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"id": 58, "archiveId": "it9n6m", "slug": "ganado-isd-closed-on-friday-after-several-students-call-out-sick-district-says", "title": "Ganado ISD closed on Friday after several students call out sick, district says", "excerpt": "Leaders say a stomach bug is racing through Ganado Elementary School and the district is closing all of its campuses Friday to contain it.", "content": "Leaders say a stomach bug is racing through Ganado Elementary School and the district is closing all of its campuses Friday to contain it.", "url": "", "image": "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1476231682828-37e571bc172f?w=800&h=500&fit=crop", "publishDate": "2026-05-15T16:00:43.988Z", "source": "ABC13 Houston", "sourceType": "news", "author": "\n ", "category": "schools", "localScore": 10, "editorialWeight": 60, "editorialTier": "impact", "editorialReason": "closing", "briefingScore": 90, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 59, "archiveId": "ulak4q", "slug": "today-on-texas-standard-a-texas-county-hits-pause-on-the-ai-data-center-rush", "title": "Today on Texas Standard: A Texas county hits pause on the AI data center rush", "excerpt": "Hill County leaders have approved a one-year pause on new data center development as concerns grow over water use, electricity demand and rapid expansion tied to artificial intelligence.", "content": "Hill County leaders have approved a one-year pause on new data center development as concerns grow over water use, electricity demand and rapid expansion tied to artificial intelligence.", "url": "https://texasstandard.org/stories/today-on-texas-standard-may-15-2026/", "image": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/daily-post-1-Copy.png", "publishDate": "2026-05-15T13:42:14.000Z", "source": "Texas Standard", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Raul Alonzo", "category": "business", "localScore": 0, "editorialWeight": 60, "editorialTier": "impact", "editorialReason": "development", "briefingScore": 90, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 60, "archiveId": "t2ia9", "slug": "jeep-weekend-2026-visitors-warned-about-checkpoints-on-bolivar-peninsula", "title": "Jeep Weekend 2026 visitors warned about checkpoints on Bolivar Peninsula", "excerpt": "Drivers heading to Jeep Weekend 2026 at Crystal Beach should expect checkpoints, DWI enforcement and heavy traffic delays across the Bolivar Peninsula.", "content": "Drivers heading to Jeep Weekend 2026 at Crystal Beach should expect checkpoints, DWI enforcement and heavy traffic delays across the Bolivar Peninsula.", "url": "https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/jeep-weekend-2026-bolivar-peninsula-checkpoint-dwi-enforcement/285-7ccf6ee1-2732-41c3-a53e-e888df10f864", "image": "https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/00b438bf-6650-4449-9a3d-7c54ee4eeb12/20250518T031043/00b438bf-6650-4449-9a3d-7c54ee4eeb12_750x422.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-15T13:04:26.000Z", "source": "KHOU Houston", "sourceType": "news", "author": "KHOU Houston", "category": "traffic", "localScore": 10, "editorialWeight": 60, "editorialTier": "impact", "editorialReason": "traffic", "briefingScore": 90, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 61, "archiveId": "9416im", "slug": "hisd-outlines-special-ed-plans-may-15-2026", "title": "HISD outlines special ed plans (May 15, 2026)", "excerpt": "On Friday's show: HISD officially outlined its plans to centralize special education services at its board meeting Thursday night. We find out what district leadership had to say. And we take a closer look at how road construction projects are scheduled across our region.", "content": "On Friday's show: HISD officially outlined its plans to centralize special education services at its board meeting Thursday night. We find out what district leadership had to say. And we take a closer look at how road construction projects are scheduled across our region.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/houston-matters/2026/05/15/551492/hisd-outlines-special-ed-plans-may-15-2026/?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": "2026-05-15T11:00:31.