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Where did Griddy’s money go? The trail leads to lawyers and a global bank The now-defunct Griddy Energy paid large sums to creditors like an Australian investment bank and ERCOT, but customers who were charged sky-high electricity bills may never get their money back.

Exclusive: Griddy customers still waiting for refunds after winter freeze may never see a dime www.houstonchronicle.com/business/ene...

Austin state Rep. Gina Hinojosa launches Democratic bid against Greg Abbott The progressive Democrat has been a vocal critic of Abbott’s $1 billion private school voucher plan, likening it to "welfare for the well off."

Austin state Rep. Gina Hinojosa launches Democratic bid against Greg Abbott www.houstonchronicle.com/news/politic...

Kevin Durant and Jeff Green, the last two SuperSonics, are reunited in Houston Kevin Durant and Jeff Green were rookies together in Seattle's last year in NBA. Their careers have intersected again in Houston 18 years later.

Kevin Durant and Jeff Green, the last two SuperSonics, reflect on their NBA path and Houston reunion www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...

Harris County commissioners' offices own dozens of animals Dozens of animals are in the care of Harris County commissioners, according to public records secured by the Houston Chronicle.

Why does Harris County own so many animals? Dozens of species populate commissioners' menageries www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/hou...

FreshBrew Acquires White Coffee's Licenced Coffee Business Houston-based private-label coffee company FreshBrew acquired the licensed-branded coffee division of New York-based White Coffee.

Houston-based private-label coffee company FreshBrew acquired the licensed-branded coffee division of New York-based White Coffee, a move that the private companies say gives FreshBrew “the nation’s largest portfolio of licensed bagged coffee and K-Cup products”...

State Rep. Gina Hinojosa vows to ‘fight back,’ enters 2026 governor’s race Hinojosa, a 5-term Texas House member from Austin, announced Wednesday that she's joining the field of Democratic candidates hoping to challenge Gov. Greg Abbott in his 2026 reelection bid.

Rep. Gina Hinojosa, a 5-term Texas House member from Austin, announced Wednesday that she's joining the field of Democratic candidates hoping to challenge Gov. Greg Abbott in his 2026 reelection bid.

Texas airports among those that won’t show video blaming Democrats for government shutdown Representatives of the two largest airports in the Dallas-Fort Worth area say the video, in which Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says Democrats "refuse to fund the federal government," goes against their advertising policy. It's unclear whether Houston's two major airports are displaying the video.

Airports across Texas are among a growing list of airports nationwide that won't show a video of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for flight delays due to the ongoing government shutdown.

Woohoo!! A victory for decency in #Houston

This downtown Houston street will close for a $2B convention center expansion Houston's City Council voted to abandon a major connector between downtown and the East End.

Houston's City Council voted to abandon a major connector between downtown and the East End. www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

Houstonians Are Feeling Effects as Government Shutdown Hits Two-Week Mark - Houston Press Patrice Williams has relied on Obamacare health insurance subsidies since 2021, and she’s getting nervous that her payments could more than double if the Potentially rising healthcare costs, upcoming ...

Thank you @apriltowery.bsky.social for shining a light on our broken healthcare system, and what life will look like for Houstonians who have increasing insurance premiums. #HealthcareForAll @pnhp.bsky.social www.houstonpress.com/news/houston...

He did it again for the 5 year anniversary

here’s a clip from monday night football the last time the cowboys were defending champions

2-6pm. #Houston

NO KINGS Houston, TX · No Kings **Local Messaging** Join 50501-Houston, Communities at Work, Party for Socialism and Liberation-Houston, Cat Ladies for America-Space City Chapter, Houston Democracy Project, Indivisible-Houston and m...

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Houston, TX” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even....

MAGA Rage at “No Kings” Boils Over—and It Quickly Backfires on Trump As Trump allies smear the coming protests, a good writer on MAGA skewers the absurdity of these attacks on large swaths of Americans—and explains why our best recourse will be to turn out in force.

