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NASA marks moon landing anniversary by dedicating building to 'women of Apollo'

NASA is honoring 'hidden figure' Dorothy Vaughan and all of the women who contributed to the Apollo program with the naming of a building at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.

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Self-described ‘tough lady’ Sheila Jackson Lee dead at 74 - Roll Call

Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee died Friday after 15 terms in the House that included sponsoring the resolution making Juneteenth a holiday.

Roll Call

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a progressive champion, dies at 74

Houston-area Democrat served in Congress for more than 30 years as a stalwart of the American left

The Independent UK

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Democratic congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee dies aged 74, family says

Jackson Lee, who was first elected to Congress almost 30 years ago, had said she was being treated for pancreatic cancer last month

The Guardian - AU

U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is dead at 74

The Houston Democrat announced earlier this year that she had cancer.

The Texas Tribune

Residential solar is growing in Texas amid worries about reliable power during events like Hurricane Beryl

In Harris County, more federal money is available to help low- and moderate-income residents install rooftop solar.

The Texas Tribune

Texans QB C.J. Stroud excited to unleash ‘five-headed monster’ on offense in 2024

C.J. Stroud sees a new monster taking over NRG Stadium this upcoming fall with the Houston Texans

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Why Texas’ mass power outages continue to happen

Repairing electricity infrastructure after storms usually costs customers. So could strengthening it before the next weather event.

The Texas Tribune

How Electric Vehicles Powered Houston Homes During Hurricane Beryl

As Hurricane Beryl took power out in parts of Texas, some EV owners relied on bidirectional charging to power their homes and appliances.

InsideEVs

Houston Residents Threaten Repair Workers Amid Hurricane Outages

Houston residents express frustration towards repair workers post-Hurricane Beryl, hindering power restoration efforts. Authorities urge respect and suppor...

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Second Suspect Arrested In Ambush Killing Of Texas Deputy

Deputy Esqueda was killed in the line of duty while pursuing a suspect in Houston. Two suspects have been arrested for capital murder.

The Texas Tribune

Texans heading into a second week without electricity are battling heat, frustration and boredom

More than 200,000 CenterPoint Energy customers without power struggle with the heat one week after Hurricane Beryl swept through southeast Texas.

The Guardian - UK

First Asian elephant vaccinated in fight against deadly herpes virus

Tess, a 40-year-old female at Houston zoo, has been given a trial mRNA vaccine to help combat the virus, a leading killer of calves in captivity

The Independent UK

In beachy Galveston, locals buckle down without power after Beryl's blow during peak tourist season

Electricity will likely be out another week for hundreds of thousands of people in the Houston after Hurricane Beryl tore down trees and power lines

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