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Texas State student starts GoFundMe to pay for school after Charlie Kirk video A Texas State University student who withdrew from the institution after being in a viral video related to the death of Charlie Kirk called his actions "a mistake" and said he hopes to...

NEW: Devion Canty Jr. has launched a GoFundMe with the hopes of returning to Texas State University following Gov. Greg Abbott’s calls for expulsion.

Here’s what he had to say about the viral video and his decision to withdraw from school: www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston... #CharlieKirk

Texas State University expels student following viral video mocking Charlie Kirk Texas State University has expelled a student after a viral video circulated showing the young man mocking Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

UPDATE: Texas State expels student after Abbott urges university to take action for mocking Charlie Kirk www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston... #CharlieKirk #TurningPointUSA #TexasState

Abbott urges Texas State to expel student who mocked Charlie Kirk in viral video Gov. Greg Abbott has called for the expulsion of a student at Texas State University after a viral video circulated showing the young man mocking Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

Greg Abbott calls for expulsion of Texas State student for mocking Charlie Kirk in viral video, via @shakarisbriggs.bsky.social www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

Houston-area district plans to terminate teacher over Charlie Kirk rant The Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District announced that it's working to terminate a teacher's contract after making remarks about Charlie Kirk's death.

UPDATE: Goose Creek CISD confirms it plans to terminate the teacher’s contract who made comments about Charlie Kirk.

Here’s a gift link to read the developing story:

www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston... #CharlieKirk #TurningPointUSA #Texas

Klein ISD fires employee over ‘senseless’ remarks about Charlie Kirk killing Klein ISD has announced the dismissal of an employee for remarks on the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, days after his untimely passing.

NEW: Klein ISD fires employee over 'senseless' social media remarks about Charlie Kirk www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston... #CharlieKirk #TurningPointUSA

(2/2) In a memo to staff and families, Goose Creek CISD Superintendent Randal O’Brien said “any confirmed violations of district policy will be addressed in accordance with our employment policies and procedures.”

The district’s policy states:
#CharlieKirk #TurningPointUSA

Briscoe Cain demands Goose Creek CISD fire teacher behind Charlie Kirk comments Charlie Kirk supporters demand that the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District fire a teacher after her comments about the death of the conservative activist.

Happening Now: Goose Creek CISD teacher under fire for comments about Charlie Kirk's death www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston... @houstonchronicle.com #CharlieKirk #TurningPointUSA #Houston #Texas (1/2)

Houston ISD superintendent reflects on impact of Hurricane Katrina 20 years ago Twenty years ago, the City of Houston welcomed thousands of residents displaced by Hurricane Katrina, transforming the city's landscape and its schools.

'No regrets': School administrators reflect on impact of Hurricane Katrina 20 years later, via @shakarisbriggs.bsky.social www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

Houston ISD superintendent reflects on impact of Hurricane Katrina 20 years ago Twenty years ago, the City of Houston welcomed thousands of residents displaced by Hurricane Katrina, transforming the city's landscape and its schools.

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www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston... #HurricaneKatrina #Houston #Louisiana #Mississippi

Houston ISD superintendent reflects on impact of Hurricane Katrina 20 years ago Twenty years ago, the City of Houston welcomed thousands of residents displaced by Hurricane Katrina, transforming the city's landscape and its schools.

Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina disrupted the lives of thousands. Many of those people resettled in Houston.

Read about how area school districts accommodated an influx of students and helped to create a place of peace in a time of uncertainty:
www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston... #Katrina

Grieving parents of Camp Mystic flood victims urge Senate to pass safety bill The parents of girls who lost their lives at Camp Mystic on July 4 will testify before the Texas Senate Disaster Preparedness and Flooding Select Committee in support of Senate Bill 1.

ICYMI: The mothers & fathers of the Camp Mystic victims testified at today’s Senate hearing in support of Senate Bill 1, aimed at strengthening camp safety across the state.

Read about their heartfelt testimonies here:
www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston... #HillCountryStrong #CampMystic #Texas

Target’s CEO is stepping down as sales continue to plunge | CNN Business Target CEO Brian Cornell is stepping down after 11 years at the retailer, as the company faces slumping sales and backlash to its retreat on DEI.

NEW: Target’s CEO is stepping down as sales continue to plunge
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(2/2) We’ll continue to provide insight into those we lost such as the first time summer campers at Camp Mystic to the lifelong residents of the Hill Country.

My heart goes out to the families and friends missing their loved ones, because of this tragedy. ❤️ #KerrUnited #txlege #TexasFloods #Texas

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: To date, 107 people have died in the July 4 floods that ripped through Kerr County. Only three people remain missing, according to officials.

Last Sunday, we published 70 stories on those we lost in the floods & we shared another 24 today. #TexasFloods @houstonchronicle.com

Camp Mystic camper Virginia Hollis remembered as 'joyful soul, full of life' Days after floodwaters swept through Camp Mystic and other parts of Central Texas, rescuers recovered the body of camper, Virginia Hollis.

