House Race in Houston Heads for Runoff Between Young Democrats

The seat, long held by Black Houston leaders, has been vacant since March. The winner is likely to face Representative Al Green in a district altered by Republican gerrymandering.

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Bomb Threat Halts Flights at Reagan Airport, Officials Say

Flights resumed in the early afternoon after passengers were safely taken off a plane that arrived from Houston, the airport said. The F.B.I. said “no hazards” were found.

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The Democratic Mayor Who Thinks Cities Are Handling Trump Wrong

Mayor John Whitmire of Houston believes the best way to govern a diverse, immigrant-heavy city in the current political climate is by keeping your head down and your ambitions modest.

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2 Children Are Dead and 2 Are in Critical Condition in Texas Shooting

A 13-year-old and 4-year-old were killed, officials said. A 9-year-old and 8-year-old were airlifted for medical care and were in critical condition.

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Forget Labubus: We’re Collecting Semi-Cured Gel Nail Strips

The strips feature intricate designs and can be applied at a fraction of the cost of a salon visit. People are collecting them by the hundreds.

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Republican Redistricting Is Sowing Chaos in Houston

Texas Republicans redrew the lines for House races in 2026. For one Houston district, that means two elections in the next few months using two different maps, with a generational fight to come.

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Strip Club Executives Bribed Tax Auditor With Lap Dances, Charges Say

Five executives of RCI Hospitality Holdings, which owns clubs across the country, were charged in the scheme. The company avoided $8 million in New York taxes, prosecutors say.

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The Biggest U.S. Oil Companies Are Eliminating Thousands of Jobs

ConocoPhillips of Houston on Wednesday announced plans to reduce its global work force by up to 25 percent.

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Houston Man Is Charged With Murder in ‘Ding Dong Ditch’ Shooting

The man, facing a murder charge, is accused of firing at an 11-year-old boy who rang a doorbell and ran away as part of a prank, the police said.

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Boy Shot During ‘Ding Dong Ditch’ Prank in Houston

The police in Houston detained a person after a 10-year-old boy who had knocked on a door was shot on Saturday night, officials said.

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