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Two friends bought a 225-acre overgrazed Texas ranch that could support little beyond cattle; after restoring 100+ acres of prairie, planting 3,000 sand plums and adding a 5-acre wetland, wildlife returned

Two friends, Jim Willis and John Webb, bought a 225-acre overgrazed ranch in Texas in 2000 that could support little beyond cattle. They gradually restored native prairie, planted 3,000 sand plum trees, added a five-acre wetland and changed grazing practices. The work transformed the property into habitat for bobwhite quail,…

The Times of India

Rare manatees are turning up along the Texas coast this summer; some are lingering in busy marinas for freshwater, prompting warnings to boaters

This summer, an unusual visitor has been making waves along the Texas coast: the Florida manatee. Multiple sightings have been reported from Galveston to Port Mansfield, with some of the gentle giants lingering in busy harbours and marinas to drink from freshwater outflows. As temperatures soar, wildlife officials say the…

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Texas police officer indicted on 100 felony counts after Flock investigation; records show over 45,000 searches, including nearly 3,500 for one licence plate

A Lufkin, Texas police officer has been indicted on 100 felony counts after an investigation into his use of Flock Safety’s automated license plate reader system revealed an extraordinary volume of searches, including nearly 3,500 lookups of a single licence plate. According to court records and audit logs reviewed by…

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Border chief defends billion-dollar plan to erect barriers in national park to ward off ‘cartel activity’

Rodney Scott says the controversial project is needed to keep Big Bend National Park ‘safe, secure, and pristine’

The Independent UK

In 1983, Houston built a 56-story skyscraper around a two-story Western Union building

Houston's iconic RepublicBank Center, rebranded as TC Energy Center, ingeniously integrates an old Western Union facility that proved too cumbersome to dismantle. Retaining this two-story relic within the soaring 56-story skyscraper, the design symbolizes a building within a building. New revitalization efforts are underway to transform this hidden gem into…

The Times of India

Why Harris County constables will soon earn more than the US vice president

Harris County constables are set to receive a salary hike that will place their earnings above those of the Vice President. The commissioners sanctioned this pay rise, which is a response to a federal wage freeze impacting other positions. Now, these eight elected constables enjoy their fourth pay surge in…

The Economic Times

Alex Jones faces new defamation suit as housing developer sues over host’s social media comments

In a video released earlier this year, Jones and a guest described the neighborhood as a hub of cartel activity

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FIFA could make billions from the World Cup. Texas host cities will get little in return.

Almost all of the costs for organizing the tournament fall on the cities, whose ability to collect revenue is limited. In Texas, that could leave taxpayers on the hook.

The Texas Tribune

ProPublica and The Texas Tribune name five newsroom partners for investigative initiative

Big Bend Sentinel, the Houston Chronicle, KRIS 6 News in Corpus Christi, KXAN Investigates in Austin and the Texas Observer will report on state and federal efforts to restrict local control.

The Texas Tribune

Taylor Goldenstein and Lomi Kriel join Texas Tribune’s revamped investigative team

The Texas Tribune has added some new faces to the roster who will be digging deep and investigating some of the state’s most urgent and interesting storylines.

The Texas Tribune

Nick Reiner, his adoring Hollywood parents and a 'not guilty' plea for double murder

Nick Reiner has pleaded not guilty to the murder of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. Here, we look at how the beloved Hollywood family became marked by tragedy

Evening Standard

Rod Paige, former U.S. education secretary also known for the “Houston Miracle,” dies at 92

The former Houston ISD superintendent was the first Black person to lead the Department of Education and helped launch the No Child Left Behind Act.

The Texas Tribune

Harris County immigrant legal services program paused as court battle continues

The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily blocked Harris officials from financially supporting nonprofits that assist immigrants in deportation cases. The state is trying to permanently bar such programs.

The Texas Tribune

A Texas congressman is quietly helping Elon Musk pitch building $760M tunnels under Houston to ease flooding

Experts in Houston have been studying the idea of building massive tunnels to divert floodwaters. Musk’s company wants a piece of the project.

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Trump Burger owner in Texas faces deportation after Ice arrest

Roland Beainy from Lebanon, who opened chain of restaurants in support of president, says charges ‘not true’

Texas Observer

Texas Quietly Downsizes Border Security Spending

But outlays remain far above state funding prior to the Operation Lone Star era.

The Independent UK

Inside Houston’s Trump Burger restaurant: Where a Tower is 1lb of beef and its owner is a migrant

MAGA fast food chain expands across Texas – just don’t order the Biden Burger

The Texas Tribune

Five news organizations join Texas Tribune and ProPublica investigative initiative

El Paso Matters, Fort Worth Report, Houston Chronicle, The Texas Newsroom and WFAA will join us to support accountability journalism in Texas.

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Texas Observer

Republican Abortion Laws Are ‘Torturing Women.’ Can the GOP Fix Its Own Crisis?

Too late for many pregnant Texans, lawmakers might finally clarify exceptions to the state’s deadly bans—but advocates fear the current bills could also pose a new threat.

Latin Times

Texas Man Spent Nearly Two Decades in Jail Without Trial Before Getting Murder Charges Dismissed

Edric Wilson was cleared of a murder charge after spending nearly 20 years in the overcrowded and underfunded Harris County Jail in Texas.

Latin Times

A Texas Man Lured His Father Into the Garage to Look For Deer Meat. His Body Was Found in A Garbage Can The Next Day

A Texas man who lured his father to his death under the guise of searching for deer meat was convicted of murder.

Latin Times

Texas Man Accused of Impersonating Federal Attorney to Threaten Business Rival to His Side Project: Selling Snack Boxes

Trevor Neill was indicted on six federal felonies in January; if convicted, Neill could face up to five years behind bars.

Sports Illustrated

Ime Udoka Delivered a Classy Retirement Gift to Longtime Rockets Writer

Jonathan Feigen retired from the Houston Chronicle Friday after more than 40 years in journalism.

International Business Times

Rideshare Company Offering Armed Drivers To Launch In Texas

Rideshare customers in Texas will soon have the option to match with armed drivers with a background in law enforcement.

Latin Times

Rideshare Company Offering Armed Drivers Launches in Texas After Social Media Users Pick State in Online Poll

Rideshare customers in Texas will soon have the option to match with armed drivers with a background in law enforcement.

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