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Houston ChronicleFriday, 15 May 2026
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Lottery agency, ex-director charged
Abuse of official capacity allegations stem from $95 million jackpot scheme in 2023
The paper presents the indictment with straightforward, factual reporting, detailing the legal charges and the financial scale of the alleged scheme without sensationalising the corruption angle.
A former Texas lottery director and the state agency itself have been indicted following a long-running investigation into a 2023 draw that effectively guaranteed a win for professional bettors. The charges centre on the alleged misuse of government resources to facilitate the scheme.
“Abuse of official capacity allegations”
“Civic accountability and local pride”
Leader of flood district to keep job
Reports on local administrative continuity despite political friction over a federal grant program.
Comets returning amid changed WNBA
League's growth puts pressure on team to succeed financially right away
Celebrates the return of Houston's WNBA franchise while noting the new financial pressures of the modern league.
Abbott calls for action in lawsuit against Wu
Details the Texas governor's legal push regarding a state representative's role in breaking a legislative quorum last year.
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