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Houston to consider repealing ordinance limiting its ICE cooperation amid state funding threat, investigation

Gov. Greg Abbott’s office told Houston Mayor John Whitmire Monday that the state will withdraw $110 million in funding if the city doesn’t axe the ordinance.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 14

What if Texas’ destructive Tax Day flood had centered on inner Houston instead? It’s why cities should plan for the improbable

Ten years ago, the infamous Tax Day storm swamped the Houston area with off-the-charts rainfall. Nearly 2 feet of rain fell in less than 15 hours in parts of the region, starting on April 17, 2016. The rain flooded thousands of homes and exceeded a 10,000-year event at some gauges.

The Conversation · Apr 14

'The most special thing that will ever happen in my life': Artemis 2 astronauts describe their epic moon mission

The Artemis 2 astronauts are back on Earth, and they've begun processing their historic moon mission. But it's still tough for them to put the experience into words.

Space · Apr 12

‘Vaseline ain’t ever did me wrong’: Houston woman uses EADEM lip balm. Then it ‘burns’ off her lips

Lip balms intend to hydrate lips while adding some shine. In the realm of BeautyTok, there is one in particular brand sweeping people’s algorithm: EADEM, specifically their Le Chouchou Lip Softening Balm.

The Mary Sue · Apr 9

Women accuse Houston restaurant of refusing them entry because of their dresses in viral video

In the viral video, one of the women claims that they were denied entry to the restaurant because their dresses were too short

The Independent UK · Apr 9

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 · Apr 9

Glued to the Artemis II livestream? Add these space centres and launch sites to your must-visit list

From the Mission Control Centre made famous by ‘Houston, we have a problem’ to the European spaceport, these destinations bring you closer to space missions both past, present and future.

Euronews · Apr 8

Gary Woodland opens up on PTSD struggles after brain surgery on eve of Masters return

Gary Woodland is back at the Masters after winning the Houston Open last month

The Independent UK · Apr 7

Gary Woodland Played His Way Back to the Masters, but His Fight Continues Beyond Golf

Even during a win at the Houston Open, the former U.S. Open champion said he felt like his safety was in danger due to his PTSD. Augusta National will present another challenge.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 7

Rapper Lil TJay arrested in connection with Offset casino shooting

More than three years ago, Offset’s cousin Takeoff, another member of Migos, was shot and killed at a Houston bowling alley

The Independent UK · Apr 7