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Owners expressed thanked the community as they retire to spend time with family.", "content": "Fire Ant Brewpub in Tomball will close on May 17, 2026, after eight years. 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George's misdemeanor charge stems from accusations of allegedly misrepresenting his identity as a...", "content": "Prosecutors with the Fort Bend County District Attorney's office said they're delaying the case until after George is sentenced in June for his felony money laundering conviction. George's misdemeanor charge stems from accusations of allegedly misrepresenting his identity as a candidate online during his 2022 re-election campaign.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/fort-bend/2026/05/06/551129/kp-george-social-media-trial/?utm_source=rss-fort-bend-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/06141707/KP-George-frame-fort-bend-county-court-450x300.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-06T21:53:58.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Melissa Enaje", "category": "government", "localScore": 10, "editorialWeight": 100, "editorialTier": "safety", "editorialReason": "sentenced", "briefingScore": 130, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 28, "archiveId": "btxr1k", "slug": "texas-mass-shooting-police-release-video-identify-victim", "title": "Texas mass shooting: Police release video, identify victim", "excerpt": "Police are investigating after a mass shooting in Travis County that began with an altercation inside a restaurant that spilled into the parking lot. Police have released a video from inside the restaurant.", "content": "Police are investigating after a mass shooting in Travis County that began with an altercation inside a restaurant that spilled into the parking lot. 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If convicted of capital murder, he could face the death penalty or life in prison.", "content": "Taylor had not yet been appointed a defense attorney as of Wednesday evening. If convicted of capital murder, he could face the death penalty or life in prison.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/crime/2026/05/06/551156/dna-leads-to-arrest-in-1986-montgomery-county-cold-case-murder/?utm_source=rss-crime-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/06152248/Screenshot-2026-05-06-152020-450x303.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-06T20:25:09.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Kyle McClenagan", "category": "montgomery", "localScore": 60, "editorialWeight": 100, "editorialTier": "safety", "editorialReason": "arrest", "briefingScore": 130, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 30, "archiveId": "3do0la", "slug": "houston-restaurant-community-pays-tribute-to-thy-mitchell-of-travelers-table", "title": "Houston restaurant community pays tribute to Thy Mitchell of Traveler's Table", "excerpt": "Thy Mitchell was found dead in a River Oaks residence Monday, along with her husband, Matthew Mitchell, and two children, in what Houston police are calling an apparent murder-suicide.", "content": "Thy Mitchell was found dead in a River Oaks residence Monday, along with her husband, Matthew Mitchell, and two children, in what Houston police are calling an apparent murder-suicide.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/arts-culture/food/2026/05/06/551114/houston-and-texas-restaurant-communities-pay-tribute-to-thy-mitchell-of-travelers-table/?utm_source=rss-food-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/05143453/Image-20-450x360.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-06T19:23:20.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Andrew Schneider", "category": "safety", "localScore": 10, "editorialWeight": 100, "editorialTier": "safety", "editorialReason": "murder", "briefingScore": 130, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { 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And we preview the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season.", "content": "On Thursday's show: Houston City Council has approved an ordinance cracking down on apartment complexes with chronic health and safety violations. And we preview the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/houston-matters/2026/05/07/550842/apartment-safety-ordinance-passes-may-7-2026/?utm_source=rss-houston-matters-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09105018/HMCC-Featured-Image-Dark-Blue-2025-450x253.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-07T11:00:23.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Michael Hagerty", "category": "government", "localScore": 10, "editorialWeight": 80, "editorialTier": "civic", "editorialReason": "city council", "briefingScore": 110, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 36, "archiveId": "ww28uy", "slug": "texas-attorney-general-candidates-make-their-final-pitches-to-voters-as-primary-runoffs-approach", "title": "Texas attorney general candidates make their final pitches to voters as primary runoffs approach", "excerpt": "The Republican finalists in the race to succeed outgoing Attorney General Ken Paxton are Galveston state Sen. 