Biden proposal would allow offshore drilling up to 11 sales

Houston Chron.com 7/3 10:52A By JANET McCONNAUGHEY and MATTHE

The proposal brought immediate backlash from both environmentalists, who accused Biden of betraying the climate cause, and oil industry officials and allies, who said it would do little to help counter high energy prices.

Uvalde schools police Chief Pete Arredondo resigns from City Council

Houston Chron.com 7/2 2:09P

Arredondo has been on administrative leave from his school district position since June 22.

Texas Supreme Court green lights enforcement of 1920s abortion laws

Houston Chron.com 7/2 12:31P Michael Murney

The high court’s order comes after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton challenged a Houston judge’s temporary restraining order, which blocked Texas prosecutors from immediately charging abortion providers based on state statutes from 1925.

Texas' border mission grows, but crossings are at the highest in two decades

Houston Chron.com 7/2 9:34A By PAUL J. WEBER, Associated Pre

"For them, America is not a choice. It’s the only option they have."

Chef takes a swing at Texas City golf course; Barcenas to open League City eatery

The Galveston County Daily News (Biz Buzz) 7/1 4:30P By LAURA ELDER The Daily News

In play: For those who seek above-par dining after shooting a round of golf, here’s some dish. Jaanai Sherman is planning a mid-July opening of The Yella Dog at Bayou Golf Course, 2800 Ted Dudley Drive in Texas City.

Report: Russia hints at prisoner exchange swapping Brittney Griner for notorious Russian arms...

Houston Chron.com 7/1 3:53P Ariana Garcia

A lawyer for convicted arms dealer and former Soviet military officer Viktor Bout told the New York Times that Griner is unlikely to return stateside without his client's release.

Uvalde victims' loved ones plead for answers from City Council as school district police chief a...

Houston Chron.com 7/1 1:58P Jay R. Jordan

'We don't have anything,' Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin said as victims' loved ones asked for information.

Ken Paxton pushing top Texas court to empower abortion prosecutions using pre-1920’s bans

Houston Chron.com 7/1 1:34P Michael Murney

A Harris County judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking Texas prosecutors from immediately charging abortion providers based on state statutes from 1925. AG Paxton wants the Supreme Court of Texas to remove the block.

Texas schools will be required to secure all exterior doors, train staff on safety by September, TEA...

Houston Chron.com 7/1 12:47P Ariana Garcia

School districts will be required to conduct weekly exterior door sweeps.

Restaurant Roundup: Jet Hospitality opens Babylon nightclub; Burns Original BBQ and Jeni's Splendid...

Houston Biz Journal 7/1 9:55A Olivia Pulsinelli

In this week's Restaurant Roundup, a new-to-Houston company is opening a nightclub in Midtown, a local barbecue favorite of Anthony Bourdain's is expanding, a trendy ice cream brand is taking over a Montrose landmark, and a new brewery is opening.

Software-as-a-service firm Liongard raises another $10M to support profitability

Houston Biz Journal 7/1 7:34A Chris Mathews

Liongard develops automated software offerings for managed service providers.

Berg Hospitality teams up with Bastion to transform La Table, add new restaurant concept

Houston Biz Journal 7/1 7:24A Olivia Pulsinelli

Fast-growing Berg Hospitality Group is adding another pair of restaurants to its plate. The Houston-based group has teamed up with The Bastion Collection to transform La Table, a fine-dining French restaurant at 6 Blvd Place in the...

Spring man sentenced to 45 years in prison for fatally shooting 53-year-old neighbor in her front...

Click 2 Houston 7/1 6:44A Brittany Taylor

A 48-year-old Spring man was sentenced to 45 years in prison Thursday after being convicted of murder for shooting his 53-year-old neighbor in broad daylight as she stood with her dog in her front yard, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg...

Device helps track pets who escape during fireworks

Click 2 Houston 7/1 6:43A Aaron Wische

The Stone family of Spring was able to enjoy a day at the park with their beloved dog, Daisy, thanks to a technology that helped track her down when she left home. “She’s always doing something, always into something, she’s really nosy,” Daisy’s...

Oasis, Whiting Petroleum close multibillion-dollar merger, reveal new name

Houston Biz Journal 7/1 6:21A Olivia Pulsinelli

Also on July 1, the combined company announced the remainder of executives on its senior leadership team as well as its board of directors.