From Houston Public Media
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Galveston city council member responds to Charles Barkley’s ‘dirty water’ comments
Barkley, a former NBA star who played part of his career with the Houston Rockets, criticized the beaches in nearby Galveston during Saturday's NBA playoffs broadcast on TNT.
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Houston’s new mayor wants changes to Shepherd-Durham redesign, putting part of project at risk
The administration of new Houston Mayor John Whitmire, who expressed support for the streets overhaul as a state senator in 2019, is holding up the start of Phase 2 construction because it wants the project to no longer include a reduction in vehicle lanes. The first phase of the Heights infrastructure initiative is nearing completion and will be unaffected by the decision.
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Her husband died waiting on a Houston hospital’s liver transplant list. Now she intends to take legal action
An increasing number of Memorial Hermann patients have died while anxiously waiting on transplant lists that could've granted them life-saving organs, according to data from the Organ Procurement Transplantation Network.
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Police again arrest pro-Palestinian protesters setting up camp at UT Austin
Near the start of Monday's protest, UT Police issued two orders to disperse, accusing protesters of disorderly conduct and trespassing, and threatening arrest.
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Early voting turnout for Harris County’s May uniform election less than 1% as of Sunday
Races on the ballot in Harris County include three newly created directorships for the Harris Central Appraisal District (HCAD). Early voting ends tomorrow. Election Day is Saturday, May 4.
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Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office launches mobile app for non-emergency reports, inmate information
The free app can be downloaded on Google Play or the App Store, by searching for the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.
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History suggests Texans fans should be pleased with recent draft picks
Houston Matters discusses how the Texans, Rockets, and Astros have all fared in their sport's respective drafts in recent years.
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Why an adopted dog doesn’t seem to fully trust his new owner?
Houston-area veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller fields that and other dog and cat care questions.
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Despite Southwest Airlines leaving Bush Intercontinental Airport, officials believe traveling won’t slow down in Houston
Houston airports are receiving record number of travelers coming to the area, and airport officials don't anticipate that changing any time soon.
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Humanity needs more drinking water. Are desalination plants the answer?
From Corpus Christi's plans for the state's first seawater plant, to a brackish water plant in Katy, we explore pursuits across the state, and whether it's all a good idea.
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Texas sues Biden administration to block expansion of LGBTQ+ student protections
The new Title IX rules expanded the definition of sex-based harassment. Paxton said the change distorted the original intent of the law.
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The Rolling Stones show no signs of slowing down as they begin latest tour in Houston
During a vibrant two-hour show, the Stones, who've been touring for more than 60 years, played with the energy of band that was on tour for the first time.