New questions arise in 2018 Lamar High killing

Plus: A&M president resigns amid tumult. Abandoned oil wells leak toxic waste. DOJ is suing Abbott over border buoys. Texans recount traumatic pregnancies.

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View in browser 🔍 Need to Know   New questions arise in 2018 Lamar High killing HPD's interview with Keona Mouton, then 16, became a pivotal step in arresting the gunman in the ambush of Delindsey Mack. Now questions surface about proper legal procedures.   A&M president resigns amid tumult Texas A&M University President M. Katherine Banks steps down just days after denying a role in the botched hiring of a new journalism director.   Abandoned oil wells leak toxic waste Called "zombie wells" by some, these unplugged drill sites can spew climate-warming gases and toxic waters. And it's coming at a steep cost for Texans. (Part 1 of a series)   DOJ is suing Abbott over border buoys The department says Texas and Gov. Greg Abbott are violating federal law by putting barriers in the Rio Grande without federal approval.   Texans recount traumatic pregnancies Their lawsuit is believed to be the first from women against state abortion restrictions since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.   🗳️ Politics   Mayoral candidates violate ordinance U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and state Sen. John Whitmire have accepted campaign donations from city contractors during prohibited periods.   More Harris County contracts going to minorities Minority- and women-owned businesses received one-quarter of the $377 million the county awarded to contractors in a recent six-month period.   💼 Business   Tesla taps brakes on Cybertruck news Remember all the excitement about Tesla rolling the first Cybertruck off its production line in Austin? Now the company says actual production is still a ways off.   Electricity demand sets record 5 times Demand at one point on July 18 reached 82,592 megawatts, unofficially the fifth time the state broke the previous demand record.   Who controls smart thermostats? Blistering heat has caused many to turn on the A/C, but some with a smart home thermostat wonder if their electricity provider is turning up the dial.   🖼️ Get Out   Things to do in Houston this weekend With Trae Day in full swing, our top picks also include World Series of Dog Shows, IGBO Fest, Funny By Nature Comedy Festival and more.   Alley Theatre looks for a second lightning strike The success of last year's Summer Chills production of "Clue" paves the way for Agatha Christie's "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd."   Mississippi kites glide through the area The birds follow a migratory path along a broad swath of East Texas. U.S. 90 between Liberty and Dayton is an excellent place to watch for them.   🏀 Sports   Astros' J.P. France is king of the road The rookie's 2.05 ERA in eight road starts is the majors' lowest this season among starters with 40-plus innings.   Moms taking field for U.S. in World Cup play Alex Morgan, Crystal Dunn and Julie Ertz and their children are an important part of this U.S. women's national team's story.   UT stakes claim on the Sunshine State With its entry into the SEC a year away, Texas is working toward securing a recruiting foothold in Florida. So far, that strategy has paid off.    📝 Opinion   Thumbs: No reason to fear dead campaign donors U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee's $1,000 contribution from a dead woman raised eyebrows at first. But maybe worse: She and state Sen. John Whitmire accepted donations from recent City Hall vendors.   Tipping's become a real guilt trip The debate has gotten thornier as we're presented with that darned tablet in more transactions that once never asked for tips.   Unsubscribe  |  Manage Preferences  |  Privacy Notice Houston Chronicle 4747 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77027 © 2023 Hearst Communications