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Feds order Texas to comply with special education laws
Feds order Texas to comply with special education laws
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Districts call for end to special education limits
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Readers sound off on state special education policy
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Straus responds to special education news
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Some officials vow to fight limits put on special ed
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How Texas drives thousands of kids from special ed services
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After emerging from hideouts, Colombia's rebels now in limbo
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US-Russia relations plummet further over Syria, Ukraine
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Kardashian detailed flashy Paris trip to the world
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Leaked videos partially pull back curtain on Mormon church
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Official: Recovering train data recorder could take days
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Attorney general to Trump Foundation: Stop fundraising in NY
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AP: How Trump's 'Apprentice' moved from capitalism to sexism
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Powerful Hurricane Matthew a threat to Haiti, Jamaica, Cuba
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Corporate espionage strikes the Oil Patch
The man wearing khaki pants and a ball cap probably blended in at the Houston offices of a major energy company as he casually walked around in the morning hours with a backpack and shoulder bag.
Houstonians are split on Trump's taxes
Publication over the weekend of some of Donald Trump's tax records has fueled the latest twist in the presidential contest and Houstonians are divided over the Republican hopeful's actions.
Visibility, watchdog role at center of county attorney race
On Nov. 8, voters will have a chance to re-elect Vince Ryan, 69, for a third term as county attorney. Ryan's challenger is Jim Leitner, 66, a criminal defense lawyer.
Future for oil and gas workers gets darker
According to the latest projections from the Texas Workforce Commission a recovery in employment may never come.
Gypsy queens Amie and Jolie Sikes share love of junk
Junk Gypsy sisters Amie and Jolie Sikes give off a hippie-chick vibe with little effort, so it's hard to imagine that either of them ever felt like a caged bird in a claustrophobic 8-to-5 office job.
To get better, Astros must think bigger
Smith: Minute Maid Park was absolutely perfect Monday. Light breeze. Open roof. Just one thing was missing, of course. Baseball.
Jury acquittal leaves man wondering why he was charged with murder
Dana McDonald spent more than four years under a cloud of suspicion for using deadly force to protect himself and his wife after being attacked with a steel bar in the middle of the night.
Trump built his empire as king of the tax break
The way Donald Trump tells it, his first solo project as a real estate developer, the conversion of a faded railroad hotel on 42nd Street into the Grand Hyatt, was a triumph from the very beginning.
In a shift, Texans enjoy nation's cheapest gasoline
11:19 PM Fuel prices are rising in Texas and throughout the U.S. But, in a shift not likely to last long, Texas retailers on average are pumping the cheapest gasoline in the nation.
Judge's policy on psychiatric care jolts mental health officials
The move poses a new threat to the already undermanned mental health care community's ability to care for patients.
Baylor moves aspiring psychiatrists into Harris County Jail
Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring has spent the last month walking into work downtown, handing a guard his belt and keys before passing through a metal detector as security doors clang around him.
A.J. Foyt: a track record of success and longevity with a shot...
Anthony Joseph Foyt Jr. - A.J. to his friends and foes, "Super Tex" to those who coin nicknames - could fly past you in a second on the track, but his accomplishments take considerably longer to recite. ...
Lone Star bucks sluggish community college enrollment trend
Lone Star College's 15 percent student enrollment increase over 5 years is an anomaly among two-year public colleges, which have been shedding students as the country slowly recovers from the recession.
Sheriff's office renews effort to solve deputy's murder
Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Kent Allee got the call 25 years ago from dispatch that his Ford Aerostar had been found abandoned and ablaze.
Can transit and ride-share companies learn to get along?
In Altamonte Springs, Florida, residents and visitors can now get subsidized rides to the nearest train station.
Houston, the city that slips away
I knew I was not immune. It had happened to many others. This is Houston, after all; a city with an entrepreneurial spirit lodged deep in our bones and hearts.
Expert: Trump could be the last attempt to replicate Texas model
Donald Trump is betting to win the elections by attempting to reproduce nationwide the same model that has kept this party in power for decades in the state of Texas.
Beware of macOS Sierra compatibility issues before upgrading
I've told you more than once that it's a bad idea to upgrade your Mac's (or any device's) operating system immediately after its release.
Toyota's tiny robot sells for under $400, talks, can't drive
The new robot from Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp. can't do much but chatter in a high-pitched voice.
In a tight market, stores lure holiday workers with perks
Retailers are dangling perks like higher pay, extra discounts and more flexible schedules to lure temporary holiday workers in a tighter labor market.
Appeals court upholds order against Pence on Syrian refugees
A federal appeals court on Monday dismissed as "nightmare speculation" Indiana Gov. Mike Pence's fears that Syrian refugees could commit acts of terror.
Ohio not a must-win on Clinton's path to the White House
Returning to Ohio for the first time in a month, Hillary Clinton tried to make up for lost time Monday with a fiery populist pitch aimed at upending rival Donald Trump.
LA chief: Black man killed by police had loaded gun
The chief disclosed details of Saturday's shooting of Carnell Snell, 18, in South Los Angeles and a separate fatal police shooting of a Hispanic man Sunday amid heightened tensions over police shootings.
