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Texas AG Ken Paxton reaches deal to end 2015 securities fraud charges: Prosecutors have announced a deal with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton that would drop ...
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Quick Glance: Texas AG Paxton to Pay Nearly $300K in Fraud Case
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has agreed to pay nearly $300,000 in restitution to end the fraud charges that have been looming over him for almost a decade.
- In a deal with special prosecutors, Paxton will have three felony charges dropped and will be required to provide full restitution to victims, complete community service, and undergo legal ethics education.
- The resolution of the case marks a significant legal and political victory for Paxton, allowing him to retain his elected position and legal license despite ongoing legal challenges.
- Despite facing a federal investigation and other legal battles, Paxton has maintained strong political support within the GOP, including from former President Donald Trump, showcasing his resilience amidst adversity.
Beyoncé has revealed the 'Cowboy Carter' tracklist: Beyoncé has revealed the 'Cowboy Carter' tracklist featuring Willie Nelson and 'Dolly P'
houstonchronicle.com/entertainment/music/article/cowboy-carter-tracklist-beyonce-dolly-p-willie-19371455.php
'Yellowstone' star Forrie J. Smith says he was 'kicked off' flight for refusing to sit next to masked passenger
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Quick Glance: Yellowstone Star Forrie J. Smith Removed from Plane
- The actor, known for his role as ranch hand Lloyd Pierce, was kicked off a plane for complaining about a masked passenger.
- Smith, 65, was quoted in an Instagram post on Sunday with a self-filmed video stating that he didn't feel comfortable sitting next to someone with a mask.
- He mentioned having consumed alcohol but denied being drunk, and said he was removed from the plane for refusing to sit next to someone with a mask.
- Smith has previously expressed his opposition to COVID-19 vaccination requirements, stating in 2022 that he is unvaccinated and has no intention of getting vaccinated.
UH basketball: Cougars in Sweet 16 and will face Duke: Cougars are back in the Sweet 16 and will face Duke in the South Regional on Friday
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/college/article/uh-duke-ncaa-sweet-16-dallas-19366409.php
Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' shines light on Black country Texas acts: With 'Cowboy Carter', Beyoncé joins a growing list of Black country and Americana artists ...
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'Cowboy Carter' album release inspires Beyoncé events in Houston: Park your Lexus and celebrate the 'Cowboy Carter' album with these Beyoncé events around ...
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Spring Branch ISD parents raise over $570K to fund programs: Spring Branch ISD parents are funding the SPIRAL program, elementary counselors and other enrichment ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/education/article/spring-branch-isd-gifted-and-talented-fundraising-19317222.php
March Madness: UH escapes with an epic win in OT over Texas A&M: After Texas A&M hit a 3-pointer at buzzer to force overtime, Houston found a way to win even ...
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Police investigating the death of an 8-year-old swimmer found in a pipe of a lazy river at a Houston hotel
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Missing girl, 8, found dead in hotel pool after being sucked into pipe: The 8-year-old girl was 'found inside a large pipe in the pool area' of a ...
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FBI: 'Little rascals' trio, ages 11, 12 and 16, arrested for robbing a Houston bank
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Shell to divest around 1,000 gas stations as it expands EV charging: Shell, with its U.S. headquarters in Houston, is one of several oil majors jumping into EV ...
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Tragic accident in Texas: Girl is sucked into pipe in hotel pool and drowns: She had wanted to float in a "lazy river" - and was sucked into an unsecured opening ...
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Mom driving home with sons killed when teens shoot into car, Texas cops say. 2 charged
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Mega Millions player just misses $893 million jackpot — but still wins big in Texas
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Quick Glance: Where Lottery Success Stories Thrive - Is Your State Among Them?
- New York leads in the highest share of national lottery winners compared to other states, with 43 Mega Millions and 12 Powerball jackpots.
- California secures the second spot in combined Powerball and Mega Millions lottery wins.