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The report is released instead of a traditional State of the State address.", "content": "The annual report looks back at what the governor feels are the major accomplishments of his administration and the state over the past year, while setting priorities for the future. 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Months later, he died in a crash after learning an ICE agent killed his friend....", "url": "https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/how-the-unreported-killing-of-an-american-by-ice-shattered-two-texas-families/", "image": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/05082940/TribMartinezShooting.webp", "publishDate": "2026-05-05T15:00:42.000Z", "source": "Texas Standard", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Raul Alonzo", "category": "safety", "localScore": 0, "editorialWeight": 100, "editorialTier": "safety", "editorialReason": "crash", "briefingScore": 105, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 42, "archiveId": "2l1oq1", "slug": "civil-rights-groups-sue-to-stop-texas-immigration-law", "title": "Civil rights groups sue to stop Texas immigration law", "excerpt": "Senate Bill 4, scheduled to take effect next week, lets Texas police arrest people suspected of illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.", "content": "Senate Bill 4, scheduled to take effect next week, lets Texas police arrest people suspected of illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/court/2026/05/04/550941/texas-senate-bill-4-lawsuit/?utm_source=rss-court-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/04163347/20260320-Capitol-Features-MS-88-450x360.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-04T21:36:27.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Alejandro Serrano, Texas Tribune", "category": "safety", "localScore": 10, "editorialWeight": 100, "editorialTier": "safety", "editorialReason": "arrest", "briefingScore": 105, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 43, "archiveId": "n4yil6", "slug": "court-order-allows-smokable-hemp-to-stay-on-shelves-in-texas", "title": "Court order allows smokable hemp to stay on shelves in Texas", "excerpt": "A Travis County judge issued a temporary injunction allowed the sale of hemp flower and concentrates and blocking sharply higher state fees charged to businesses that make and sell hemp...", "content": "A Travis County judge issued a temporary injunction allowed the sale of hemp flower and concentrates and blocking sharply higher state fees charged to businesses that make and sell hemp...", "url": "https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/court-order-allows-smokable-hemp-to-stay-on-shelves-in-texas/", "image": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/KUTHempGranted.webp", "publishDate": "2026-05-01T16:41:16.000Z", "source": "Texas Standard", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Raul Alonzo", "category": "business", "localScore": 0, "editorialWeight": 100, "editorialTier": "safety", "editorialReason": "charged", "briefingScore": 105, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 44, "archiveId": "858px9", "slug": "camp-mystic-will-not-reopen-this-summer-after-withdrawing-state-license-application", "title": "Camp Mystic will not reopen this summer after withdrawing state license application", "excerpt": "The Texas Department of Health Services previously notified Camp Mystic its license to operate may not be renewed unless it made major revisions to its emergency plan.", "content": "The Texas Department of Health Services previously notified Camp Mystic its license to operate may not be renewed unless it made major revisions to its emergency plan.", "url": "https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/camp-mystic-summer-2026-withdraws-license-application/", "image": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/KUTMysticLicenseWithdrawl.webp", "publishDate": "2026-04-30T18:25:46.000Z", "source": "Texas Standard", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Raul Alonzo", "category": "safety", "localScore": 0, "editorialWeight": 100, "editorialTier": "safety", "editorialReason": "emergency", "briefingScore": 105, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 45, "archiveId": "gytyf0", "slug": "after-delays-houston-city-council-approves-new-apartment-inspection-rules", "title": "After delays, Houston City Council approves new apartment inspection rules", "excerpt": "City officials delayed the rules twice last year and missed a 30-day deadline last week to approve the measure. 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Abbott", "excerpt": "Gov. Greg Abbott took to X this week threatening more than $500,000 in state funding after Eid celebration taking place at a city owned water park received backlash from conservative groups online.", "content": "Gov. Greg Abbott took to X this week threatening more than $500,000 in state funding after Eid celebration taking place at a city owned water park received backlash from conservative groups online.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/religion/2026/05/07/551202/islamic-celebration-at-grand-prairie-water-park-is-canceled-after-threat-by-gov-abbott/?utm_source=rss-religion-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/07090852/abbott-450x296.webp", "publishDate": "2026-05-07T14:14:14.