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The Texas Democrat served as speaker of the Texas House of Representatives from 1972 to 1973.

A trio of Black women in Missouri City is pouring their hearts into a new concept and shaking up an old industry.

Police say they have have identified two more suspects in a Saturday shootout inside a crowded South Carolina mall in which nine people were shot.

The lawyer for a man arrested in connection with a mass shooting at a South Carolina mall tells news outlets his client fired in self-defense.

Authorities say they have arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting at a busy shopping mall in South Carolina’s capital on Saturday that left 14 people injured.

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President Joe Biden's administration has refused to share evidence for national security claims in recent days, and officials have even accused reporters of buying into foreign propaganda.

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State lawmakers passed a new law that makes price gouging for tests and vaccines during the pandemic illegal.

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A Houston man has pleaded guilty Monday to federal charges for getting more than $1.6 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans, designed to help struggling small businesses pay their employees and stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.

U.S. boxer Keyshawn Davis advanced to the men's lightweight gold medal bout with a comprehensive semifinal victory on Friday.

Middleweight world champion Lauren Price was among the boxers guaranteeing themselves a medal Saturday at the Tokyo Olympics.

Genshu Price began to recycle bottles after his father encouraged him to help save money for his college tuition.

Local elections are happening across Texas on Saturday, some of which have drawn statewide — and even national — attention. Here are the four that we are watching most closely, plus a few other contests to keep in mind.

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A Conversation with Betsy Price, Mayor of Fort WorthIn January, Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price announced that she will not seek reelection at the end of her term. Join The Texas Tribune at noon Central on April 22 for a live interview with Price, moderated by Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith. AdRegister for the conversation herePrice was first elected to lead the city of Fort Worth in 2011. Before being elected mayor, Price served as Tarrant County’s tax assessor for more than a decade and was a business owner. Though donors and corporate sponsors underwrite Texas Tribune events, they play no role in determining the content, panelists or line of questioning.

Greg Abbott drew ire Tuesday after announcing that he would lift a statewide mask mandate while coronavirus infections continue. AdIn addition to lifting the mask mandate next week, Abbott will allow businesses to operate at full capacity. Greg Abbott's full order lifting Texas' mask mandate and business capacity limitations. We still have 464 people in the hospital and 199 in ICU as of yesterday,” said Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff. — County Judge Ricardo Samaniego (@EPCountyJudge) March 2, 2021In a statement, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo questioned the moment for this announcement.

HOUSTON – The owner of Turkey Leg Hut, Lyndell Price, said he saw the devastation in Louisiana that was caused by Hurricane Laura and he couldn’t ignore it. “When people need help, you just jump into action,” said Price. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee commended Price’s efforts and said that the assistance is desperately needed in the area. “As I saw it, it will be a long road to recovery and Houston and Houstonians will be a part of the recovery,” said Lee. Price said that he plans to return to Louisiana next week with more food and supplies.

The money was part of the emergency COVID-19 relief program through the Small Business Administration, a program designed to help struggling small businesses pay their employees and stay afloat during the pandemic. Jerry Tarnopol, an SBA Loan Specialist at Community Bank, said with a program this big, fraud was a possible likelihood. “It saddens me that it happened, but you’ve got to expect it’s going to happen with such a big program. Price now faces federal charges of making false statements to a financial institution, wire fraud, bank fraud, and engaging in prohibited monetary transactions. He’s not the only one Federal Prosecutors have charged with crimes related to the SBA’s PPP program.

HOUSTON A Houston man is accused of bilking the federal government of $1.6 million allocated for coronavirus relief. A peek into his rap sheet uncovered more than a decades long criminal history. In 2009, he spent 20 days in a Harris County jail for failing to stop and give information to an official. Investigators said he created fake businesses and lied on federal loans to receive more than $1 million in COVID-19 relief money. Like I said, (he) was just more of a normal neighbor, I would say, said Lindo.

HOUSTON – A 29-year-old Houston man is accused of making fraudulent applications for coronavirus relief aid and then spending the money on luxury items, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Lee Price III was arrested and is charged with making false statements to a financial institution, wire fraud, bank fraud and engaging in unlawful monetary transactions. Prosecutors said Price was involved in a scheme to submit fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applications to federally insured banks and other lenders. “He also allegedly spent thousands at strip clubs and other Houston night clubs,” officials wrote. The PPP allocated $349 billion in forgivable loans to small businesses for job retention and certain other expenses.

HOUSTON A legal battle is stirring between owners of the Turkey Leg Hut & Company, the parent company of Houstons popular eatery on Almeda Road in Houston. Rogers claimIn August 2017, Rogers and Price decided to open a new location for Turkey Leg Hut on Almeda Road, according to legal documents. The food trucks are covered in Turkey Leg Hut advertisements and are easily confused as being associated with Turkey Leg Hut & Company, the lawsuit read. In December 2019, Price created TLH Concessions to operate the TLH food trucks and catering business, per the lawsuit. There are several TLH food trucks across Houston, including a truck near the flagship location.

HOUSTON – Ida Price is a survivor. The 89-year-old beat the odds by fighting off COVID-19, while at the same time battling cancer. She learned she had the coronavirus in late March after a relative tested positive. A short time later, Price was tested and diagnosed with COVID-19, though she showed no symptoms. Because she was already battling colon cancer, her children moved quickly to bring her to Houston from her home in Louisana and checked her into United Memorial Medical Hospital.

HOUSTON – Police have arrested two teens accused of dealing drugs to Friendswood and Pearland High School students. On Tuesday, police carried out a search warrant at a home just across the Friendswood city limits in Brazoria County. Friendswood police, along with Brazoria County sheriff's deputies, stopped the two men as they left the home. Investigators said the house is only a couple of miles away from Friendswood High school. "I know the high school is close by, it happened right under your nose and you don't even know it," Price said.