Sts. Peter & Paul Church honors 'little parishioner' Virginia Hollis who died at Camp Mystic, via @shakarisbriggs.bsky.social www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

(2/2) We’ll continue sharing the stories as we learn more about the victims.

This has impacted more than just Texas’ Hill Country. Families have been torn apart & this tragic event has changed so many people’s lives.

FULL STORY via gift 🎁 🔗: www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/202... #TexasFloods

REMEBERING THE VICTIMS:More than 100 people have died in Kerr County due to the floods that ripped through Texas’ Hill Country.

Last week, staff at @houstonchronicle.com , @expressnews.com & the Austin Statesman started compiling names of those missing & who passed away.

Here are their stories:

Father loses both daughters, parents in Texas Hill Country floods Family members confirmed the deaths of Mike and Charlene Harber just days after their granddaughters, Blair and Blake Harber, were found dead following the Fourth of July floods in Kerrville.

Father loses both daughters, parents in Texas Hill Country floods, via @shakarisbriggs.bsky.social
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Husband recalls flood waters sweeping cabin into the Guadalupe River, harrowing Camille Santana tragically lost her life during the Fourth of July floods that swept through Central Texas. Three other members of her family remain missing.

KERRVILLE SURVIVOR STORIES: Eddie Santana Jr. woke up in the hospital after clinging to a tree. Santana & his family barely escaped their cabin that was swept down the Guadalupe River on July 4.

Read more: www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston... #TexasFlooding #TexasFlood2025
#TexasHillCountry

Houston-born camp director Jane Ragsdale among 59 dead from floods The disaster's total death toll surpassed four dozen by Sunday morning, with many people still missing after catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River.

Houston-born camp director Jane Ragsdale among at least 87 dead in catastrophic Kerr County floods www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston... #TexasFloods #Kerrville #Houston

Texas flood survivors recall people trapped in cars, trailers screaming for help Emergency responders continue to conduct rescues across the Texas Hill Country after overnight storms dropped months' worth of rain in just a few hours, leading to deadly flooding.

Survivors of Texas floods witnessed homes being swept away, people trapped in cars screaming for help, via @shakarisbriggs.bsky.social www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

These people are still missing or confirmed dead in Texas Hill Country floods Catastrophic flooding in Central Texas has prompted rescue and recovery efforts for an unknown number of people, including families in the Houston area.

ICYMI: These people are still missing or confirmed dead in Texas Hill Country floods: ‘Our rodeo family’ www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston... via @houstonchron #TexasFloods #Kerrville #Hunt #Ingram #CampMystic

What we know about Camp Mystic, where 20 girls are missing after deadly floods Following catastrophic flooding in the central region of Texas, officials continue to look for missing children at Camp Mystic. Here's what to know about the camp hit hardest by the flooding.

What we know about Camp Mystic, the Texas summer camp where 20 girls are missing after deadly floods, via @shakarisbriggs.bsky.social www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

Sisters found dead with their 'hands locked together' after Hill Country floods Family members confirmed the deaths of Blair and Brooke Harber following the devastating Fourth of July floods in Kerr County.

Sisters Blair, Brooke Harber found dead with their 'hands locked together' after Kerr County flooding www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston... #TexasFloods #KerrvilleUnited

Freeport City Council reinstates police chief after 'miscarriage of justice' The Freeport City Council voted to reinstate Police Chief Jennifer Howell after being placed on administrative leave by the city manager two months ago.

ICYMI: The Freeport City Council unanimously voted to reinstate Jennifer Erlanson-Howell as police chief during Monday night’s meeting.

Here’s a 🎁 link to check out what happened in council chambers:

www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston... #HTXSuburbs #Houston #HoustonChronicle #Texas

HISD to ask families whether district is improving in new survey Houston ISD has rolled out a Family Sentiment Survey in the hopes of getting feedback about families’ experiences in the largest school district in the state.

Houston ISD asks families to participate in survey, offer feedback about daily experiences, via @shakarisbriggs.bsky.social www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

Mexican Navy training ship strikes underside of Brooklyn Bridge | CNN Two people died and more than a dozen were injured after a Mexican Navy training ship struck the Brooklyn Bridge, New York City mayor says

Two dead and more than a dozen injured after a Mexican Navy training ship struck the Brooklyn Bridge, New York City mayor says. Follow live updates: cnn.it/43zspnv

Texas counties powerless when it comes to regulating noise ordinances While cities can regulate and control noise ordinances, it’s not so simple in Texas counties.

What can Texas counties do when it comes to regulating noise ordinances? Turns out, not much. www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood... via @houstonchronicle.com

JUST IN: The Trump administration announced that it would freeze $2.2 billion in multi-year grants and $60 million in multi-year contract value at Harvard University after the school said it would not follow policy demands from the administration. cnn.it/4imtzXL

What makes a Houston suburb? Locals weigh in. It’s evident that everyone has a different definition of what they consider a suburb of Houston. We know, because we asked.

Houston suburbs: What defines the city’s outskirts? Readers weigh in, via @shakarisbriggs.bsky.social
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