- Collectively, New York has achieved the most Mega Millions wins nationwide, while Indiana has secured 39 Powerball pots.
- The five boroughs accommodate a significant number of retailers selling Powerball and Mega Millions tickets statewide.
Missing 8-year-old girl found dead in hotel swimming pool, Texas police say: The search for a missing 8-year-old girl is over after she was found dead in ...
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2024 Comicpalooza: John Cena named in the line-up of special guests: Comicpalooza plans to have WWE superstar John Cena on Sunday, May 26 at the George R ...
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Two Powerball players win big in Texas. Where were the winning tickets sold?: Two Powerball tickets sold in Texas matched five numbers to win $1 million ...
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Baby spends all night outside after mom is accused of abandoning him, Texas cops say
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UH's Ryan Elvin: Social media goes wild for Cougars' walk-on: The memes celebrating Ryan Elvin's big moment in UH's win over Texas A&M are hilarious.
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/college/article/uh-ryan-elvin-walk-on-memes-internet-reaction-19366750.php
Miracle Pizza takes over Post Office Pies Avondale site, needs more employees to fully open
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NCAA Tournament: UH tops Longwood, sets up Texas A&M matchup: The Cougars stormed out of the gate and were met with little resistance Friday night ...
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Houston police investigate death of girl, 8, found in hotel pipe after swimming: Mother of Aliyah Jaico files lawsuit after child’s death ruled accidental ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/27/aliyah-jaico-death-hotel-pool-houston-lawsuit
LNG growth to be met by other countries if US walks away -Baker Hughes CEO: If the U.S. pulls back from permitting new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants ...
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NCAA Tournament roundup: Houston outlasts Texas A&M in OT: Houston overcame crippling foul trouble and a dramatic comeback by Texas A&M to earn a 100-95 victory ...
reuters.com/sports/ncaa-tournament-roundup-houston-outlasts-texas-am-ot-2024-03-25/
AI execs are turning to fossil fuels to power their tech revolution: The Wall Street Journal reported that one question loomed at an annual energy conference in ...
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Texan wins $1M as Powerball inches toward a $1B jackpot: Nobody won the Powerball jackpot prize of $865 million in Wednesday's draw as the jackpot will jump to ...
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Quick Glance: Strategies for Powerball and Mega Millions: Tips for Choosing Numbers
- Nicholas Kapoor unexpectedly won the Powerball lottery and used it as a teaching tool.
- The odds of winning Powerball and Mega Millions are extremely slim.
- It is recommended to choose random numbers or Quick Picks to increase chances of winning.
- Playing less popular lotteries can increase the odds of winning, but the prizes are smaller.
Unfinished 3D-printed home to resume construction in North Houston: Although construction paused for several months, the first multi-story 3D printed home in the ...
houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/3d-printed-multi-story-home-houston-construction-19371729.php
Hardy Toll Road extension expected to receive Harris County approval: HCTRA aims to add two lanes to and from downtown Houston, but in a way palatable to ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/transportation/article/hctra-hardy-toll-road-extension-northside-commuter-19363795.php
US to return emergency oil reserve to prior levels by year-end: U.S. oil stocks in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) at year-end will be at or exceeding the ...
reuters.com/business/energy/ceraweek-us-return-emergency-oil-reserve-prior-levels-by-year-end-2024-03-18/
United Airlines CEO vows review of recent safety incidents: United Airlines is reviewing recent safety incidents in which it has been involved and using the ...
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Quick Glance: United Airlines CEO Emphasizes Airline Safety
- United Airlines' CEO announced that the airline will review its safety training for employees due to recent incidents.
- An additional training day for pilots starting in May and changes in training curriculum for newly hired mechanics are being planned.
- Despite several recent incidents, CEO Scott Kirby emphasized in a customer memo that safety is the top priority, with increased focus on safety training and procedures.
- A series of incidents at United Airlines has garnered increased media attention, including a panel falling off a plane and a wheel loss during take-off.
