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Passengers in a Houston ICE shooting incident claim agents rammed their van before firing. Handwritten statements from two men state Lorenzo Salgado Araujo did not threaten ICE agents during the event.

Campaign finance data indicates Republicans may not be supporting U.S. Senate nominee Ken Paxton, as Democrat James Talarico has raised three times more funds than Paxton. The article questions whether supporters of John Cornyn will influence the outcome.

Texas has invested billions in cancer research through institutions like MD Anderson, which relies on foreign-born scientists. Governor Greg Abbott's proposed restrictions on H-1B visas could limit access to this talent pool, potentially stalling research efforts.

The article provides a weekly politics roundup and features an interview with comedian Dulcé Sloan from the show 'Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!'

Lee Gilley faces a capital murder charge in Harris County for allegedly killing his pregnant wife in their home in 2024. His extradition is delayed as an Italian court questions whether the death penalty is applicable.

A judge has blocked federal authorities from deporting a witness involved in the Houston ICE shooting. The order applies to one of three passengers in the van driven by Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was fatally shot by ICE. Lawyers are seeking the men's release from detention.

Gov. Greg Abbott has directed state health agencies to intensify efforts against 'birth tourism.' Immigration attorneys warn that the executive order could require health providers to assess the legal status of pregnant women before offering care, risking harm to their lives and those of their unborn children.

Yorlan Rafael Reyes, 31, escaped from the custody of a correctional officer at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood on July 18. The Liberty County Jail had been out of state compliance for months prior to the escape, and Reyes remained at large as of Tuesday.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory until 8 p.m. Tuesday and an extreme heat warning from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday for Houston and Southeast Texas due to dangerously high temperatures.

ICE is arresting relatives who come forward to take custody of migrant children in federal shelters. Attorneys claim federal agencies are using children as 'bait' to detain sponsors, causing delays for kids in shelters.

A judge in Los Angeles is set to hear evidence against Houston-born singer D4vd in a case involving the killing and dismemberment of a teen. The preliminary hearing, expected to last four days, will function similarly to an abbreviated trial.

Almost 500 homes and 100 businesses were damaged in Kerr County floods. Experts, officials, and residents attribute life-saving efforts to the slower rainfall over several days, new sirens, and increased vigilance.

Tropical Storm Bertha has formed in the Gulf southwest of Florida and may impact Greater Houston in the coming days.

Two U.S. Army soldiers from Texas and Hawaii were killed in Jordan during Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks. These deaths are the first U.S. troop casualties from direct Iranian fire since the war began.

The Houston Police Department (HPD) reported over 100 calls to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from April through June, including a case where a woman reporting a violent threat was referred to ICE. HPD released its first mandatory report on coordination with ICE, with additional documents obtained by Houston Public Media.

Texas is recovering from deadly floods that killed at least two people and triggered disaster declarations across dozens of counties. The danger persists along the Nueces River despite ongoing recovery efforts.

James Talarico has pledged $25 million to target Black voters in his U.S. Senate campaign. Polling shows him in a statistical dead heat with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Alim Garipov, an 18-year-old Bellaire High School student from Russia described as a standout student and athlete, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. His supporters have expressed pushback following the arrest.

The article discusses plans to build border walls in the Big Bend region of West Texas, provides an update on cyclosporiasis cases in Houston, and highlights the mission of the Conscious Consumer Collective.

Edward Hall, a 5-year-old boy, was found dead in Fort Bend County lake following an Amber Alert. His body was recovered near his Houston-area home the day after he was reported missing.