.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott demands answers as customers remain without power after Beryl
Read full article: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott demands answers as customers remain without power after BerylWith around 270,000 homes and businesses still without power in the Houston area almost a week after Hurricane Beryl hit Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott says he’s demanding an investigation into the response of the utility that serves the Houston area.
After Beryl, Houston-area farmers pull together to face unique challenges
Read full article: After Beryl, Houston-area farmers pull together to face unique challengesThe misery of Houston’s lasting power outages extend beyond the big city and onto surrounding farms and ranches, where everything from animal bedding to feed is harder to come by since Hurricane Beryl turned off the lights.
Houston hospitals report spike in heat-related illness during widespread storm power outages
Read full article: Houston hospitals report spike in heat-related illness during widespread storm power outagesMedical officials in Houston say widespread power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl have flooded area hospitals with patients seeking treatment for heat-related illnesses and carbon monoxide poisoning due to using home generators improperly.
Houston keeps buckling under storms like Beryl. The fixes aren't coming fast enough
Read full article: Houston keeps buckling under storms like Beryl. The fixes aren't coming fast enoughAs Houston slowly struggles to recover after Hurricane Beryl left millions without power, experts say it's time to rethink how cities are preparing for and responding to weather disasters.
Half a million Houston-area homes and businesses still won't have power into next week
Read full article: Half a million Houston-area homes and businesses still won't have power into next weekA utility company executive warns that about half a million Houston-area homes and businesses still won't have electricity into next week as wide outages from Hurricane Beryl drag on.
Hundreds of thousands are still without power in the Houston area. Here's how it happened
Read full article: Hundreds of thousands are still without power in the Houston area. Here's how it happenedHundreds of thousands of people in the Houston area likely won't have power restored until next week, as the city swelters in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.
Insurers hike rates as extreme storms like Beryl proliferate, bringing forecasts for fatter profits
Read full article: Insurers hike rates as extreme storms like Beryl proliferate, bringing forecasts for fatter profitsDestructive storms like Hurricane Beryl that knocked out power to 3 million homes and businesses in Texas are growing more frequent and intense, and insurers are jacking up rates in response.
Pressure mounts on Houston power company to quickly restore service as city sweats after Beryl
Read full article: Pressure mounts on Houston power company to quickly restore service as city sweats after BerylHouston’s primary utility company has come under mounting pressure over its response to Hurricane Beryl.
Texas acting governor, officials held press conference about Hurricane Beryl response
Read full article: Texas acting governor, officials held press conference about Hurricane Beryl responseTexas Acting Governor Dan Patrick and other officials will hold a press conference to discuss the response to Hurricane Beryl.
Frustrations mount in the Houston heat after Beryl moves on and leaves millions without power
Read full article: Frustrations mount in the Houston heat after Beryl moves on and leaves millions without powerFrustration is mounting that Houston appeared to buckle under a storm not as powerful as previous ones.
Beryl weakens to tropical depression after slamming into Texas as Category 1 hurricane
Read full article: Beryl weakens to tropical depression after slamming into Texas as Category 1 hurricaneAfter Hurricane Beryl slammed into Texas, knocking out power to nearly 3 million homes and businesses and killing at least three people it moved east and weakened to a tropical depression.
Argentina reaches Copa America semifinals, beating Ecuador 4-2 on penalty kicks after 1-1 draw
Read full article: Argentina reaches Copa America semifinals, beating Ecuador 4-2 on penalty kicks after 1-1 drawDefending champion Argentina advanced to the Copa America semifinals, beating Ecuador 4-2 on penalty kicks following a 1-1 draw after conceding a tying goal in second-half injury time.
Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña misplays pop fly while taking part in an in-game TV interview
Read full article: Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña misplays pop fly while taking part in an in-game TV interviewHouston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña misplayed a fly ball Friday night in a game against the New York Mets while participating in an in-game interview.
The first legal objection to the $2.8B NCAA antitrust settlement plan comes from Houston Christian
Read full article: The first legal objection to the $2.8B NCAA antitrust settlement plan comes from Houston ChristianA small Texas university has gone to court to object to the $2.77 billion settlement proposal that would erase a set of antitrust claims against the NCAA and the nation’s largest conferences and clear the way for schools to begin steering millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as fall 2025.
Judge stops parents' effort to collect on $50M Alex Jones owes for saying Newtown shooting was hoax
Read full article: Judge stops parents' effort to collect on $50M Alex Jones owes for saying Newtown shooting was hoaxA federal bankruptcy judge has stopped an effort by the parents of a boy killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting to begin collecting on some of the $50 million they won in a lawsuit against conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
Judge sets $10M bond for second Venezuelan man accused of killing a 12-year-old Houston girl
Read full article: Judge sets $10M bond for second Venezuelan man accused of killing a 12-year-old Houston girlA second Venezuelan man living in the U.S. illegally and accused of killing a 12-year-old Houston girl has been ordered to be held on a $10 million bond.
