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7+ hour, 27+ min ago   (765+ words) By REBECCA SANTANA, VALERIE GONZALEZ, CYBELE MAYNES-OSTERMAN and RYAN J. FOLEY Michael Lukens, who heads the Amica Center, called the idea that the administration had given the sole-source contract to the Texas firm “upsetting and shocking.” “It really does forebode a…...

1+ hour, 40+ min ago   (401+ words) Commissioners on Thursday denied Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s second attempt at a proposed tax-rate increase to fund early childcare programs. The rejection came almost one year after county commissioners voted against Hidalgo’s first penny-tax proposal and said the county…...

2+ hour, 8+ min ago   (244+ words) After 42 days, a workers’ strike at a Texas City chemical plant has ended. The strike began after Ashland Specialty Chemicals proposed a new contract that removed benefits for senior workers, reorganized job positions and reduced sick leave benefits, according to…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (374+ words) The ruling could allow firearm owners to purchase firearm suppressors — known as silencers — short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns and other certain firearms without registration, while also removing a layer of background checks. Last year, Republicans eliminated a $200 tax on those devices…...

19+ hour, 54+ min ago   (337+ words) Texas hunting licenses go on sale Aug. 15. Here's what changed with new identification requirements, residency rules and license prices. The countdown to hunting season in Texas is underway, but hunters buying last minute licenses may face an unexpected hurdle. With…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (370+ words) The Trump administration plans to award a $150 million contract to a Houston law firm that lacks experience in immigration matters. The agreement would task the firm with providing legal representatio... - The Trump administration plans to award a $150 million contract to…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (1000+ words) After hitting his GOP foe for voting under an address where he no longer lived, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica found the Democratic Senate candidate also appears to have done so. Texas state Rep. James Talarico voted in five elections…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (398+ words) ARLINGTON, Texas — BTS’ “ARIRANG” World Tour is heading to Texas on Saturday, Aug. 15 and 16 where RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook are scheduled to perform at AT&T Stadium. Both Arlington concerts are part of BTS’ full-group return…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (36+ words) The Houston Texans have detailed some additional timelines for the Toro District. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart has more. The Houston Texans have detailed some additional timelines for the Toro District. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart has more....

2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (785+ words) Learn why the Houston Texans face 20:1 odds despite a solid defense and tough schedule, casting doubts on C.J. Stroud's impact. Matt discusses their potential. Our Circa Sports team of the day, the Houston Texans, who are about 20/1 to win it all....