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Critics say Boebert's 'pimp cane' comment about Houston's Green was racist
Critics have accused U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, of making a racist comment about U.S. Rep. Al Green when she appeared on a right-wing cable network.
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Critics have accused U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, of making a racist comment about U.S. Rep. Al Green when she appeared on a right-wing cable network.
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An 8-year-old child with autism drowned Monday night in a south Houston retention pond, Houston police said.
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Why Texans are trading star offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil
The Houston Texans traded left tackle Laremy Tunsil to the Washington Commanders for two draft picks in 2025 and two picks in 2026.
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Amen Thompson's ankle sprain is the latest to hit the Rockets, who are looking to shore up their playoff position in the final month of the NBA season.
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Why Texans are trading star offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil
The Houston Texans traded left tackle Laremy Tunsil to the Washington Commanders for two draft picks in 2025 and two picks in 2026.
Another injury for Rockets. Amen Thompson out with sprained ankle
Amen Thompson's ankle sprain is the latest to hit the Rockets, who are looking to shore up their playoff position in the final month of the NBA season.
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Why Astros reliever Tayler Scott finally feels comfortable in spring training
Tayler Scott came out of nowhere last season and emerged as one of the Astros' best relievers, making this spring training less stressful for him.
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POLITICS
Vitamin A is no substitute for measles vaccine amid Texas outbreak, doctors say.
Vitamin A has been shown to reduce the risk of measles mortality in certain cases, but doctors said the MMR vaccine is the only way to prevent an infection.
Gov. Greg Abbott touts a new ally in his school voucher push
For the first time in years, Abbott and a Texas House speaker are aligned, at least publicly, on his vision to send public dollars to families for private education
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Residents honor former mayor Turner during lie in state at Houston City Hall
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Woman accused in partner's death at psychic business didn't receive GPS monitor
A woman accused in the death of her boyfriend — who lived out of a Montrose psychic business — was ordered to obtain a GPS monitor but never held to that court-ordered requirement, records show.
Senate priority bill curbs faculty influence in state higher education
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Why Texans are trading star offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil
The Houston Texans traded left tackle Laremy Tunsil to the Washington Commanders for two draft picks in 2025 and two picks in 2026.
Another injury for Rockets. Amen Thompson out with sprained ankle
Amen Thompson's ankle sprain is the latest to hit the Rockets, who are looking to shore up their playoff position in the final month of the NBA season.
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Tayler Scott came out of nowhere last season and emerged as one of the Astros' best relievers, making this spring training less stressful for him.
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