Juan Lozano
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Juan Lozano
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I cover Houston, the nation’s fourth-largest city, for The Associated Press.
My story from today:

Buddy Holly crosswalk in Texas hometown to be removed following governor's order on road safety

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Buddy Holly crosswalk in Texas hometown to be removed following governor's order on road safety
A crosswalk honoring Buddy Holly with a painted depiction of the rock and roll legend's iconic glasses will have to be removed from his hometown of Lubbock, Texas.
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November 15, 2025 at 4:42 AM
My story from today:

Texas city removes anti-border wall mural after loss of funding threat from governor

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Texas city removes anti-border wall mural after loss of funding threat from governor
A South Texas city has removed a mural protesting the border wall along the southern border with Mexico following a threat by Gov.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:06 AM
My story from today:

Missouri man executed for the fatal shooting of a state trooper in 2005

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Missouri man executed for the fatal shooting of a state trooper in 2005
A Missouri man who long maintained his innocence has been executed for the fatal shooting of a state trooper more than 20 years ago.
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October 15, 2025 at 1:31 AM
My story from today:

apnews.com/article/texa... Texas man executed for the 'exorcism' killing of his girlfriend's 13-month-old daughter
Texas man executed for the 'exorcism' killing of his girlfriend's 13-month-old daughter
A Texas man has been executed for killing his girlfriend’s 13-month-old daughter in a torturous ordeal the couple said was part of an “exorcism” to expel a demon from the child’s body.
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September 26, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Thursday’s sunrise.
September 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
My story from today:

apnews.com/article/robe... Prosecutors ask for new execution date for Texas man in shaken baby syndrome case
Prosecutors ask for new execution date for Texas man in shaken baby syndrome case
A new execution date is being requested for Robert Roberson. He's the Texas man who'd been set last year to become the first person in the U.S. to be put to death for a murder conviction tied to a dia...
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June 17, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Reposted by Juan Lozano
An Afghan man who worked as a translator for the U.S. military during the war was detained by ICE after showing up for a hearing inside of a federal courthouse in San Diego, his attorney says. He fears that if he returns to Afghanistan, he would be tortured or even killed, @nbcsandiego.com reports.
June 17, 2025 at 1:01 AM
My story from today:

apnews.com/article/king... What to know about fatal shooting of 'King of the Hill' actor Jonathan Joss as co-stars pay tribute
What to know about fatal shooting of 'King of the Hill' actor Jonathan Joss as co-stars pay tribute
It remains unclear what prompted the fatal shooting of Jonathan Joss. The Native American voice actor is best known for his work on “King of the Hill.”
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June 4, 2025 at 1:58 AM
My story from today:

apnews.com/article/king... 'King of the Hill' voice actor Jonathan Joss fatally shot outside his Texas home
'King of the Hill' voice actor Jonathan Joss fatally shot outside his Texas home
Authorities say a voice actor best known for his work on the animated television series “King of the Hill” was fatally shot near his Texas home.
apnews.com
June 3, 2025 at 12:37 AM
After Journalism won the Preakness, its editor said, “Nice job. Now I need you to write me a 300 word weather story.”
"A REMARKABLE RECOVERY BY JOURNALISM!"

JOURNALISM WINS THE 150TH PREAKNESS STAKES! #Preakness150
May 18, 2025 at 1:38 PM
My story from today:

apnews.com/article/extr... Extreme heat will make it feel more like August than May for Texas, parts of southeastern US
Extreme heat will make it feel more like August than May for Texas, parts of southeastern US
Sweltering heat more commonly seen in the throes of summer than in the spring is making an unwelcome visit to a large portion of the U.S. – from the Dakotas to Texas and other parts of the South – pro...
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May 14, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Finally watching this week’s batch of Andor episodes. They come out on Tuesdays but I like to save them as my Friday night treat.
May 10, 2025 at 4:30 AM
White smoke seen from the Sistine Chapel chimney. Either there's a new pope or the brisket is ready.
May 8, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Some of my favorite songs from April:

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April 2025 Music Mix
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May 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
My second story from today:

apnews.com/article/naac... Head of NAACP disinvited from speaking to Texas state bar over suit against Trump administration
Head of NAACP disinvited from speaking to Texas state bar over suit against Trump administration
The State Bar of Texas has rescinded a speaking invitation to the NAACP’s president after the civil rights group challenged the Trump administration’s dismantling of the Education Department.
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April 24, 2025 at 1:57 AM
My first story from today:

apnews.com/article/texa... Texas man is executed for the 2004 strangling and stabbing death of a young mother
Texas man is executed for the 2004 strangling and stabbing death of a young mother
A Texas man has been executed for the killing of a young mother more than 20 years ago. Moises Sandoval Mendoza apologized to the victim's relatives present just before he received a lethal injection ...
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April 24, 2025 at 1:54 AM
My story from today:

apnews.com/article/cons... Texas judge throws out rule that would have capped credit card late fees
Texas judge throws out rule that would have capped credit card late fees
A Texas judge has thrown out a federal rule that would have capped credit card late fees. The order issued on Tuesday by U.S.
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April 16, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Walked around Cullinan Park after going to the bank to take care of some financial matters following my wife Laura’s passing. Amid the grief that still dampens my days, was able to enjoy the bright colors and sounds of nature and grateful for the respite they provided me.
April 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM
apnews.com/article/trum... AP wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists
AP wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists
A federal judge has ordered the White House to restore The Associated Press’ full access to cover presidential events.
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April 8, 2025 at 9:26 PM
My story from today:

apnews.com/article/sylv... Texas governor calls November election for vacant US House seat as Democrats criticize timing
Texas governor calls November election for vacant US House seat as Democrats criticize timing
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has announced that the special election to fill the late Democratic U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner's seat won’t be held until November.
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April 7, 2025 at 11:42 PM