If Republicans are going to label you a terrorist for peacefully protesting Trump's failing presidency, abuses of power, and treatment of blue America as an enemy nation, let's turn out in even bigger numbers.

On the pod, @jilldlawrence.bsky.social and me on this:
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Nearly one in ten Americans live in Texas—so when Texans fight for democracy, it affects us all.
Glad to see Gina Hinojosa calling out the billionaire class behind Greg Abbott and his cronies.

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Houston City Council to vote on Polk Street closure for George R. Brown expansion For many East End residents, Polk Street is a critical route into downtown. Neighbors say losing it would make commutes longer and further isolate their community.

Houston City Council to vote on Polk Street closure for George R. Brown expansion

What to know about the major constitutional amendments on the Texas ballot Texans will vote on whether to expand property tax breaks, send billions to dementia research and fund new water projects.

Here is what you need to know about the major constitutional amendments on the Texas ballot www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/tex...

“We contacted Houston Methodist for a response, and they said Paxton's allegations aren't true and never have been.”

Houston Methodist Hospital responds to Texas AG Ken Paxton's warning about 'woke' COVID-19 vaccine policy Paxton sent a threatening letter to the Houston hospital system with accusations that Methodist told KHOU 11 aren't true and never have been.

Ken Paxton, known as a prolific liar in both his personal and professional lives, is caught in another huge lie.

Explosions rock two refineries in California and Texas over past week

On Oct. 2, an explosion and fire rocked a Chevron refinery in El Segundo, near Los Angeles, according to multiple news outlets, which reported no injuries. Flames shot into the sky as residents were advised to stay inside. Then, on Oct. 6 an explosion left three people with minor injuries at a Oneok refinery in Mont Belvieu, outside of Houston. The company told news outlets that the fire was “quickly extinguished.”

Explosions rock two refineries in California and Texas over past week

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HPD outlines new state laws, $10 million equipment appropriation and impacts for Houston policing Houston Police Department leaders briefed the council committee on more than 180 new laws tracked this session, highlighted a $10 million state appropriation for local law enforcement equipment, and described operational and mental‑health impacts for HPD.

HPD reveals over 180 new laws affecting policing in Houston and a significant $10 million boost for equipment—find out how these changes will reshape law enforcement in your city!

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Houston Dash vs. Kansas City Current :: Houston, Texas :: Oct 18, 2025 Houston Dash vs. Kansas City Current in Houston, Texas on Oct 18, 2025 at 6:30 pm. Find tickets and more information here.

Houston Dash vs. Kansas City Current

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 6:30 pm
Shell Energy Stadium

NEWS: Alex Bregman will test free agency once again this winter.

The 2x World Series champion is set to opt out of the three-year, $120 million deal he inked with the Boston Red Sox last offseason, according to multiple reports.

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Houston's Maritime Legacy Enriched by Buffalo Bayou Partnership President Anne Olson Join us at the Houston Maritime Center & Museum for an engaging Maritime Monday conversation with Buffalo Bayou Partnership's Anne Olson on urban transformation.

Houston's Maritime Legacy Enriched by Buffalo Bayou Partnership President Anne Olson #United_States #Houston #Buffalo_Bayou #Houston_Maritime #Anne_Olson

Houston’s El Bolillo to open first SA location A Houston-based Mexican bakery plans to open its first SA location off I-10.

A Houston-based Mexican bakery plans to open its first SA location off I-10.

Houston likely to see some rain showers later this week, but they will provide scant relief In brief: Today’s post provides some more information on the region’s burgeoning drought, and why scattered showers to end this week are unlikely to bring any relief. We also discuss th…

Houston likely to see some rain showers later this week, but they will provide scant relief

[Associated Press]Texas seeing an increase in kindergarteners who don't meet state requirements for measles shots - AP News Before the pandemic helped fuel the growth of vaccine politicization across the country, less than 1% of Austin school district’s kindergarteners in the fall of 2019 failed...