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Three people were rushed to a hospital Friday morning after being stabbed in a road rage incident, according to Harris County Pct. 4 constable deputies.
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Driver stabbed, others injured following road rage incident in northwest Harris County

Read full article: Driver stabbed, others injured following road rage incident in northwest Harris County

A person was rushed to a hospital Friday morning after being stabbed in a road rage incident, according to Harris County Pct. 4 constable deputies.

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Three people were rushed to a hospital Friday morning after being stabbed in a road rage incident, according to Harris County Pct. 4 constable deputies.
2 hours ago

Driver stabbed, others injured following road rage incident in northwest Harris County

Read full article: Driver stabbed, others injured following road rage incident in northwest Harris County

A person was rushed to a hospital Friday morning after being stabbed in a road rage incident, according to Harris County Pct. 4 constable deputies.

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he wants the Texas Senate to approve the House version of the school voucher bill, a step that would speed the legislation to the governor for his signature.
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Dan Patrick endorses Texas House’s voucher plan, clearing path to final approval

Read full article: Dan Patrick endorses Texas House’s voucher plan, clearing path to final approval

The lieutenant governor proposes that the Texas Senate adopt the House bill, which would eliminate a negotiation over the two versions and cement the victory for supporters.

Students place flowers on a stretch of sidewalk near the center of the Florida State campus in sight of the Student Union building, Tallahassee, Fla., Friday, April 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
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Students at Florida State gather at memorials, prepare to retrieve belongings after deadly shooting

Read full article: Students at Florida State gather at memorials, prepare to retrieve belongings after deadly shooting

Students dropped off balloons and teddy bears at a memorial Friday morning near Florida State University’s student union where a 20-year-old opened fire, killing two men and wounding six others.

Chuck Poole joins other religious leaders to speak in front of the Alabama Statehouse against bills that would mandate religious texts and instruction in schools, Montgomery, Ala., March 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Safiyah Riddle)
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Lawmakers move to mandate the display of Ten Commandments and ban pride flags in Alabama schools

Read full article: Lawmakers move to mandate the display of Ten Commandments and ban pride flags in Alabama schools

Alabama lawmakers approved a slew of bills that would expand the use of Christian texts in public schools and limit protections for LGBTQ+ students.

FILE - Students help put away supplies at the end of a reading and writing lesson at the Head Start program run by Easterseals, an organization that gets about a third of its funding from the federal government, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)
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White House proposes eliminating Head Start funding as part of sweeping budget cuts

Read full article: White House proposes eliminating Head Start funding as part of sweeping budget cuts

The Trump administration is asking Congress to eliminate the Head Start program, a move that would cut early education for some of the nation’s neediest children as part of drastic proposed cuts to federal health funding.

Students gather on a stretch of sidewalk near the center of the Florida State campus in sight of the Student Union building, Tallahassee, Fla., Friday, April 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
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What to know about the shooting at Florida State University

Read full article: What to know about the shooting at Florida State University

Students and staff have returned to buildings on the Florida State University campus to retrieve their belongings a day after a gunman opened fire, killing two people and wounding at least six others.

BORDER

Deployed Resources runs this tent facility that holds immigrants on the northeast outskirts of El Paso, Texas, as seen in 2023. The facility is being converted for use by Immigration and Customs Enforcement to support the Trump administrations mass deportation effort.

Meet the tent company making a fortune off Trump’s deportation plans

Read full article: Meet the tent company making a fortune off Trump’s deportation plans

Deployed Resources, a privately held tent company, is set to operate a new ICE tent camp to hold people awaiting deportation in El Paso, Texas.

Texas House Parliamentarian Sharon Carter, listens as state Reps. Cody Vasut, R-Angleton (from left), Richard Hayes, R-Hickory Creek, Tom Oliverson, R-Cypress, and Trey Martinez Fischer, D-San Antonio, negotiate in the lower chamber on April 10, 2025.

$337 billion, two-year budget gets Texas House approval

Read full article: $337 billion, two-year budget gets Texas House approval

The lower chamber’s plan largely aligns with the Senate’s proposal and puts billions toward teacher pay, border security and property tax cuts.

A National Guard soldier sits atop a wall made of shipping containers while watching the U.S.-Mexico border on Feb. 7, 2025 in Eagle Pass.

