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Pride Month events and parade today

Indira Zaldivar
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Pride Month events and parade today

Houston’s LGBTQ+ community is celebrating Pride Month with a vibrant schedule of events throughout June, spotlighting inclusivity, culture, and community.

Grand Marshal Reception – Sunday, June 15

Montrose Country Club will host a free afternoon event honoring the 2025 Grand Marshals. Guests can enjoy lite bites, a cash bar, and community recognition.

Location: 202 Tuam Street
Time: 1 to 5 p.m.

Rock The Runway – Wednesday, June 25

Pride Houston’s annual fashion show returns to Warehouse Live with LGBTQIA+ designers, models, and DJs in a night of style and performance.

Location: 2600 Travis Street
Time: 7 to 11 p.m.
Tickets: Starting at $16

Eden Girl+ Party – Friday, June 27

This inclusive celebration uplifts Houston’s LGBT+ women with music, empowerment, and fun at Warehouse Live.

Location: 2600 Travis Street
Time: Starts at 9 p.m.
Tickets: $15 plus fees

47th Annual Houston Pride Celebration – Saturday, June 28

The city’s signature Pride event features a day-long festival and evening parade in front of City Hall, drawing crowds in the hundreds of thousands. The parade is free but tickets to specific areas and the festival are available for purchase.

Festival Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Parade Time: 7 to 10 p.m.
Location: Houston City Hall

7th Annual Pride Brunch – Date TBA

Enjoy a festive brunch at The Heights Social with drinks and a drag performance by Mistress Isabelle Brooks of RuPaul’s Drag Race.

Location: 1213 W 20th St, Houston, TX
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tickets: Drink tickets start at $15

For the latest updates and ticket info from pridehouston365.org., stay tuned to Que Onda Magazine as more events may be added throughout the month.

Supreme Court Wraps Term with Major Rulings, Limiting Nationwide Injunctions

Indira Zaldivar
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Supreme Court Wraps Term with Major Rulings, Limiting Nationwide Injunctions

On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued decisions on the final six cases of its term, delivering several high-profile rulings that will shape national policy moving forward.

Nationwide Injunctions Limited, But Birthright Citizenship Still in Question

In a divided decision, the Court ruled that individual judges can no longer issue nationwide injunctions. However, it left unresolved the fate of President Donald Trump’s executive order to deny birthright citizenship to children born in the U.S. to undocumented immigrants. The Court’s conservative majority did not lift the current block on the order, leaving its future uncertain.

Sotomayor Slams Trump Administration in Dissent

Justice Sonia Sotomayor strongly criticized the Trump administration’s legal approach, calling it “gamesmanship” in her dissent. Joined by Justices Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson, she argued that the birthright citizenship order is “patently unconstitutional” and accused the Court of enabling executive overreach.

Other Key Rulings

  • The Court ruled Maryland parents have the right to pull their children from public school lessons that include LGBTQ storybooks.
  • Justices upheld a fee used to subsidize phone and internet access in schools, libraries, and rural areas.
  • A key element of the Affordable Care Act was preserved, maintaining free preventive health care coverage.
  • The Court is also expected to rule on a Texas online age-verification law, federal worker terminations, and DOGE-related government job cuts.

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A few showers and storms are expected once again on Friday

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A few showers and storms are expected once again on Friday


HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Keep those umbrellas handy for Friday as more scattered downpours are expected. These showers and storms could linger through sunset before dying out. Those of us that don’t see rain, will see highs climbing into the low 90s.

How much longer will this wet weather last?

Moisture levels will drop off in a bigger way for Saturday as drier air takes over. Another wave of tropical moisture will clip us on Sunday to bring the rain chance up to 40%, then the faucet will shut off for the first days of July as a Saharan dust cloud blows overhead.

How much longer will this wet weather last?

Moisture levels will drop off in a bigger way for Friday and Saturday as drier air takes over. Another wave of tropical moisture will clip us on Sunday to bring the rain chance up to 30%, then the faucet will shut off for the first days of July as a Saharan dust cloud blows overhead.

What’s the early outlook for July 4th and the Freedom Over Texas fireworks show?

