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Houston-area school district quietly removes book about racism

4 weeks ago | chron.com | Faith Bugenhagen

Among four titles removed from district shelves this week was a book that instructed parents about how to talk to their children about racism. Diana L. Porter / Freelance for Houston Chronicle, 2016Katy ISD quietly added four titles to the district's removed book list this week, one of which taught children how to talk about race. Our Skin: A First Conversation About Race by Megan Madison, Jessica Ralli and Isabel Roxas explains race and racism to young children.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett faces censure for calling Gov. Abbott 'Hot Wheels'

1 month ago | chron.com | Faith Bugenhagen

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, is catching conservative heat for her comments about Gov. Greg Abbott's wheelchair use. Stephanie Scarbrough/Associated PressTexas congressman Randy Weber is proposing efforts to censure fellow Lone Star State congresswoman Jasmine Crockett over remarks she made referring to Gov.
'No opposition': Texas senator claims bipartisan backing for abortion bill

1 month ago | chron.com | Faith Bugenhagen

State Sen. Bryan Hughes says bill he authored to clarify Texas' near-total abortion ban has drawn significant support from Texas lawmakers. Sophie Park/The Texas TribuneTexas Republican Senator Bryan Hughes, the author of legislation that seeks to clarify Texas' near-total abortion ban, says the proposal has significant bipartisan support.
US senator from Texas says he will seek reelection

1 month ago | chron.com | Faith Bugenhagen

U.S. Senator John Cornyn is sticking to his plan to run for reelection despite big GOP names who may look to primary him. Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesU.S. Senator John Cornyn was to the point about his 2026 reelection plans during a stop in Austin, doubling down on his bid to remain in the Senate. "I am running for reelection," Cornyn told reporters in Texas' capitol city. Cornyn acknowledged that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Rep.
Pauline Road fire now 45% contained, more than 2,400 acres burned

1 month ago | chron.com | Faith Bugenhagen

Fire crew members drive along a fire line while working to contain the Pauline Road wildfire Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Cleveland, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)David J. Phillip/Associated PressThe Pauline Road fire, a more than 2,300 acre-long fire first detected Wednesday afternoon in San Jacinto County near the Montgomery County line, was 45 percent contained as of Friday morning.
Houston's Tony Buzbee steps away from Diddy case over ability to practice

1 month ago | chron.com | Faith Bugenhagen

Prominent Houston-based trial lawyer Tony Buzbee has withdrawn as an attorney in the ongoing monthslong legal battle involving rapper mogul Sean "P" Diddy Combs. The notice, filed Monday night, stated that Buzbee was withdrawing from the lawsuit after the judge ordered him to explain why he failed to disclose that he’s not admitted to practice in the Southern District of New York.
Houston midwife first to be criminally charged under Texas' abortion ban

1 month ago | chron.com | Faith Bugenhagen

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on Monday that a Houston-area midwife had been arrested over allegations of performing illegal abortions. Elijah Nouvelage/Getty ImagesTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on Monday that a Houston-area midwife had been arrested on allegations she performed illegal abortions, marking the first time criminal charges have been brought forth under Texas' near-total abortion ban.
Roof collapses at Houston-area school after three-alarm fire

1 month ago | chron.com | Faith Bugenhagen

The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office is looking into what caused the blaze. Jay R. Jordan/StaffA three-alarm fire broke out at an Aldine ISD elementary school in Northwest Harris County early Sunday morning. Nine agencies responded to the fire at Conley Elementary School on West Greens Road near Veterans Memorial just before 3 a.m. Sunday. Those on the scene said flames shot from the building, but they were able to contain the fire within the hour.
Fredericksburg Crabapple wildfire visible from Austin

1 month ago | chron.com | Faith Bugenhagen

Shown is the smoke plume from the Crabapple fire, located 8 miles northeast of Fredericksburg. Fredericksburg Fire EMSA wildfire that ignited near Fredericksburg on Saturday, which could be seen as far as Austin, is still less than 50-percent contained. The Crabapple Fire has put most parts of Central and South Texas under a "Red Flag Warning" as strong gusts of wind move throughout the region, breeding favorable fire conditions.
Dallas-bound plane diverts, passengers evacuate amid engine fire

1 month ago | news-journal.com | Faith Bugenhagen

Passengers aboard an American Airlines flight from Colorado to Texas on Thursday were forced to evacuate after the plane caught fire during an emergency landing. Videos of the incident circulated on social media, showing plumes of smoke streaming out of the plane and people exiting on one of the wings of the aircraft.