Brown can do plenty for Texans on, off the field
The offense needs more - depth, stamina, polish - to pull together what it started with Sunday. When the Texans travel to Minnesota, they will get some of that back when Duane Brown returns.
Embattled Charlie Strong takes reins of UT's woeful defense
As part of his latest semi-annual staff bloodletting ceremony, Charlie Strong offered another sacrificial assistant coach to appease the masses Monday.
Innes: 'Opportunity at 790 is perfect'
He will now compete against his former KILT co-host, Rich Lord, and Lord's co-hosts, Sean Pendergast and Ted Johnson, in a key day part for advertising rates and listener ratings.
Gamble pays off for UH walk-on Dillon Birden
Dillon Birden did not have any major college football scholarship offers out of high school. When one came along this summer, Birden did the obvious. He turned it down.
Laughter is the heart of lovable 'Sassy Mamas'
"Sassy Mamas," at the Ensemble Theatre through Oct. 16, feels like a family reunion. It's a sex-positive story about romance and friendship that harkens back to the sitcoms of the 1980s and '90s.
Baker still a revolutionary figure on stage
Today, the image of a near-naked black girl dancing in a banana skirt for a white crowd begs the question: Who holds the power, the performer or the audience?
Home-design events promise tricks and treats worthy of October
If you're ready for design inspiration, October is your month - with home tours, markets and architecture and design lectures scheduled. Here's a roundup of good things to come:
Beware of mercury in skin-care products
They're marketed as skin lighteners and anti-aging treatments to remove age spots, freckles, blemishes and wrinkles.
Luckyrice festival of Asian food, culture comes to Houston
Now in its seventh year nationally as an itinerant festival celebrating Asian-influenced gastronomy, Luckyrice is stopping for the first time in Houston on Thursday.
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Chef Adison Lee frequently dazzles at his modern Japanese spot, a fine-dining highlight on the west side.
Community invited to Super Bowl fan experience in Kingwood
With the Super Bowl coming to Houston this next year, residents from the Kingwood area and surrounding communities will have the chance toe get in on the fun.
Jury acquittal leaves man wondering why he was charged with murder
Dana McDonald spent more than four years under a cloud of suspicion for using deadly force to protect himself and his wife after being attacked with a steel bar in the middle of the night.
Trump built his empire as king of the tax break
The way Donald Trump tells it, his first solo project as a real estate developer, the conversion of a faded railroad hotel on 42nd Street into the Grand Hyatt, was a triumph from the very beginning.
In a shift, Texans enjoy nation's cheapest gasoline
11:19 PM Fuel prices are rising in Texas and throughout the U.S. But, in a shift not likely to last long, Texas retailers on average are pumping the cheapest gasoline in the nation.
Judge's policy on psychiatric care jolts mental health officials
The move poses a new threat to the already undermanned mental health care community's ability to care for patients.
Baylor moves aspiring psychiatrists into Harris County Jail
Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring has spent the last month walking into work downtown, handing a guard his belt and keys before passing through a metal detector as security doors clang around him.
A.J. Foyt: a track record of success and longevity with a shot...
Anthony Joseph Foyt Jr. - A.J. to his friends and foes, "Super Tex" to those who coin nicknames - could fly past you in a second on the track, but his accomplishments take considerably longer to recite. ...
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Business Acumen
So, now we know why Donald Trump wouldn't release his tax returns. He is not a very successful businessman and he doesn't pay much, if any taxes.
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To get better, Astros must think bigger
Minute Maid Park was absolutely perfect Monday. Light breeze. Open roof. Just one thing was missing, of course. Baseball.
Barefoot encounter in restaurant struck a chord with readers
Last week, I wrote about an "incident" in one of my favorite restaurants. I noticed that the woman sitting at the next table had taken off her shoes and plopped her bare feet on a chair.
People enjoy a car-free afternoon on a busy suburban street
This was the 16th "Sunday Streets" event, and the first held outside Loop 610.
Fight against bail reform is about dollars and sense
Through the years, I've found that the fastest way to a tough Texan's heart is often through his or her pocketbook.
Mexico sees successes in reforming its oil patch
The Mexican government is three years into the privatization of the nation's energy complex, and guess what? The reforms are on schedule and on target.
Loaded baked potatoes are the workhorse of menus
The scene plays out every weekend at barbecue joints throughout Texas.
Texas' journey to good highways marked by long road
So, dear reader, what's your favorite Texas highway? Another question: Which road, or roads, among the 80,000 miles of state-maintained thoroughfares do you dread?
Options for screen recording range from free to $300
Q. I need advice about a good screen recorder for YouTube instructional/how-to videos. What do you suggest?
Seriously, singer-songwriter Andrew Bird speaks his mind
He's created a sort of expansive folk music of his own, which at times leans closer to pop and rock, other times instrumental exploration.
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As Colorado is increasingly seen as the Napa Valley of cannabis, authorities say they are squaring off against a new breed of drug traffickers.
ICYMI: Chemical fires, police oversight & more
Houston's shortcomings in fighting chemical fires, criticisms of the city's "toothless" police oversight board and a Mexican-American woman's fierce campaigning for Donald Trump in McAllen.