Mexico beats Jamaica 1-0 in Copa America opener on Gerardo Arteaga's 69th-minute goal
Read full article: Mexico beats Jamaica 1-0 in Copa America opener on Gerardo Arteaga's 69th-minute goalGerardo Arteaga scored from the edge of the penalty area in the 69th minute, and Mexico beat Jamaica 1-0 in its Copa America opener.
Astros' Ronel Blanco seeks another no-hitter, throws 7 hitless innings against Tigers
Read full article: Astros' Ronel Blanco seeks another no-hitter, throws 7 hitless innings against TigersRonel Blanco of the Houston Astros hasn’t allowed a hit through seven innings Sunday against the Detroit Tigers.
Longtime Southern Baptist leader Paul Pressler, who was accused of sexual abuse, dies at 94
Read full article: Longtime Southern Baptist leader Paul Pressler, who was accused of sexual abuse, dies at 94Paul Pressler, a leading figure of the Southern Baptist Convention who was accused of sexual abuse and later settled a lawsuit over the allegations, has died.
Thefts of charging cables pose yet another obstacle to appeal of electric vehicles
Read full article: Thefts of charging cables pose yet another obstacle to appeal of electric vehiclesAcross the U.S., thieves have been targeting electric-vehicle charging stations, intent on stealing the cables, which contain copper wiring.
Going Ringside Ep. 67: Booker T joins us at River City Wrestling Con
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 67: Booker T joins us at River City Wrestling ConOn this special on-location episode of Going Ringside, we're joined by one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, Booker T. The WWE legend and current NXT color commentator discusses everything from the current crop of WWE stars to starting alongside his brother on the tag team Harlem Heat.
Texans receiver Tank Dell recalls 'traumatic experience' as victim of Florida restaurant shooting
Read full article: Texans receiver Tank Dell recalls 'traumatic experience' as victim of Florida restaurant shootingAs Houston Texans receiver Tank Dell recovered in the hospital after being wounded in a Florida restaurant shooting, one question dominated his thoughts.
Steven Kwan returns to Guardians' lineup after being out with hamstring injury
Read full article: Steven Kwan returns to Guardians' lineup after being out with hamstring injuryThe AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians are getting one of their key players back with two-time Gold Glove-winning left fielder Steven Kwan being activated from the 10-day injured list.
Wander Franco's administrative leave extended through July 14 by MLB, players' association
Read full article: Wander Franco's administrative leave extended through July 14 by MLB, players' associationWander Franco’s administrative leave was extended through July 14 by Major League Baseball and the players’ association.
Remaining wrongful death lawsuit filed after deadly Astroworld concert has been settled, lawyer says
Read full article: Remaining wrongful death lawsuit filed after deadly Astroworld concert has been settled, lawyer saysAn attorney says the one remaining wrongful death lawsuit filed after 10 people were killed during a deadly crowd crush at the 2021 Astroworld music festival has been settled.
Most in Houston area are getting power back after storm, but some may have to wait until the weekend
Read full article: Most in Houston area are getting power back after storm, but some may have to wait until the weekendOfficials say power is expected to be restored to nearly all Houston area homes and businesses left in the dark by last week’s deadly storm.
Head of FEMA tours deadly storm damage in Houston area as more residents get power back
Read full article: Head of FEMA tours deadly storm damage in Houston area as more residents get power backThe head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has toured the Houston area to assess the damage from last week’s deadly storms.
Power restored to most hit by deadly Houston storm with full service expected by Wednesday
Read full article: Power restored to most hit by deadly Houston storm with full service expected by WednesdayHouston area residents affected by deadly storms last week that left at least seven dead have received some good news.
Hot weather poses new risk as thousands remain without power after deadly Houston storm
Read full article: Hot weather poses new risk as thousands remain without power after deadly Houston stormAs the Houston area works to clean up and restore power to hundreds of thousands after deadly storms left at least seven people dead, it will do so amid a smog warning and rising Texas heat.
Some in Houston facing no power for weeks after storms cause widespread damage, killing at least 4
Read full article: Some in Houston facing no power for weeks after storms cause widespread damage, killing at least 4Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says it could take “weeks” for power to be restored in some parts of Houston following fierce storms with winds of up to 100 miles per hour.
The Rev. William Lawson, Texas civil rights leader who worked with Martin Luther King Jr, dies at 95
Read full article: The Rev. William Lawson, Texas civil rights leader who worked with Martin Luther King Jr, dies at 95The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson, a longtime pastor and civil rights leader who helped desegregate Houston, Texas, and worked with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement, has died.
WBC strips Jermall Charlo of middleweight title following DUI arrest. Carlos Adames is new champion
Read full article: WBC strips Jermall Charlo of middleweight title following DUI arrest. Carlos Adames is new championThe World Boxing Council has stripped unbeaten Jermall Charlo of his middleweight title following his arrest this week on suspicion of drunken driving in Texas.
9 of 10 wrongful death suits over Astroworld concert crowd surge have been settled, lawyer says
Read full article: 9 of 10 wrongful death suits over Astroworld concert crowd surge have been settled, lawyer saysAn attorney says nine of the 10 wrongful death lawsuits filed after the 2021 Astroworld music festival have been settled, including one that was set to go to trial this week.