Woman vanishes while walking dog, Texas officials say. Then, dog found 7 miles away
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Hotel pool where girl, 8, was fatally sucked in was missing vital parts that could have prevented tragedy
nypost.com/2024/03/27/us-news/hotel-pool-where-girl-8-was-fatally-sucked-in-found-with-multiple-violations/
Quick Glance: Family of Girl, 8, 'Violently Sucked' into Pool Pipe Sues for $1 Million
- Aliyah Jaico, eight, was swimming in the lazy river at the DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Brookhollow when the tragedy occurred.
- The family of Aliyah, suing Hilton, claims she was pulled into an unsecured opening in the pool's flow system.
- The lawsuit alleges that hotel staff did not allow viewing of security footage to understand the incident.
- The family is seeking $1 million in damages, stating that the tragedy could have been avoided.
Houston's 5 Sweet 16s in a row its best run since Phi Slama Jama. Duke has done a lot since then
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Houston Astros Opening Day weather: Will ballpark's roof be open?: While Minute Maid Park doesn't announce plans for its roof until a few hours before ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-weather/forecast/article/thursday-outlook-astros-opening-day-forecast-19370937.php
Grange, new 1,130-acre master-planned community, breaks ground in Katy: Johnson Development and Plow Realty (tied to billionaire Jeffrey Hildebrand) started ...
houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/katy-grange-breaks-ground-johnson-hildebrand-19368074.php
CERAWEEK: Oil mergers, clean fuels vie for attention at Houston energy conference
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/ceraweek-oil-mergers-clean-fuels-vie-attention-houston-energy-conference-2024-03-17/
Port Houston 'ready' to aid Port of Baltimore after bridge collapse: Port Houston leaders reached out to their peers at the Port of Baltimore in the wake of the ...
houstonchronicle.com/business/article/port-houston-ready-aid-port-baltimore-bridge-19369126.php
Quick Glance: Survivors of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Workers in Their Cars
- Julio Cervantes survived bridge collapse, others missing or dead
- Construction workers were in their cars when ship hit bridge
- Two bodies found, four missing, presumed dead
- President Biden promises bridge reconstruction
Longwood overwhelmed by Houston in NCAA tournament: Houston, the No. 1 seed in the South Region, overwhelmed Longwood, the Big South tournament champions ...
richmond.com/sports/college/longwood-overwhelmed-by-houston-in-ncaa-tournament/article_92943f98-e8c3-11ee-b928-9fb731514fee.html
Williams Companies ruled out bid for Tellurian, executive says: Pipeline operator Williams Companies looked at acquiring struggling liquefied natural gas (LNG) ...
reuters.com/business/energy/ceraweek-williams-companies-ruled-out-bid-tellurian-executive-says-2024-03-19/
Atascocita has a new coach and a national record in boys 4x100 relay: The Eagles set the national record in the 4x100 relay with a time of 38 ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/hs-sports/article/new-coach-atascocita-track-field-fast-start-19361729.php
Construction begins on highly-anticipated Boardwalk Square, Katy Boardwalk District’s second phase
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UFC fighter sacked over horror bite: Igor Severino took a page out of Mike Tyson’s biting handbook and his UFC career is now over barely after it started.
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Quick Glance: UFC Fighter Bites Opponent; Justin Tafa Loses by Points
- A UFC bout was prematurely ended during an event after a fighter was disqualified for biting his opponent.
- Severino will be excluded from the promotion as it was the first time a UFC fight was disqualified for biting.
Joe Biden nears matching Donald Trump in Texas fundraising: Biden is expected to report at least $6 million from his fundraising stops in Dallas and Houston last ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/election/2024/article/biden-fundraising-haul-19367682.php
Election 2024 latest news: Biden wrapping up Western swing after Houston fundraising stop
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Missing 8-year-old girl found dead in pipe of hotel pool in NW Houston: A missing 8-year-old girl was found dead hours later in the pipe of a hotel pool Saturday ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/crime/article/missing-8-year-old-girl-found-dead-pipe-hotel-19366183.php
March Madness: Tips on picking your bracket for the NCAA Tournament: UConn is the betting favorite to win a second straight national title, but repeating is not ...