At this time it looks dry but hot! Temperatures will peak near 100 with heat index values well above 100.

What’s happening in the tropics?

The Atlantic is coming in quiet but there is a 20% chance for development over the next 7 days in the Bay of Campeche. Most of the moisture from that tropical wave is headed to Mexico but a small amount of it will give us some tropical downpours on Sunday. Meanwhile, another storm is threatening to form south of Mexico in the eastern Pacific. 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.

Sheinbaum to Trump: “We’re No One’s Piñata”

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Sheinbaum to Trump: “We’re No One’s Piñata”

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum forcefully responded to U.S. sanctions targeting three Mexican financial institutions, declaring, “We’re no one’s piñata.”

She demanded evidence, not rhetoric, from the Trump administration, which accused the banks of laundering cartel money linked to fentanyl trafficking.

Tensions Over Fentanyl Crisis

The dispute comes amid intensified U.S. scrutiny of financial networks fueling the fentanyl crisis. Treasury officials claim cartels and Chinese firms use Mexican banks to bypass U.S. controls. Sheinbaum argued the U.S. has not proven criminal activity, instead mistaking legitimate trade with China as wrongdoing.

Mexican Institutions Sanctioned

CIBanco, Intercam Banco, and Vector Casa de Bolsa were sanctioned, accused of moving millions in cartel-linked funds. U.S. officials cited links to fentanyl precursor purchases and cartel proceeds. Mexico’s regulators responded by intervening in two of the banks to preserve financial stability.

Economic and Political Fallout

The sanctions—part of the FEND Off Fentanyl Act—cut the banks off from U.S. dollar transactions. Still, Mexican authorities say the financial system remains stable. Sheinbaum labeled the move politically motivated and called for concrete evidence of wrongdoing.

Banks Push Back

Executives from the sanctioned firms deny the allegations and pledged cooperation with investigators. CIBanco emphasized its clients’ deposits are safe under Mexican law, while Vector stated it’s prepared to share information. Intercam has yet to issue a statement.

Next Steps

The sanctions will take effect 21 days after publication in the Federal Register. All three banks face strict limits on U.S.-related transactions, including those in cryptocurrency. The outcome may further strain U.S.–Mexico relations as Sheinbaum defends her administration’s sovereignty and credibility.

For more on the Mexican government, stay tuned to Que Onda Magazine.

Two Idaho Teens Missing, Believed to Have Left With FLDS Members

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Two Idaho Teens Missing, Believed to Have Left With FLDS Members

Authorities in eastern Idaho are searching for two missing teenagers, Rachelle Fischer, 15, and Allen Fischer, 13, who were last seen Sunday evening, June 22, 2025, in Monteview.

Their mother, Elizabeth Roundy, believes they left with their older sister to rejoin the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (FLDS), a polygamist sect led by imprisoned leader Warren Jeffs.

Mother Believes Teens Left for Religious Reasons

Roundy, a former FLDS member, told ABC4 she believes her children left willingly due to their belief that it was necessary for their salvation. “They think that it’s their salvation,” she said. The children were last seen wearing traditional FLDS attire—Rachelle in a dark green prairie dress, and Allen in a light blue shirt with jeans and black shoes.

Rachelle Leray Fischer, 15, went missing on June 22, from Jefferson County, Idaho.
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
Allen Larand Fisher, 13, went missing on June 22, from Jefferson County, Idaho.
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

Amber Alert Issued

The Idaho State Police have issued an Amber Alert. Rachelle is 5’5″, 135 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. Allen is 5’9″, 135 pounds, with longer sandy blonde hair and blue eyes. Authorities believe the teens may be trying to reach Trenton, Utah, where the family previously lived.

Connection to Missing Sister

Elintra Fischer, 18, went missing on Jan. 1, 2023. Courtesy: Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

The teens’ older sister, Elintra Dee Fischer, now 18, also went missing on January 1, 2023, and has not been located. Roundy previously told IMPACT x Nightline she believes FLDS members are hiding Elintra. The family’s disappearances may be tied to a 2022 “revelation” by Warren Jeffs, calling for children of former FLDS members to return to the church.

