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Wrongful death suit targets Houston Heights bar
SUMMARY: The family of Delano Burks, a 26-year-old man found dead in the Houston Ship Channel nearly two years ago, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against McIntyre’s bar in the Heights. They claim that the bar over-served Burks and forcibly removed him while knowing he was intoxicated and in need of assistance. The lawsuit alleges negligence, stating that bar staff failed to implement safety policies that could have prevented Burks’ death after he went missing in November 2022. Burks’ body was discovered on November 25, 2022, by tugboat employees, nearly two weeks after his disappearance.
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against a Heights bar after a 26-year-old man was found dead in the Houston Ship Channel, allegedly after being kicked out of the bar two years ago.
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Two Democrats, two Republicans running for Texas House speaker | Texas
SUMMARY: Three candidates—two Democrats and one Republican—are contesting the Texas House speaker position, currently held by Rep. Dade Phelan. Following recent elections, Republicans have a majority with 88 seats, needing 76 votes to elect a speaker. Key issues include school choice and the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton. Rep. David Cook aims to reform the House and has criticized Phelan’s reliance on Democratic support. Phelan asserts he has sufficient backing to secure reelection. Additionally, Democrats Ana-Maria Ramos and John Bryant have announced their candidacies, focusing on issues like public education, abortion rights, and gun safety reforms.
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American Petroleum Institute offers roadmap to energy independence | National
SUMMARY: The American Petroleum Institute has presented a five-point plan to President-elect Donald Trump, urging policies that enhance U.S. energy leadership and address inflation. The plan emphasizes economic benefits from a strong fossil fuel sector and advocates for U.S. energy independence, calling for expanded oil and natural gas production on federal lands. API President Mike Sommers expressed the need to ease regulations, reform permitting processes, and retain a competitive corporate tax rate. The plan also seeks to repeal restrictive EPA rules and highlights the importance of energy independence, particularly following concerns about the Biden administration’s policies impacting the industry.
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Texas Democratic Party chair to resign after Republican sweep in Texas | Texas
SUMMARY: After Republicans dominated statewide races, especially in South Texas, Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa announced plans to resign after 12 years. In the Nov. 5 elections, Hispanic voters in border counties largely supported Republican candidates, including President-elect Trump and Senator Ted Cruz. Hinojosa attributed Trump’s success with Hispanics to frustrations over border security and criticized the Democratic transgender agenda. Some Democrats, including U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz, blamed the party’s cultural policies for the shift to the right. Hinojosa apologized for his remarks and called for party unity, but announced his resignation due to the party’s electoral losses.
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