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, KERA, Alexsis Jones, KERA", "category": "local", "localScore": 10, "editorialWeight": 60, "editorialTier": "impact", "editorialReason": "water", "briefingScore": 90, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 53, "archiveId": "gszfjw", "slug": "ground-delay-at-bush-airport-due-to-runway-construction", "title": "Ground delay at Bush Airport due to runway construction", "excerpt": "There is a ground delay at George Bush Intercontinental Airport due to reported runway construction.", "content": "There is a ground delay at George Bush Intercontinental Airport due to reported runway construction.", "url": "https://www.fox26houston.com/news/ground-delay-bush-airport-runway-construction-may-7-2026", "image": "https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/05/image.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-07T14:05:12.000Z", "source": "Fox 26 Houston", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Terrian.Spurs@fox.com (Terrian Spurs)", "category": "traffic", "localScore": 10, "editorialWeight": 60, "editorialTier": "impact", "editorialReason": "construction", "briefingScore": 90, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 54, "archiveId": "tmxy36", "slug": "texas-city-cancels-muslim-event-at-water-park-under-pressure-from-governor", "title": "Texas city cancels Muslim event at water park under pressure from governor", "excerpt": "In a letter sent Wednesday, Gov. Greg Abbott said to cancel the private Eid al-Adha event scheduled for June or lose $530,000 in state grants.", "content": "In a letter sent Wednesday, Gov. Greg Abbott said to cancel the private Eid al-Adha event scheduled for June or lose $530,000 in state grants.", "url": "https://www.khou.com/article/news/nation-world/texas-city-cancels-muslim-event-water-park-under-pressure-from-governor-abbott/507-2f7212b7-5086-4bfb-b09d-7f3f38a16018", "image": "https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/CCT/images/c9b5f3c5-4ed1-4e09-aa77-6e15fcc15a7f/20260507T033402/c9b5f3c5-4ed1-4e09-aa77-6e15fcc15a7f_750x422.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-07T03:41:55.000Z", "source": "KHOU Houston", "sourceType": "news", "author": "KHOU Houston", "category": "events", "localScore": 10, "editorialWeight": 60, "editorialTier": "impact", "editorialReason": "water", "briefingScore": 90, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 55, "archiveId": "r1lzxt", "slug": "from-ice-detention-to-center-stage-the-texas-mariachi-brothers-opening-for-kacey-musgraves", "title": "From ICE detention to center stage: The Texas mariachi brothers opening for Kacey Musgraves", "excerpt": "The brothers and their parents were taken into federal custody earlier this year during a required immigration check-in. The story caught the ear of a country music icon.", "content": "The brothers and their parents were taken into federal custody earlier this year during a required immigration check-in. The story caught the ear of a country music icon.", "url": "https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/mariachi-brothers-kacey-musgraves-gruene-hall-texas/", "image": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/06150245/NPRMariachiBrothers.webp", "publishDate": "2026-05-06T20:09:35.000Z", "source": "Texas Standard", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Raul Alonzo", "category": "business", "localScore": 0, "editorialWeight": 60, "editorialTier": "impact", "editorialReason": "opening", "briefingScore": 90, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 56, "archiveId": "7se54r", "slug": "more-than-245-million-in-grant-funds-jeopardized-as-harris-county-flood-projects-linger-behind-sched", "title": "More than $245 million in grant funds jeopardized as Harris County flood projects linger behind schedule", "excerpt": "The latest hurdle is a time crunch for the flood control district to break ground and complete those projects ahead of 2027 and 2028 funding deadlines set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Texas General Land Office.", "content": "The latest hurdle is a time crunch for the flood control district to break ground and complete those projects ahead of 2027 and 2028 funding deadlines set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Texas General Land Office.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/harris-county/2026/05/06/551059/more-than-245-million-in-grant-funds-jeopardized-as-harris-county-flood-projects-linger-behind-schedule/?utm_source=rss-harris-county-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/02140427/Screenshot-818-450x273.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-06T18:54:19.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Sarah Grunau", "category": "weather", "localScore": 10, "editorialWeight": 60, "editorialTier": "impact", "editorialReason": "development", "briefingScore": 90, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 57, "archiveId": "u8wm40", "slug": "breweries-are-closing-fast-across-the-us-including-houston", "title": "Breweries are closing fast across the U.S., including Houston", "excerpt": "A survey conducted last summer by Gallup revealed that alcohol consumption hit a record low in the U.S. According to the survey, nearly 66% of younger adults felt that even drinking in moderation was bad for their health.", "content": "A survey conducted last summer by Gallup revealed that alcohol consumption hit a record low in the U.S. According to the survey, nearly 66% of younger adults felt that even drinking in moderation was bad for their health.