Ongoing Influence of Warren Jeffs

Jeffs, who is serving a life sentence for sexually assaulting minors, continues to issue messages to followers from prison. ABC News has attempted to contact the FLDS church and Jeffs’ family members but received no response.

Public Assistance Requested

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office urges anyone with information about Rachelle or Allen Fischer to call 208-745-9210.

Keep up with this developing story with us on Que Onda Magazine.

Houston City Council Weighs Evening Meetings to Boost Civic Engagement

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Houston City Council Weighs Evening Meetings to Boost Civic Engagement

By Edward Saenz & Indira Zaldivar

The Houston City Council is considering a proposal to hold some of its public meetings in the evening in an effort to increase civic participation among residents with traditional work schedules.

Public hearing sessions, where people can voice their concerns before Houston City Council, are normally held on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. , but council members are looking to increase public engagement by changing the final hearing of each month to 6 p.m.

Supporters argue that daytime meetings prevent many working citizens from attending, thereby limiting their voice in local decisions. Shifting certain sessions to the evening could open the door for broader public input and greater transparency in city governance.

Would this increase public participation?

The Houston City Council is seeking public input on the matter.

The proposal is brought forth by council member Mario Castillo through Proposition A and co-sponsored by council members Sallie Alcorn and Amy Peck.

City officials noted that other municipalities have successfully implemented similar measures, resulting in improved community engagement. The proposal is currently under review and could be voted on in the coming weeks.

If approved, the change would mark a significant shift in how Houston conducts its public affairs, potentially reshaping how residents interact with local government.

As of June 25, the item has been tagged, to be reviewed at a later date, with councilmember Matha Castex-Tatum citing the need to hear from the community in the meantime.

The next agenda session of the Houston City Council is set for Wednesday, July 9th at 9 a.m., as the council is in recess next week for the Fourth of July holiday.

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Cooper Flagg Drafted No. 1 Overall in 2025 NBA Draft

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Cooper Flagg Drafted No. 1 Overall in 2025 NBA Draft

Duke basketball star Cooper Flagg was selected first overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night, calling the moment “surreal” and emotional. The 18-year-old phenom becomes the second-youngest top pick in NBA history.

Flagg’s Fast Rise to Stardom

Flagg accelerated his path to the NBA by reclassifying and entering college a year early. In his freshman year at Duke, he averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists, leading the Blue Devils to a Final Four appearance. His standout performance solidified his position as the draft’s front-runner.

Maine Native Makes History

With his selection, Flagg becomes just the third NBA player ever born in Maine. “Coming from Maine is a huge part of who I am,” Flagg said on Good Morning America, adding that he feels the support of his entire home state.

Excitement About Dallas Opportunity

Before the draft, Flagg visited Dallas for a workout and praised the Mavericks organization. “It was a great visit,” he said. “I’m really excited for what’s ahead.” After being drafted, he expressed gratitude to share the moment with his family and friends.

Message to Young Athletes

Flagg encouraged others to pursue their dreams, no matter where they come from. “It doesn’t matter where you’re from… as long as you believe in yourself and really work hard, you can achieve your dreams,” he said.

Staying Grounded Amid Big Changes

The top pick says he’s focused on staying grounded through the transition to the NBA. “Having my family close and a tight circle of people around me is going to be really important,” he said.

NBA Draft Details

The 2025 NBA Draft is a two-night event held at Barclays Center in New York City. Round one aired June 25 on ESPN and ABC, with round two airing June 26 on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET. The event is also streamed on the ESPN app.

For the latest updates from the final NBA draft night, stay tuned to Que Onda Magazine.

Scattered showers and storms are expected once again on Thursday

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Scattered showers and storms are expected once again on Thursday


HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Tropical moisture will linger into Thursday, keeping a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms going. This tropical moisture will remain disorganized, but a few of the storms could drop a quick inch or two of rain that floods streets along with frequent lightning strikes that could temporarily knock out the power.

The storms on Thursday should form later in the day, so the temperature will briefly climb into the 90s until rain-cooled air moves through the city during the afternoon. Remember, if you hear thunder roar, head indoors!

