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Felony charges against Ken Paxton to be dropped: Paxton, who will not have to enter a plea under the terms of the agreement, faced the prospect of decades in ...
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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
Quick Glance: Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Unveiled
- Beyoncé's new album is a 27-track tour of popular music with a Beatles cover, cameos by Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton, and features from Miley Cyrus and Post Malone.
- Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' album goes beyond just country music, incorporating elements of funk, rock, and pop among other genres.
- Described as a project over five years in the making, Beyoncé's album was born out of an experience where she felt unwelcome, showcasing a diverse range of musical influences.
- The diversity of 'Cowboy Carter' album by Beyoncé reflects a wide array of contemporary pop music and also raises questions about the nature of music genres, as evident in the track 'Spaghettii.'
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
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 ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/jerome-solomon/article/uh-cougars-texas-aggies-epic-win-19365917.php
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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Girl probably sucked into pipe: Eight-year-old drowns in hotel pool in Texas: A tragic accident occurs in a hotel pool in Houston. An eight-year-old girl is ...
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Even Uber is getting in on the Beyoncé hype for 'Cowboy Carter': Uber is celebrating the release of Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' album with a discount on rides.
houstonchronicle.com/entertainment/music/article/beyonce-cowboy-carter-uber-discount-19373247.php
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
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 ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/college/article/uh-cougars-longwood-lancers-ncaa-tournament-19362627.php
Uber driver runs over, kills toddler and is attacked by girl’s family, Texas cops say
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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.
TxDOT proceeds with plan to end Texas 288 Toll Lanes deal: Ending the deal with Blueridge Transportation Group for lanes within Harris County likely to take ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/transportation/article/txdot-288-toll-lanes-blueridge-commuters-19372016.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
2024 Good Friday: What's open, closed in Houston: Here's what is open on Good Friday as Houstonians prepare for the upcoming Easter Sunday in 2024.
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/2024-good-friday-open-closed-19372819.php
US state of Texas: Trio robs bank - FBI speaks of “little thugs”: They handed over a “threatening message” at the counter and escaped with cash: a trio robbed a ...
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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
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
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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Texas boys, ages 7 and 12, taken into custody after violent stabbing of woman: officials
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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
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
Lina Hidalgo slams SB4 Texas migrant deportation law: SB4 could have a major impact in a county where one in four residents are immigrants ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/houston/article/lina-hidalgo-sb4-texas-law-19309428.php
Shell Chemical Deer Park flare draws response from Lina Hidalgo: A flare is expected to continue over the Shell Chemical plant in Deer Park for the next four to ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/article/shell-chemical-deer-park-flare-lina-hidalgo-19364244.php
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
Houston Mexican restaurant and bakery Ema opens in the Heights: Ema is a modern Mexican restaurant in the Heights opened by partners Stephanie Velasquez ...
houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/restaurants-bars/article/ema-mexican-restaurant-houston-opening-19196748.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.
Texas boasts eight of nation’s top 10 counties for adding people: The Dallas-Fort Worth metro area’s growth works out to about 418 new people moving to the ...
dallasnews.com/business/2024/03/18/texas-boasts-eight-of-the-nations-top-10-counties-for-population-growth/
Zombie magic, gambling club Magic Island will come alive again soon: The left-for-dead entertainment facility had been decaying on Southwest Freeway for years ...
houstonchronicle.com/lifestyle/article/magic-island-gambling-houston-18976178.php
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
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
New Houston restaurant Haii Keii opening in Upper Kirby this summer: Haii Keii, a new steak and sushi restaurant, is opening in Houston's Upper Kirby ...
houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/restaurants-bars/article/haii-keii-houston-restaurant-opening-19371837.php
Harris County backs new housing developments with COVID recovery funds: Six affordable housing developments are the latest to get a boost from Harris County's ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/houston/article/arpa-housing-harris-county-commissioners-court-19371479.php
UH basketball: CBS' Spero Dedes on calling win over Texas A&M: CBS' Spero Dedes reflects on calling UH's thrilling overtime win over Texas A&M in the NCAA ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/college/article/spero-dedes-tnt-uh-texas-aggies-ncaa-tournament-19367900.php
Joe Biden returning to Dallas, Houston this week: The Democrat is scheduled to be in Dallas on Wednesday and Houston on Thursday, part of a ramped-up travel ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/election/2024/article/joe-biden-texas-trip-19180452.php
3 kids dubbed 'Little Rascals' arrested after Houston bank robbery: Three boys dubbed the "little rascals" for allegedly robbing a bank in Houston, Texas ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/kids-robbery-bank-houston-arrest-little-rascals-rcna144444
Hardy Toll Road extension approved by Harris County Commissioners: Harris County Commissioners approved a plan by the Harris County Toll Road Authority for the ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/transportation/article/hctra-hardy-toll-road-entension-19371379.php
Dominique Sachse shares when she will return to live TV: The former Houston TV anchor announced when the new show Morning on Merit Street will air.