Trump administration drops challenge to Texas law targeting people who illegally cross the border

Read full article: Trump administration drops challenge to Texas law targeting people who illegally cross the border

Senate Bill 4, the Texas law that makes illegally crossing the border a state crime, will continue to be challenged by two immigrant rights groups and El Paso County.

The U.S. is cracking down on illegal immigration with 245 arrests in Texas as part of Operation Take Back America. Key cases involve human smuggling and re-entry offenses.

245 arrests in one week as U.S. cracks down on illegal immigration in southern Texas

Read full article: 245 arrests in one week as U.S. cracks down on illegal immigration in southern Texas

In a major effort to combat illegal immigration and related crimes, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas announced 245 new cases filed in the past week.

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Margaret Heckler: Pioneering equality, revolutionizing credit cards, and achieving the triple crown

Read full article: Margaret Heckler: Pioneering equality, revolutionizing credit cards, and achieving the triple crown

Closing out Women's History Month, late politician Margaret Heckler's story is untold-until now. We heard from Kimberly Heckler share personal insights into the trailblazing career of her mother-in-law, a political powerhouse who shaped the future for women in politics.

The song explores themes of resilience, sacrifice, and the enduring fight for civil rights, drawing parallels to pivotal moments in Black history, such as the Great Migration and the use of the Green Book during the Jim Crow era.

Cowboy Carter Chronicles: How Beyoncé’s 16 CARRIAGES highlights the freedom of flight

Read full article: Cowboy Carter Chronicles: How Beyoncé’s 16 CARRIAGES highlights the freedom of flight

Beyoncé's song "16 CARRIAGES" serves as a historical reflection on the Black experience during Reconstruction, symbolizing the complex freedom that followed the Civil War.

The University of Houston students explore the overlooked legacy of Black cowboys and towns through a new course, spurred by Beyoncé's album, "Cowboy Carter."

Cowboy Carter Chronicles: What students learned about black cowboys this rodeo season

Read full article: Cowboy Carter Chronicles: What students learned about black cowboys this rodeo season

This initiative, highlighted in the "Cowboy Carter Chronicles" series by Jyesha Johnson, delves into the cultural contributions of Black cowboys and the history of Black towns, which have largely been erased from mainstream narratives.

Cowboy Carter Chronicle explores a groundbreaking course at the University of Houston that unravels the rich tapestry of Black contributions to the American West, inspired by Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter."

Cowboy Carter Chronicles: How a lullaby highlights black unsung heroes of the Old West

Read full article: Cowboy Carter Chronicles: How a lullaby highlights black unsung heroes of the Old West

In the American West, the narrative often revolves around outlaws, gunfights, and the lawless frontier. However, there are untold stories of black individuals who were born to be protectors, shaping the history of the West in ways that have often been overshadowed.

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Daijha, a student at Prairie View A&M University, was brutally attacked by a group at her off-campus housing, leaving her physically and emotionally traumatized.
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‘She was fighting for her life:’ Houston mom says daughter no longer feels safe after Prairie View A&M group attack

Read full article: ‘She was fighting for her life:’ Houston mom says daughter no longer feels safe after Prairie View A&M group attack

Her mother, Dominique Taylor, is advocating for justice and safety, hoping the university will take swift action to prevent such incidents in the future.

Cybersecurity is resulting in billions of dollars in losses for consumers
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Klein ISD students sent fake emails with part-time job opportunities that ‘appear’ to be from staff

Read full article: Klein ISD students sent fake emails with part-time job opportunities that ‘appear’ to be from staff

The district explained students received messages on their school emails that "appear to be from Klein ISD staff, offer[ing] part-time job opportunities," where they were asked to put personal and bank account information.

HOUSTON, TX - MARCH 8: (EDITORS NOTE: This image was created using a fisheye lens) Clutch the Mascot of the Houston Rockets after the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on March 8, 2025 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Houston Mayor John Whitmire declares ‘Rockets Red Day’ ahead of first-round playoffs

Read full article: Houston Mayor John Whitmire declares ‘Rockets Red Day’ ahead of first-round playoffs

If you haven’t gone to work yet today, make sure to throw on something red to support your Houston Rockets!