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Michael Hagerty", "category": "traffic", "localScore": 10, "editorialWeight": 60, "editorialTier": "impact", "editorialReason": "construction", "briefingScore": 90, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 62, "archiveId": "1fsx9r", "slug": "tren-de-aragua-gang-leader-extradited-to-texas-on-federal-terrorism-drug-charges", "title": "Tren de Aragua gang leader extradited to Texas on federal terrorism, drug charges", "excerpt": "A high-ranking leader of the Tren de Aragua gang has been extradited to Texas to face federal terrorism and drug trafficking charges as the U.S. intensifies its crackdown on the transnational criminal organization.", "content": "A high-ranking leader of the Tren de Aragua gang has been extradited to Texas to face federal terrorism and drug trafficking charges as the U.S. intensifies its crackdown on the transnational criminal organization.", "url": "https://www.fox26houston.com/news/tren-de-aragua-leader-extradited-texas-federal-terrorism-drug-charges", "image": "https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/05/gettyimages-2205531023.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-15T02:51:30.000Z", "source": "Fox 26 Houston", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Joseph.Rowe@fox.com (Joseph Rowe)", "category": "traffic", "localScore": 10, "editorialWeight": 60, "editorialTier": "impact", "editorialReason": "traffic", "briefingScore": 90, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 63, "archiveId": "dw0ndu", "slug": "companies-moving-their-legal-homes-to-texas-is-good-pr-but-dont-expect-many-new-jobs", "title": "Companies moving their legal homes to Texas is good PR, but don’t expect many new jobs", "excerpt": "A company’s legal home determines which state taxes and laws governing corporations it will be subject to. Some are fleeing Delaware in search of a friendlier environment in Texas.", "content": "A company’s legal home determines which state taxes and laws governing corporations it will be subject to. Some are fleeing Delaware in search of a friendlier environment in Texas.", "url": "https://texasstandard.org/stories/exxon-mobil-dell-texas-reincorporation/", "image": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/13090047/TribReincorporations.webp", "publishDate": "2026-05-13T15:00:22.000Z", "source": "Texas Standard", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Raul Alonzo", "category": "business", "localScore": 0, "editorialWeight": 80, "editorialTier": "civic", "editorialReason": "tax", "briefingScore": 85, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 64, "archiveId": "rknqnu", "slug": "will-texas-get-another-maga-attorney-general-or-something-new-2", "title": "Will Texas get another MAGA attorney general? Or something new?", "excerpt": "Four candidates are set to make their case to voters in primary runoff elections for Texas attorney general.", "content": "Four candidates are set to make their case to voters in primary runoff elections for Texas attorney general.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/election-2026/2026/05/13/551675/texas-get-another-maga-ag-something-new-nathan-johnson-joe-jaworski-mayes-middleton-chip-roy-ken-paxton/?utm_source=rss-election-2026-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/13105139/TexasAGRunoffsKERA-450x252.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-13T13:37:39.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Caroline Love, KERA", "category": "government", "localScore": 10, "editorialWeight": 80, "editorialTier": "civic", "editorialReason": "election", "briefingScore": 85, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 65, "archiveId": "599p0b", "slug": "here-are-primary-runoffs-to-watch-as-texas-voters-pick-congressional-nominees-for-november", "title": "Here are primary runoffs to watch as Texas voters pick congressional nominees for November", "excerpt": "Since many of the state’s congressional districts are drawn to favor one political party, Democratic and Republican voters this month can go a long way toward picking their next representatives...", "content": "Since many of the state’s congressional districts are drawn to favor one political party, Democratic and Republican voters this month can go a long way toward picking their next representatives...", "url": "https://texasstandard.org/stories/texas-primary-runoffs-congress-nominees/", "image": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/12080647/TTNPrimaryRunoffs.webp", "publishDate": "2026-05-12T14:30:42.000Z", "source": "Texas Standard", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Raul Alonzo", "category": "government", "localScore": 0, "editorialWeight": 80, "editorialTier": "civic", "editorialReason": "vote", "briefingScore": 85, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 66, "archiveId": "j1m2ru", "slug": "22-reasons-not-to-miss-the-22nd-wine-food-week-on-june-1-7-in-the-woodlands", "title": "22 Reasons not to miss the 22nd Wine & Food Week on June 1-7 in The Woodlands", "excerpt": "The 22nd Wine & Food Week, presented by H-E-B kicks off June 1-7 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center and promises an unforgettable experience for gastronomy enthusiasts and wine aficionados alike. Here are 22 Reasons not to miss the 22nd Wine & Food Week...", "content": "The 22nd Wine & Food Week, presented by H-E-B kicks off June 1-7 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center and promises an unforgettable experience for gastronomy enthusiasts and wine aficionados alike. Here are 22 Reasons not to miss the 22nd Wine & Food Week — And Yes, We’re Going Places. 