Temple University terminates record $55 million gift from alumnus amid Christopher Barnett federal investigation
Temple University has terminated a $55 million philanthropic commitment from alumnus and former trustee Christopher Barnett.
Temple University has terminated a $55 million philanthropic commitment from alumnus and former trustee Christopher Barnett.
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Fort Bend County Tax Assessor-Collector Carmen Turner is facing federal criminal charges , and the county’s top elected official has called for her resignation. But can she actually be removed from office before her criminal case is resolved? PREVIOUS: Fort Bend County judge call...
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The Texas Renaissance Festival was evacuated on Saturday morning due to a nearby propane tank leak, according to the Grimes County Sheriff's Office.
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Harris County voters broke records in the first week of early voting, with more than half a million people casting ballots since the polls opened Monday. No midterm in county records since 1998 has started faster....
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The 2026 Employer Health Benefits Survey, released Thursday, found that covered workers were paying hundreds of dollars more toward their premiums this year compared with last year....
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Police have not revealed exactly what led to the shooting, but said it was related to something that happened at the party.
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There aren’t any major changes this weekend, so I’m combining Saturday and Sunday. Humidity remains on the low side with mostly sunny skies both days. Mornings start in the lower 60s with highs in the lower and mid-80s. There will be a little more of a breeze Saturday with easter...
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Before you toss that Halloween pumpkin in the trash, the City of Houston has another idea: Turn it into compost. Houston Public Works is bringing back its annual Pumpkin Compost Drop-Off Program , allowing residents to dispose of their pumpkins for free instead of sending them to...
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Temperatures will climb to the middle to upper 80s across the area on Saturday.
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Smoke was reported aboard a United Express flight at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, prompting an emergency evacuation of the aircraft Saturday morning, according to authorities. Mesa Airlines, which operates the flight for United Express, said a sensor alert indicated smok...
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One man was killed and another was injured in a shooting at a Houston property that was being rented for a party, police said.
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Drivers traveling around the Houston area this weekend should prepare for several major freeway closures and lane restrictions as construction crews continue work on some of the city’s busiest roadways. According to Houston TranStar’s weekend construction schedule , closures are ...
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A New Hampshire man pleaded guilty to manslaughter in his father's beating death 23 years ago, when he was just 17 years old.
