‘You woke us up’ | California Gov. Gavin Newsom, energized by Prop 50 redistricting win, thanks Texas

The Democrat took a victory lap on rival Gov. Greg Abbott’s home turf Saturday and called on other blue states to push back on GOP efforts to retain House control. HOUSTON — THE TEXAS TRIBUNE – California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s victory lap over passage of Proposition 50 reached Texas on Saturday, days after his state … Read more

This pilot’s message to passengers is going viral, and it’s all about the shutdown

A Southwest pilot’s viral message urging passengers to call their senators captures nationwide frustration as flight delays rise during the government shutdown. HOUSTON — A Southwest Airlines pilot’s viral message to passengers is striking a chord with frustrated travelers across the country — and it underscores how deeply the ongoing government shutdown is disrupting air … Read more

United Airlines posts list of flights in and out of Houston that are canceled through Wednesday

The airline will make rolling updates to its schedule based on the timing of the government shutdown and will give “as much notice as possible” about flight cuts. Hundreds of flights have been cut at 40 major U.S. airports as part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s reductions because of the government shutdown. The FAA is … Read more

SAFD: Two escape house fire with minor injuries on the northeast side

Firefighters contained a house fire on La Pocita Sunday evening, preventing it from spreading further, with two people escaping with minor injuries. SAN ANTONIO — Two people escaped with minor injuries after a house fire broke out Sunday evening on the the west side, SAFD says. Firefighters were called around 5:30 p.m. to the 5100 … Read more