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Katy Asian Town's new cat lounge helps rescues find homes: Katy Asian Town's new Cat Haven Lounge lets you hang out with rescue cats while you work or study ...
houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/katy/article/katy-cat-haven-lounge-19357051.php
Trinidad in talks with US for BP gas project shared with Venezuela -minister: The government of Trinidad and Tobago has begun talks with the U.S ...
reuters.com/business/energy/ceraweek-trinidad-talks-with-us-bp-gas-project-shared-with-venezuela-min-2024-03-21/
Odd sight over the skies of Houston likely due to SpaceX launch: Monday's showers gave way to a cool and clear Monday night — perfect viewing for a seemingly odd ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/article/skies-houston-spacex-launch-19368386.php
UH basketball: Kelvin Sampson named coach of year finalist: Kelvin Sampson and Dan Hurley (UConn), T.J. Otzelberger (Iowa State) and Lamont Paris (South ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/college/article/uh-kelvin-sampson-coach-of-year-finalist-19367254.php
Why was this ‘Yellowstone’ actor booted off a Texas flight? Something about a face mask
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Photographing Black Self-Creation in the American South: How Rahim Fortune depicts the beauty of a place and its people
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Kansas City's $120M leap for women's sports equality is a win for all: Kansas City celebrated the opening of the nation’s first professional women's soccer ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/article/first-professional-women-s-soccer-stadium-19367660.php
Lower LNG prices should boost gas demand, executives say: Liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices have fallen about a third over the past nine months ...
reuters.com/business/energy/ceraweek-lower-lng-prices-should-boost-gas-demand-executives-say-2024-03-18/
Houston warms this week. How soon is year's first 90-degree day?: Temperatures fall a bit Tuesday as northwesterly winds behind Monday's cold front drags in ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-weather/forecast/article/tuesday-warm-temps-90-degree-days-soon-return-19366849.php
The LSU softball team set to face biggest threat to undefeated start on Tuesday: The No. 3 LSU softball team’s start is nearing a school-record level ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/lsu-softball-team-to-host-texas-on-tuesday/article_094dc9a9-9aef-5f6c-aaca-4a0e172abbaf.html
Louis Vuitton re-creates spring Paris fashion show at POST Houston: Louis Vuitton, the French fashion house founded in 1854, turned downtown's POST Houston into ...
houstonchronicle.com/lifestyle/article/louis-vuitton-houston-fashion-show-18932773.php
Two elementary school teachers found dead in home in murder-suicide, Texas cops say
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French Bulldogs are the most popular dogs in Houston, report says: The American Kennel Club, a nonprofit that oversees the registration and sport of purebred ...
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Megan Thee Stallion reveals Hot Girl Summer Tour dates: Megan Thee Stallion reveals Houston date for Hot Girl Summer Tour and Chicas Divertidas VIP section
houstonchronicle.com/entertainment/music/article/megan-thee-stallion-houston-show-hot-girl-summer-19309203.php
March Madness: Not many experts giving UH chance to win title: ESPN's Jay Williams was especially harsh on the Cougars and only one analyst on CBS or ESPN picked ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/college/article/uh-march-madness-jay-williams-experts-predictions-19197405.php
Global LNG demand is picking up due to low prices - Shell CEO: Global demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) is picking up due to a recent fall in prices ...
reuters.com/business/energy/ceraweek-global-lng-demand-is-picking-up-due-low-prices-shell-ceo-2024-03-18/
UH basketball: Comeback starts with mention of Reggie Chaney: Kelvin Sampson reminds team how hard Reggie Chaney, who died over the summer ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/college/article/uh-cougars-reggie-chaney-19366512.php
Fey U.S.A. Tour 2024 brings Mexican pop icon back to Houston for show: Fey U.S.A. Tour 2024 brings the Mexican pop icon to Houston for the first time in more ...
