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Flood Watch for coastal Houston-area counties until Memorial Day
The watch will be in effect from Thursday to Monday morning.
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Waves of rain, storms possible on Thursday in Houston area
Flood watch has been issued from Thursday morning at 7 a.m. until 7 a.m. Monday morning that includes Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Matagorda, Wharton and Jackson counties. Some of these areas picked up four to eight inches of rain Tuesday night and Wednesday, with several more inches potentially through the holiday weekend.
Texas Headlines
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Alvin ISD's Marek, Wilder Elementary closed for remainder of school year due to water damage
Two Alvin ISD elementary schools will be closed for Wednesday due to reported damage, according to the school district.
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SpaceX reveals plans for what could be the biggest-ever IPO
On Wednesday, SpaceX submitted documents to move forward with its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO). Here's what to know.
Sports
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Houston-area UIL track & field gold medalists: Part 1
We're celebrating the UIL gold medal winners from Houston-area schools. The athletes from these teams set and broke records at the UIL Texas State Track meet.
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FIFA World Cup: Hearsay gearing up for game day fun
The FIFA World Cup kicks off in Houston in a little more than a month from today, and if you don't have a ticket to one of the matches, then a local watch party is the way to go. Levy Park in the Upper Kirby district will host official FIFA watch parties and Hearsay, located at 3728 Wakeforest St., will be right there welcoming fans with great food and cocktails tailored for the big event. There will be VIP experiences available as well.
Offbeat & Unusual
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Iowa man sues Nintendo over denied Pokémon Professor status
An Iowa man sued Nintendo after being denied Pokémon Professor certification despite scoring 100% on the exam.
Consumer & Recalls
View MoreHyundai recalls over 54,000 Elantra hybrid vehicles over fire risk
Hyundai has issued a recall of over 54,000 Elantra hybrid vehicles due to a possible fire risk.
Politics
View MoreJan. 6 officers sue to block payouts from Trump’s new ‘Anti-Weaponization’ fund
Two of the officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, are suing to prevent a new $1.776 billion settlement fund from making payments to anyone, including supporters of President Donald Trump accused of participating in the assault that day.
Entertainment
View MorePrince William may bring Prince George to the US for FIFA World Cup in historic first, sources say
There have been growing rumors in the U.K. that Prince William is preparing for a trip to the U.S. tied to both the FIFA World Cup and America’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
Money
View MoreBank activity of non-citizens faces heightened review under Trump order
President Donald Trump’s new executive order calls for financial institutions to scan for indicators of people without legal status opening bank accounts or obtaining loans.
