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07-21-2025 Vol 2028

Category: Local News

BXP’s Trophy Tower Project Sparks Renewed Interest in D.C. Commercial Real Estate Development

BXP’s Trophy Tower Project Sparks Renewed Interest in D.C. Commercial Real Estate Development

Earlier this year, BXP’s groundbreaking deal to demolish a 1990s-era office building and create a new trophy tower at 725…
PBS and Minnesota Station Sue Trump Over Public Broadcasting Funding Cuts

PBS and Minnesota Station Sue Trump Over Public Broadcasting Funding Cuts

PBS and a rural Minnesota public television station have initiated a lawsuit against President Trump following his executive order demanding…
The Fight Over Trees: Community Resistance Against Urban Development in Talbert Terrace, D.C.

The Fight Over Trees: Community Resistance Against Urban Development in Talbert Terrace, D.C.

For nearly half a century, children in Talbert Terrace SE have played in a vacant lot cherished by the community.…
D.C. Council Hearing Highlights Disputes Over Housing Law Reforms

D.C. Council Hearing Highlights Disputes Over Housing Law Reforms

A contentious debate about housing regulations unfolded at the D.C. Council’s Committee on Housing, where a 13-hour public hearing attracted…
Shakira’s WorldPride Concert Canceled Amid Safety Concerns

Shakira’s WorldPride Concert Canceled Amid Safety Concerns

Popular singer Shakira’s highly anticipated concert scheduled for WorldPride on Saturday has been officially canceled, as confirmed by two reliable…
Avelo Airlines Faces Backlash Over ICE Deportation Flights Amid Financial Struggles

Avelo Airlines Faces Backlash Over ICE Deportation Flights Amid Financial Struggles

Avelo Airlines, based in Houston, Texas, has become embroiled in controversy after entering into a contract with the U.S. government…
Texas Law Creates Grant Program for Safer Railroad Crossings Following Tragic Accident

Texas Law Creates Grant Program for Safer Railroad Crossings Following Tragic Accident

In response to the tragic death of a 15-year-old student struck by a train, Texas has enacted Senate Bill 1555,…
Beware of Stinging Caterpillars: Texas Encounters Increase from April to June

Beware of Stinging Caterpillars: Texas Encounters Increase from April to June

Texas is home to over 50 species of stinging caterpillars, with encounters peaking from April through June. Among the most…
Polk Street Freeway Exit in Downtown Houston Closed Through June for I-45 Overhaul

Polk Street Freeway Exit in Downtown Houston Closed Through June for I-45 Overhaul

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has announced that a frequently used freeway exit on the east side of downtown…
Federal Grant Cuts Impact Houston Health and Environmental Justice Initiatives

Federal Grant Cuts Impact Houston Health and Environmental Justice Initiatives

The Houston Health Department is facing significant funding setbacks as slashed federal grants during President Donald Trump’s administration have affected…
Local Leaders Urge Preparedness as Funding Cuts Impact Hurricane Response in Houston

Local Leaders Urge Preparedness as Funding Cuts Impact Hurricane Response in Houston

As the 2025 hurricane season approaches, Harris County officials are expressing serious concern over funding cuts to federal emergency management…
Top Houston Dining Destinations This Weekend

Top Houston Dining Destinations This Weekend

As the weekend approaches, many Houstonians are left pondering the eternal question: “Where should I eat?” Luckily, this weekend brings…