Texas regulators find no safety violations in Energy Transfer pipeline explosion where chain link fence failed to stop SUV crash in Deer Park.
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EPA, Union Pacific investigation finds contamination at Greater Fifth Ward community center
The EPA said it’d be fencing off the area behind the Julia C. Hester House, but insisted the contaminants do not pose an immediate risk to the community.
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Kinder Institute, nonprofits launch survey to gauge the quality of Houston’s housing
The appraisal district grades homes on exterior features. The survey asks residents about interior features, including plumbing and heating systems.
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Answer Key: Could my child get school vouchers under proposed Texas plan?
The vast majority of Texas families could apply for a voucher to use on public school tuition, though not all are guaranteed to get approved.
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Galveston biolabs disclose mishaps that potentially exposed workers to infectious diseases
Accidents with anthrax bacteria and a deadly virus are among the safety mishaps reported during 2024 by UTMB and the Galveston National Laboratory.
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Q&A: How a federal grant is helping San Jacinto College get Latino students into STEM fields
Mark Thomas, who leads the school’s Hispano STEM: El Camino al Exito initiative, talks about breaking down barriers to science and math jobs.
Posted inPublic Safety
Texas attorney general to join efforts to enforce state standards at Harris County Jail
The move escalates the state’s efforts to improve conditions in Harris County’s jail system, which has struggled to comply with a remedial order since 2023.
Posted inPublic Safety
Former Prairie View HBCU credit union manager gets two years for embezzling over $200,000
The embezzlement forced one of the oldest credit unions established by an HBCU to merge with the much larger Cy-Fair to avoid collapse, prosecutors said.
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Pasadena ISD board targeting mid-March for selecting superintendent
Trustees said they plan to interview six candidates before choosing a replacement for DeeAnn Powell, who’s retiring.
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TEA teacher cheating ring probe snares another 60 people, including 24 in Houston area
The latest batch of Texas Education Agency investigations brings the total number of people under review to about 160.