Budget impasse shuts down US Department of Homeland Security
The US Department of Homeland Security will be shut down until Congress can make a deal on funding.
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US waives Venezuela oil sanctions as Trump says expects to visit
Trump has praised Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez for her cooperation since the toppling of her former boss, Nicolas Maduro.
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Galveston County Sheriff: Man gives ‘full confession’ in child sex abuse case
Shane Cleveland, 55, from Houston, was arrested for the continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 in Galveston County. The arrest followed an investigation by the Galveston County Sheriff's Office, which began after a victim reported multiple assaults in 2021. Cleveland confessed to the crimes and was detained with a bond set at $250,000. The investigation involved collaboration with the Galveston County Child Advocacy Center and Multi-Disciplinary Team.Houston attorney explains how bankruptcy can save your marriage
Houston attorney Regina Vasquez suggests bankruptcy as a means to alleviate financial stress in marriages, framing it as a 'debt reset' rather than an end. Vasquez explains that bankruptcy can help couples retain important assets while improving their financial situation and credit score by reducing debt to zero and maintaining income.Man shot outside apartment in west Harris County
A man was shot outside an apartment on Rio Bonito Road near the Westpark Tollway in southwest Harris County on Saturday morning. The victim, who knocked on a door for help, was aided by deputies before being transported to a hospital and is in critical but stable condition. No suspect details have been released.Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera’s death ruled suicide after high-rise incident
The death of Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera was ruled a suicide by the Travis County Medical Examiner, aligning with Austin Police findings after she fell from a high-rise apartment. Evidence included a toxicology report showing she was twice the legal alcohol limit and a suicide note found on her computer. However, her family challenged these findings, hiring attorney Tony Buzbee to conduct an independent review, criticizing the police investigation as inadequate and suggesting other parties might be responsible.16-year-old charged with capital murder in Cloverleaf area shooting
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with capital murder following the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Jayden Ford during an attempted robbery at a Cloverleaf area apartment complex on February 5. The suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed due to his minor status, was apprehended by the HCSO Violent Criminal Apprehension Team with support from K9 units and the Texas Department of Public Safety. He is currently detained at the Harris County Juvenile Detention Center, and the investigation is ongoing. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the HCSO Homicide Unit or Crime Stoppers.
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