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Democrats narrowed their potential host cities for the 2028 presidential convention to Boston, Denver, and Philadelphia. Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin stated that the selected cities put forward “incredibly strong bids,” while Republicans have already chosen Houston for their convention site. The party is also looking at this year’s midterm elections as a chance to gain control of Congress.

A heat advisory will go into effect for Houston after the city council approved an ordinance requiring landlords to provide air conditioning in rental units. Additionally, the show plans to examine the role of chaplains within health care settings.

The Democrats have narrowed their selection for the 2028 presidential convention to Boston, Denver, and Philadelphia. This comes as the party prepares for a primary after President Donald Trump, while Republicans have already chosen Houston for their 2028 site. A final decision on the location is expected later this year.

Democrats have narrowed their list of potential host cities for the 2028 presidential convention to Boston, Denver, and Philadelphia. A final decision is expected later this year, while Republicans have already chosen Houston for their 2028 convention site.

Venezuela's petroleum minister, Paula Henao, addressed U.S. companies in Houston, declaring that the country possesses over 916 exploration opportunities and reserves including an estimated 192 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. She promoted Venezuela as an emerging energy economy ripe for foreign investment from both domestic and international firms. Despite historical challenges to investing in its hydrocarbon laws, companies like Hunt Oil, BP, and Shell plan various investments.

Gov. Tim Walz authorized emergency assistance for multiple Minnesota counties—including Becker, Crow Wing, Fillmore, Houston, Mower, and Winona—which suffered damage from severe storms between June 28 and July 8. The aid is intended to help rebuild critical public infrastructure damaged by the devastating events, which included flash flooding and tornadoes.

The weekly show plans to discuss the latest developments in politics during a roundup of current events. Additionally, the segment will contemplate hypothetical scenarios concerning Houston and what might have happened if Texas were allowed to split into five separate states.

A Kemp’s ridley sea turtle named Rhossi has recovered after being found nearly dead on a beach in Wales in late 2023. The creature was subsequently flown to Houston and is continuing recovery care, although scans indicated signs of lingering pneumonia.

The show plans to cover two main topics: voters deciding on a pair of issues in the November election, and the consideration by a Houston biologist regarding how living on Mars might affect the human body and mind.

Fervo Energy Co., based in Houston, reported a second-quarter loss of $59.5 million, representing a per-share loss of 38 cents. This result did not meet Wall Street expectations, as the average analyst estimate was for a loss of 9 cents per share. Despite the overall loss, the geothermal energy developer posted revenue totaling $113,000.

A friend was approached after an incident at a Spirit Halloween store by a man who offered her a job with a newly acquired logistics company. The opportunity, which pays $20 an hour, involves soldering microchips and motherboards to create drones for countering spyware from Iran and China. The job required the signing of an NDA, and is located in the outskirts of Houston.

WaterBridge Infrastructure LLC reported a second-quarter profit of $5.1 million, equating to 10 cents per share. The revenue for the water infrastructure and pipeline company reached $217.8 million. These results surpassed Wall Street expectations, which averaged 6 cents per share.

HMH Holding Inc. reported second-quarter earnings of $5 million with net income of 42 cents per share. The company's revenue of $170.8 million fell below analyst forecasts of $190.1 million.

A federal judge has weakened the National Firearms Act. The article references an NRA event where firearms with suppressors were displayed.

A federal judge has weakened the National Firearms Act. The article references firearms, including those with suppressors, displayed at the National Rifle Association's annual meeting in Houston.

Texas offers a tax-free weekend for school supplies, clothing, and backpacks priced at $100 or less from Friday through Sunday. Houston lawmakers are advocating to expand this annual initiative.

Rice University will expand its free tuition program to students with families earning up to $200,000 annually, starting in fall 2027. The university will also offer free mandatory fees and room and board for those with families earning under $100,000.

The Trump administration will award a $150 million contract to a Houston law firm to represent unaccompanied migrant children. The firm is set to receive the multimillion-dollar contract for this purpose.

Par Petroleum Corp. reported a second-quarter profit of $462.1 million, or $9.35 per share, with adjusted earnings of $10.10 per share. The Houston-based oil and gas company generated $2.97 billion in revenue during the period.

The article discusses a Supreme Court ruling that may endanger Houston's Haitian and Black immigrant communities, explores AI applications for traffic safety improvements, and previews Houston Restaurant Weeks.

