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Man Shot and Killed After Fight Breaks Out Inside Sports Bar on Houston’s South Side
A deadly shooting is under investigation after a fight inside Big K’s Sports Bar & Lounge on Houston’s south side turned deadly. Houston police say two men got into an altercation Monday evening, and one of them was shot. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. At this time, it’s unclear whether any arrests have been made as investigators continue to gather evidence and interview witnesses.
Chaos erupted at an NRG Stadium watch party following the Texans’ playoff loss, with videos showing multiple fights breaking out among fans. Altercations occurred in the stands, concourse and parking lot, with Houston police seen placing some attendees in handcuffs. One man was recorded pointing a firearm during a confrontation, though no injuries were reported.
U.S. Futures Sink After Trump Warns of Higher Tariffs for 8 Countries Over Greenland Issue
U.S. stock futures dropped sharply after President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on imports from eight European countries over disagreements related to Greenland. The announcement rattled markets and contributed to declines in European shares, reflecting growing economic tensions with key U.S. allies.
As Data Centers Jostle to Get on Texas’ Grid, ERCOT Promises New Rules for Planning
Texas’ main electric grid operator, ERCOT, is working on new planning rules to handle a surge of requests from large energy users like data centers and crypto mines. Under the proposed “batch” evaluation process, ERCOT hopes to streamline how projects are reviewed and connected to the grid, offering more transparency and predictability for developers.
Early Voting Kicks Off for Special Runoff Election in Congressional District 18
Early voting begins tomorrow for the special runoff election in Congressional District 18, with polls open 7 a.m.–7 p.m. through Saturday, and noon–7 p.m. on Sunday. Early voting wraps up next Tuesday ahead of Election Day on January 31st. The seat has been vacant since the death of U.S. Representative Sylvester Turner.