Gabrielle Banks
Houston Chronicle
Houston, TX, United States
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Turner aide was offered more than $10K to help bar pass inspection, fast-track permit, records show
William-Paul Thomas, the mayor’s council liaison, was offered more than $13K by a local bar owner to help him pass a building inspection, unsealed court records show. → Read More
Who are Judge Darrell Jordan and Wayne Dolcefino? What to know about this Houston controversy
Here's everything to know about the two Houston personalities and their latest headline-grabbing spat. → Read More
NCIS agent who had an affair with suspected terrorist on trial in Houston for lying to protect him
A special agent with NCIS is on trial in Houston on charges she hindered the FBI’s investigation of her love interest as a possible terrorist. → Read More
How much did the NRA donate to Abbott, Cruz and Cornyn before Uvalde?
Texas politicians shared horror and grief over Uvalde. Here's how much money they took from the NRA. → Read More
Houston area company says Biden Administration’s ‘ghost gun’ policy will put them out of business
A Houston area gun parts manufacturer is facing off against the Justice Department and... → Read More
MFAH wins lawsuit over contested artwork bought by Hitler's dealer
The MFAH may keep a painting once owned by Nazis, despite pleas from relatives who said their Jewish grandfather sold it under duress to Hitler’s art dealer. → Read More
What is a stay of execution? Key legal terms in death row cases like Melissa Lucio's, explained
Here are some key legal terms to help explain where Melissa Lucio’s case stands. → Read More
Ex-flight attendant from Houston sentenced after flying with United for decades under fake name
Ricardo César Guedes, a Brazilian native, admitted in court Thursday that he had... → Read More
Feds add tax charges against indicted ex-Houston ISD chief operating officer and vendor
Federal authorities on Thursday announced additional charges against Houston ISD’s... → Read More
Former Houston teacher to learn fate in court after viewing hundreds of lewd images of young kids
Robert Gasper Peri, 57, of Sugar Land, will be sentenced before U.S. District Judge Keith... → Read More
MFAH accused of holding onto artwork Jewish heirs say was stolen by Nazis in 1938
Houston’s premiere art museum is facing off with a Chilean family in federal court... → Read More
CPS is targeting 9 Texas families of trans kids. A judge could halt the investigations Friday.
On Friday, a state judge in Travis County may consider a motion by the ACLU of Texas, the... → Read More
CPS worker testifies that she quit over Abbott's order on transgender therapy
A Travis County judge on Friday heard arguments on whether to block a new policy that... → Read More
Vote on Gonzalez ICE nomination postponed after abuse allegation; White House stands by nominee
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez’s nomination to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs... → Read More
Texas Children’s Hospital pauses hormone therapies for gender-affirming care after Abbott and Paxton directive
Texas Children’s Hospital has “paused” hormone-related prescription therapies for... → Read More
Texas judge may halt Gov. Abbott’s order for CPS to investigate parents of trans kids for child abuse
The family of a 16-year-old transgender teen sued Abbott after being investigated by... → Read More
Family of transgender Texas teen suing Abbott, DFPS over governor's directive
Three civil rights groups are suing Gov. Greg Abbott to bar the Texas Department of... → Read More
Meet the Houston 8-year-old standing up to Abbott, for trans kids, at Biden's State of the Union
For now the 8-year-old is an upbeat and outspoken advocate for equality and justice for... → Read More
Houston Ukrainians monitor news, fear for friends and family following Russian invasion
Thousands of Ukrainians in Houston have been scanning scanning news reports, social media... → Read More
United vaccine mandate for employees suddenly on hold after federal court ruling
A federal appeals court has reversed a ruling that effectively halts United Airlines’... → Read More