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Solar and wind generation continue to grow
SUMMARY: Texas remains a leader in solar and wind energy, ranking second in solar generation in 2024, behind California, and leading the nation in wind energy. Solar and wind combined accounted for 17% of U.S. electricity generation in 2024, a significant increase from 2015. Texas generated 30% of its electricity from clean sources, with wind power making up 28% of the nation’s total. Solar and wind energy now power millions of homes and are key to meeting rising electricity demand while reducing pollutants. This growth has also driven the creation of clean energy jobs, adding 149,000 positions in 2024.
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HPD update: 5 people arrested, including 3 juveniles, after officers stop stolen car
SUMMARY: Five people, including three juveniles, were arrested after a stolen car was stopped by Houston police. Officers located the vehicle, which had been involved in a hit-and-run earlier in the day, and attempted to detain the occupants. Two juveniles were immediately taken into custody, while three others fled, with one juvenile displaying a firearm. An officer discharged his weapon once, but no one was injured. The fleeing suspects were apprehended, with one sustaining a minor injury during a canine encounter. The investigation continues, and body camera footage will be released within 30 days.

HPD said officers conducted a traffic stop on the stolen car, which had been in a hit-and-run.
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Investigators find clothing iron split in two after deadly attack of wife in NW Houston
SUMMARY: Investigators have arrested Chance Chavez for the brutal murder of his wife, Kristen Chavez, in their Northwest Houston home. Kristen’s body was discovered after she reportedly suffered repeated blows to the head with a clothing iron, found shattered near her. The couple’s dogs were initially missing and later located; tragically, one, named Peaches, was found dead. Kristen’s family is devastated, describing her as an ambitious and caring individual. They are seeking justice and hope for a higher bond for Chance, currently set at $250,000, as they prepare for his court appearance.

Two days after 32-year-old Kristen Chavez was allegedly killed by her husband, one of her four beloved dogs has also been found dead.
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Houston rodeo bittersweet for teen as he honors late father’s legacy by showing prized steer
SUMMARY: A Houston teen, Frankie Ramirez, faces a bittersweet moment at the rodeo after his father, Florencio, was killed in a car crash last week. Frankie had been raising Titan, a prized steer, with his father’s guidance through FFA. Despite initial doubts, Frankie decided to honor his dad’s memory by showing Titan at the Houston Livestock Show. His father, who had been his inspiration, had shared a vision of them showing cattle together, but now Frankie must step up for his family. He plans to sell Titan and support his family while carrying on his father’s legacy.

Frankie Ramirez will walk Titan in the Houston rodeo, honoring his late father’s dreams. Frankie got the steer in the calf scramble at the rodeo.
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