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Judge says Pentagon must restore press access
1+ hour, 6+ min ago (339+ words) April 9, 2026 / 6: 21 PM EDT / CBS News A federal judge ruled the Defense Department violated a court order requiring it to ease stringent restrictions imposed on reporters who cover the Pentagon and blocked a new press policy issued by the department last…...
Inside Melania Trump's unexpected statement denying Jeffrey Epstein ties
1+ hour, 12+ min ago (35+ words) First lady Melania Trump on Thursday made a rare statement where she denied having a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has the latest. Inside Melania Trump's unexpected statement denying Jeffrey Epstein ties...
Democrats on education board ask to pause Texas social studies review, citing concerns over grant
3+ hour, 23+ min ago (660+ words) Federal tax filings show the Texas Public Policy Foundation gave $70, 000 to a university led by one of the content advisers guiding the drafting of the new social studies curriculum. Democratic members of the Texas State Board of Education are asking…...
Hello Houston " The Commuter Cut (April 9, 2026)
3+ hour, 11+ min ago (215+ words) For our busy Houston commuters, we have " The Commuter Cut " a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: In today's edition…...
Houstonians navigate higher gas prices, as future of U. S. -Iran ceasefire remains uncertain
3+ hour, 59+ min ago (649+ words) The city's residents spend more of their income on transportation than residents of any other major metropolitan area. At a Buc-ee's in Katy, Mijung Holladay filled up the tank of her green Corolla Cross last week. While gas prices have…...
Rising costs for food, labor, credit card swipe fees threaten Texas restaurants
3+ hour, 55+ min ago (395+ words) Half of all Texas restaurant operators failed to earn a profit last year, according to data tracked by the National Restaurant Association. Texas restaurants are facing serious economic headwinds. According to data tracked by the National Restaurant Association, 50% of Texas…...
We need new blood: Texas voters look for leadership changes, fresh faces this election year
2+ hour, 8+ min ago (759+ words) Some vocal Texas voters say they want to get rid of politicians who've served the state for decades. Much of that sentiment can be boiled down to a preference for younger candidates with new energy " or even older ones who…...
Trump's DOJ plans to settle Colony Ridge case without compensating victims
3+ hour, 27+ min ago (1272+ words) The Biden administration sued a Texas land developer accused of duping tens of thousands of Hispanic residents. Trump's DOJ is now offering an unprecedented settlement that experts say could target the very people who were harmed by the developer. This…...
Melania Trump denies relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell
4+ hour ago (29+ words) First lady Melania Trump slammed "baseless lies" tying her to Jeffrey Epstein in a statement Thursday at the White House. Melania Trump denies relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell...
Unclaimed $78 million Lotto Texas winning ticket to expire May 14
7+ hour, 11+ min ago (226+ words) CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas " A winning Lotto Texas ticket worth an estimated $78 million will soon expire if the prize remains unclaimed. The ticket for the Nov. 15, 2025, drawing was purchased at Gordon's Bait & Tackle at 7066 Padre Island Highway in Brownsville. The winner…...