22 Reasons You Can’t [...] The post 22 Reasons not to miss the 22nd Wine & Food Week on June 1-7 in The Woodlands appeared first on Hello Woodlands.", "url": "https://hellowoodlands.com/22-reasons-not-to-miss-the-22nd-wine-food-week-on-june-1-7-in-the-woodlands/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=22-reasons-not-to-miss-the-22nd-wine-food-week-on-june-1-7-in-the-woodlands", "image": "https://hellowoodlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Wine-and-Food-Week-Going-Place-June-1-7-in-The-Woodlands-400x242.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-12T14:18:46.000Z", "source": "Hello Woodlands", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Debra Ford", "category": "local", "localScore": 180, "editorialWeight": 60, "editorialTier": "impact", "editorialReason": "water", "briefingScore": 85, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 67, "archiveId": "7w8za1", "slug": "community-competition-and-opportunity-return-to-the-woodlands-this-june", "title": "Community, Competition and Opportunity Return to The Woodlands This June", "excerpt": "Every summer, The Woodlands becomes home to more than just a golf tournament. It becomes a gathering place for rising talent, community involvement, and meaningful opportunity. The Patrick Reed AJGA Junior Championship will return to The Woodlands Country Club this June, once...", "content": "Every summer, The Woodlands becomes home to more than just a golf tournament. It becomes a gathering place for rising talent, community involvement, and meaningful opportunity. The Patrick Reed AJGA Junior Championship will return to The Woodlands Country Club this June, once again bringing many of the top junior golfers from around the world to [...] The post Community, Competition and Opportunity Return to The Woodlands This June appeared first on Hello Woodlands.", "url": "https://hellowoodlands.com/community-competition-and-opportunity-return-to-the-woodlands-this-june/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=community-competition-and-opportunity-return-to-the-woodlands-this-june", "image": "https://hellowoodlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PatrickReedAJGA2026-400x242.png", "publishDate": "2026-05-14T15:07:32.000Z", "source": "Hello Woodlands", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Aurora Karain", "category": "local", "localScore": 180, "editorialWeight": 40, "editorialTier": "community", "editorialReason": "community", "briefingScore": 75, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 68, "archiveId": "w8ooc6", "slug": "stolen-wage-allegations-made-against-contractors-hired-by-harris-county-for-16b-hospital-constructio", "title": "Stolen wage allegations made against contractors hired by Harris County for $1.6B hospital construction", "excerpt": "In response to concerns raised by workers in the past few months, Harris Health has engaged a third-party auditor to field complaints and to assist in reviewing wage related claims.", "content": "In response to concerns raised by workers in the past few months, Harris Health has engaged a third-party auditor to field complaints and to assist in reviewing wage related claims.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/harris-county/2026/05/13/551633/stolen-wage-complaints-raised-against-contractors-hired-for-harris-countys-1-6-billion-hospital-construction/?utm_source=rss-harris-county-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/24101537/LBJ-EC-s-300x200.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-14T00:26:36.