New science report could boost climate suits against oil giants
Scientists can now detect the fingerprint of climate change on individual extreme weather events, such as heat waves, with a high degree of confidence, according to the United States' top scientific advisory body.
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US unveils 25% tariff on certain goods from Brazil, drawing rebuke
US President Donald Trump's administration said it would impose a new 25 percent on Brazil.
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Texas gas prices jump 13 cents in a week as crude oil nears $80 per barrel; Houston among cheapest metro areas
Texas drivers are paying more at the pump this week as rising crude oil prices continue to push gasoline prices higher, though Houston-area motorists are still seeing some of the lowest average prices in the state.Endangered Houston toad spotted for first time in more than 50 years, signaling recovery milestone
An endangered Houston toad has been spotted in restored habitat for the first time in more than 50 years, marking a promising milestone in ongoing efforts to save one of the nation’s most endangered amphibians.Baytown standoff ends with woman’s surrender; accused of shooting father and pistol-whipping mother
A standoff in Baytown between law enforcement and an armed woman ended with her surrendering and being taken into custody Thursday.Family says ‘crystal-like substance’ found in Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s work van was homemade electrolyte mix, not drugs
While Lorenzo Salgado Araujo is being laid to rest Thursday, his family is pushing back against allegations stemming from a recent FBI search warrant, saying the “white crystal-like substance” found inside his work van was not methamphetamine but a “homemade electrolyte” mixture used to stay hydrated while working in the Texas heat.Texas drivers warned to slow down as law enforcement ramps up speed enforcement through Aug. 2
If you’re hitting the road across the Houston area or anywhere in Texas over the next few weeks, expect to see more law enforcement watching for speeding drivers.
Houston Weather
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91
Slight Chance Showers & T-storms
TONIGHT
79
Slight Chance Showers & T-storms then Mostly Cloudy
FRI
93
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers & T-storms
FRI PM
78
Slight Chance Showers & T-storms then Mostly Cloudy
SAT
94
Partly Sunny
SAT PM
77
Partly Cloudy
SUN
95
Mostly Sunny
SUN PM
76
Mostly Clear
MON
95
Sunny
MON PM
76
Clear
TUE
96
Sunny
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Mostly Clear
