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Houston Chronicle@houstonchronicle.com
In the Houston area, many of the top political donors are businesses behind development projects in floodplains. Executives at these companies routinely contribute to county judges and commissioners. www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/202...
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'Washington Post' editorials omit a key disclosure: Bezos' financial ties
Three times in the past two weeks, editorials at the 'Washington Post' failed to disclose that they focused on matters in which owner Jeff Bezos had a material interest.
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Will this Texas school board be forced to hang the Ten Commandments?
Galveston ISD has delayed hanging the posters in its classrooms.
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For the first time this fall, a front will come barreling into Houston
In brief: Today’s update covers a lot of ground, from what a real fall front should feel like, to a chance of storms this evening, and just how cold it will get in the coming days. We also br…
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Country star Tucker Wetmore helps out fans after postponed show
His fans are hailing him a "man of the people."
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What the federal shutdown means for November SNAP benefits
In Texas, 3.5 million Texans — including 1.7 million children — rely on SNAP, also referred to as food stamps, each month.
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What the federal shutdown means for November SNAP benefits
In Texas, 3.5 million Texans — including 1.7 million children — rely on SNAP, also referred to as food stamps, each month.
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Texas' red-hot Layne's Chicken Fingers to expand further
Move over Dairy Queen, because here comes the new kid in town.
Steve Bowen@stevebowen.bsky.social
What we're witnessing with #Melissa is ultra rare in the history of known hurricanes in the Atlantic. This level of sustained intensity and feasting on every joule of ocean heat content without any real disruption is incredible. Not hyperbole: Jamaica is facing a generational catastrophic event.
The Oregonian@oregonian.com
Amazon plans to lay off as many as 30,000 corporate employees this week, Reuters first reported Monday citing anonymous sources.
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I like Trump and Houston’s Democratic mayor. And so should you. | Opinion
Texas talk radio host Kenny Webster explains why, as a Trump voter, he backs Houston’s Democratic mayor John Whitmire — praising his old-school pragmatism and focus on fighting crime.
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Rockets star admits painful Sunday ritual taking its toll
Will a conversion to Texans' fandom follow?
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Dr Pepper's legal win is latest shake-up in soda world
It may bring some changes to certain soda fountains.
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$540 million project aimed at transforming Galveston gets green light
Principals are touting it as "an investment in Galveston's future."
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Weird comet from another star system is getting ready to shine
Scientists are tracking 3I/ATLAS' tail and gas as it nears the sun.
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Former Rockets star to headline major tech conference in Texas
With Amazon's help, the NBA will use AfroTech to showcase new broadcast innovations.
Sarah Einselen 
