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Hot once again for Sunday with scattered storms possible, especially along and south of I-10

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Hot once again for Sunday with scattered storms possible, especially along and south of I-10

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — After some coastal downpours this morning, those showers and a few storms will lift north and move into the Houston area and impact communities mainly along and south of I-10 Sunday afternoon and early evening. Once again, it’s not a guarantee that you’ll see any rain, but if you do you’ll want to head inside if you’re out at the pool, on the water, etc as these showers and storms could bringing gusty winds, heavy rains and lots of lightning. Otherwise, it’ll be a hot and sunny day with a few clouds and afternoon highs in the mid-upper 90s.

How does the weather look for those going back to school next week?

Monday looks like the busiest day of the week weather-wise. We’ve got a 60% chance of storms on Monday, with some of that rain coming in the morning hours. Beyond that it’s looking like typical August weather! It will be hot with highs near averages in the mid 90s, and every afternoon there’s a 30% chance for showers and thunderstorms. These storms could impact afternoon recesses and after-school activities.

Any potential extreme heat on the way?

Not necessarily, though high temperature could be back close to the triple digits next weekend and the following week. And even though it might not be as hot as it was in August of 2023, don’t forget the afternoon heat index can make it feels like the triple digits every day.

With this rainy pattern, how are we doing in terms of rainfall or drought conditions?

Drought conditions? None for us here in Southeast Texas! One thing to note about our daily downpours though is that they haven’t been equal in bringing rain to everyone. There are a few spots that are about 5 inches behind in rainfall that’s needed to saturate the soil, so if a hotter and drier pattern were to settle in over the next few weeks, then we might start to see more drought conditions locally. Also, we know the daily downpours have not reached everyone equally, so some lawns might be looking a little worse than others right now.

What’s happening in the tropics?

All eyes on a tropical wave in the Atlantic that has a high chance of development, and will likely be the next hurricane in the Atlantic Basin. For a thorough update and in-depth video on what’s happening in the tropics, head to our tropical update page.

This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.

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Texas AG Files Lawsuit to Remove 13 Democrats Amid Redistricting Standoff

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Texas AG Files Lawsuit to Remove 13 Democrats Amid Redistricting Standoff

Democrats Skip Session to Block GOP Maps

Texas Democrats again skipped a special legislative session Friday, denying Republicans the quorum needed to vote on a proposed redistricting plan that would create more GOP congressional seats. Many Democrats have fled to states like Illinois and California, vowing to remain away until the session ends Aug. 19 unless Republicans agree to focus on other priorities such as flood mitigation and disaster preparedness.

Paxton Pushes for Removal from Office

Attorney General Ken Paxton announced he has petitioned the Texas Supreme Court to remove 13 absent Democratic lawmakers from office, accusing them of deliberately sabotaging the legislative process. “These cowards deliberately sabotaged the constitutional process and violated the oath they swore to uphold,” Paxton said. He warned that more Democrats could face legal action if they don’t return.

Republican Leaders Escalate Pressure

Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows has suspended direct deposits for absent lawmakers, requiring them to collect paychecks in person until quorum is restored. Gov. Greg Abbott has supported arrests of absent Democrats and even suggested expanding GOP gains to as many as eight additional seats if the boycott continues.

National Political Fallout

The standoff has drawn national attention, with Republican Sen. John Cornyn calling on the FBI to locate the missing lawmakers. Congressional Democrats have raised concerns to the U.S. attorney general and FBI director, warning against using federal resources for partisan purposes.

In California, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic leaders met with the Texas Democrats in solidarity and discussed countering GOP redistricting in Texas by potentially targeting five Republican-held districts in California.

For more on the redistricting attempts during the Texas Legislature’s special session, stay tuned to Que Onda Magazine.

Man who allegedly admitted to shooting, killing dad at daughter’s graduation party found not guilty

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Man who allegedly admitted to shooting, killing dad at daughter’s graduation party found not guilty

By Luke Jones

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man seen on video shooting a father outside his daughter’s graduation party was found not guilty by a jury Friday.

Philip Arning had been indicted on a murder charge in connection with the May 2023 shooting of Adam Tobias, whose family says they’re outraged by the verdict.

“The moment I heard ‘not guilty,’ I was back at that night, back when I seen his body on the ground,” the victim’s daughter, Destiny Tobias, said.

