Iran says Hormuz strait still closed despite transit corridor talks
Infographic with a map of the Strait of Hormuz showing the shipping lane coordinated by Oman and the lane designated by Iran, as Tehran and Muscat discuss an agreement on transit arrangements along this strategic route.
AFP Graphics by NICHOLAS SHEARMAN
US LGBTQ community mourns 'diva' Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton, the rhinestone-clad, quick-witted country music queen, represented for many gays and lesbians an unexpected but unwavering ally that advocated for their dignity and rights long before it was popular to do so.
AFP Photo by LEON NEAL
‘She opened doors in my life’: Houston-raised singer remembers Dolly Parton
Houston-raised singer Mary Sarah remembers recording with Dolly Parton at 15, as the country icon’s legacy lives on through music and literacy programs serving thousands of Houston children.Federal judge rules Texas drag show ban unconstitutional
A federal judge has declared a law passed in 2023 by the Texas Legislature which restricted some public drag shows unconstitutional for the second time.Nine years after Harvey: Is Houston safer from flooding?
Nine years after Hurricane Harvey turned streets into rivers and flooded neighborhoods across the Houston area, Harris County has more flood-control infrastructure in place. But is the region ready for another storm of that magnitude?Pearland city council member asks Brazoria County to publicly display pesticides used in mosquito spraying
A Pearland City Council member is requesting Brazoria County officials to be more transparent about the pesticides used during mosquito control operations, following a 2 Helps You report about the deaths of millions of bees in the county this summer.Accused ringleader of $24M Houston mail theft scheme is also out on bond for murder
The man federal prosecutors say ran a multimillion-dollar mail theft operation in the Houston area is also out on bond for murder in Fort Bend County, according to records.
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