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/in-depth/2026/05/06/551091/houston-breweries-closing/?utm_source=rss-indepth-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/06130322/Image-10-2-450x253.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-06T16:50:52.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Anna Y Monroe", "category": "business", "localScore": 10, "editorialWeight": 60, "editorialTier": "impact", "editorialReason": "closing", "briefingScore": 90, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 58, "archiveId": "oqx5vg", "slug": "mayor-whitmire-reveals-budget-plan-intended-to-relieve-houstons-fiscal-headache", "title": "Mayor Whitmire reveals budget plan intended to relieve Houston’s fiscal headache", "excerpt": "A set of proposed structural reforms would not balance the city’s budget indefinitely, but would stave off a need for significant spending cuts.", "content": "A set of proposed structural reforms would not balance the city’s budget indefinitely, but would stave off a need for significant spending cuts.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/city-of-houston/2026/05/05/550877/houston-budget-proposal-mayor-whitmire-trash-fee-garbage/?utm_source=rss-city-of-houston-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/05102527/IMG_5399-450x300.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-05T15:52:23.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Dominic Anthony Walsh", "category": "local", "localScore": 10, "editorialWeight": 80, "editorialTier": "civic", "editorialReason": "budget", "briefingScore": 85, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 59, "archiveId": "pfbvfz", "slug": "how-the-voting-rights-act-reshaped-texas-electoral-maps-by-empowering-voters-candidates-of-color", "title": "How the Voting Rights Act reshaped Texas’ electoral maps by empowering voters, candidates of color", "excerpt": "The Supreme Court weakened Section 2, the linchpin of the 1965 civil rights legislation that prohibits diluting the electoral power of voters of color. But the statute’s fingerprints can be...", "content": "The Supreme Court weakened Section 2, the linchpin of the 1965 civil rights legislation that prohibits diluting the electoral power of voters of color. But the statute’s fingerprints can be...", "url": "https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/how-the-voting-rights-act-reshaped-texas-electoral-maps-by-empowering-voters-candidates-of-color/", "image": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/05091328/TribVRA.webp", "publishDate": "2026-05-05T15:15:49.000Z", "source": "Texas Standard", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Raul Alonzo", "category": "government", "localScore": 0, "editorialWeight": 80, "editorialTier": "civic", "editorialReason": "vote", "briefingScore": 85, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 60, "archiveId": "k3we8a", "slug": "voting-rights-act-ruling-could-change-representation-on-city-councils-school-boards-across-texas", "title": "Voting Rights Act ruling could change representation on city councils, school boards across Texas", "excerpt": "The 1965 federal law helped Latino and Black voters gain representation in city and school boards across Texas but now that could change.", "content": "The 1965 federal law helped Latino and Black voters gain representation in city and school boards across Texas but now that could change.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/2026/05/05/550954/voting-rights-act-ruling-could-change-representation-on-city-councils-school-boards-across-texas/?utm_source=rss-politics-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/05084723/0215-Austin-City-Council-EG-17-450x300.webp", "publishDate": "2026-05-05T13:51:55.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Natalia Contreras, VoteBeat.org", "category": "schools", "localScore": 10, "editorialWeight": 80, "editorialTier": "civic", "editorialReason": "city council", "briefingScore": 85, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 61, "archiveId": "ahfzlf", "slug": "texas-republican-senate-primary-runoff-statistically-tied-shortly-before-start-of-early-voting-poll-", "title": "Texas' Republican Senate primary runoff statistically tied shortly before start of early voting, poll finds", "excerpt": "The latest survey from the UH Hobby School shows state Attorney General Ken Paxton supported by 48% of likely voters in the GOP primary runoff compared to 45% for Sen. John Cornyn, with a margin of error of less than 3%.", "content": "The latest survey from the UH Hobby School shows state Attorney General Ken Paxton supported by 48% of likely voters in the GOP primary runoff compared to 45% for Sen. John Cornyn, with a margin of error of less than 3%.