“It broke us. It’s like having to go hearing that he’s dead again,” the victim’s wife, Neftaly Perez, said.

Adam Tobias had been celebrating Destiny’s graduation at her mother’s southeast Houston home.

A seven-second video clip provided by Tobias’ family shows him arguing with Destiny’s mother outside.

Arning, the mother’s estranged boyfriend, then appears and shoots Adam multiple times after Adam takes a step toward Arning and says, “You think I’m scared?”

“He could have called 911,” Adam’s sister, Mary, said. “He could have called my niece downstairs to control your dad, to leave. But he chose not to do that. He chose just to come downstairs and shoot my brother cold-blooded.”

“The whole thing wasn’t fair,” Destiny said. “Like it’s okay to go shoot someone for no reason. It’s okay. And you just go back and live your life like nothing.”

Arning’s attorney didn’t return an email seeking comment, but police said in 2023 that Arning admitted to shooting Adam. Adam’s family said Arning argued the shooting was self-defense in court.

“He’s gone, and nobody’s gonna pay for it? Like, it’s just okay. It’s okay for somebody to shoot somebody and then claim self-defense, and then that’s it,” Perez said.

“I just don’t understand,” Mary said. “I don’t know how he (Arning) can sleep at night.”

This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.

Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 Commander, Dies at 97

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Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 Commander, Dies at 97

Legendary Astronaut Remembered

Jim Lovell, the famed Apollo 13 commander and four-time spaceflight veteran, has died at age 97, NASA announced Friday. Lovell passed away Thursday in Lake Forest, Illinois. Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy praised Lovell’s “courage under pressure” and lifelong inspiration to millions.

His family remembered him as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. “He was our hero,” they said in a statement. “We will miss his unshakeable optimism, his sense of humor, and the way he made each of us feel we could do the impossible.”

Historic Space Career

Born March 25, 1928, in Cleveland, Ohio, Lovell attended the University of Wisconsin and the U.S. Naval Academy before serving as a naval aviator. Selected as an astronaut in 1962, he became a key figure in NASA’s Gemini and Apollo programs.

Lovell flew on Gemini 7, Gemini 12, Apollo 8, and Apollo 13. In 1968, as Apollo 8’s command module pilot, he joined Frank Borman and William Anders as the first humans to orbit the moon.

Apollo 13 Mission and Near Disaster

Lovell’s most famous mission began April 11, 1970, when Apollo 13 launched toward the moon. Two days in, an oxygen tank exploded, forcing the mission to be aborted. Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise worked with Houston ground control to turn their lunar module into a “lifeboat,” conserving power and water for a safe return to Earth on April 17.

The mission’s dramatic events were later portrayed in the 1995 film Apollo 13, with Tom Hanks playing Lovell.

Life After Spaceflight

Lovell retired from NASA and the Navy in 1973, holding the world record for most time in space at the time. He went on to a successful career in the telecommunications industry, retiring in 1991 as executive vice president of Centel Corporation.

Honored with the Congressional Medal of Honor and Presidential Medal of Freedom, Lovell was married to his wife Marilyn for over 60 years until her death in 2023. He is survived by four children.

For more on NASA and legendary astronauts, stay tuned to Que Onda Magazine.

Montana Bar Shooting Suspect Captured After Weeklong Manhunt

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Montana Bar Shooting Suspect Captured After Weeklong Manhunt

Suspect Arrested in Anaconda

Authorities have captured 45-year-old Michael Paul Brown, an Army veteran accused of killing four people at The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana, on Aug. 1. The Granite County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Brown’s arrest Friday afternoon near the search area after a weeklong manhunt that involved more than 250 officers from 39 local, state, and federal agencies.

Details of the Shooting

Brown allegedly opened fire inside the small-town bar, killing bartender Nancy Loretta Kelly, 64, and patrons Daniel Edwin Bailey, 59; David Allen Leach, 70; and Tony Wayne Palm, 74. Authorities say Brown lived next door to the bar and likely knew most of the victims. He fled in a stolen vehicle after shedding his clothes and remained on the run for days.

Massive Search Effort

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen credited a large law enforcement presence on a nearby hill Thursday with “flushing out” Brown, leading to his capture. Officers described the suspect as armed and extremely dangerous at the time of his arrest. The rugged terrain in and around Anaconda prolonged the search, according to Gov. Greg Gianforte, who praised the persistence and sacrifice of the search teams.