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/dominique-sachse-live-tv-return-date-19351528.php
5 Harris County department heads to get raises after earlier clash: The move comes two months after Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo clashed with her ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/houston/article/harris-county-salary-bumps-hidalgo-clash-19369909.php
Spring fashion from 'sweet 16' Hats in the Park luncheon at Hermann Pa: The 2024 Hats in the Park luncheon benefiting the Hermann Park Conservancy raised $480 ...
houstonchronicle.com/lifestyle/article/hats-in-the-park-hermann-park-conservancy-19367774.php
Iron Lung Man was a real Texas super hero (Editorial): With the death of Paul Alexander, the world lost not only a remarkable man who overcame tremendous odds ...
houstonchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/paul-alexander-iron-long-polio-vaccine-19068052.php
How the anti-vaccine movement puts our kids in danger (Opinion): Houston is under a health advisory for meningococcal meningitis — a disease vaccines can ...
houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outlook/article/anti-vaccine-movement-harm-19363375.php
Main lanes of US 90 in Houston area close after wreck, diesel spill: A major crash on US-90 near Crosby left 100 gallons of diesel spilled on the roadway ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/crime/article/main-lanes-us-90-houston-close-wreck-diesel-spill-19373222.php
Mike Miles the Music Man – the sequel! – coming soon to HISD (Thumbs): Also: Houston man puts the big back in bigamy, Dade Phelan still feeling feisty about ...
houstonchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/mike-miles-musical-hisd-dade-phelan-19362736.php
Conroe's ‘Bonnie and Clyde bridge” to be restored as police memorial: A project is underway to move and restore a Conroe bridge made famous by Texas outlaw ...
houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/conroe/article/bonnie-and-clyde-bridge-conroe-restored-19359381.php
Harris County approves 100% property tax exemption for eligible child care facilities
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Houston residential development tracker: Projects in 2024, beyond: Houston ranked No. 1 nationally for most new home construction in 2023, ahead of Dallas ...
houstonchronicle.com/projects/real-estate/houston-residential-development-tracker/
Harris County boy wounded in shooting in Harris County parking lot: A young boy was seriously wounded in a shooting that happened during a fight between a large ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/crime/article/boy-shot-wounded-harris-county-parking-lot-fight-19372886.php
Local Honey Art Cafe founders shift into interactive art sphere: Local business owners shift to opening interactive art space to flex their visual arts expertise ...
houstonchronicle.com/business/retail/article/honey-art-cafe-owners-open-doodle-land-19267383.php
Mexican restaurant in Katy offers play area for kids while adults dine: Liana’s Mexican Kitchen opened in Villagio Town Center at 22756 Westheimer Parkway and ...
houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/katy/article/liana-s-mexican-kitchen-katy-19253894.php
Harris County guaranteed income program will notify chosen families: Around 1,900 participants in Harris County's guaranteed income pilot program will be ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/houston/article/harris-county-guaranteed-income-pilot-notified-19212555.php
March Madness: A scrappy Texas team is outmanned by Tennessee: Neither Dylan Disu nor Max Abmas are anything close to scrubs but they couldn't match up with ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/college/article/ut-longhorns-ncaa-tournament-exit-19365435.php
NAACP Image Awards: Houston entrepreneur wins outstanding podcast: Texas Black Expo Founder and CEO Jerome D. Love won his first NAACP Image Award for ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/houston-podcast-naacp-image-award-winner-19196663.php
Montrose apartment installs rooftop solar panels in PearlX partnership: Tenants at 2410 Waugh reduced their energy bills by $60 per month on average and retained ...