How much longer will this wet weather last?

Moisture levels will drop off in a bigger way for Friday and Saturday as drier air takes over. Another wave of tropical moisture will clip us on Sunday to bring the rain chance up to 30%, then the faucet will shut off for the first days of July as a Saharan dust cloud blows overhead.

What’s the early outlook for July 4th and the Freedom Over Texas fireworks show?

At this time it looks dry but hot! Temperatures will peak near 100 with heat index values well above 100.

What’s happening in the tropics?

The Atlantic is coming in quiet and no tropical development is expected over the next 7 days. That’s partly because of a large Saharan dust cloud that will blow in here by Monday. Meanwhile, another storm is threatening to form south of Mexico in the eastern Pacific. 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.

Closing Arguments Begin in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Trial

Indira Zaldivar
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Closing Arguments Begin in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Trial

The trial of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is nearing its conclusion, with closing arguments scheduled to begin Thursday, June 26, and continue into Friday.

Combs faces federal charges including sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and obstruction. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Allegations and Defense

Prosecutors allege Combs led a criminal enterprise that trafficked women for sex, orchestrated drug-fueled parties called “freak-offs,” and used intimidation to silence victims. Some acts cited include the arson of rapper Kid Cudi’s car and coerced sexual encounters involving male escorts. Combs denies all accusations, claiming the sex was consensual and that he lived a swinger lifestyle.

Defense attorney Marc Agnifilo argues Combs’ partners were willing participants, not victims. The defense contends there is no direct evidence linking Combs to the alleged arson or other crimes.

Prosecution’s Closing Strategy

Assistant U.S. Attorney Christy Slavik will present a four-hour closing statement, summarizing six weeks of testimony about sex, drugs, violence, and Combs’ alleged use of his inner circle to commit crimes. Prosecutors have narrowed their focus, removing some predicate acts like attempted kidnapping and arson but still including arson, witness tampering, bribery, and forced labor in their racketeering case.

To convict Combs of racketeering conspiracy, the jury must unanimously agree on at least two of ten possible predicate acts.

Defense Closing and Jury Instructions

Defense closing arguments were pushed to Friday at the defense’s request, prompting debate over whether it was a strategic delay. Judge Arun Subramanian agreed, adjusting the schedule. Once closings finish, the judge will issue jury instructions.

Defense attorney Agnifilo is expected to speak for three hours, followed by a one-hour prosecution rebuttal.

Obstruction Charge Simplified

Prosecutors also trimmed the scope of the obstruction charge, which centers on witness tampering. A former assistant testified she felt “terrified” after being contacted by Combs’ associates following Cassie Ventura’s lawsuit. A hotel security guard also testified about pressure from Combs’ staff to obtain surveillance footage.

Jury to Begin Deliberations Soon

The timeline for jury deliberations remains unclear. They may begin late Friday or wait until Monday. The case continues to draw intense public and media attention due to the high-profile nature of the defendant and the disturbing details presented in court.

Keep up with the last stretch of the Diddy trial with us on Que Onda Magazine.

Houston State Senator Joan Huffman Announces Bid for Texas Attorney General

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Houston State Senator Joan Huffman Announces Bid for Texas Attorney General

State Sen. Joan Huffman, a Houston Republican and former judge, announced Monday she is entering the race for Texas attorney general, emphasizing her deep legal and legislative experience as she seeks to become the state’s top lawyer.

Huffman, who has represented the Houston area in the Texas Senate since 2009, chairs the Senate Finance, State Affairs and Redistricting committees and serves as the chamber’s lead budget writer. She previously worked as an assistant district attorney and later as a state district judge in Harris County.

“You want an experienced attorney, not someone who’s never seen the inside of a courtroom,” Huffman said in her campaign launch, drawing a contrast with other GOP contenders whom she described as “young politicians climbing the ladder.”

Huffman enters a crowded Republican primary field that already includes State Sen. Mayes Middleton and former Justice Department official Aaron Reitz. Her current term in the Senate runs through 2028, allowing her to seek the attorney general post without relinquishing her seat.

If elected, Huffman would be the first woman to serve as Texas attorney general.

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