There are recurring ground stops at Houston airports amid ongoing government shutdown
Staffing shortages related to air traffic controllers, who are employed by the federal government, have prompted multiple ground stops this week at Houston's two major airports.
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Harris County
Commissioners to consider panhandling restrictions in unincorporated Harris County
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Weather
The Houston area faces a wet weekend after prolonged dry weather
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Energy & Environment
Congressional Democrats press EPA to restore Solar for All program
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Energy & Environment
A new generation of industries emerges in Texas as feds push to mine more rare minerals
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Houston
Man found hanging from Houston highway with burns from a possible fire, police say
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Businesses that depend on the Port of Houston are threatened by Trump’s tariffs and the government shutdown
The Trump administration's on-again, off-again tariffs are raising the cost of doing business for companies that depend on the port, potentially threatening millions of jobs that depend on its smooth operation.
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