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Texas lawmakers put limits on cities" abilities to enact progressive policies. Some want to go further
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (444+ words) Some Republican Texas House members want to give more power to the attorney general to sue cities and issue financial penalties. Confusion surrounds a sweeping law aimed at stopping Texas cities from adopting progressive policies three years after state lawmakers…...
Pride in Houston is a bit different this year. It's also coming amid a public fight over LGBTQ+ rights
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (507+ words) This year's Pride parade and festival, scheduled for Saturday, comes after increased state-level scrutiny over LGBTQ+ Texans as well as the controversial removal of rainbow crosswalks in Montrose. For the first time in nearly half a century, Houston's LGBTQ+ Pride…...
NASA's moon base contracts (May 28, 2026)
1+ week, 1+ day ago (246+ words) On Thursday's show: We learn about some contracts NASA has awarded to Texas companies to take the next steps toward an eventual base on the moon. And we reflect on how Supreme Court decisions of recent years have gutted the…...
Houston Pride Orchestra Practice
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (85+ words) Houston Public Media Have a News Tip? Tell Houston Public Media - Hours before James Broadnax's lethal injection, chances to postpone his execution dwindle - Jury awards former Rice University football player more than $1. 3 million in discrimination lawsuit - "We've never seen it…...
Galveston man sues California doctor under new Texas law allowing lawsuits over abortion pills
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (644+ words) Under House Bill 7, a private citizen who successfully sues an abortion pill provider can receive up to $100, 000 from the defendant. A Galveston County man has filed a lawsuit against a California doctor he accuses of providing abortion-inducing pills to his…...