Dug Begley
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Houston Chronicle reporter. [email protected] Signal: dugbegley.45
Houston, Texas
Joined November 2012
Statement on the Passing of Secretary Rod Paige I am deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Rod Paige, a trailblazing educator, proud Houstonian, and devoted public servant. From the classroom to the US Cabinet, he spent his life expanding opportunity for children and
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Rod Paige, HISD superintendent and former U.S. Secretary of Education, dies at 92
houstonchronicle.com
Rod Paige, a former Houston ISD superintendent behind the "Houston Miracle" and U.S. Secretary of Education who led the "No Child Left Behind" era, has died at 92.
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This is a stretch everyone should drive at least once. Stop at Zzyzk Road. Enjoy Baker. Part of the charm is being stuck in traffic as Los Angeles comes home winners or losers.
Interstate 15 between Barstow, California and the Nevada state line could be widened after years of pushing by Silver State representatives, as part of a larger improvement plan.
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Rest in power, Dr. Rod Paige. Houston lost a giant whose leadership and commitment to education opened doors for generations. His legacy will continue to guide and inspire our community.
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Waller County Judge Trey Duhon will not seek re-election - Covering Katy News
coveringkaty.com
Waller County Judge Trey Duhon said Monday he would not seek a fourth term in office.
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Missouri City man tried to smuggle $160M in AI chips to China; FBI breaks Houston-linked ring https://t.co/63yZZyD0pu via @houstonchron
houstonchronicle.com
Alan Hsu is the first person ever charged and convicted in an “AI diversion” case, said Nicholas Ganjei, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Texas.
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In some exciting news, the MKT Trail bridge at Hogan St reopened on Friday 12/5! Thank you to @MarioforHouston @houparksboard and @HouPublicWorks for your efforts to get this bridge reopened quickly!
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Former Congressman Steve Stockman has filed FEC paperwork to run for #TX9:
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The U.S. government’s grazing program was established a century ago to prevent abuse of public lands. It’s grown into a massive subsidy program that benefits wealthy ranchers and corporations. https://t.co/N0NBRRxIy5
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A ProPublica and High Country News investigation found that government programs supporting grazing on public lands prop up a wealthy few while harming the environment. The Trump administration is...
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Tomorrow in 1911, critics note open seats on midday train, declare entire project boondoggle. Somehow quote a yet-unborn Bob Lanier as being against it.
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Houston approves $35.9M makeover of Bissonnet, aiming to fix one of city’s deadliest neglected corridors https://t.co/uaDh6Hwdwx via @houstonchron
houstonchronicle.com
Houston City Council approved a $35.9 million redesign of a seven-miles stretch Bissonnet Street, funded largely by a federal Safe Streets grant awarded under the Biden Administration.
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Monk's leg amputated after driver crashes into group near Houston during ‘Walk for Peace’ to D.C.
houstonchronicle.com
A monk injured during the "Walk for Peace" from Fort Worth to Washington had his leg amputated following an accident last month.
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BREAKING: Pres. Trump has pardoned South Texas U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar from federal corruption charges, saying the Dem was targeted for speaking out against Biden’s “Border Catastrophe.” “Henry, I don’t know you, but you can sleep well tonight,” he wrote
expressnews.com
Cuellar and his wife, Imelda, were indicted in May 2024 on charges of bribery, money laundering, working on behalf of a foreign government and conspiracy.
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Texas Rep. Gary VanDeaver announced on Monday that he would not seek reelection to a seventh term in the Texas House.
texastribune.org
VanDeaver, who represents northeast Texas, was one of two House Republicans to oppose a school voucher program this year after he narrowly beat a pro-voucher primary challenger in 2024.
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Man killed when a truck driver ran a red light. (Guy wasn't wearing a seat belt.) Four firefighters and two cops injured in separate crashes this weekend. It's as if there is still a lot of work to do on safety, despite gains.
houstonchronicle.com
Houston is on track for fewer fatalities and serious injuries in 2025, but continues to lag behind the rest of Texas on road safety measures.
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“Too many families in Houston have lost a loved one to a violent, unexpected event just trying to use the transportation system.”
houstonchronicle.com
Houston is on track for fewer fatalities and serious injuries in 2025, but continues to lag behind the rest of Texas on road safety measures.
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Had the Trump administration enacted changes to disability benefits, the harm would have disproportionately fallen on some of the president’s most loyal supporters, especially in West Virginia, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi and Alabama. https://t.co/b52RVcwt8k
propublica.org
After meeting with advocates, the Trump administration confirmed it has scrapped a controversial regulation that would have cut disability benefits for older workers.
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Traffic deaths and injuries falling in Houston, but not as sharply as in the rest of Texas https://t.co/X01vdKKWrR via @houstonchron
houstonchronicle.com
Houston is on track for fewer fatalities and serious injuries in 2025, but continues to lag behind the rest of Texas on road safety measures.
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