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In today's newsletter:

  • What led to a deadly police shooting in Kashmere Gardens?
  • How are repeat shoplifters in Houston avoiding serious jail time?
  • Why thousands in Houston rallied over deadly unrest in Iran

Also on today's calendar: The International Gem & Jewelry Show - Houston, TX (January 2026) and 7 more events.

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📰 News we're reading

• Houston officer fatally shoots 'armed suspect' in Kashmere Gardens, police say (fox26houston.com) — A man was shot and killed Sunday afternoon by a Houston Police Department officer in Kashmere Gardens after officers say he raised a weapon while threatening family members on Wayne Street. The 29-year-old suspect and involved officer haven’t been publicly identified, and multiple investigations plus bodycam review are now underway, with footage expected within 30 days.
   

• KHOU 11 Investigates: Repeat retail thieves (khou.com) — Houston retailers are increasingly locking up merchandise as repeat theft cases pile up in Harris County, with some offenders facing minimal jail time despite multiple felony charges. KHOU 11 Investigates found more than 350 defendants with five or more felony theft cases, and local advocates are urging Texas lawmakers to toughen penalties. The report links these trends to higher prices and growing frustration for Houston shoppers.
   

• Thousands protest in Houston against government in Iran, but questions swirl about possible U.S. intervention (khou.com) — Thousands of people filled the Galleria area Sunday, as Houston residents with ties to Iran rallied for regime change while wrestling with fears over possible U.S. military intervention. Many shared emotional stories about family members still in Iran, communication blackouts, and a desire for international support that avoids war, hoping their Houston demonstration amplifies those voices abroad.
   

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