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houstonpublicmedia. org > articles > news > health-science > healthcare > 05/20/2026 > 552483 > 500000-fewer-texans-are-on-snap-as-participation-slips-nationally

500, 000 fewer Texans are on SNAP as participation slips nationally

2+ hour, 38+ min ago  (1216+ words) Advocates say the federal government's new work requirements and immigration crackdown has limited food stamp participation. The state says the recent decline is part of normal fluctuations in enrollment. The number of Texans receiving food assistance dropped 14% in a year,…...

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houstonpublicmedia. org > articles > technology > 03/02/2026 > 544809 > recent-report-shows-data-centers-may-negatively-impact-texas-water-supply

Recent report shows data centers may negatively impact Texas" water supply

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (679+ words) Using energy forecasts used at data centers, the Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) estimated that Texas uses 8 billion gallons of water annually." Texas is home to 464 data centers, with over 70 additional sites under development, and the increasing water demand for…...

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houstonpublicmedia. org > articles > news > energy-environment > 03/02/2026 > 544809 > recent-report-shows-data-centers-may-negatively-impact-texas-water-supply

Recent report shows data center's may negatively impact Texas' water supply

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (762+ words) Using energy forecasts used at data centers, the Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) estimated that Texas uses 8 billion gallons of water annually." Texas is home to 464 data centers, with over 70 additional sites under development, and the increasing water demand for…...

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houstonpublicmedia. org > npr > 02/13/2026 > nx-s1-5713551 > fbi-releases-description-of-suspect-increases-reward-in-nancy-guthrie-case

FBI releases description of suspect, increases reward in Nancy Guthrie case

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (413+ words) The FBI describes the armed man caught on Nancy Guthrie's camera as 5-foot-9-inches to 5-foot-10 and of average build. The 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie has been missing since Feb. 1. The FBI has released additional details about the person…...

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houstonpublicmedia. org > npr > 02/10/2026 > nx-s1-5708920 > fbi-release-photo-of-potential-suspect-in-guthrie-disappearance

FBI releases photos and video of potential suspect in Guthrie disappearance

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (281+ words) An armed, masked subject was caught on Nancy Guthrie's front doorbell camera on the morning she disappeared. "Working with our partners - as of this morning, law enforcement has uncovered these previously inaccessible new images showing an armed individual appearing to…...

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houstonpublicmedia. org > articles > technology > 02/09/2026 > 542911 > texas-water-use-data-center-study-puct

Public Utility Commission of Texas to study water usage at data centers as they expand across state

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (394+ words) The commission will share its findings with the Texas Water Development Board and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) plans to conduct a survey to study the water use of data centers and virtual…...

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houstonpublicmedia. org > articles > infrastructure > development > 10/21/2025 > 533892 > houston-heat-development-land-use-surface-temperature-texas-a-m

Paved lots and abandoned buildings crank up the heat in Houston, study finds

6+ mon, 4+ week ago  (357+ words) Researchers at Texas A&M University used drones, satellite data and thermal imaging equipment to map surface temperatures at seven sites across the city. A new study from researchers at Texas A&M University found that abandoned buildings and vacant…...

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houstonpublicmedia. org > articles > news > houston > 12/15/2025 > 538688 > dave-ward-funeral-abc13-news-anchor

Funeral and visitation plans set for former Houston news anchor Dave Ward

5+ mon, 5+ day ago  (221+ words) Ward, who died recently at age 86, was an anchor on ABC13 for more than a half-century. Dave Ward, a longtime former television news anchor for ABC13, died over the weekend, the Houston station announced. His funeral services are planned for later this…...

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houstonpublicmedia. org > articles > education > 11/20/2025 > 536761 > humble-schools-guns-marshal-tcole

Parents express concern as Humble ISD joins program that allows some teachers to carry guns

6+ mon, 9+ hour ago  (966+ words) A small percentage of Texas schools participate in a statewide marshal program created in 2013. Participation by employees is voluntary. Some Humble ISD employees will soon be allowed to bring guns to school. Nearly a dozen parents at the school board…...

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houstonpublicmedia. org > articles > news > politics > 11/12/2025 > 535828 > uh-turning-point-ken-paxton-dan-patrick-charlie-kirk

Dan Patrick and Ken Paxton tout their Christian beliefs, political wins at Turning Point USA event in Houston

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (802+ words) Houston Matters is live! Join the conversation: Email | Call/Text | Watch | Listen Although neither of the two outright mentioned their current election campaigns, both discussed their actions as elected representatives while also remembering Turning Point founder Charlie Kirk and his…...

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