Happy Monday morning, Houston! Hope you had a great weekend.
🌡️ Temperature check: High of 83; low of 68. Justin's insight: Temperatures really felt like fall this weekend in the Houston area, but warmer and unsettled weather is ahead this week as tropical moisture moves in. Read more here. |
 | Lauren Mitchell
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lauren.mtichell@houstonchronicle.com |
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Today we're talking about Governor Abbott's special session on education and border security... |
If you read one thing: State lawmakers return to Austin today for a special legislative session focused on border security and private school vouchers. The Senate and the House of Representatives will convene at 1 p.m. for a session that could last up to 30 days. What's on the agenda?
Gov. Greg Abbott has listed four general topics for the special session. His top priority is "education savings accounts," or measures allowing parents to use state money to send their children to private schools.
He also wants legislators to further crack down on border security and prohibit private employers from instituting COVID vaccine mandates.
Finally, he has asked legislators to pass policies "concerning public safety, security, environmental quality, and property ownership" in areas like Colony Ridge, a sprawling development just northeast of Houston that has recently become the target of a fringe conspiracy theory. Why is Colony Ridge on the agenda? The governor is calling on legislators to investigate public safety in the Colony Ridge development, which has historically been an escape for low-income and immigrant families fleeing rising housing costs. Republicans have asserted, without evidence, that Mexican cartels control parts of the development, and that the area is a settlement for undocumented immigrants. Abbott's special session call requests legislation "concerning public safety, security, environmental quality, and property ownership in areas like" Colony Ridge.
Read Cayla Harris' full story here.
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5 things to know about the Hamas militant group's unprecedented attack on Israel. Without warning on Saturday, Gaza's militant Hamas rulers attacked Israel by air, land and sea.
Here are some key takeaways from the multi-pronged attack that has suddenly plunged Israel and Gaza into battle. -
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo talks decision to seek treatment for depression. "I was holding myself back, just because I was too prideful and biased to not recognize that I needed that kind of care," Hidalgo said in a wide-ranging interview Thursday. - Did Donald Trump save the auto industry? An expert we spoke to pointed to one Trump tariff that led to a small increase in U.S. auto parts production. But the majority of Trump's policies hurt the industry or had no significant impact during Trump's presidency.
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- On its way out, the Ram 1500 TRX bids a powerful farewell. After this year, the Ram TRX will be inducted into the Mopar Hall of Fame alongside a rich bloodline of high-powered, high-flare pickup trucks.
- Camera makes Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Max worth the price. When Apple launches a new iPhone, its flagship product improves. Sometimes the advances are major, sometimes iterative, sometimes controversial. This year's iPhone 15 lineup is all of that, particularly on the Pro side.
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C.J. Stroud sets NFL record for most passes without an interception to start his career. The rookie, who was drafted No. 2, broke the record in the third quarter of Sunday's 21-19 loss to the Falcons. He has thrown 186 passes in the first five games without an interception. Tari Eason sets lofty goals on defense. Rockets forward aims to be 'best defender in NBA' as Houston has a renewed focus on defense under coach Ime Udoka. Minnesota realtor buys billboards supporting the Twins against the Astros. Kris Lindahl also called out Houston legend and Astros superfan Mattress Mack. The scoreboard:
⚾ Sunday: Astros -, Minnesota Twins -.
⚾ Saturday: Astros 6, Twins 4.
🏈 Sunday: Texans 19, Atlanta Falcons 21.
⚽ Sunday: Dash 1, Angel City 2.
⚽ Saturday: Dynamo 5, Colorado 1. Find more of our sports coverage here. |
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Alex Toussaint among the authors at Houston book events this week. The Peloton instructor, Puma athlete, motivational coach and author will discuss his new book at Holy Family HTX. How to view the annular solar eclipse from Houston. Houston won't get this full "ring of fire" effect. But residents of the city, and everyone else across the country, will see at least a partial eclipse. |
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It finally feels like fall! If you're ready to get into the seasonal spirit, Houston has plenty of cozy activities to usher in the holiday season! I'll be enjoying a few pumpkin cream chai lattes until next weekend. See y'all later! Lauren Mitchell lauren.mitchell@houstonchronicle.com |
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