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Houston ChronicleSunday, 12 April 2026
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NEXT MOON SHOTS
NASA plans Artemis III, IV amid race with China on lunar landing
The paper focuses on the forward momentum of the U.S. space program following a successful mission, framing the next steps within a context of geopolitical competition with China. The prominent placement highlights the local significance of NASA's operations to the Houston area.
Following the successful return of the Artemis II crew, NASA is outlining its strategy for subsequent missions aimed at a lunar landing, an effort characterized as a direct competition with China's space ambitions.
“race with China”
“Locally grounded mainstream reporting”
U.S., Iran hold talks late into the night
Trump: Military begins effort to clear Strait of Hormuz
Reports on fragile diplomatic negotiations in Pakistan attempting to manage escalating conflict and military actions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Changing the world is a family affair
Profiles a prominent local trial lawyer and his family, emphasizing their legal and philanthropic influence.
Texans foot bill for aging sex offenders
Investigates the financial costs and operational realities of Texas's civil commitment system for sex offenders, describing it as an indefinite detention model.
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