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Green Day to Open Super Bowl 60 With MVP Tribute

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Green Day to Open Super Bowl 60 With MVP Tribute

The NFL will mark the 60th anniversary of the Super Bowl with a hometown celebration led by Green Day, the league announced Sunday.

Hometown Band Sets the Stage

Green Day will open Super Bowl 60 with a live ceremony on Feb. 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The performance will honor six decades of Super Bowl history by ushering generations of MVPs onto the field.

A Celebration of Legacy and Sound

Formed in the East Bay, the trio—Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool—is expected to perform a mix of their signature anthems as part of the tribute to the game’s most iconic players.

“We are super hyped to open Super Bowl 60 right in our backyard,” Armstrong said, calling it an honor to welcome the MVPs who helped shape the league.

Where to Watch

The opening ceremony will air live at 3 p.m. Pacific on NBC, Telemundo, Peacock and Universo.

Pregame Performances Announced

The ceremony will precede pregame performances, with Charlie Puth singing the national anthem, Brandi Carlile performing “America the Beautiful,” and Coco Jones delivering “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”

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Texans’ Front Four Power Houston’s Relentless Pass Rush

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Texans’ Front Four Power Houston’s Relentless Pass Rush

Houston’s defensive line has become one of the NFL’s most disruptive units, a group coach DeMeco Ryans describes as “four Tasmanian devils” tearing through opposing offenses.

A Dominant Playoff Debut

The Texans showcased that dominance in a wild-card win over the Steelers, holding Pittsburgh to 175 total yards in a 30-6 victory. Houston recorded four sacks, forced two fumbles and scored twice on defense, including a strip sack by Will Anderson Jr. that Sheldon Rankins returned for a touchdown.

Built on Balance and Trust

The starting front—ends Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter, with tackles Sheldon Rankins and Tommy Togiai—anchors a unit that thrives on cohesion. Defensive line coach Rod Wright summed up the philosophy simply: “Four equals one,” emphasizing that success comes only when everyone does their job.

Star Power on the Edges

Anderson and Hunter are the headliners, combining for 27 sacks during the regular season. Their ability to win one-on-one matchups has made Houston dangerous without relying on blitzes, as 45 of the team’s 47 regular-season sacks came from defensive linemen.

Why Houston Rarely Blitzes

Ryans credits personnel over scheme, noting the Texans can rush four and still collapse the pocket. That approach has helped Houston rank among the league leaders in yards and points allowed while keeping coverage intact behind the rush.

A New Challenge Ahead

The Texans face a different test against the Patriots and mobile quarterback Drake Maye, but the message remains the same: stick to what works. Discipline, technique and execution—not drastic changes—are the focus as Houston looks to reach the AFC championship game for the first time in franchise history.

Learning From Each Other

Veteran Hunter and young star Anderson have formed a mutual mentorship, each pushing the other to maintain high standards. The result is a pass rush that blends experience, energy and relentless effort—one that continues to drive Houston’s postseason run.

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Waking up to a light freeze with beautiful weather this afternoon

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Waking up to a light freeze with beautiful weather this afternoon

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — It’s a freezing cold start for most of Southeast Texas, including officially at Bush airport. Despite the freezing start, it will be a wonderful day with sunny skies, light winds, and high temperatures quickly rebounding into the upper 50s in the afternoon.

How about the forecast for Foxborough Sunday for the AFC Divisional Matchup?

There’s a Winter Weather Advisory in effect Sunday in Foxborough. We could see light snow early, with heavier snow likely in the 2nd half. Around 1 to 2 inches of snow could fall in total during the Divisional game at Gillette Stadium Sunday and temperatures will hover near freezing too. Go Texans!

How long does the cooler weather stick around?

It will stay seasonally chilly through Tuesday, then warmer weather arrives the second half of next week along with a chance for rain.

How much rain are we expecting?

We’ve got a 60% chance for showers on Wednesday with rain developing ahead of a cold front. As of now, rain totals look to average around an inch for most of the region. It’s not much, but we’ll take it as Houston has only seen around an inch of rain this month when we typically see over tow inches by mid-January.

Any other freezes in the forecast?

Not as of right now. It’ll be pretty cold on Monday morning to start MLK Day with temperatures in the mid 30s, but no freezing conditions are expected. We are monitoring the chance for another strong cold front that could pass through Southeast Texas towards the end of the month that could bring a possible light freeze too.

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Houston
Harris County
Galveston County
Montgomery/Walker/San Jacinto/Polk/Grimes Counties
Fort Bend/Wharton/Colorado Counties
Brazoria/Matagorda Counties

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Houston area leads Texas in first year of school voucher approvals

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Houston area leads Texas in first year of school voucher approvals

The Houston area has emerged as the state’s leading region in the first year of Texas’ new school voucher program, with more private schools approved to participate than any other metro area, according to early state data.