Ongoing Investigation

Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Attorney Morgan Smith said the homicide investigation continues, with details being withheld to protect the case’s integrity. Brown, a veteran of the Iraq War and the Montana National Guard, is now in local custody.

Community Resilience

Gov. Gianforte and Sen. Steve Daines commended the law enforcement effort and the resilience of Anaconda residents.

“For the past week, Anaconda and the surrounding community showed the country the resilience and grit that makes Montana special,” Daines said.

Stay informed this weekend with the latest headlines with Que Onda Magazine.

Rain chances climbs back up this weekend

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Rain chances climbs back up this weekend

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Rain chances continue to peak in the afternoon on Saturday and Sunday.

What’s in store for the weekend?

The weekend will be hot but nothing extreme for August. There’s a 30% chance of a downpour today, with a 40% chance tomorrow as the heat dome moves away and an upper level low develops over the Texas coastline.

How does the weather look for those going back to school next week?

It’s looking like typical August weather! It will be hot with highs near averages in the mid 90s, and every afternoon there’s a 30%-40% chance for showers and thunderstorms. These storms could impact afternoon recesses and after-school activities.

What’s happening in the tropics?

Dexter has dissipated and is no longer a threat. We are also monitoring two areas of potential development, one off the East Coast and one over the central Atlantic. We continue to see signs that the tropics may become even more active the second half of August as wind shear relaxes across the Gulf, Caribbean, and West Atlantic. Meanwhile, the Eastern Pacific remains very active. For a thorough update and in-depth video on what’s happening in the tropics, head to our tropical update page.

This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.

Keep up with all things Houston with us on Que Onda Magazine.

Trump Administration Doubles Bounty on Venezuela’s Maduro to $50 Million

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Trump Administration Doubles Bounty on Venezuela’s Maduro to $50 Million

The United States is offering a $50 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Thursday, calling him “one of the largest narco-traffickers in the world” and a national security threat.

Background on Charges

Maduro was first indicted by the Trump administration in 2020 on narcoterrorism charges, with a $15 million bounty that later rose to $25 million. U.S. officials say the Venezuelan leader heads the Cartel de Los Soles and works with other criminal organizations, including the Sinaloa cartel, to traffic cocaine into the U.S. Bondi said authorities have seized 30 tons of cocaine linked to Maduro and nearly seven tons tied directly to him.

Political Isolation and Sanctions

The U.S. has not recognized Maduro as president since 2019, citing flawed elections in 2018 and alleged fraud in 2024. Sanctions under the first Trump administration cut Venezuela off from the U.S. financial system and blocked oil imports. A brief easing of sanctions during the Biden administration ended after officials said promised free elections did not occur.

Maduro’s Response

Maduro denies any drug trafficking ties, once telling The Washington Post the allegations “make me laugh.” Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil dismissed the new reward as a distraction from U.S. domestic issues, posting a yawning emoji alongside Bondi’s announcement.

Impact on Venezuela

Maduro has led Venezuela since 2013, following Hugo Chávez’s death. His tenure has been marked by economic collapse and mass migration, with 7.7 million Venezuelans leaving the country — hundreds of thousands arriving in the U.S. in recent years.

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

Rain chances climbs back up this weekend

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Rain chances climbs back up this weekend

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — There’s still a small chance for an afternoon downpour on Friday, but there’s only a 20% chance you’ll cross paths with one. A heat ridge will dominate the sky over most of Texas, pushing the temperature in Houston back up toward 100 degrees.

Temperatures will quickly warm into the 90s by noon. Highs in Houston will again peak around 100. There will be less moisture available in the atmosphere for showers and thunderstorms than in previous days, but if a shower does pop up over your neighborhood it could bring briefly heavy rainfall.

What’s in store for the weekend?

The weekend will be hot but nothing extreme for August. There’s a 30% chance of an afternoon downpour this weekend as the heat dome moves away and an upper level low develops over the Texas coastline.

How does the weather look for those going back to school next week?

It’s looking like typical August weather! It will be hot with highs near averages in the mid 90s, and every afternoon there’s a 30%-40% chance for showers and thunderstorms. These storms could impact afternoon recesses and after-school activities.

What’s happening in the tropics?

Dexter has dissipated and is no longer a threat. We are also monitoring two areas of potential development, one off the East Coast and one over the central Atlantic. We continue to see signs that the tropics may become even more active the second half of August as wind shear relaxes across the Gulf, Caribbean, and West Atlantic. Meanwhile, the Eastern Pacific remains very active. For a thorough update and in-depth video on what’s happening in the tropics, head to our tropical update page.

