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Mexico’s Fátima Bosch Crowned Miss Universe 2025

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Mexico’s Fátima Bosch Crowned Miss Universe 2025

In a dazzling finale in Thailand, Fátima Bosch of Mexico claimed the Miss Universe 2025 crown, igniting celebrations across the globe. Her emotional coronation marked a historic moment for Mexico as the arena erupted with cheers, confetti and an outpouring of pride.

A Powerful Final Answer

Bosch’s winning moment was secured during the question round, where she was asked about the challenges women face in 2025 and how she would use the Miss Universe title to create safer spaces worldwide. She delivered a confident and impassioned response, highlighting ongoing barriers to safety and equality while emphasizing a new era of women unafraid to speak out and lead. “We are here to speak up, to make changes, and together, we will make history,” she said.

A Historic Walk for Mexico

As the crown was placed on her head, Bosch visibly trembled with emotion. Her first walk as Miss Universe 2025 radiated joy and disbelief as fellow contestants and fans celebrated around her. Social media erupted instantly, with messages of pride pouring in from across Mexico and beyond.

A Symbol of Empowerment

Bosch’s victory resonated deeply with viewers, especially young women who felt inspired and represented by her message. Her win marks a new chapter for the Miss Universe Organization—one centered on empowerment, leadership and the courage to create change.

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¡Que Onda! Magazine Houston – edición 1338

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¡Que Onda! Magazine Houston – edición 1338

Thousands of US Hazardous Sites at Risk from Sea Level Rise, Study Finds

Indira Zaldivar
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Thousands of US Hazardous Sites at Risk from Sea Level Rise, Study Finds

A new study warns that if heat-trapping pollution from coal, oil, and gas continues unchecked, thousands of hazardous sites along the U.S. coast could face flooding by the end of the century, posing serious health risks to nearby communities.

Scope of the Risk

Researchers identified 5,500 sites that store or handle sewage, trash, oil, gas, and other hazards. Many of these risks are already locked in from past emissions, with over half the sites projected to face flood threats as soon as 2050. Low-income and marginalized communities are disproportionately at risk. Even moderate reductions in emissions could reduce the number of threatened sites by roughly 300 by 2100.

Study Approach

The team analyzed hazardous sites near the coasts of Puerto Rico and 23 states, calculating each site’s flood risk using historical sea level data and projected rises for 2050 and 2100 under different emissions scenarios. Communities within 1 kilometer (0.621 miles) of high-risk sites were flagged for potential exposure.

Potential Health Impacts

Flooding near industrial sites could expose residents to bacteria, heavy metals, and other chemicals. Health risks range from gastrointestinal illnesses and skin irritation to long-term organ damage and reproductive effects, especially for vulnerable populations.

Expert Insights

Lara J. Cushing, co-author and associate professor at UCLA, emphasized that “we do have time to respond and try to mitigate the risks and also increase resilience.” Experts not involved in the study noted the importance of integrating climate risk into hazard mitigation planning at local, state, and federal levels.

Locations Most at Risk

Nearly 80% of the sites are concentrated in Louisiana, Florida, New Jersey, Texas, California, New York, and Massachusetts. The sites include fossil fuel ports and terminals (44%), power plants (30%), refineries (24%), and sewage treatment facilities (22%).

For more on this story, stay tuned to Que Onda Magazine.

Trump Signs Bill Releasing Epstein Files, DOJ Given 30-Day Timeline

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Trump Signs Bill Releasing Epstein Files, DOJ Given 30-Day Timeline

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday night that he signed the bill requiring the Department of Justice to release Jeffrey Epstein files. In a social media post, Trump repeated claims that Democrats had ties to Epstein and said alleged links “will soon be revealed,” calling the files a distraction from his agenda and a “Democratic hoax” that will backfire.

Timeline for Release

Two congressional aides confirmed the bill reached the White House at 4:38 p.m. Wednesday. Once signed, the DOJ has 30 days to release the materials, putting the expected deadline at Dec. 19. Attorney General Pam Bondi said the department “will follow the law.”

Exceptions and Redactions

The bill allows the DOJ to withhold or redact certain information, including:

  • Personal and medical files of victims
  • Material that would constitute an invasion of privacy
  • Content depicting child sexual abuse
  • Information that could jeopardize ongoing investigations or prosecutions

However, the law prohibits withholding records solely due to embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity. Any redactions must be justified within 15 days of release.