NRG Energy Inc. reported second-quarter earnings of $506 million with net income of $2.31 per share. The company posted revenue of $7.48 billion and expects full-year earnings between $7.90 to $9.90 per share.

Crescent Energy Company reported second-quarter net income of $492.8 million with earnings per share of $1.30, surpassing Wall Street expectations of 59 cents per share. The company's revenue reached $1.39 billion, exceeding analyst forecasts of $1.23 billion.

Black Stone Minerals LP reported second-quarter net income of $106.4 million with 47 cents per share and revenue of $149 million. The company's shares have increased 13% since the beginning of the year and rose 20% in the last 12 months.

Don Huffines was sworn in as Texas comptroller ahead of November elections. He spoke during the 2026 Texas State Republican Convention in Houston.

ICE has requested Texas not to release Jefferson Adonay Velasquez-Torres, an 18-year-old El Salvadoran national accused of two fatal shootings in Houston, without ICE notification. Velasquez-Torres faces murder charges for a 2023 nightclub shooting and a 2022 house party shooting, as well as charges for unlawful weapon possession and aggravated robbery. He entered the U.S. illegally in 2014 and was denied bond after being held in a Texas jail.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged a detainer on Jefferson Adonay Velasquez-Torres, an 18-year-old El Salvadoran national accused of two fatal shootings in Houston. Velasquez-Torres faces murder charges for a nightclub shooting that killed Noah Ramirez and a house party shooting that killed Angel Garcia, along with additional charges of unlawful weapon possession and aggravated robbery. He entered the U.S. illegally in 2014 and is currently held in the Harry County Jail.

The Genuine Cup in Houston has welcomed over 1,000 neurodiverse athletes, including those with intellectual disabilities and autism, from around the world.

Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego was in a van when Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed on July 7. The passenger described being traumatized and unable to sleep after witnessing the Houston ICE-related shooting.

Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego, a passenger in a white work van, witnessed the shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo on July 7. The incident has left Rojas Pliego traumatized and unable to sleep.

Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego, a passenger in a van, witnessed the Houston ICE shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo on July 7. The incident left him traumatized and unable to sleep.

Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego was in the passenger seat of a white work van when Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed on July 7. The incident has left the witness traumatized and unable to sleep.

DNA testing led to the arrest of Phillip Cerf, 62, who has been charged with four counts of aggravated sexual assault for alleged crimes occurring between 1996 and 2016 in Houston.

LyondellBasell Industries reported second-quarter profit of $558 million, or $1.71 per share, with adjusted earnings of $4.30 per share, exceeding Wall Street expectations. The company generated revenue of $9.18 billion, also surpassing forecasts, as an oil refiner and chemical company based in Houston.

Leaders of a new Fort Bend LULAC chapter stated that a fatal ICE shooting in Houston accelerated its launch. Latinos constitute 25% of Fort Bend County's population, with this demographic trend increasing according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Forum Energy Technologies Inc. reported Q2 net income of $12.4 million with earnings of $1.05 per share, adjusted to $1.16 per share. The company generated $226.2 million in revenue and projected Q3 revenue between $225 million to $245 million, with full-year revenue expected between $870 million to $910 million.

NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc. reported a second-quarter loss of $4.6 million, or $1.71 per share, with revenue of $38.4 million. The results were generated by Automated Insights using data from Zacks Investment Research.

The article covers the creation of a synthetic cell, a discussion about Harris County’s budget with Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis, and a conversation with Houstonian playwright Cris Eli Blak.

NextDecade Corp. reported a $65.4 million loss in its second quarter, translating to a 25 cents per share loss. Adjusted for non-recurring gains, the loss was 69 cents per share. The company is based in Houston.

Civeo Corp. reported a second-quarter loss of $2.5 million, or 23 cents per share, but revenue of $180 million exceeded analysts' expectations of $170.9 million. The Houston-based provider of remote-site workforce housing generated the revenue, which was higher than the Street forecast.

A witness to a fatal ICE shooting in Houston, Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego, was released from immigration detention after disputing the government's account of the incident. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, the 52-year-old man shot by ICE agents, was a father of three with no criminal record and had lived in the U.S. for 35 years. The shooting has sparked protests and calls for an independent investigation.