houstonchronicle.com/business/energy/article/solar-power-apartment-installation-18689131.php
Metro to reduce service on Silver Line rapid transit along Post Oak: Silver Line buses would change from coming every 12 minutes to every 20 minutes ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/transportation/article/metro-silver-line-brt-frequency-reduce-19361635.php
Texas mother of 12 year old accused of stabbing woman apologizes: The mother of a 12-year-old boy who was accused of stabbing a Harris County woman during the ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/crime/article/texas-mother-apology-son-stabbing-19366890.php
Missing woman found on University of Houston campus: Christina Johnson, a 27-year-old Houston woman who had been missing for two weeks, has been found ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/woman-found-university-houston-campus-19361337.php
MDMA, and psychedelics legalization could revolutionize health care: MDMA and psychedelics could revolutionize health care for PTSD, anxiety and addiction.
houstonchronicle.com/business/columnists/tomlinson/article/mdma-psychedelic-treatment-health-care-18710934.php
How tax breaks for big business cost Texas schools $800 per pupil.: Across the nation, corporations are wooed at the expense of school budgets ...
houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outlook/article/property-tax-breaks-texas-schools-19363513.php
CC’s Hot Tamales and BBQ in Jersey Village is a unique food trailer: Taking a cue from Texas barbecue tradition, Shintri Simpson believes that great tamales ...
houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/restaurants-bars/bbq/article/ccs-tamales-bbq-houston-19317547.php
Lack of resources common, but HPD dropped cases are unique, police say: As Houston Police Department copes with the fallout from a controversy about an internal ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/crime/article/hpd-dropped-cases-other-police-departments-19203440.php
What Houston ISD schools saw lowest, highest college enrollment rates?: About half of Houston ISD seniors enroll in college within a year of graduating ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/education/article/houston-isd-college-enrollment-by-campus-18694402.php
Paxton's attack on migrant charity is an attack on religious freedom: Attorney General Ken Paxton tried to shut down Annunciation House, a network of El Paso ...
houstonchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/annunication-house-border-paxton-immigration-19082576.php
Prosecutor in Paxton case sought more time, new partner ahead of trial: Lawyers said they faced an uphill battle after so many years of procedural delays ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/ken-paxton-fraud-deal-19371285.php
HISD shares 10 goals for 2024-25 year in draft action plan: Houston ISD has begun to outline reforms planned for the 2024-2025 school year ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/education/article/houston-isd-district-action-plan-19371492.php
Printable bracket for NCAA men's basketball tournament: Here's a printable bracket of all the March Madness matchups in the NCAA men's basketball tournament.
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/college/article/ncaa-mens-basketball-tournament-bracket-19170633.php
Jamal Shead, L.J. Cryer and journey to NCAA Tournament with UH: UH's Jamal Shead and L.J. Cryer played against each other during their elementary school days ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/college/article/uh-cougars-lj-cryer-jamal-shead-backstory-19213366.php
Shipley Do-nuts will offer a sneak peek at a new donut: For the month of April, Shipley Do-Nuts will have various deals for customers to take advantage of to ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/shipley-free-specialty-donut-19372935.php
Oil spill extended 2 miles into Houston's Horsepen Bayou, EPA reports: Crews remained at a cleanup site Thursday near Houston's Sylvan Rodriguez Park after a ...
houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/bayarea/article/oil-spill-houston-horsepen-bayou-19374127.php
7-story condo project to transform West Gray in East Montrose: The Madison, a condominium midrise planned on West Gray, is breaking ground soon near a retail ...
houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/montrose-condominium-community-west-gray-retail-18893531.php
Houston, Harris County seek 100% tax exemption for child care centers: Houston has approved a 100% property tax exemption for eligible child care facilities ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/houston/article/child-care-100-tax-exemption-19071938.php
11-vehicle crash shuts down lanes on Interstate 10 in west Houston: The crash has shut down four lanes on the eastbound side of the interstate, officials say.
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/transportation/article/katy-freeway-crash-shuts-down-i10-traffic-19363202.php
Why can Harris County deputy constables protest in uniform?: When dozens of Harris County deputy constables staged a protest at a meeting of county leaders last ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/investigations/article/constables-political-protest-explained-18699219.php
Conroe TX 50 years ago at Heritage Museum of Montgomery County: Two exhibits at the Heritage Museum of Montgomery County are offering a glimpse of what it was ...
yourconroenews.com/neighborhood/moco/news/article/conroe-history-50-years-ago-heritage-museum-19079419.php
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