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Sarah Grunau", "category": "traffic", "localScore": 10, "editorialWeight": 60, "editorialTier": "impact", "editorialReason": "construction", "briefingScore": 75, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 69, "archiveId": "ddw8sx", "slug": "families-confront-hisd-board-over-special-education-programs-changes-and-investigation", "title": "Families confront HISD board over special education program's changes and investigation", "excerpt": "The HISD board of managers addressed the community for the first time since the Trump administration launched an investigation into the district's special education program, and families showed up to address the board in return.", "content": "The HISD board of managers addressed the community for the first time since the Trump administration launched an investigation into the district's special education program, and families showed up to address the board in return.", "url": "", "image": "https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19103006_051426-ktrk-hisd-img.png", "publishDate": "2026-05-15T16:00:43.988Z", "source": "ABC13 Houston", "sourceType": "news", "author": "\n ", "category": "local", "localScore": 10, "editorialWeight": 40, "editorialTier": "community", "editorialReason": "community", "briefingScore": 70, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 70, "archiveId": "xwj98a", "slug": "dozens-of-parents-speak-out-against-houston-isds-special-education-changes", "title": "Dozens of parents speak out against Houston ISD’s special education changes", "excerpt": "Despite protests from parents and community members, and a federal civil rights investigation by the U.S. Department of Education, district leaders defended their changes to special education services planned for the upcoming school year.", "content": "Despite protests from parents and community members, and a federal civil rights investigation by the U.S. Department of Education, district leaders defended their changes to special education services planned for the upcoming school year.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/education/2026/05/15/552005/hisd-special-education-changes-parents-speak-out-houston-schools/?utm_source=rss-education-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/15085159/Miles-listens-to-Hole-SPED-presentation-450x330.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-15T13:55:49.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Bianca Seward", "category": "local", "localScore": 10, "editorialWeight": 40, "editorialTier": "community", "editorialReason": "community", "briefingScore": 70, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 71, "archiveId": "pueo2r", "slug": "summer-at-the-pearl-fincher-museum-fun-for-the-whole-family-starts-june-13", "title": "Summer at the Pearl Fincher Museum: Fun for the whole family starts June 13", "excerpt": "Summer at the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts is always fun for all ages, and this year is no exception! Make plans now to enjoy Summer Art Camps for ages 5 to 13, experience new exhibitions in the galleries including “Chromatica: A World in Color,” have hands-on fun in the...", "content": "Summer at the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts is always fun for all ages, and this year is no exception! Make plans now to enjoy Summer Art Camps for ages 5 to 13, experience new exhibitions in the galleries including “Chromatica: A World in Color,” have hands-on fun in the Maker Space, and enjoy [...] The post Summer at the Pearl Fincher Museum: Fun for the whole family starts June 13 appeared first on Hello Woodlands.", "url": "https://hellowoodlands.com/summer-at-the-pearl-fincher-museum-fun-for-the-whole-family-starts-june-13/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=summer-at-the-pearl-fincher-museum-fun-for-the-whole-family-starts-june-13", "image": "https://hellowoodlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Summer-at-the-Pearl-Fincher-Museum-of-Fine-Arts-400x242.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-15T11:00:00.000Z", "source": "Hello Woodlands", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Tammy Niemeyer", "category": "local", "localScore": 80, "editorialWeight": 20, "editorialTier": "lifestyle", "editorialReason": "art", "briefingScore": 70, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 72, "archiveId": "qjl51n", "slug": "here-are-the-megadonors-and-dark-money-groups-boosting-james-talaricos-anti-billionaire-senate-bid", "title": "Here are the megadonors and dark money groups boosting James Talarico’s anti-billionaire Senate bid", "excerpt": "As the Austin Democrat campaigns against big money in politics, he is being supported by a super PAC bankrolled by several billionaires, as well as nonprofits that do not have to disclose their funders.", "content": "As the Austin Democrat campaigns against big money in politics, he is being supported by a super PAC bankrolled by several billionaires, as well as nonprofits that do not have to disclose their funders.