Transportation
Judge’s Ruling Could Have Big Implications For Proposed High-Speed Rail Line
Posted on · The ruling could prevent the rail line’s developers from using eminent domain to acquire land for the project.
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Party Politics
White House And Democrats Face Off Again As Federal Government Remains Partially Closed
Posted on · Party Politics co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus discuss prospects for the end (or not) of the shutdown.
News
Austin Reported More Hate Crimes Than Any Other City In Texas Last Year
Posted on · The state capital had 18 total incidents, marking the third year in a row the city saw hate crimes in the double digits, according to FBI data.
Immigration
Report: 44 Percent of Fortune 500 Companies Were Started by Immigrants Or Their Children
Posted on · Eighteen of those companies are based in Texas, including 10 in Houston.
News
Dallas Police Department Fires Officer Accused in Neighbor’s Death
Posted on · Amber Guyger was arrested on a charge of manslaughter after killing Botham Jean
Politics
University of Houston Will Host Cruz-O’Rourke Debate on September 30
Posted on · The Senator and the Congressman have agreed to two more debates that will take place in Dallas and San Antonio
News
Dallas Officer Amber Guyger Charged With Manslaughter For Fatally Shooting Botham Jean In His Home
Posted on · Many questions remain about what led Guyger to shoot Jean
News
Dallas Police Detain Man Who Crashed Truck into Fox Station
Posted on · The man paced and scattered numerous handwritten papers outside. He was not able to enter the building and was soon arrested.
Houston Matters
Top Doctor for City of Houston Discusses Suspected Measles Case
Posted on · The Houston Health Department is waiting for a final confirmation from the CDC
News
Murder Trial to Start for Texas Officer Who Shot Teen in Car
Posted on · Former Balch Springs officer Roy Oliver opened fire last year into a moving car filled with five teens, killing 15-year-old high school freshman Jordan Edwards
News
Gun Issued to Lupe Valdez Goes Missing
Posted on · The weapon was a 9mm Beretta loaned to the sheriff in 2011
News
Texas Breaks Record For Electricity Use For Second Consecutive Day
Posted on · It is the first time the usage exceeds 73,000 megawatts in the ERCOT region
News
Man Wrongly Named As Suspect In Dallas Police Shooting Sues
Posted on · Dallas police on social media posted a photo of Mark Hughes holding his rifle, saying he was a suspect in the shooting and asking for the public's help in finding him.
News
48 Texas Gas Stations Will Refund Consumers For Price Gouging During Hurricane Harvey
Posted on · They have reached settlements with the Texas Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division
News
Texas Gubernatorial Candidate Lupe Valdez Pays Overdue Property Taxes On Time
Posted on · The Houston Chronicle reports that officials from her campaign said she was paying in monthly installments because she could not afford to pay the total amounts