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Texas Rep. Gene Wu says underfunded schools are fueling juvenile justice challenges
11+ hour, 56+ min ago (585+ words) State Rep. Gene Wu says Texas must do more to support public education and address the root causes of youth crime, arguing that underfunded schools and a lack of mental health resources are contributing to problems in the state's juvenile…...
Mother of pregnant teen with cancer who died challenges Dominican Republic's strict abortion ban
1+ week, 1+ day ago (528+ words) SAN JUAN " The mother of a teenage girl who died after doctors in the Dominican Republic delayed treating her for cancer because she was pregnant is challenging the country's strict abortion ban. Civil society groups including a Christian organization joined…...
Hundreds gather at Lake Jackson vigil for John Mendoza Jr.
2+ week, 20+ hour ago (59+ words) Click2 Houston Hundreds gather at Lake Jackson vigil for John Mendoza Jr. Hundreds of family members, friends, teammates and community advocates gathered Thursday night at Mac Lean Park to honor 18-year-old John Mendoza Jr. , who was shot and killed by Brazoria…...
Family of 11-year-old boy who drowned in Surfside Beach speaks out
2+ week, 3+ day ago (27+ words) Click2 Houston Family of 11-year-old boy who drowned in Surfside Beach speaks out...
MIT researchers channel AI to turn hand gestures into robot training data
2+ week, 3+ day ago (52+ words) Click2 Houston 'Bouncing up in the bed:' Houston-area family recounts terrifying moments as powerful earthquake strikes Philippines Meet the astronauts selected for NASA's Artemis III moon mission FDA OKs first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 25 years...
Experts warn of risks linked to teens self-medicating with drugs
2+ week, 4+ day ago (99+ words) Click2 Houston Experts warn of risks linked to teens self-medicating with drugs 2 teens shoot each other, 1 dead After deadly Beryl outages, Center Point CEO's pay jumped to $12 M Suspect differed adjudication at time of murder following carjacking Top oil executives predict…...
FIRST ON 2: Houston-area midwife reindicted on 22 counts, including financial harm allegations
2+ week, 4+ day ago (383+ words) WALLER, Texas " The Houston area midwife at the center of a historic Texas abortion case is now facing a new set of charges. A Waller County grand jury handed down a 22 count reindictment for Maria Rojas, 50, last week. Rojas was…...
Target recalls baby wipes over potential bacterial contamination
2+ week, 4+ day ago (227+ words) Target is recalling certain Up & Up brand baby wipes after testing revealed possible bacterial contamination that could pose a serious health risk to infants and young children. The recall affects Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes and Up & Up Cucumber…...
More travelers using AI to plan summer vacations
2+ week, 4+ day ago (210+ words) As summer travel ramps up, more families are turning to artificial intelligence to help plan their vacations. Instead of spending hours browsing travel websites and comparing options, travelers are increasingly using AI-powered tools to create customized itineraries in a matter…...
Thinking about starting a family? New study ranks Texas among the worst states to have a baby
3+ week, 7+ hour ago (376+ words) HOUSTON " For Texans planning to grow their family, where they live could have a major impact on pregnancy, childbirth costs and access to care. A new study from Consumer Affairs ranked the best and worst states in America to have…...