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/election-2026/2026/05/14/551963/texas-james-talarico-super-pac-donors-lone-star-rising-dark-money-democratic-billionaires/?utm_source=rss-election-2026-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/14152604/20260303-Talarico-Watch-Party-LS-32-450x300.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-14T21:16:54.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Kayla Guo, Texas Tribune", "category": "local", "localScore": 10, "editorialWeight": 40, "editorialTier": "community", "editorialReason": "nonprofit", "briefingScore": 70, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 73, "archiveId": "nx09zh", "slug": "the-week-in-politics-may-13-2026", "title": "The week in politics (May 13, 2026)", "excerpt": "On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we reflect on the life and impact of aviator, engineer, and businessman Howard Hughes.", "content": "On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we reflect on the life and impact of aviator, engineer, and businessman Howard Hughes.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/houston-matters/2026/05/13/551487/the-week-in-politics-may-13-2026/?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": "2026-05-13T11:00:04.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Michael Hagerty", "category": "business", "localScore": 10, "editorialWeight": 60, "editorialTier": "impact", "editorialReason": "development", "briefingScore": 65, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 74, "archiveId": "8tp4vw", "slug": "child-advocates-of-montgomery-county-celebrates-third-annual-champions-for-children-awards", "title": "Child Advocates of Montgomery County celebrates Third Annual Champions for Children Awards", "excerpt": "Child Advocates of Montgomery County hosted its third annual Champions for Children Awards Breakfast on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Truluck's The Ocean's Finest Seafood and Crab in The Woodlands. Approximately 100 guests gathered to celebrate three outstanding community...", "content": "Child Advocates of Montgomery County hosted its third annual Champions for Children Awards Breakfast on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Truluck's The Ocean's Finest Seafood and Crab in The Woodlands. Approximately 100 guests gathered to celebrate three outstanding community partners whose dedication has made a lasting impact on children and families in Montgomery County. The [...] The post Child Advocates of Montgomery County celebrates Third Annual Champions for Children Awards appeared first on Hello Woodlands.", "url": "https://hellowoodlands.com/child-advocates-of-montgomery-county-celebrates-third-annual-champions-for-children-awards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=child-advocates-of-montgomery-county-celebrates-third-annual-champions-for-children-awards", "image": "https://hellowoodlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-Champions-for-Children-Honorees-400x242.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-13T11:00:00.000Z", "source": "Hello Woodlands", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Alli Stephens", "category": "local", "localScore": 230, "editorialWeight": 40, "editorialTier": "community", "editorialReason": "award", "briefingScore": 65, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 75, "archiveId": "9glkwo", "slug": "forest-park-the-woodlands-hosts-18th-annual-memorial-day-tribute-to-heroes-and-freedom-on-monday-may", "title": "Forest Park The Woodlands hosts 18th Annual Memorial Day 'Tribute to Heroes and Freedom' on Monday, May 25", "excerpt": "Forest Park, The Woodlands is hosting the 18th Annual Memorial Day “Tribute to Heroes and Freedom” on Monday, May 25 starting at 10:00am. The park is located at 18000 Interstate 45 South in The Woodlands. This is a free community event to include an invocation by Pastor Steven...", "content": "Forest Park, The Woodlands is hosting the 18th Annual Memorial Day “Tribute to Heroes and Freedom” on Monday, May 25 starting at 10:00am. The park is located at 18000 Interstate 45 South in The Woodlands. This is a free community event to include an invocation by Pastor Steven Lee, a Presentation of the Colors by [...] The post Forest Park The Woodlands hosts 18th Annual Memorial Day 'Tribute to Heroes and Freedom' on Monday, May 25 appeared first on Hello Woodlands.", "url": "https://hellowoodlands.com/forest-park-the-woodlands-hosts-18th-annual-memorial-day-tribute-to-heroes-and-freedom-on-monday-may-25/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=forest-park-the-woodlands-hosts-18th-annual-memorial-day-tribute-to-heroes-and-freedom-on-monday-may-25", "image": "https://hellowoodlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Front-2026-Forest-Park-The-Woodlands-Memorial-Day-e1778598662517-400x242.