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/election-2026/2026/05/05/550879/paxton-cornyn-texas-senate-republican-primary-runoff-poll-uh/?utm_source=rss-election-2026-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/03162542/Image-40-450x251.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-05T12:00:00.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Andrew Schneider", "category": "government", "localScore": 10, "editorialWeight": 80, "editorialTier": "civic", "editorialReason": "vote", "briefingScore": 85, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 62, "archiveId": "w2sfir", "slug": "for-texans-with-disabilities-voting-can-take-weeks-or-be-out-of-reach", "title": "For Texans with disabilities, voting can take weeks — or be out of reach", "excerpt": "With two elections coming up in May, advocates say gaps in support services can make voting a time-consuming challenge for many people with disabilities, despite legal protections guaranteeing access.", "content": "With two elections coming up in May, advocates say gaps in support services can make voting a time-consuming challenge for many people with disabilities, despite legal protections guaranteeing access.", "url": "https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/for-texans-with-disabilities-voting-can-take-weeks-or-be-out-of-reach/", "image": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/04092617/TPRDisabilityVoting-e1777905223297.webp", "publishDate": "2026-05-04T14:51:30.000Z", "source": "Texas Standard", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Raul Alonzo", "category": "government", "localScore": 0, "editorialWeight": 80, "editorialTier": "civic", "editorialReason": "election", "briefingScore": 85, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 63, "archiveId": "5t8sif", "slug": "interfaith-of-the-woodlands-welcomes-jennifer-huffine-to-leadership-team", "title": "Interfaith of The Woodlands welcomes Jennifer Huffine to Leadership Team", "excerpt": "Interfaith of The Woodlands is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Huffine as Vice President of Community Impact. Huffine brings more than 15 years of nonprofit experience, along with three decades of leadership in management, operations, and strategic program...", "content": "Interfaith of The Woodlands is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Huffine as Vice President of Community Impact. Huffine brings more than 15 years of nonprofit experience, along with three decades of leadership in management, operations, and strategic program development. Returning to Interfaith’s executive leadership team, she will help expand and strengthen programs serving [...] The post Interfaith of The Woodlands welcomes Jennifer Huffine to Leadership Team appeared first on Hello Woodlands.", "url": "https://hellowoodlands.com/interfaith-of-the-woodlands-welcomes-jennifer-huffine-to-leadership-team/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=interfaith-of-the-woodlands-welcomes-jennifer-huffine-to-leadership-team", "image": "https://hellowoodlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jennifer-Huffine-joins-Interfaith-of-The-Woodlands-Leadership-Team-400x242.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-06T15:33:07.000Z", "source": "Hello Woodlands", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Chelsey Sesack", "category": "local", "localScore": 180, "editorialWeight": 40, "editorialTier": "community", "editorialReason": "nonprofit", "briefingScore": 75, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 64, "archiveId": "a9ufxy", "slug": "texas-lawmakers-repeatedly-failed-to-pass-flood-protections-some-could-have-saved-lives-2", "title": "Texas lawmakers repeatedly failed to pass flood protections. Some could have saved lives.", "excerpt": "Dozens of bills were rejected over nearly 60 years, ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found. Some measures would have prohibited youth camps and new construction in high-risk flood areas.", "content": "Dozens of bills were rejected over nearly 60 years, ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found. Some measures would have prohibited youth camps and new construction in high-risk flood areas.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/flooding/2026/05/06/551065/texas-lawmakers-repeatedly-failed-to-pass-flood-protections-some-could-have-saved-lives/?utm_source=rss-flooding-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/06082012/Screenshot-2026-05-06-081951-450x272.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-06T13:39:11.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Lexi Churchill, Texas Tribune, ProPublica, Emily Foxhall, Texas Tribune, Pratheek Rebala, ProPublica", "category": "traffic", "localScore": 10, "editorialWeight": 60, "editorialTier": "impact", "editorialReason": "construction", "briefingScore": 75, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 65, "archiveId": "gn1b3j", "slug": "the-week-in-politics-may-6-2026", "title": "The week in politics (May 6, 2026)", "excerpt": "On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And foodies discuss great food that looks really ugly -- but still tastes great.", "content": "On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And foodies discuss great food that looks really ugly -- but still tastes great.