Survivors React

Epstein survivors expressed cautious optimism about the release. Dani Bensky said, “This is a survivor issue…we are cautiously optimistic that the release will focus on transparency so that the evil doers can no longer live in the shadows.” Jena-Lisa Jones added, “What a great day for all survivors. Now, let’s see what happens next.”

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Two Buddhist Monks Injured in Dayton Collision on US 90

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Two Buddhist Monks Injured in Dayton Collision on US 90

DAYTON, Texas — Two Buddhist monks were hospitalized after a car collided with them during a peace walk along US 90 on Wednesday night, police reported.

Details of the Incident

The group of monks was walking along the eastbound shoulder near Grand Parkway, accompanied by a pilot car with hazard lights. A pickup truck driver attempting to pass the pilot car struck it, pushing the vehicle into two of the monks.

Injuries and Response

One monk suffered serious leg injuries and was airlifted by Life Flight, while a second monk with less severe injuries was transported by ground ambulance, our news partner ABC13 Houston reported. EMS was also evaluating the person in the pilot car. The pickup driver was uninjured and is cooperating with investigators.

Road Closures and Safety

US 90 eastbound lanes remained closed following the crash. Authorities warned drivers to exercise caution and watch for emergency personnel. Officers were also managing two additional crashes in the backup, which did not result in injuries.

Investigation Underway

Police say the cause of the crash is still under investigation. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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Weak front brings small rain chances, stronger cold front expected early next week

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Weak front brings small rain chances, stronger cold front expected early next week

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Warm, soupy Gulf air will remain over Southeast Texas until a weak front pushes some of it away this weekend and a stronger cold front finishes the job early next week. Two storm systems are pushing these fronts along, and while the first one doesn’t bring us much rain, the second one is looking more promising for needed rainfall.

Thursday morning will once again bring a round of low clouds and patchy dense fog with temps in the upper 60s. Once the sun breaks through the clouds, temperatures will again climb to near record levels in the mid 80s. With the moisture streaming in, there is a 20% chance you get a rain shower, but the bigger storms will stay over the Hill County and North Texas.

When should we expect rain with this week’s next storm system?

We are lowering expectations for rain on Thursday and Friday now that the track of the upper-level storm is shifting north and away from our part of Texas. This will push our rain chance on Thursday down to 20% and delay the arrival of the storm line to Friday. But by the time it arrives, the main storm system will be falling apart, so Friday’s rain chance remains at just 40%. The front coming in with this system is also looking weaker, stalling out over Southeast Texas this weekend.

What does the weekend look like then?

This weekend’s forecast is a tricky one to pin down at the moment since the front will stall out somewhere in Southeast Texas. One thing we’re confident of is the cooling will be minimal with lows still in the 60s and highs still around 80. We have a 30% chance of rain in the forecast South of I-10 for Saturday and a 20% chance of rain for all on Sunday.

Will it be cooler for Thanksgiving?

At this time we think so! Another storm system will track across the southern Plains Monday and Tuesday, and this one should flip the pattern to a cooler northerly flow for multiple days. At this time we expect temps to be near seasonal averages around Thanksgiving, which is highs in the upper 60s and lows in the upper 40s. There’s also a chance of showers and thunderstorms Monday and Tuesday that could go higher when the stronger cold front pushes in.

What is happening in the tropics?

Tropical development is not expected in the Atlantic Basin over the next 7 days. The last day of hurricane season is November 30th. For a thorough update and in-depth video on what’s happening in the tropics, head to our tropical update page.

13 ALERT RADAR MAPS:
Southeast Texas
Houston
Harris County
Galveston County
Montgomery/Walker/San Jacinto/Polk/Grimes Counties
Fort Bend/Wharton/Colorado Counties
Brazoria/Matagorda Counties

This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.

For more Houston headlines, stay tuned to Que Onda Magazine!

59th Annual CMA Awards: Big Wins for Lainey Wilson and Ella Langley

Indira Zaldivar
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59th Annual CMA Awards: Big Wins for Lainey Wilson and Ella Langley

Ellla Langley and Lainey Wilson dominated the 59th CMA Awards in Nashville on Wednesday night. Wilson, who also served as the evening’s emcee, took home Entertainer of the Year and Album of the Year for her fifth album, Whirlwind.

