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Above the Law
1 week ago
Law

Biglaw Associate Shot, Killed After Attempting To Help Angry McDonald's Customer

A lawyer was shot and killed in Houston after intervening in a dispute at a McDonald's. [ more ]
Washington Post
3 months ago
US news

Police kill female shooter, injure child after shots fired inside megachurch

A woman opened fire at Lakewood Church in Houston, killing herself and injuring a child. Police did not provide details on the relationship between the woman and the child.
The incident caused panic inside the megachurch, which is one of the largest in the nation and has a global ministry led by Joel Osteen. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US news

John Whitmire, a Moderate Democrat, Wins Runoff for Houston Mayor

John Whitmire, a moderate Democrat, won the runoff election to become mayor of Houston, defeating Representative Sheila Jackson Lee.
Whitmire's focus on public safety and coalition-building helped him secure the victory in a diverse city. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
3 months ago
US politics

POLICE: Dead Female Suspect Brought Child, Now In Critical, In Shooting At Osteen's Lakewood Church; One Other Injured

The deceased shooter at Joel Olsteen's Lakewood Church was a female armed with a long rifle, wearing a trench coat.
The shooter brought a small child with her who was hit during the shooting and is in critical condition. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
Education

High school placed on lockdown after students stage walkout over cell phone ban

Students at James Madison High School in Houston protested a new cell phone ban by walking out of their classrooms, causing the school to go on lockdown.
The students claimed the new policy violated their Fourth Amendment rights and argued that they should not be punished for the actions of a few students. [ more ]
iRunFar
4 months ago
Running

This Week In Running: January 15, 2024

Hawai'i, Hill Country, and Houston were popular racing spots this weekend.
The HURT 100 Mile race in Hawai'i featured a small course reroute and a total elevation gain of 26,750 feet. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Chicago

Editorial: 'We're sure not Chicago.' Mayor Brandon Johnson's rough start earns brickbats from near and far

John Whitmire, a Democrat, won election as mayor of Houston and criticized Chicago's handling of issues
Houstonians focused on crime and public safety in their mayoral campaign [ more ]
POLITICO
5 months ago
US Elections

Sheila Jackson Lee files reelection bid for her House seat after losing Houston mayor's race

Amanda Edwards was the frontrunner for the nomination until Jackson Lee entered the race.
Edwards has shown strong fundraising efforts, raising over $1 million.
Jackson Lee may struggle to compete financially with Edwards. [ more ]
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