More than 200 private schools in the Greater Houston region have been approved to accept funds through the state’s Education Freedom Account program, giving the area the largest share of participating schools statewide. Across Texas, roughly 775 private schools and prekindergarten providers have been approved so far.

The program, created by the Texas Legislature and signed into law in 2025, allows families to use state funds to pay for private school tuition and other education-related expenses. Most students are eligible for about $10,474 annually, while students with disabilities may qualify for up to $30,000. Homeschooling families can receive up to $2,000.

Private schools began applying for approval late last year, and families will be able to submit applications for funding beginning in early February. Funds are expected to be distributed starting July 1.

Education officials and analysts say Houston’s dominance reflects the region’s long-standing and diverse private school network, which includes faith-based schools, independent campuses and specialized programs that were already operating before the voucher law took effect.

Supporters of the program argue it gives families more flexibility and access to educational options, particularly in large urban areas like Houston. Critics warn the program could divert public funds from traditional public schools and raise questions about accountability and oversight for private institutions.

The rollout has become one of the most closely watched education policy shifts in Texas in decades, with Houston positioned at the center of its early implementation.

As applications from families begin and funds are distributed later this year, education leaders say the Houston region’s participation will likely play a significant role in shaping how the program evolves statewide.

Mitsubishi to acquire U.S. shale gas assets in $7.5B deal, expanding footprint near Gulf Coast

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Mitsubishi to acquire U.S. shale gas assets in $7.5B deal, expanding footprint near Gulf Coast

Mitsubishi Corp. announced plans to acquire U.S. shale gas assets from Aethon Energy Management in a deal valued at about $7.5 billion, marking the Japanese conglomerate’s largest natural gas acquisition in the United States and a significant expansion of its presence in the Gulf Coast energy corridor.

The deal includes Aethon’s natural gas production and midstream infrastructure in the Haynesville shale, a major gas-producing region spanning East Texas and northern Louisiana. Mitsubishi said the transaction includes roughly $5.2 billion in equity and $2.3 billion in assumed debt.

The Haynesville formation is one of the most productive natural gas basins in the country and sits near pipelines supplying liquefied natural gas export terminals along the Texas and Louisiana coasts. Mitsubishi said the assets currently produce about 2.1 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day, with capacity for future growth.

Company officials said the acquisition strengthens Mitsubishi’s ability to supply natural gas to both domestic markets and global customers through LNG exports. The company already has stakes in LNG infrastructure, power generation and energy marketing operations in North America, including Houston-based CIMA Energy.

“This investment enhances our integrated value chain from upstream production to downstream sales,” Mitsubishi said in a statement, citing rising global demand for natural gas driven by power generation, industrial growth and expanding data center usage.

The transaction represents a strategic shift for Mitsubishi, which has traditionally focused on energy trading and LNG marketing rather than direct ownership of U.S. upstream shale assets. Analysts say the move reflects growing interest among international energy companies in securing long-term access to U.S. natural gas supplies.

The acquisition is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, pending regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

For Houston and the broader Gulf Coast region, the deal reinforces the area’s role as a global energy hub, particularly as LNG exports continue to expand and international companies deepen their investment in U.S. energy infrastructure.

State takes over Beaumont ISD after years of poor academic performance

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The Texas Education Agency has taken control of the Beaumont Independent School District after multiple campuses failed to meet state academic standards for several consecutive years, removing governance from the locally elected school board and installing state oversight.

The takeover follows state law requiring intervention when a campus receives an “unacceptable” accountability rating for five straight years. TEA officials said Beaumont ISD met that threshold, prompting the agency to replace the district’s board of trustees with a state-appointed board of managers and initiate a leadership transition.

Commissioner of Education Mike Morath said the move is intended to improve student outcomes after repeated efforts at local reform failed to produce sustained academic gains.

Under the takeover, the TEA will appoint a new superintendent and oversee district operations through a conservator. Andrew Kim, a former superintendent in Comal ISD, has been named conservator and will help guide the transition while the agency finalizes permanent leadership.

Beaumont ISD appealed the state’s decision, arguing it had made progress in recent years, but the TEA denied the appeal, allowing the takeover to proceed.

To address community concerns, the TEA is scheduled to hold a public meeting Wednesday at West Brook High School, where agency officials will outline next steps and answer questions from parents, educators and residents.

The district has struggled academically for years, with several campuses receiving low performance ratings and test scores lagging behind state averages. TEA officials said those persistent challenges necessitated state intervention.

The Beaumont takeover is part of a broader pattern of increased state involvement in struggling school districts across Texas, following high-profile actions in Houston ISD and other districts. Supporters say the takeovers provide needed accountability and resources, while critics argue they erode local control and disproportionately affect communities of color.

State officials said the board of managers and new superintendent are expected to be announced in the coming weeks, with the goal of returning the district to local control once academic benchmarks are met.

