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Rats get taste for drugs in Houston police evidence room

Police department officials lament ‘systemic problem’ and say rats ‘enjoying’ 400,000lb of marijuana in storage

The Guardian - US

Drug-addicted rats have taken over a Houston police evidence room after eating seized narcotics

Police in Texas have hatched a plan to stop the rodents getting their fix

The Independent UK

Helicopter crashes in Houston, killing 4 and destroying a radio tower, officials say

Authorities are investigating after a helicopter crashed in Houston, killing four people on board and destroying a radio tower

The Independent UK

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Four Killed In Houston Helicopter Crash

Tragic helicopter crash in Houston's Second Ward claims four lives, including a child, after colliding with a communications tower.

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You can score a $350 flight from the U.S. to Tokyo (but you have to act fast)

Already thinking of 2025 travel plans?

The Street

Committee says lack of communication, training led to thousands of dropped cases by Houston police

An independent committee says a breakdown in communication, a lack of training, inconsistent protocols and an ineffective records management system were some of the reasons that led to Houston police dropping more than 268,000 cases over nearly the past decade

The Independent UK

Here are the Democrats seeking to replace U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee

Because Jackson Lee died after winning the Democratic primary, Texas Democratic officials will get to decide who replaces her on the November ballot.

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Houston Police trying to contact victims after 4,017 sexual assault cases were shelved, chief says

Houston's interim police chief says a lack of communication from department leaders made it possible for officers to drop more than 264,000 cases

The Independent UK

US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas to lie in state at Houston city hall

Several days of events honoring the life of longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas are set to take place

The Independent UK

Some power restored in Houston after Hurricane Beryl, while storm spawns tornadoes as it moves east

Power has started to come back for some of the millions of homes and businesses left in the dark when Hurricane Beryl slammed into the Houston area

The Independent UK

President Biden Offers Support To Houston Mayor After Hurricane Beryl

President Biden assures Houston of federal support post-Hurricane Beryl, emphasizing unity and aid.

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Three Fatalities Reported In Houston As Beryl Hits The City

Tropical Storm Beryl claims three lives in Houston, Texas, highlighting the dangers of extreme weather.

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Houston Mayor Addresses Power Outages After Beryl Storm

Houston Mayor Whitmire addresses power outages post-Beryl storm, emphasizing urgency of restoration amid soaring temperatures.

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Houston In Rescue Mode After Beryl Brings Flooding

Houston faces emergency situation with severe flooding and wind damage from Tropical Storm Beryl. Mayor urges residents to shelter in place for safety.

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Two Men Charged In Killing Of 12-Year-Old Houston Girl

Two men charged in the killing of a 12-year-old Houston girl found strangled in a creek. Surveillance video linked suspects to the crime.

The Texas Tribune

Molly Cook holds on to Houston-based Texas Senate seat in Democratic primary runoff

Cook was up 74 votes, according to unofficial results. Johnson has not conceded.

Texas Observer

Houston Underdogs Beat Established Democrats in House, Senate Runoffs

Two community organizers see their wins as a progressive blueprint for taking on the establishment and mobilizing the Democratic base.

The Texas Tribune

It’s primary runoff election day in Texas. Here’s what we’re watching.

Texans are heading to the polls Tuesday to make their final selections for which Democrats and Republicans will run for various seats in the November election.

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The Independent UK

Head of FEMA tours deadly storm damage in Houston area as more residents get power back

The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has toured the Houston area to assess the damage from last week’s deadly storms

International Business Times

Houston Faces Long Recovery Amid Smog Warning And Heatwave After Devastating Storms

The National Weather Service has warned residents to be cautious of heat exhaustion during cleanup efforts.

The Independent UK

Widespread power outages from deadly Houston storm raise new risk: hot weather

As the Houston area works to clean up and restore power to thousands after deadly storms, it will do so Saturday under a smog warning and as all of southern Texas starts to feel the heat

WEKU

At least 4 people are killed in Houston after a severe thunderstorm passed through

Across the city, power lines and trees are downed, traffic lights are out and glass is scattered across downtown. About 900,000 customers were left without power early Friday.

The Independent UK

Four dead and almost one million without power as severe storm rips through Texas

Fast-moving storm, the second to hit Houston this month, brings wind gusts of up to 100mph

Texas Observer

After Special Election Win, Molly Cook Gears Up for Senate Seat Runoff

The ER nurse and community organizer wants to bring “the Capitol to the people and the people to the Capitol.”

Latin Times

Texas voters elect first LGBTQ+ state senator — Who is Molly Cook?

Cook is a 32-year-old ER nurse born and raised in the Houston area

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