Langley won both Song of the Year and Single of the Year for her viral hit “you look like you love me” with Riley Green.

“I feel like this is a song that just keeps on giving because fans keep on listening to it,” Langley said while accepting her award alongside Green.

Zach Top captured New Artist of the Year, beating out nominees including Shaboozey, Ella Langley, Tucker Wetmore, and Stephen Wilson Jr., celebrating with a can of Coors in hand.

After last year’s win as Entertainer of the Year, Morgan Wallen, who had one of the biggest albums of any genre with I’m The Problem, did not win in any category this year. Meanwhile, The Red Clay Strays ended Old Dominion’s seven-year streak as Vocal Group of the Year.

Winners List

Entertainer of the Year
Lainey Wilson

Single of the Year
“you look like you love me” – Ella Langley & Riley Green

Album of the Year
Whirlwind, Lainey Wilson

Song of the Year
“you look like you love me” – Riley Green, Ella Langley, Aaron Raitiere

Female Vocalist of the Year
Lainey Wilson

Male Vocalist of the Year
Cody Johnson

Vocal Group of the Year
The Red Clay Strays

Vocal Duo of the Year
Brooks & Dunn

Musical Event of the Year
“Pour Me A Drink” – Post Malone (feat. Blake Shelton)

Music Video of the Year
“you look like you love me” – Ella Langley & Riley Green

New Artist of the Year
Zach Top

For the latest entertainment news, stay tuned to Que Onda Magazine.

Texas Judge Temporarily Halts Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Public Schools

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Texas Judge Temporarily Halts Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Public Schools

A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked a controversial state law that would require public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom, marking the latest development in a growing national legal fight.

Preliminary Injunction Issued

US District Judge Orlando L. Garcia issued a preliminary injunction Tuesday, ordering certain school districts to remove the displays while the lawsuit challenging the mandate continues. The ruling stems from a broader challenge to the law, which was signed by Gov. Greg Abbott in June and immediately drew constitutional concerns.

Families from a wide range of religious backgrounds—including atheist, agnostic, Jewish, Christian, Hindu, and Baha’i—argue the law violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. Garcia noted in his ruling that these families “share one thing in common: Plaintiffs do not wish their children to be pressured to observe, venerate, or adopt the religious doctrine contained in the Ten Commandments.”

Part of a Broader Legal Trend

Texas is not the only state facing pushback. Similar laws in Arkansas and Louisiana have also prompted lawsuits, with courts issuing rulings that favor challengers. Legal experts expect that the mounting disputes will ultimately send the issue to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Garcia wrote that enforcing the Texas law would make it “impractical, if not impossible,” to prevent students from encountering unwelcome religious messages in the classroom.

ACLU Calls Ruling a Win

The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas praised the decision. Daniel Mach, director of the ACLU’s Program on Freedom of Religion and Belief, called the injunction a “victory,” saying the Constitution prohibits public schools from imposing religious scripture on students.

State Officials Push Back

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, whose office is defending the law, signaled he will continue fighting. Paxton announced Tuesday that he filed suit against two school districts and their boards for refusing to comply with the posting requirement, accusing them of disregarding the will of Texas voters.

“No district may ignore Texas law without consequence,” he said.

The injunction is temporary as the case proceeds, leaving the future of the law—and the displays—still undecided.

For more on Texas politics, stay tuned to Que Onda Magazine.

Rain chances creep up the next few days as weak front approaches late Friday

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Rain chances creep up the next few days as weak front approaches late Friday

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — If you like record warm air in November, then you’re going to love how it feels the rest of the week. For everyone else, we have cooler air in the forecast right around Thanksgiving, and while we await the cool down, there are some opportunities for rain. That said, the rain chances in our part of Texas are not looking as promising as they once did based on the latest trajectory of the upper-level storm.

Wednesday will look and feel a lot like Tuesday, but one noticeable difference is the potential for more widespread dense fog that could slow you down on the morning commute. Temperatures will start off in the upper 60s, some 15-20 degrees warmer than average. Temperatures will again climb into the mid 80s and challenge record highs. With the moisture streaming in, there is a 20% chance you get a rain shower.