This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.

Keep up with all things Houston with us on Que Onda Magazine.

Harris County Tightens Decorum Rules After Heated Early Childhood Education Tax Debate

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Harris County Tightens Decorum Rules After Heated Early Childhood Education Tax Debate

New Rules on Conduct Adopted

Harris County Commissioners Court has amended its rules of procedure, conduct, and decorum to strengthen standards for behavior during court meetings.

The change, passed unanimously by all four commissioners in the momentarily absence of Judge Lina Hidalgo for a medical appointment, adds new language to Section 5, requiring all county elected officials and employees to conduct themselves with “proper respect and decorum” when addressing the court, engaging in public discussions, or appearing in the courtroom.

The updated rules prohibit profane, insulting, or threatening language as well as racial, ethnic, or gender slurs. Violations can result in censure—a formal declaration of condemnation—by a majority vote of the court, with the action recorded in the official minutes.

Commissioner Rodney Ellis, while opposing the effort to censure Judge Lina Hidalgo, did vote in favor of adopting the amended rules.

Motion to Censure Hidalgo

The rules change was brought forward by Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey, who also moved to censure Hidalgo for what he described as failure to maintain proper decorum on the Thursday Commissioners Court during the vote on her early childhood education “penny tax” proposal. Ramsey accused Hidalgo of using profane language in the courtroom in the presence a seven-year-old, during a separate incident on June 26.

‘Penny Tax’ Proposal Fails to Make Ballot

The motion came after a tense meeting in which Hidalgo’s proposal to place a small property tax increase on the November ballot fell short of the needed support. The measure aimed to continue funding for early childhood programs set to lose federal COVID-19 relief funding in 2026.

@queondamagazine Judge Lina Hidalgo’s push for a “penny tax” to fund child care, summer camps, and early education worker training failed to make the November ballot after a tense Commissioners Court meeting. The plan aimed to continue programs helping working families as COVID-era funds are set to expire in late 2026. Commissioners cited budget concerns and lack of data as reasons to decline support to put the penny tax on the ballot for voters to decide whether to fund the early education programs. #HarrisCounty #EarlyEducation #LinaHidalgo #ChildCareAccess #TexasPolitics #harriscountycommissionerscourt #news #explorepage #houstonnews ♬ original sound – Que Onda Magazine

Hidalgo brought dozens of children into the courtroom to emphasize the importance of the proposal, at times encouraging them to sit near the dais and chant in favor of the measure.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo holds a press conference to voice support for continued funds for the early childhood education programs.

Three of the four commissioners: Democratic Commissioners Lesley Briones Adrian Garcia, and Republican Tom Ramsey declined to support placing the tax on the ballot, citing budget concerns, lack of data, and the need to explore other funding options.

What’s Next

The updated decorum rules take effect immediately. While Ramsey’s censure motion against Hidalgo drew attention, it remains to be seen whether commissioners will take further action on the matter. The debate highlights deep divisions on the court, both over policy priorities and the tone of public discourse in county government.

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Judge Orders Temporary Halt to ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Construction

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Judge Orders Temporary Halt to ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Construction

A federal judge has ordered construction on the controversial immigrant detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” to stop for 14 days following testimony about its potential environmental impact.

Temporary Restraining Order Issued

U.S. District Judge Kathleen Mary Williams granted the temporary restraining order after hearing concerns from environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida. While detainees can still be housed at the site, all new construction must pause to prevent possible harm to the Everglades.

Environmental and Cultural Concerns

Opponents say the facility was built without legally required environmental impact studies in an area home to endangered species like the Florida Panther and land considered sacred by the Miccosukee Tribe. Tribal leaders and environmental advocates argue the detention center threatens both the ecosystem and cultural heritage.

Legal Battle Over Compliance

Plaintiffs claim federal and state officials bypassed environmental review laws, while Florida officials argue the state’s role exempts the project from certain federal requirements. The facility operates in what critics call a legal “gray zone,” with state management but federal funding.

High-Stakes Hearing Continues

The court is weighing whether the facility’s construction and use violate environmental laws. Located in the Florida Everglades, the detention center was rapidly built to hold over 3,000 detainees and sits near Miccosukee tribal land, including villages and sacred sites.

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

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