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/houston-matters/2026/05/06/550840/the-week-in-politics-may-6-2026/?utm_source=rss-houston-matters-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09105018/HMCC-Featured-Image-Dark-Blue-2025-450x253.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-06T11:00:41.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Michael Hagerty", "category": "business", "localScore": 10, "editorialWeight": 60, "editorialTier": "impact", "editorialReason": "development", "briefingScore": 75, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 66, "archiveId": "ir71g1", "slug": "new-texas-flood-warning-system-could-give-hill-country-communities-hours-to-prepare", "title": "New Texas flood warning system could give Hill Country communities hours to prepare", "excerpt": "The $4 million system could provide up to several hours of advance warning, giving residents more time to evacuate before floodwaters become dangerous.", "content": "The $4 million system could provide up to several hours of advance warning, giving residents more time to evacuate before floodwaters become dangerous.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/texas/2026/05/05/551044/new-texas-flood-warning-system-could-give-hill-country-communities-hours-to-prepare/?utm_source=rss-texas-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/05154212/20250706-texas-flooding-kerville-camp-34-450x300.webp", "publishDate": "2026-05-05T20:44:42.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Lucio Vasquez, Texas Newsroom", "category": "weather", "localScore": 10, "editorialWeight": 60, "editorialTier": "impact", "editorialReason": "water", "briefingScore": 75, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 67, "archiveId": "z31qa1", "slug": "the-woodlands-townships-memorial-day-tribute-and-celebration-set-for-may-24", "title": "The Woodlands Township's Memorial Day Tribute and Celebration set for May 24", "excerpt": "Join The Woodlands Township for an inspiring evening of patriotism and community at the Memorial Day in The Woodlands celebration. The event will be held on Sunday, May 24, 2026 5 to 9 p.m. at Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Drive. Honor, remember and celebrate at this...", "content": "Join The Woodlands Township for an inspiring evening of patriotism and community at the Memorial Day in The Woodlands celebration. The event will be held on Sunday, May 24, 2026 5 to 9 p.m. at Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Drive. Honor, remember and celebrate at this meaningful Memorial Day event. The evening begins [...] The post The Woodlands Township's Memorial Day Tribute and Celebration set for May 24 appeared first on Hello Woodlands.", "url": "https://hellowoodlands.com/the-woodlands-townships-memorial-day-tribute-and-celebration-set-for-may-24/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-woodlands-townships-memorial-day-tribute-and-celebration-set-for-may-24", "image": "https://hellowoodlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Memorial-Day-in-The-Woodlands-Tribute-and-Celebration-2026-400x242.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-05T17:09:44.000Z", "source": "Hello Woodlands", "sourceType": "news", "author": "The Woodlands Township", "category": "local", "localScore": 180, "editorialWeight": 40, "editorialTier": "community", "editorialReason": "community", "briefingScore": 75, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 68, "archiveId": "37y1q6", "slug": "the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-2591-instant-runoff-voting", "title": "The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2591: Instant Runoff Voting", "excerpt": "Episode: 2591 Instant runoff voting and the Academy Awards. Today, what's best?", "content": "Episode: 2591 Instant runoff voting and the Academy Awards. Today, what's best?", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/engines-of-our-ingenuity/engines-podcast/2026/05/07/550241/the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-2591-instant-runoff-voting/?utm_source=rss-engines-podcast-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/assets/images/HPM-logo-OGimage-2.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-07T05:01:31.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Dr. Andy Boyd", "category": "local", "localScore": 10, "editorialWeight": 40, "editorialTier": "community", "editorialReason": "award", "briefingScore": 70, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 69, "archiveId": "d6xli4", "slug": "jobs-gone-overnight-houston-spirit-employees-grapple-with-sudden-shutdown", "title": "Jobs gone overnight: Houston Spirit employees grapple with sudden shutdown", "excerpt": "Spirit Airlines' sudden shutdown leaves 500 Houston-based workers jobless, prompting ex-employee Marnier Peeples to launch a fundraiser for struggling colleagues.", "content": "Spirit Airlines' sudden shutdown leaves 500 Houston-based workers jobless, prompting ex-employee Marnier Peeples to launch a fundraiser for struggling colleagues.", "url": "https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/spirit-airlines-houston-employees-job-fundraiser/285-d8466cc0-468e-44c7-8d0d-ff7795d41eaf", "image": "https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/f15675c4-3a77-4d57-84e6-221c54fd287c/20260506T222919/f15675c4-3a77-4d57-84e6-221c54fd287c_750x422.