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]]> 1049754 Elon Musk Pushed Back on Our Reporting on His Houston Tunnels Plan. Experts Say His Comments Are Misleading. https://houstonnewmedia.org/elon-musk-pushed-back-on-our-reporting-on-his-houston-tunnels-plan-experts-say-his-comments-are-misleading/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=elon-musk-pushed-back-on-our-reporting-on-his-houston-tunnels-plan-experts-say-his-comments-are-misleading Mon, 15 Sep 2025 22:58:31 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=53441f36b396c99f05020c85ccab2b76 Musk said his proposal to build tunnels to address Houston’s chronic flooding woes would work, after an investigation raised questions about the plan’s effectiveness. But experts say his plan has key technical and logistical challenges. su...

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]]> 1027495 22-year-old philosophy student from China did not expect any problems after his 29-hour flight arrived at a Texas airport as he was on his way to study at the University of Houston. https://houstonnewmedia.org/22-year-old-philosophy-student-from-china-did-not-expect-any-problems-after-his-29-hour-flight-arrived-at-a-texas-airport-as-he-was-on-his-way-to-study-at-the-university-of-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=22-year-old-philosophy-student-from-china-did-not-expect-any-problems-after-his-29-hour-flight-arrived-at-a-texas-airport-as-he-was-on-his-way-to-study-at-the-university-of-houston Sun, 31 Aug 2025 12:19:36 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=8ad45d58955c7a72bea160013817241f submitted by /u/O_O___XD [link] [comments]

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]]> 1017994 California Gov. Gavin Newsom calls out the number of Houston murders in latest jab at Republicans https://houstonnewmedia.org/california-gov-gavin-newsom-calls-out-the-number-of-houston-murders-in-latest-jab-at-republicans/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=california-gov-gavin-newsom-calls-out-the-number-of-houston-murders-in-latest-jab-at-republicans Mon, 25 Aug 2025 02:36:30 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c228602e9db99047fc3ab2ef4128e4c9 Newsom's press office posted 2024 homicide statistics for Houston underneath a less-than-flattering photo of a grimacing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Saturday to contrast San Francisco's much lower numbers. The graphic shows Houston's 2024 ...

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]]> 1013433 What’s that smell? Why this major Texas city was named smelliest in US https://houstonnewmedia.org/whats-that-smell-why-this-major-texas-city-was-named-smelliest-in-us/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=whats-that-smell-why-this-major-texas-city-was-named-smelliest-in-us Sat, 16 Aug 2025 15:11:16 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=b7d6337dbd7a40e6b9354f6bcbbb513c A recent study by the Austin American-Statesman identified Houston as the smelliest city in the US. The study, which analyzed various factors including air quality, sewage complaints, and pet ownership, gave Houston a low "freshness score&qu...

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]]> 1008066 Houston mayor’s newly created police ‘club unit’ closed 5 clubs over 3-day period https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-mayors-newly-created-police-club-unit-closed-5-clubs-over-3-day-period/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-mayors-newly-created-police-club-unit-closed-5-clubs-over-3-day-period Tue, 22 Jul 2025 23:39:41 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=0edddb8a86427080052a56b5124e204b On Tuesday, HPD told Houston Public Media that the following five bars/clubs were closed by either the Houston Health Department or Houston Public Works for health and/or permit violations. Zen Lounge – 5316 Washington Ave Bar 5306 – 5306 Washing...

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]]> 992640 Gov. Abbott activates state emergency resources ahead of anticipated severe weather https://houstonnewmedia.org/gov-abbott-activates-state-emergency-resources-ahead-of-anticipated-severe-weather/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gov-abbott-activates-state-emergency-resources-ahead-of-anticipated-severe-weather Mon, 09 Jun 2025 01:22:09 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=0b67002826f986d784a9e336ff9dc8dd submitted by /u/O_O___XD [link] [comments]

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]]> 965023 As Trump administration eases EPA regulations, Houston could pay a price https://houstonnewmedia.org/as-trump-administration-eases-epa-regulations-houston-could-pay-a-price/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=as-trump-administration-eases-epa-regulations-houston-could-pay-a-price Thu, 05 Jun 2025 04:42:40 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c1b9c4ec983862ce83f4329eebc7a7ea submitted by /u/O_O___XD [link] [comments]

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]]> 962802 Texas Governor Greg Abbott talks tariffs, THC ban, and more https://houstonnewmedia.org/texas-governor-greg-abbott-talks-tariffs-thc-ban-and-more/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texas-governor-greg-abbott-talks-tariffs-thc-ban-and-more Mon, 14 Apr 2025 22:38:06 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=9bd8da41726ba751914e055ff76e80e8 FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan spoke with Texas Governor Greg Abbott about several topics including the tariffs by President Donald Trump, should there be a THC ban in Texas, and more. submitted by /u/O_O___XD [link] ...

