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As Republicans plan to gather in Bush???s backyard, his influence is largely absent from the party
35+ min ago (700+ words) Next week’s Republican convention in Dallas takes place in the same city that helped give rise to the Bush political dynasty. But George W. Bush himself — and many policies he pushed 30 years ago — are largely missing from today’s GOP, political…...
Houston approves anti-annexation deal with The Woodlands
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (490+ words) City and township officials described the agreement as a “win-win,” but Houston controller Chris Hollins argued it’s a “bad deal.” The city of Houston promised to never absorb The Woodlands on Wednesday in exchange for $50 million over the next four…...
Extreme flooding underway in Texas, where more than a foot of rain has fallen
9+ hour, 58+ min ago (329+ words) An extreme flood scenario is underway Wednesday morning in Southeast Texas with the remnants of Edouard. The storm, now a tropical depression, has dumped an estimated 15 to 22 inches of rain in spots, and some areas could experience rain totals of…...
Edouard, now a tropical depression, drenches Texas with flash flooding and downed trees
15+ hour, 4+ min ago (576+ words) Michael Espinoza stands under the awning of his shop, T&M Bait Shop, watching rain from Tropical Storm Edouard come down in High Island, Texas, on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. Credit: AP/Brett Coomer PORT ARTHUR, Texas — The former Tropical Storm Edouard…...
Texas power outage map: Track outages as Edouard moves across state
10+ hour, 31+ min ago (224+ words) More than 77,000 Texas customers were without power Wednesday morning, Sept. 2, as Tropical Depression Edouard continued to impact the state with gusty winds and heavy rain. Outages were concentrated across East Texas, with Jefferson and Hardin counties accounting for the largest…...
Houston Chamber Choir Names Ashley Stouffer Executive Director
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (312+ words) Miller departs for the Houston Symphony but will reunite with the choir for its season-opening concert. Get all the top news & discounts for Houston & beyond. No password required. “The Houston Chamber Choir is extremely grateful for Brian’s leadership, which, among…...
Best hikes to try around Lubbock ahead of Texas Tech's week one matchup with Abilene Christian
19+ hour, 49+ min ago (1003+ words) Joe Thomas joins OutKick Outdoors to revisit the draft-day fishing trip that preceded his selection by the Browns, his post-NFL health journey and Hall of Fame Farms. With week zero of the college football season in the books, we turn…...
More than half of Texas data centers broke law by not responding to water use inquiry
15+ hour, 52+ min ago (594+ words) An unfinished data center campus and substation is seen behind a home along Stainback Road in Red Oak, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Transmission lines carry power across a field that is for sale in the foreground. With two operational, one under construction…...
Houston-area schools cancel Wednesday classes due to Edouard
16+ hour, 4+ min ago (250+ words) Pedestrians pictured near Texas Medical Center on June 17, 2026. Some Houston-area school districts are canceling Wednesday classes amid a storm. Some Houston-area school districts announced they will close Wednesday just after Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall near the Gulf Coast. Forecasts…...
Steve Sarkisian condemns NFL-to-college returns despite Texas using its own eligibility loophole
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (502+ words) Texas coach Steve Sarkisian joined the chorus of college football figures blasting players who try to return to school after playing in NFL preseason games. "These players on all of our rosters have been working for nine months for this…...