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-12T15:09:55.000Z", "source": "Hello Woodlands", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Margie Taylor", "category": "local", "localScore": 180, "editorialWeight": 40, "editorialTier": "community", "editorialReason": "community", "briefingScore": 65, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 76, "archiveId": "pti5hh", "slug": "let-it-grow-new-community-seed-library-at-the-woodlands-townships-townhall", "title": "Let It Grow! 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New Community Seed Library at The Woodlands Township's Townhall appeared first on Hello Woodlands.", "url": "https://hellowoodlands.com/let-it-grow-new-community-seed-library-at-the-woodlands-townships-townhall/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=let-it-grow-new-community-seed-library-at-the-woodlands-townships-townhall", "image": "https://hellowoodlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/New-Community-Seed-Library-at-The-Woodlands-Townships-Townhall-400x242.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-12T14:30:25.000Z", "source": "Hello Woodlands", "sourceType": "news", "author": "The Woodlands Township", "category": "local", "localScore": 180, "editorialWeight": 40, "editorialTier": "community", "editorialReason": "community", "briefingScore": 65, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 77, "archiveId": "nca9wu", "slug": "from-time-travel-to-tropical-nights-city-place-unveils-start-of-a-sizzling-summer-lineup", "title": "From Time Travel to Tropical Nights, City Place unveils start of a Sizzling Summer Lineup", "excerpt": "This June, north Houston business and lifestyle destination City Place is settling into summer with a slew of activities. The seasonal fun kicks off on Friday, June 5, with an evening designed for the kids (and the kids at heart); starting with the high-energy Gulf Coast Gamers...", "content": "This June, north Houston business and lifestyle destination City Place is settling into summer with a slew of activities. The seasonal fun kicks off on Friday, June 5, with an evening designed for the kids (and the kids at heart); starting with the high-energy Gulf Coast Gamers mobile theater at 6 p.m. before spreading out the blankets for a Pix On The Plaza screening of Back to the Future at 8:30 p.m. City [...] The post From Time Travel to Tropical Nights, City Place unveils start of a Sizzling Summer Lineup appeared first on Hello Woodlands.", "url": "https://hellowoodlands.com/from-time-travel-to-tropical-nights-city-place-unveils-start-of-a-sizzling-summer-lineup/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=from-time-travel-to-tropical-nights-city-place-unveils-start-of-a-sizzling-summer-lineup", "image": "https://hellowoodlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/City-Place_Market_credit-Alex-Montoya-400x242.jpeg", "publishDate": "2026-05-14T11:00:00.000Z", "source": "Hello Woodlands", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Lindsey Price", "category": "business", "localScore": 80, "editorialWeight": 20, "editorialTier": "lifestyle", "editorialReason": "art", "briefingScore": 55, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 78, "archiveId": "pmmbz2", "slug": "driver-in-custody-after-chase-near-willis-after-starting-in-north-houston-on-friday-morning", "title": "Driver in custody after chase near Willis after starting in north Houston on Friday morning", "excerpt": "The chase initially began in the north Houston area, off I-45 and Crosstimbers, but eventually stopped on Highway 75.", "content": "The chase initially began in the north Houston area, off I-45 and Crosstimbers, but eventually stopped on Highway 75.", "url": "", "image": "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1502082553048-f009c37129b9?w=800&h=500&fit=crop", "publishDate": "2026-05-15T16:00:43.988Z", "source": "ABC13 Houston", "sourceType": "news", "author": "\n ", "category": "montgomery", "localScore": 10, "editorialWeight": 20, "editorialTier": "lifestyle", "editorialReason": "event", "briefingScore": 50, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 79, "archiveId": "k5s79l", "slug": "celebrity-deaths-of-2026-the-entertainers-and-artists-we-lost-this-year", "title": "Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year", "excerpt": "From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.", "content": "From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.", "url": "https://www.fox26houston.com/news/celebrity-deaths-2026-list", "image": "https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/reghqc2x72dx3p7a/b0ceh5wfkr453rqx.