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-06T22:30:44.000Z", "source": "KHOU Houston", "sourceType": "news", "author": "KHOU Houston", "category": "business", "localScore": 10, "editorialWeight": 40, "editorialTier": "community", "editorialReason": "fundraiser", "briefingScore": 70, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 70, "archiveId": "r2oe2u", "slug": "the-woodlands-christian-academys-8th-grade-leadership-showcased-at-the-harvest-2026", "title": "The Woodlands Christian Academy’s 8th Grade Leadership showcased at The Harvest 2026", "excerpt": "The Woodlands Christian Academy recently presented The Harvest 2026, a signature event for eighth-grade students built around the theme “Owning the Moment for His Glory.” The event reflected the mission of the school’s Leadership Academy, where students were trained to lead...", "content": "The Woodlands Christian Academy recently presented The Harvest 2026, a signature event for eighth-grade students built around the theme “Owning the Moment for His Glory.” The event reflected the mission of the school’s Leadership Academy, where students were trained to lead through professional excellence, Biblical truth, discernment, and faith-filled character in a world increasingly shaped [...] The post The Woodlands Christian Academy’s 8th Grade Leadership showcased at The Harvest 2026 appeared first on Hello Woodlands.", "url": "https://hellowoodlands.com/the-woodlands-christian-academys-8th-grade-leadership-showcased-at-the-harvest-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-woodlands-christian-academys-8th-grade-leadership-showcased-at-the-harvest-2026", "image": "https://hellowoodlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/StudentCommunicatesintheMixandMingle-400x242.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-06T21:28:02.000Z", "source": "Hello Woodlands", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Jamie Spikerman", "category": "local", "localScore": 180, "editorialWeight": 20, "editorialTier": "lifestyle", "editorialReason": "event", "briefingScore": 70, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 71, "archiveId": "604566", "slug": "child-advocates-of-montgomery-county-honors-volunteers-and-community-partners-at-annual-appreciation", "title": "Child Advocates of Montgomery County honors Volunteers and Community Partners at Annual Appreciation Event", "excerpt": "Child Advocates of Montgomery County gathered on April 13, 2026, at The Peach Orchard in The Woodlands to celebrate the volunteers and community partners whose dedication drives the organization's mission forward. The 2026 HOPE for Children Volunteer Appreciation Event honored...", "content": "Child Advocates of Montgomery County gathered on April 13, 2026, at The Peach Orchard in The Woodlands to celebrate the volunteers and community partners whose dedication drives the organization's mission forward. The 2026 HOPE for Children Volunteer Appreciation Event honored Advocates and supporters who give their time, compassion, and commitment to children and families in [...] The post Child Advocates of Montgomery County honors Volunteers and Community Partners at Annual Appreciation Event appeared first on Hello Woodlands.", "url": "https://hellowoodlands.com/child-advocates-of-montgomery-county-honors-volunteers-and-community-partners-at-annual-appreciation-event/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=child-advocates-of-montgomery-county-honors-volunteers-and-community-partners-at-annual-appreciation-event", "image": "https://hellowoodlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/436A0355-400x242.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-04T21:46:23.000Z", "source": "Hello Woodlands", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Alli Stephens", "category": "local", "localScore": 230, "editorialWeight": 40, "editorialTier": "community", "editorialReason": "volunteer", "briefingScore": 65, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 72, "archiveId": "4bomor", "slug": "conroe-symphony-orchestra-honors-the-us-semiquincentennial-with-celebrate-america-concert", "title": "Conroe Symphony Orchestra honors the U.S. Semiquincentennial with 'Celebrate America!' Concert", "excerpt": "The Conroe Symphony Orchestra (CSO) invites the community to a spectacular season finale, \"Celebrate America,\" scheduled for June 27, 2026. This highly anticipated event will close out the orchestra’s 27th season while connecting the community to a momentous national milestone:...", "content": "The Conroe Symphony Orchestra (CSO) invites the community to a spectacular season finale, \"Celebrate America,\" scheduled for June 27, 2026. This highly anticipated event will close out the orchestra’s 27th season while connecting the community to a momentous national milestone: the United States Semiquincentennial, marking America's 250th birthday. Under the baton of Music Director Gary [...] The post Conroe Symphony Orchestra honors the U.S. Semiquincentennial with 'Celebrate America!' 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