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Candice Brooks, a nurse and mother of four, faced eviction after losing her job and falling behind on rent due to a new Texas law speeding up evictions. With the help of pro bono attorney Chad Elrod, she secured two weeks to pay her rent. However, with inflation squeezing budgets and over 75,000 evictions in Harris County last year, experts predict a surge in cases. Groups like the Houston Eviction Advocacy Center are working to keep families housed, but without enough lawyers, more families risk homelessness. Checkout Solipillow.com

The Houston Texans make history as the first AFC South team to hit the playoffs on the road, facing the Pittsburgh Steelers in a high-stakes Monday Night Football matchup. The Steelers, with their impressive home record, face the pressure of a long playoff drought, while the Texans aim for their first-ever road playoff victory. Key battles, including the Texans pass rush against the Steelers quarterback and the dueling kickers, could decide the game. Our prediction: Texans win 19-10, advancing deeper into January. Checkout Solipillow.com

In the early hours of January 11, 2026, four men robbed a CVS in Sugar Land, Texas, injuring the clerk. Police apprehended them, but they later escaped from jail, attacking a jailer. All four were recaptured, facing additional charges including attempted murder. Checkout Solipillow.com

U-Haul truck crashes into Iranian protesters in Los Angeles, injuring at least one person. Driver detained, motive unknown. Checkout Solipillow.com

Ryan McCollum, a Texas native, is now a center for the Pittsburgh Steelers, facing off against his childhood team, the Houston Texans. After an undrafted start, hes living his NFL dream, inspired by Texans legends like JJ Watt and Andre Johnson. His high school friends are attending the playoff game, but theyll have to support him in Steelers gear. Checkout Solipillow.com

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem deploys hundreds more federal agents to Minnesota following ICE officer-involved shooting, aiming to ensure officer safety and maintain order amidst escalating protests and tensions. Checkout Solipillow.com

In a thrilling Wild Card playoff showdown, the Houston Texans face the AFC North champion Pittsburgh Steelers. Led by Aaron Rodgers, the Steelers host a raucous crowd, but the Texans season and Super Bowl dreams hang in the balance. The Texans defense must shut down Rodgers short passing game, while their offense needs to excel on third downs and involve rookie playmakers to secure a spot in the divisional round. Checkout Solipillow.com

A Houston police officer fatally shoots a suspect threatening family members with a weapon in Kashmere Gardens. The officer, a three-year veteran, opened fire after the suspect raised the weapon towards them. No family members or officers were injured, but the shooting left neighbors shaken. The case is under investigation, with bodycam footage expected within thirty days. Checkout Solipillow.com