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Messianic woman vandalizes Houston synagogue, damages Torah scroll
A Houston synagogue is tightening security after a woman broke in twice, damaged a Torah and harassed children.
One dead, four injured in shooting outside Houston club
Local sheriff says more than 50 shots fired and at least one AK-47 was used in the shooting.
Senator Ted Cruz's daughter 'OK' after police called to family home over 'family matter'
Police called to Senator Cruz's home following reports of teen with self-inflicted stab wounds. Teen not suffering from serious injuries.
Houston area again targeted with antisemitic flyers
Driveways of two subdivisions in Atascocita were found littered with pamphlets featuring antisemitic and racist propaganda over the weekend.
After Colleyville hostage crisis, Houston Jewish community hiring security director
In the wake of the Colleyville hostage crisis, the Houston Jewish community is hiring a security coordinator to oversee community safety.
Rising antisemitism growing concern for Houston Jewish community
Houston's Jewish community is voicing concern over recent data showing that antisemitic incidents are projected to increase.
US records first death from Omicron
Unvaccinated Houston man in his 50s with underlying health conditions dies from Omicron variant.
Anti-Semitic flyers found on driveways in Houston, Texas suburb
Missouri City residents shocked and concerned after finding flyers on their driveways.
Rapper to cover funeral expenses of Texas musical festival victims
Rapper Travis Scott promises to cover funeral expenses of eight people killed at his Astroworld music festival.
Two rappers sued over deadly incident at Texas music festival
Jewish-Canadian rapper Drake and Travis Scott sued for allegedly inciting the crowd at Friday's Astroworld Festival in Houston.
At least 8 crushed to death at Texas music festival
At least eight dead, dozens injured, in stampede at Astroworld music festival in Houston, Texas.
153 Houston hospital employees quit or resign over COVID vaccine
Employees at Houston Methodist hospital fired or resign after failing to comply with orders to get a COVID-19 vaccination.
Texas man charged for threatening students during 'Zoom-bomb'
19-year-old Texas man facing charges of threatening an attack on University of Houston after "Zoom-bombed" online class and praising ISIS.
US closes China's consulate in Houston; China: 'Outrageous move'
Fire and police departments respond to flames and smoke as witnesses report documents being burned.
Hummus company recalls products over Listeria contamination
Houston-based hummus company is recalling almost 100 varieties of its chickpea dip after Listeria identified at manufacturing facility.
Houston bakery loses kosher certification to pay off debt
Houston bakery loses kosher certification after staying open for Passover, owners say they had no choice.
Houston channel closed due to cancer-causing cloud
US Coast Guard says channel will be reopened only after cloud of benzene dissipates.
Houston synagogue fire investigated as arson
Arson investigators in Houston are trying to determine what started a fire in an area Orthodox Jewish synagogue.
Jewish groups send aid to Houston as city struggles to recover
Five months after Hurricane Harvey devastated area, US Jewish groups form new coalition to help Houston recover.
Can Houston prevent disaster when the next storm comes?
How is the region confronting the likelihood of more floods, and long-term measures for mitigation?
'Diaspora Jews always helped Israel - now Israel can help them'
Israel donates $1 million to hurricane-ravaged Jewish community of Houston, Texas. 'This is the right thing to do,' says Bennett.
Houston imam calls for Muslims to kill Jews
Imam walks back sermon calling for murder of Jews, but does not apologize.
Houston Jewish leaders thank Israel for hurricane aid
Diaspora Minister Bennett meets leaders of Houston Jewish community after Israel donates $1 million to community for hurricane relief.
This Israeli NGO is bringing relief to America’s disaster areas
IsraAID volunteers expect to remain in Houston for another three months, and in Puerto Rico for another year.
How Houston's synagogues are preparing for Rosh Hashanah
Congregations band together, improvise, as Jewish New Year approaches.
Reflections after the hurricanes
Chief officer of the ZAKA International Rescue Unit recounts devastation, aid efforts, following Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
Government approves funds for Houston's Jewish community
The government approved Naftali Bennett's proposal to give $1 million to the Jewish community in Houston devastated by Hurricane Harvey.
'The holy books fell apart in our hands'
Jewish Orthodox Union youth send special delegation with Israeli flag to Houston, Texas to help hurricane victims.
Chabad rabbis refuse to abandon posts despite hurricanes
Chabad rabbis in Houston and Florida refuse to leave communities, despite looming floods. 'A Chabad House doesn’t close its doors.'
Israel's ZAKA team helping with hurricane clean-up in Houston
Volunteers from Israeli search and rescue team in Houston to help with relief efforts following Hurricane Harvey
NY Jewish radio host Nachum Segal to broadcast live from Houston
'JM in the AM' host to broadcast from hurricane-hit Houston to cover storm aftermath and recovery efforts by Jewish residents.
Alison Reagan - A citizen rescuer In Houston
When Hurricane Harvey flooded Houston, many residents took it upon themselves to help their friends. Listen to one of those rescuers.
Texas grapples with post-hurricane looting
'We support the 2nd Amendment - you could leave this country in a bag.'
Watch: President Trump visits hurricane relief center
President Trump meets with hurricane victims at a relief center.
Timelapse Captures Dramatic Flooding in Houston
A timelapse video captured the impact of flooding that devastated the region.
Watch: Human chain to save man trapped in car
Strangers team up to save elderly man being swept away in his SUV by Texas floodwaters.
'Hurricane Harvey is a disaster larger than Katrina'
Jewish Federation official says Houston Jewish community 'could take years' to recover.
Haredi woman helps Houston's victims
Miriam Ballin pioneers psychological first aid in Israel, travels to Houston to help hurricane victims.
Family continues printing Houston Jewish paper despite hurricane
99 year old Houston Jewish Herald-Voice continues streak of never missing a single issue through hurricane and floods.
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