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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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Parents of man found dead in Buffalo Bayou asking community for help finding a suspect
SUMMARY: Raphael Rogers Davis, a 32-year-old man, was shot and killed last month near Buffalo Bayou in Houston. His parents, Cheryl and James Davis, are devastated by his loss, especially as the holidays approach. Raphael had been struggling with depression and had recently been released from jail. His body was found on November 19, with signs of a gunshot wound to the chest. Some of his belongings, including his new Jordans, were stolen. Houston Police have no suspect, but the family hopes the community can provide information. Crimestoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for tips.
Raphael Rodgers Davis, 32, was shot to death and his body was found in Buffalo Bayou near the EaDo area.
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KPRC 2 demonstrates how investigators used digital information to find missing Katy teen
SUMMARY: A missing 15-year-old girl from Katy, Texas, was found unharmed after nearly two weeks, with an Amber Alert and search efforts from local authorities. A private digital forensic investigator played a key role by accessing the girl’s Gmail account to track her location. Despite having no cell service, the girl used public Wi-Fi at various locations, including a grocery store and restaurants, which allowed the investigator to pinpoint her whereabouts. The information was then handed over to the police, leading to her safe return just in time for Christmas. The investigation is ongoing.
A Katy teenager who was last seen nearly two weeks ago has been found safe, authorities confirm.
The news was first confirmed by Texas Center 4 Missing on X. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez also confirmed that the girl had been located and was now with investigators.
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US House members want answers on Texas’ decision to not review maternal deaths after near-total abortion ban
SUMMARY: Members of the U.S. House Committee on Oversight are requesting a briefing from Texas’ maternal mortality committee about its decision to skip reviewing pregnancy-related deaths from 2022 and 2023, following the state’s abortion ban. The committee chose to focus on deaths in 2024 instead. Critics, including Rep. Jasmine Crockett, argue that this decision ignores deaths during a critical period and undermines efforts to reduce maternal mortality. They also express concerns that the state’s abortion restrictions are contributing to rising maternal deaths. The Texas maternal mortality committee has been criticized for its handling of this data amid increasing concerns.
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