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-15T13:28:29.000Z", "source": "Fox 26 Houston", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)", "category": "local", "localScore": 10, "editorialWeight": 20, "editorialTier": "lifestyle", "editorialReason": "art", "briefingScore": 50, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 80, "archiveId": "f8meva", "slug": "meet-the-artist-behind-houstons-longest-world-cup-mural", "title": "Meet the artist behind Houston’s longest World Cup mural", "excerpt": "Betirri has exhibited paintings at four previous FIFA World Cup tournaments. Now, his work will welcome international visitors to his hometown.", "content": "Betirri has exhibited paintings at four previous FIFA World Cup tournaments. Now, his work will welcome international visitors to his hometown.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/arts-culture-news/2026/05/15/551953/world-cup-houston-east-end-mural-betirri-artist/?utm_source=rss-arts-culture-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/14150912/Betirri-headshot-450x338.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-15T12:50:00.000Z", "source": "Houston Public Media", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Sophia Jozwiak", "category": "local", "localScore": 10, "editorialWeight": 20, "editorialTier": "lifestyle", "editorialReason": "art", "briefingScore": 50, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 81, "archiveId": "qrjlv3", "slug": "one-of-houstons-most-iconic-restaurants-reopens-friday-after-multi-year-closure", "title": "One of Houston's most iconic restaurants reopens Friday after multi-year closure", "excerpt": "The Spindletop Restaurant downtown shut down during COVID.", "content": "The Spindletop Restaurant downtown shut down during COVID.", "url": "https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/houston-spindletop-restaurant-reopens/285-0a8e4610-752e-4376-858c-078f1aad7d86", "image": "https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/beffc379-32ec-48be-ac97-1582ff9a8e77/20260515T120637/beffc379-32ec-48be-ac97-1582ff9a8e77_750x422.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-15T12:31:33.000Z", "source": "KHOU Houston", "sourceType": "news", "author": "KHOU Houston", "category": "traffic", "localScore": 10, "editorialWeight": 20, "editorialTier": "lifestyle", "editorialReason": "restaurant", "briefingScore": 50, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 82, "archiveId": "6ql3ef", "slug": "meet-the-university-of-houstons-youngest-phd-graduate-in-nearly-20-years", "title": "Meet the University of Houston's youngest PhD graduate in nearly 20 years", "excerpt": "Dr. Salenah Cartier earned her doctorate in education this week.", "content": "Dr. Salenah Cartier earned her doctorate in education this week.", "url": "https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/university-of-houston-graduate-salenah-cartierphd/285-c640ceeb-d4f4-418c-a7e4-8b74f19ef6b9", "image": "https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/e04ae348-82f4-4171-8599-e17e65402db2/20260515T000427/e04ae348-82f4-4171-8599-e17e65402db2_750x422.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-15T01:07:49.000Z", "source": "KHOU Houston", "sourceType": "news", "author": "KHOU Houston", "category": "local", "localScore": 10, "editorialWeight": 20, "editorialTier": "lifestyle", "editorialReason": "art", "briefingScore": 50, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 83, "archiveId": "n582rn", "slug": "us-sen-john-cornyn-introduces-boot-sharia-law-act-to-bar-anti-american-immigrants", "title": "U.S. Sen. 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John Cornyn has introduced the BOOT Sharia Law Act to prevent noncitizens who support Sharia law or anti-American ideologies from entering or staying in the United States.", "url": "https://www.fox26houston.com/news/u-s-sen-john-cornyn-introduces-boot-sharia-law-act-bar-anti-american-immigrants", "image": "https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/03/gettyimages-2266689820-scaled.