houstonchronicle.com/entertainment/music/article/fey-usa-tour-2024-houston-texas-hob-azucar-amargo-19365905.php
Houston Rodeo review: Bun B, Drake, DMC and a spectacular Takeover: RodeoHouston review: Bun B enlists Drake, DMC and rap greats for a spectacular All-American ...
houstonchronicle.com/entertainment/music/article/bun-b-drake-eve-nelly-houston-rodeo-concert-review-18762996.php
Houston mini golf venue Holey Moley opens near River Oaks: Holey Moley is a Houston mini golf club opening near River Oaks with karaoke rooms, cocktails ...
houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/restaurants-bars/article/holey-moley-mini-golf-houston-19366721.php
Creature with metallic, ‘olive green’ coloring discovered in Texas. It’s a new species
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Houston Mexican restaurant and bakery Ema opens in the Heights: Ema is a modern Mexican restaurant in the Heights opened by partners Stephanie Velasquez ...
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Biden travels to Houston to load up on campaign money: Texas is almost an ATM that helps keep the campaigns stocked. In 2020, Texas donors gave more than $108 ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/election/2024/article/biden-trump-texas-campaign-money-19277417.php
Houston-made moon lander did not reawaken from the cold lunar night: Intuitive Machines’ lander wasn’t designed to survive the cold lunar night ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/space/article/intuitive-machines-houston-moon-lander-19367112.php
Track and field: Atascocita boys break national record for 4x100 relay: Track and field: Atascocita boys break national record for 4x100 relay at the Victor ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/hs-sports/article/atascocita-relay-national-record-track-and-field-19365226.php
Why Houston-area constables grow in power despite drawbacks: Houston-area residents’ reliance on the “contract deputy” program has made Harris County constables ...
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Quick Glance: Rising Power of Houston-Area Constables Amid Challenges
- Becky Edmondson notices a white sedan following her home from the bank last summer.
- Increasing numbers of HOAs, school districts, and local entities are opting for Harris County's contract deputy program to ensure fast response times and constant police visibility.
- Harris County constables have doubled their deputy numbers in the last decade, raising concerns about the effective allocation of resources for public safety improvement.
- Despite criticism, constables emphasize their proactive approach to law enforcement, focusing on prevention and deterrence while positioning themselves as a bulwark against lawlessness in the region.
Houston, San Antonio improving in electric vehicle infrastructure: Houston has been named one of the metro cities that improved the electric vehicle ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/houston-electric-vehicle-chargers-study-19303370.php
Houston Thai restaurant Street to Kitchen opens in Shell Stadium: James Beard Award winning chef Benchawan Jabthong Painter opens her acclaimed Thai restaurant ...
houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/restaurants-bars/article/street-to-kitchen-shell-energy-stadium-19367598.php
‘Little Rascals’ trio, ages 11, 12 and 16, arrested for robbing Houston bank: Houston's ABC 13 has reported that the boys passed a threatening note to a ...
ocregister.com/2024/03/20/fbi-little-rascals-trio-ages-11-12-and-16-arrested-for-robbing-a-houston-bank/
Mike Miles listened but didn’t buckle on principal evaluations: Mikes Miles and the HISD board of managers announced a change to the use of proficiency ...
houstonchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/mike-miles-hisd-principals-evaluation-policy-19363342.php
The youngest is eleven: FBI arrests children after bank robbery: “Do you recognize these little rascals?” ask the police in Houston, Texas, after a bank robbery ...
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Transgender woman shot, killed in southwest Houston: Cameron Brigman, who was also known as Diamond, was shot on Country Creek Drive early Saturday morning.
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/crime/article/trans-woman-shot-killed-southwest-houston-19304969.php
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