SUMMARY: Neighbors in the Tidwell Timbers neighborhood credited KHOU 11’s coverage for prompting city crews to clean up heavy trash piles that had been sitting for months. After complaints aired, Houston’s solid waste trucks rolled through, removing all bulk waste, much to residents’ satisfaction. The Civic Club president shared a video showing the cleanup progress. Houston Solid Waste noted heavy trash pickup is two weeks behind schedule, advising residents to follow their neighborhood’s pickup calendar to prevent future buildup. Jason Miles reported from northeast Houston for KHOU 11. Residents with community concerns are encouraged to submit news tips to KHOU.com.

Solid waste trucks rolled through on Wednesday after residents contacted KHOU 11 about piles of trash in their community.

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SUMMARY: The Texas Longhorns begin their season Saturday against Ohio State in Columbus, but their live mascot, Bevo—a 2,100-pound steer—won’t attend. Handler Ricky Brennes explained that traveling to Ohio early in the school year would disrupt students in the Silver Spurs Alumni Association, who manage Bevo, and the long trip isn’t ideal for the steer. The 18-hour drive requires multiple stops for Bevo to stretch and rest in pastures overnight, as he doesn’t stay in the trailer overnight. Bevo is expected to appear at the Longhorns’ next three home games starting September 6.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security, led by Secretary Kristi Noem, is waiving numerous environmental and health regulations to expedite construction of five miles of border wall through wildlife refuges in South Texas’s Rio Grande Valley. These waivers affect protected areas within the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge, threatening endangered species and habitats. Environmentalists criticize the move, highlighting the violation of 31 laws, including the Endangered Species Act and Clean Water Act. Despite historically low border apprehensions, DHS insists the construction is vital for security. Critics argue the wall disrupts wildlife corridors and targets federal lands to avoid legal hurdles, causing significant ecological harm.

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