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-15T00:34:40.000Z", "source": "Fox 26 Houston", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Joseph.Rowe@fox.com (Joseph Rowe)", "category": "events", "localScore": 10, "editorialWeight": 20, "editorialTier": "lifestyle", "editorialReason": "event", "briefingScore": 50, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 84, "archiveId": "3t3os5", "slug": "at-72-shes-about-to-become-the-worlds-oldest-medical-school-graduate-i-am-totally-setting-records", "title": "At 72, she's about to become the world's oldest medical school graduate: 'I am totally setting records'", "excerpt": "Dawn Zuidgeest-Craft, the mother of ABC meteorologist Ginger Zee, will be 73 when she starts her residency this summer.", "content": "Dawn Zuidgeest-Craft, the mother of ABC meteorologist Ginger Zee, will be 73 when she starts her residency this summer.", "url": "https://www.khou.com/article/news/nation-world/72-year-old-medical-school-graduate-ginger-zee-mom-breaking-records/507-589086e3-b389-493d-a5ba-b0fcab50f3b3", "image": "https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/WZZM/images/c1a03968-e93a-4a36-9d79-c10c13b48e05/20260512T194620/c1a03968-e93a-4a36-9d79-c10c13b48e05_750x422.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-14T23:30:20.000Z", "source": "KHOU Houston", "sourceType": "news", "author": "KHOU Houston", "category": "local", "localScore": 10, "editorialWeight": 20, "editorialTier": "lifestyle", "editorialReason": "art", "briefingScore": 50, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 85, "archiveId": "psehlk", "slug": "video-shows-woman-during-violent-stabbing-spree-in-southeast-houston", "title": "Video shows woman during violent stabbing spree in southeast Houston", "excerpt": "Investigators say a woman stabbed multiple people, including a married couple, during a violent night at a southeast Houston apartment complex.", "content": "Investigators say a woman stabbed multiple people, including a married couple, during a violent night at a southeast Houston apartment complex.", "url": "https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/houston-apartment-stabbing-broadway/285-994b4f17-4d8e-4864-9a07-a16430951068", "image": "https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/7377dceb-fe8b-4111-a643-5d1a848b7c72/20260514T223539/7377dceb-fe8b-4111-a643-5d1a848b7c72_750x422.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-14T22:58:00.000Z", "source": "KHOU Houston", "sourceType": "news", "author": "KHOU Houston", "category": "local", "localScore": 10, "editorialWeight": 20, "editorialTier": "lifestyle", "editorialReason": "art", "briefingScore": 50, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 86, "archiveId": "5eh7xf", "slug": "usda-employees-union-sues-federal-agency-accusing-agriculture-secretary-brooke-rollins-of-religious-", "title": "USDA employees’ union sues federal agency, accusing Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins of religious coercion", "excerpt": "The lawsuit accuses Rollins, one of two Trump administration cabinet secretaries from Texas, of proselytizing the department’s employees through official communications.", "content": "The lawsuit accuses Rollins, one of two Trump administration cabinet secretaries from Texas, of proselytizing the department’s employees through official communications.", "url": "https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/religion/2026/05/14/551850/usda-employees-lawsuit-christian-religion-first-amendment/?utm_source=rss-religion-article&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=hpm-rss-link", "image": "https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/14110653/president-trump-and-brooke-rollins-2018-559fd1-450x254.jpg", "publishDate": 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semifinalist and more", "excerpt": "The podcast continues to shed light on some of the names — big and small — that make up the capital city's Black community.", "content": "The podcast continues to shed light on some of the names — big and small — that make up the capital city's Black community.", "url": "https://texasstandard.org/stories/new-black-austin-matters-season-features-wnba-legend-americas-got-talent-semifinalist-and-more/", "image": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/12144633/20260122_BAM_FranHarris01-scaled.jpg", "publishDate": "2026-05-12T19:57:24.000Z", "source": "Texas Standard", "sourceType": "news", "author": "Raul Alonzo", "category": "local", "localScore": 0, "editorialWeight": 40, "editorialTier": "community", "editorialReason": "community", "briefingScore": 45, "type": "news", "icon": "📰" }, { "id": 90, "archiveId": "4dav7w", "slug": 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