Judge Limits ICE Crowd Control Tactics in Minneapolis

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Judge Limits ICE Crowd Control Tactics in Minneapolis

A federal judge has issued an order restricting how Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents can respond to peaceful protesters in Minneapolis ahead of planned demonstrations this weekend.

Protections for Peaceful Protesters

U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez ruled that ICE agents may not arrest, pepper spray, or use other nonlethal crowd-control tools against individuals engaged in “peaceful and unobstructive” protest activity. The order also protects people who are monitoring or observing ICE operations from interference.

Ruling Ahead of Planned Demonstrations

The decision comes as Minneapolis prepares for large anti-ICE protests following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent earlier this month. State and city officials have urged demonstrators to remain calm and orderly.

Minnesota’s National Guard has been placed on alert, and additional law enforcement officers have been deployed amid expectations of both anti-ICE protests and a counter march organized by a conservative influencer.

Limits on Stops and Detentions

Judge Menendez’s 83-page order also bars agents from stopping or detaining drivers and passengers without reasonable suspicion that they are actively obstructing federal operations. The ruling states that safely following immigration agents at an appropriate distance does not, on its own, justify a vehicle stop.

Federal Response and Political Fallout

The Department of Homeland Security said it is taking constitutional measures to protect officers and the public from violent activity. The White House criticized the ruling, calling it misleading and defending the actions of federal agents.

Meanwhile, the Justice Department announced an investigation into Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over allegations they interfered with immigration enforcement. Both officials rejected the claims, accusing federal authorities of politicizing the justice system.

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Trump Threatens European Tariffs Over Greenland

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Trump Threatens European Tariffs Over Greenland

President Donald Trump says the United States will impose new tariffs on several European countries unless Denmark agrees to negotiate turning over control of Greenland to the U.S.

Tariffs Could Rise to 25%

Trump said the tariffs would begin at 10 percent and increase to 25 percent by June if no agreement is reached. Denmark, which governs Greenland, would be targeted along with Sweden, Norway, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland.

All of the countries are already subject to a 10 percent tariff under Trump’s “Liberation Day” trade measures that took effect in August 2025.

National Security Argument

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the tariffs would remain in place “until such time a deal is reached for the complete and total purchase” of Greenland. He has repeatedly argued that U.S. control of the island is a national security necessity.

Longstanding Interest in Greenland

Trump first floated the idea of acquiring Greenland during his first term, but has intensified his rhetoric in recent months. The renewed push comes as global leaders and business executives gather in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum, where Trump is expected to speak.

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Wrong-way driver killed in fiery crash on Tomball Parkway in northwest Harris County, sheriff says

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Wrong-way driver killed in fiery crash on Tomball Parkway in northwest Harris County, sheriff says

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — One man died and another was hurt after a wrong-way crash and fire on Tomball Parkway in northwest Harris County, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

Gonzalez said deputies arrived at the crash scene around 1:30 a.m. Saturday and found a vehicle completely on fire.

Deputies helped a man exit the burning vehicle, and paramedics took him to a hospital for his injuries, Gonzalez said, adding that deputies sustained minor injuries that were evaluated at the scene.

Gonzalez said 25-year-old Julio Alberto Calero Ramirez caused the crash by driving the wrong way in the southbound lanes and hitting another car head-on.

Calero Ramirez was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Gonzalez.

Houston TranStar cameras showed traffic was backed up as investigators worked the crash.

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A chilly and breezy Saturday with a light freeze for Sunday morning

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A chilly and breezy Saturday with a light freeze for Sunday morning

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Another strong cold front passed through Southeast Texas Friday night, which head lead to a breezy and chilly day today, then a light freeze Sunday morning.

There’s also a 10% chance for a few light showers along the coast early this morning. Our early clouds will clear, and we’ll mostly sunny skies with high temperatures in the mid to upper 50s this afternoon.

A Fire Weather Warning is also in effect from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday for many counties west of I-45. The combination of low relative humidity, gusty winds upwards of 30 mph and ongoing drought conditions could lead to quick wildfire spread if one were to spark.

What’s the coldest it will get this weekend?

We expect temperatures will get into light freeze territory Sunday morning for much of Southeast Texas. A high pressure cell from western Canada will move all the way down to Southeast Texas by Sunday morning, and with a clear sky and very dry air, a light freeze and frost are looking more likely. Beyond that, signals are growing that a colder pattern will develop across Canada and the United States near the end of January, but it remains to be seen if any of that arctic air will make a move down to Texas.

Is there any chance it could snow over the weekend?

It will certainly be cold enough to snow Saturday night, but right now it looks like the moisture is lacking. It’s not fully out of the question we see a brief flurry, but snow chances are at 10% or less. There is a decent chance it will snow along the Gulf coast around Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida panhandle. That’s where there will be the necessary overlap of freezing temperatures and moisture.

How long does the cold air stick around?

It will stay seasonally chilly through Tuesday, then warmer weather arrives the second half of next week along with a chance for rain.

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

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