➤ Houston: The Texas Education Agency cleared school district Superintendent Mike Miles of allegations he diverted millions in taxpayer funds. (See Details)
➤ East Texas: Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 143 counties amid hot, dry conditions. In recent weeks, 80 wildfires have burned more than 2,200 acres across the state. (More)
➤ Harlingen: The nephew of prominent local attorney Ernesto “El Gallito” Gonzales was acquitted of his uncle’s 2017 murder after a three-week trial. (See Details)
➤ Houston: A groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday for a long-planned $13 billion project to expand several miles of I-45 north of downtown. (More)
➤ The Midland International Air and Space Port topped 700,000 flights for the first time in the 2023-24 fiscal year. Southwest Airlines accounted for 47.9% of all flights. (See Details)
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