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Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? ๐ค (Answer below!)
1. Officers hop in Uber during police chase, end up at Heights short-term rental plagued by problems (click2houston.com) โ Neighbors in Houston's Heights say a 20-unit short-term rental on 7th Street has brought years of noise, disturbances, and police activity, including a recent chase where officers hopped into an Uber to reach the property. Residents are using Houston's new 2026 ordinance and city reporting portal to document problems, but many feel enforcement still isn't solving the disruption.
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2. Family seeks justice for teen killed in Bridgeland stabbing (fox26houston.com) โ A Houston family is still searching for answers nearly a year after 17-year-old Langham Creek High School student Braylen Ezell was fatally stabbed following a house party in the Bridgeland area. Loved ones recently gathered near the scene to remember him and urge witnesses to speak up, while the Harris County Sheriff's Office says its homicide investigation remains open with no arrests yet announced.
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3. Woman struck and killed after running across Gulf Freeway (houstonstringer.com) โ A woman was fatally struck on Houston's Gulf Freeway after running across multiple lanes of traffic as an officer tried to move her from the roadway. Houston police say the pickup driver who hit her showed no signs of impairment, and crash investigators are working to identify the victim and review nearby surveillance video.
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4. Houston company recalls jalapeรฑo avocado dressing over possible Salmonella risk (everythinglubbock.com) โ A Houston-based maker of Jalapeรฑo Avocado Dressing is recalling certain 12-ounce bottles sold at H-E-B after an ingredient raised concerns about possible Salmonella contamination, though no illnesses are reported. Houston shoppers are urged to check the Best By date, avoid eating affected bottles, and return them to H-E-B for a refund or contact the company with questions.
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5. Houston Dash fall late at Bay FC 1-0, Keep playoff hopes alive (click2houston.com) โ Houston Dash fans saw their team dominate but fall 1-0 at Bay FC after conceding an 89thโminute goal, yet the club still capped a strong 2โ1โ0 week to keep playoff hopes alive. Houston generated plenty of chances, forcing 10 saves from Bay's keeper and standout performances from Kat Rader, Miljana Ivanoviฤ, and Jane Campbell.
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