When should we expect rain with this week’s next storm system?

We are lowering expectations for rain on Thursday and Friday now that the track of the upper-level storm is shifting north and away from our part of Texas. This will push our rain chance on Thursday down to 20% and delay the arrival of the storm line to Friday. But by the time it arrives, the main storm system will be falling apart, so Friday’s rain chance remains at just 40%. The front coming in with this system is also looking weaker, stalling out over Southeast Texas this weekend.

What does the weekend look like then?

This weekend’s forecast is a tricky one to pin down at the moment since the front will stall out somewhere in Southeast Texas. One thing we’re confident of is the cooling will be minimal with lows still in the 60s and highs still around 80. For now we have a 30% chance of rain in the forecast both days this weekend. The higher rain odds should remain south of I-10 on Saturday, then as the front lifts north and moisture surges in Sunday, everyone has equal chances of getting a scattered shower.

Will it be cooler for Thanksgiving?

At this time we think so! Another storm system will track across the southern Plains Monday and Tuesday, and this one should flip the pattern to a cooler northerly flow for multiple days. At this time we expect temps to be near seasonal averages around Thanksgiving, which is highs in the upper 60s and lows in the upper 40s. There’s also a chance of showers and thunderstorms Monday and Tuesday that could go higher when the stronger cold front pushes in.

What is happening in the tropics?

Tropical development is not expected in the Atlantic Basin over the next 7 days. The last day of hurricane season is November 30th. For a thorough update and in-depth video on what’s happening in the tropics, head to our tropical update page.

13 ALERT RADAR MAPS:
Southeast Texas
Houston
Harris County
Galveston County
Montgomery/Walker/San Jacinto/Polk/Grimes Counties
Fort Bend/Wharton/Colorado Counties
Brazoria/Matagorda Counties

This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.

For more Houston headlines, stay tuned to Que Onda Magazine!

La Vida Es Cortos Festival Returns Thanksgiving Weekend With New Family Series

Indira Zaldivar
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La Vida Es Cortos Festival Returns Thanksgiving Weekend With New Family Series

HOUSTON — TEATRX is bringing its annual celebration of Latinx creativity back to Midtown this Thanksgiving weekend as the 2025 La Vida Es Cortos / Life Is Shorts Festival returns Nov. 28–30 at the Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston (MATCH).

The three-day festival mixes short plays and short films that explore culture, identity, imagination, and community. Keeping with its mission of accessibility, all tickets remain “Pay-What-You-Will,” beginning at $10. This year also marks a new family-friendly expansion: children 12 and under can attend morning performances for free with the purchase of an adult ticket.

New Children’s Program Debuts

For the first time, the festival is introducing La Vida Es Cortitos, a morning series crafted specifically for young audiences. The lineup includes the world premiere of The Legend of Julio Star, a fantastical new musical from Houston playwright Juan Sebastián Cruz. The adventure follows its young hero from the mountains of Colombia to the stars above.

Families will also see Botas de Papá by Valeria Pacheco and 2000 Miles by Ramón Esquivel—two works that blend humor, folklore, and heartfelt storytelling centered on family connection.

Short Works for General Audiences

Afternoon and evening programming will showcase a slate of short plays for general audiences. This year’s selection includes:

  • La Planchada by Carl Gonzalez
  • The Pretender by Samantha Vargas
  • The Great Citizenship Game by Jay Hernandez
  • Morena by Katherine Bahena-Benitez

Each piece highlights a different facet of Latinx narrative, from myth and mystery to social commentary.

Festival Schedule

  • Friday & Saturday: 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday & Sunday Matinees: 2:30 p.m.
  • La Vida Es Cortitos: Saturday & Sunday at 10:30 a.m. (free for kids 12 and under with an adult ticket)

Tickets and full festival details are available at teatrx.org. The festival is presented by TEATRX with support from the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance and Fresh Arts.

About TEATRX

Founded in 2018 by Benito Vasquez, Marissa Castillo and Jorge Diaz, TEATRX is a Houston-based professional theatre company dedicated to elevating Latinx artists and stories. The organization aims to make Latinx performance arts a vibrant and essential part of Houston’s cultural identity. TEATRX operates as a sponsored project of Fresh Arts.

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