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]]> 939000 Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik is scheduled to interview virtually later today with the Jets for their head coach vacancy https://houstonnewmedia.org/texans-offensive-coordinator-bobby-slowik-is-scheduled-to-interview-virtually-later-today-with-the-jets-for-their-head-coach-vacancy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texans-offensive-coordinator-bobby-slowik-is-scheduled-to-interview-virtually-later-today-with-the-jets-for-their-head-coach-vacancy Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:01:13 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=852aa6f435bb09919f75e8f9f9d54e80 submitted by /u/O_O___XD [link] [comments]

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]]> 882899 Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik is scheduled to interview virtually later today with the Jets for their head coach vacancy https://houstonnewmedia.org/texans-offensive-coordinator-bobby-slowik-is-scheduled-to-interview-virtually-later-today-with-the-jets-for-their-head-coach-vacancy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texans-offensive-coordinator-bobby-slowik-is-scheduled-to-interview-virtually-later-today-with-the-jets-for-their-head-coach-vacancy Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:01:13 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=852aa6f435bb09919f75e8f9f9d54e80 submitted by /u/O_O___XD [link] [comments]

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]]> 882898 James Harden’s restaurant sued, alleges driver was overserved, led to crash that killed 7 people https://houstonnewmedia.org/james-hardens-restaurant-sued-alleges-driver-was-overserved-led-to-crash-that-killed-7-people/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=james-hardens-restaurant-sued-alleges-driver-was-overserved-led-to-crash-that-killed-7-people Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:09:59 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=a7f38ff1295ff85a56f0242d0e032840 Seven people were killed when authorities say Christian Herrera ran a red light and t-boned another vehicle on Fannin Street. submitted by /u/O_O___XD [link] [comments]

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]]> 860013 How Houston Police’s homicide team boosted its case clearance to the highest rate in years https://houstonnewmedia.org/how-houston-polices-homicide-team-boosted-its-case-clearance-to-the-highest-rate-in-years/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-houston-polices-homicide-team-boosted-its-case-clearance-to-the-highest-rate-in-years Tue, 10 Dec 2024 21:04:46 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=1e9904d3a3bf2099758048cc7bb8839d submitted by /u/O_O___XD [link] [comments]

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]]> 859683 Nico Collins leads the league in receiving yards and C.J. Stroud is Top 5 in passing yards https://houstonnewmedia.org/nico-collins-leads-the-league-in-receiving-yards-and-c-j-stroud-is-top-5-in-passing-yards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nico-collins-leads-the-league-in-receiving-yards-and-c-j-stroud-is-top-5-in-passing-yards Wed, 09 Oct 2024 02:02:04 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=6fd4605225eb97befe73a3eb3864dded submitted by /u/O_O___XD [link] [comments]

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]]> 829700 Donald Glover, ‘Childish Gambino’ cancels tour ahead of surgery in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/donald-glover-childish-gambino-cancels-tour-ahead-of-surgery-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=donald-glover-childish-gambino-cancels-tour-ahead-of-surgery-in-houston Mon, 07 Oct 2024 22:47:28 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c8010db93971e12a460e49618a026a0f Glover said that anyone who had already purchased tickets to the upcoming shows will receive a refund. submitted by /u/O_O___XD [link] [comments]

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]]> 829338 Return of early voting to University of Houston, Texas Southern considered a ‘win’ among students https://houstonnewmedia.org/return-of-early-voting-to-university-of-houston-texas-southern-considered-a-win-among-students/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=return-of-early-voting-to-university-of-houston-texas-southern-considered-a-win-among-students Wed, 02 Oct 2024 02:11:37 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=61478017bc8a937546474ca6c704f8c7 At a time when some Texas lawmakers want to remove or limit voting on campuses, a total of 12 colleges and universities in Harris County will hold early voting for the November election. submitted by /u/O_O___XD [link] [comm...

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]]> 826452 Is there a fentanyl vaccine? University of Houston to start clinical trials in 2025 https://houstonnewmedia.org/is-there-a-fentanyl-vaccine-university-of-houston-to-start-clinical-trials-in-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-there-a-fentanyl-vaccine-university-of-houston-to-start-clinical-trials-in-2025 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 23:58:56 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=8282767f9842e8a5de72a0813f4f1231 submitted by /u/O_O___XD [link] [comments]

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]]> 819526 One month after Marshall Middle School student’s death, his family still seeks answers from Houston ISD https://houstonnewmedia.org/one-month-after-marshall-middle-school-students-death-his-family-still-seeks-answers-from-houston-isd/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=one-month-after-marshall-middle-school-students-death-his-family-still-seeks-answers-from-houston-isd Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:37:05 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=b80c746af52e3598bc2cafee44b6e60d Landon Payton, a 14-year-old eighth-grader, died Aug. 14 after a medical emergency during P.E. class. His cause of death had not been released by the Harris County medical examiner as of Friday. submitted by /u/O_O___XD [link] &#3...

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]]> 819177 Imagine showing this to an Astros fan at the start of the year https://houstonnewmedia.org/imagine-showing-this-to-an-astros-fan-at-the-start-of-the-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=imagine-showing-this-to-an-astros-fan-at-the-start-of-the-year Mon, 02 Sep 2024 18:17:01 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=625dbf7f9d1c580ad260fd578407b4f8 submitted by /u/O_O___XD [link] [comments]

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]]> 814020 WHO declares mpox a global health emergency. Here’s what to know about the disease in Houston. https://houstonnewmedia.org/who-declares-mpox-a-global-health-emergency-heres-what-to-know-about-the-disease-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=who-declares-mpox-a-global-health-emergency-heres-what-to-know-about-the-disease-in-houston Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:58:58 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=07ae8a6f3cffc812c00c3b5ed8225ef3 submitted by /u/O_O___XD [link] [comments]

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