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This Week in Texas navigates state gun laws, energy solutions, and Nikki Haley’s presidential run


February 19, 2024

In the latest episode of This Week in Texas, we delve into the aftermath of the shooting incident at Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church. A woman armed with rifles entered the church accompanied by her seven-year-old special needs son and opened fire. Off-duty law enforcement officers returned fire, resulting in her death. The boy sustained critical injuries, and another man was …

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Cy-Fair ISD anticipates $73.6M budget shortfall due to inflation and lack of state funding


February 19, 2024

Cy-Fair ISD officials presented a budget shortfall of more than $73.6 million for the 2023-24 fiscal year on February 12. The update was delivered by CFISD Chief Financial Officer Karen Smith, who highlighted a 19% increase in inflation rates from September 2019 to August 2023 as a significant factor. Smith also emphasized the continued inadequacy of state funding, pointing out …

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Man shot, killed by homeowner after confrontation over alleged stolen BBQ pit in NE Harris Co.: HCSO


February 19, 2024

Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting involving an alleged robbery suspect in northeast Harris County early Sunday morning. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office stated that deputies were dispatched to the 1500 block of Ralston Road and Kentington Oak just before 6 a.m. following reports of a man being shot. According to preliminary investigations, the deceased man …

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‘Faith is going to win’: Lakewood Church services resume week after shooting


February 19, 2024

Services at Lakewood Church resumed a week after gunfire erupted inside the building in southwest Houston. The church’s spokesperson declined to discuss any enhanced security measures for the return. Genesse Moreno, 36, was fatally shot by off-duty law enforcement working at the church on Feb 11. Her 7-year-old son was also shot, and a 47-year-old man was wounded but survived. …

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Mother among 2 dead, 1 hospitalized in fatal Richmond Ave crash, kids found injured in backseat: HPD


February 19, 2024

In West Houston on Sunday night, a fatal crash occurred, resulting in two deaths and one individual hospitalized with injuries, according to police. Authorities suspect that speeding contributed to the collision involving a black Toyota sedan and a gray Scion SUV around 8 p.m. The incident took place on the 6300 block of Richmond Avenue near Greenridge Drive. The black …

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Driver killed after striking 2 vehicles and losing control on I-45 in NE Harris Co., deputies say


February 19, 2024

Authorities are currently investigating a fatal crash involving three vehicles at Remington Valley in northeast Harris County that occurred on Saturday night. As per Harris County Sheriff’s Officers, a Nissan Altima, driven by an unidentified individual, was reportedly speeding in the fourth lane on the I-45 northbound service road, following closely behind a woman driving a Chevrolet Equinox. Simultaneously, a …

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