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Enron, known for one of the biggest corporate collapses in U.S. history, is making headlines again, but in an unusual way. The new CEO, Connor Gaydos, famous for the "Birds Aren’t Real" parody, is leading a satirical revival of the Enron brand. According to the Houston Chronicle, this new version, called Zombie Enron, recently held a "town hall" in "Houston," with "Houstonians," where they gave out a $50 million check to the "Citizens of Houston." However, details about the event were unclear, with no address or time given, and the Chronicle found no proof that anyone actually received the donation, according to Houston Chronicle.

Governor Greg Abbott has launched a billboard campaign in Mexico and Central America to discourage illegal immigration, with a budget of around $100,000. The billboards carry harsh warnings, including one that asks, "How much did you pay to have your daughter raped," and others cautioning that migrants could be arrested upon entering Texas. The campaign is aimed at deterring illegal border crossings, especially ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration and his stance on immigration.

The City Council approved new historic landmark designations for five buildings in Houston. These include a former department store, three residences with architectural and historical significance, and an industrial plant from the early 20th century, as stated by FOX26 Houston.

Houston's Christmas Tree Recycling Program is now open. From December 26 to January 24, 2025, residents can drop off their live Christmas trees at any of the 22 designated recycling locations. This program is a partnership between the City of Houston Solid Waste Management and the Parks & Recreation Department.

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A 3-year-old accidentally shot their mother with a gun that was left unsecured on the console of a vehicle. The incident occurred in the 13800 block of Bissonnet Street in southwest Harris County, Click2Houston reports.

A shooting between two brothers occurred on Friday afternoon near the NRG Center in Houston, leading to their deaths. The incident, which took place just after 3 p.m. on Westridge Street near South Main, is under investigation by the Houston Police Department, KHOU reported.

On Saturday morning, a 2-alarm fire broke out at the Ridge Point Apartments in southwest Houston, displacing several residents and prompting a large emergency response. The Houston Fire Department arrived at the scene near Westridge and Bartell Road around 4:20 a.m. after receiving multiple calls from tenants, according to ABC13.

Recovery and remediation are the words of the week at 32 Degreez Barbershop on Westheimer Road in West Houston, where community strength is palpable in the face of recent calamity. The storefront has remarkably reopened Just a week after the shocking incident, a car barreled into the barbershop and several other businesses. The 61-year-old driver who lost control of his vehicle caused injuries to three people, including a young boy, as reported by Click2Houston.

Last Sunday, a woman was stabbed and robbed after getting off a METRO bus in Houston near Shepherd and Memorial Drive. She was hospitalized, and the suspect was arrested with help from a K9 unit and helicopter, according to