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Sinkholes near old Texas oil wells may signal issues in climate change fight

The remnants of Texas oil fields are scattered across nearby such as Daisetta and in areas just north and south of Houston's inner Loop. They may be causing sinkholes and other climate change related threats.

Stay in the Loop

Migrants walk on the U.S. side of a buoys system on the Rio Grande south of Eagle Pass, Texas, Wednesday, July 12, 2023.

Photo by: Jerry Lara/San Antonio Express-News

Texas Democrats urge White House action over 'inhumane' migrant treatment

The reaction comes after Hearst Newspapers published a state trooper's account that officers were told to push children and nursing babies back into the Rio Grande and to withhold water.

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Map: Are there unused Texas oil wells near your Houston-area home?

While there's no way to know how many wells remain unplugged (or which plugs are failing), the Texas Railroad Commission maintains a database of orphaned wells around the state.

Kathleen McElroy, a professor of journalism at the University of Texas at Austin's School of Journalism and a graduate of Texas A&M, in her apartment in Austin on July 11, 2023.

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Texas A&M interim dean resigns after 'DEI' hysteria led to botched journalism hire

The embattled head of Texas A&M's College of Arts and Sciences is stepping down following backlash over his handling of the attempted hiring of esteemed journalism professor Kathleen O. McElroy.

The Powerball grand prize is now at $1 billion, the third largest in its history.

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Spring resident wins $2M lottery prize as Powerball jackpot climbs to $1B

As the Powerball jackpot climbed to a whopping $1 billion, Houston area residents have continued on a lucky streak, claiming multimillion dollar prizes.

ABC 13 reporter and Katy native Shelley Childers announced on Instagram Friday that she was leaving the station after over five years.

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ABC 13 anchor Shelly Childers leaving TV news to spend more time with family

Houston ABC 13 anchor and Katy native Shelly Childers left the channel Friday after more than five years to spend more time with her three children.

Pick of the Day

Sturgeon fish sandwich (with caviar option) is on the menu for a special one-day-only collaboration between Burger Bodega and omakase sushi restaurant Neo at Burger Bodega on July 19.

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Burger Bodega, Neo team up in one-day collab between two of Houston's buzziest restaurants

The collab will offer upscale takes on the fish sandwich, lobster roll and fries that can be tricked out with caviar, uni and truffles.

What else is going on

Heights head coach Stephen Dixon, Sr. is pictured speaking to his team on the field before a Region III-6A Division II bi-district game high school football game between Heights and Stratford Saturday, Nov 12, 2022, in Houston.

Photo by: Joe Buvid/Contributor

Heights coach Stephen Dixon hopes to prove you can win at inner-city football programs

While acknowledging socioeconomic challenges at his HISD program, Stephen Dixon says schools such as his can win, and his record backs it up.

Pearland has new vehicles to spearhead a $353,130 project to collect data of road conditions this month.

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$353K Pearland project uses cameras and lasers on vehicles to assess road and sidewalk conditions

The city of Pearland is collecting data to assess road and sidewalk conditions with new vehicles equipped with cameras that will help to determine top projects for a 10-year plan.