SUMMARY: Community members, officials, and supporters are gathering at Houston City Hall to pay their respects to the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who passed away at 74 from pancreatic cancer. Known for her dedication and advocacy, Lee served nearly 30 years in Congress, championing civil rights and progressive causes. The ceremony includes speeches from Houston Mayor John Whitmire and several faith leaders. Her casket, draped with an American flag, is in the Rotunda, where the public can pay respects until 7 PM. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will also honor her. Houston will host commemorative events throughout the week.

The congresswoman, who helped lead federal efforts to protect women from domestic violence and recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday, was 74 when she died on July 19 after battling pancreatic cancer.
Her body will lie in state in Houston’s city hall rotunda for 10 hours on Monday.

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SUMMARY: The civil trial for the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting begins tomorrow against the parents of the 23-year-old suspect, Demetrius Pagis. Ten people were killed in the shooting, and victims' families and witnesses gathered for a pre-trial meeting, seeking justice. Rosana Stone, whose son Chris died saving classmates, plans to testify. The lawsuit accuses Pagis' parents of irresponsible gun ownership. Pagis, ruled incompetent for a criminal trial, has been in a state hospital. Families hope for accountability and systemic change. The trial will last three weeks, with jury selection starting Monday. Coverage will continue on KPRC 2 News and online.

Victims, loved ones and witnesses of the 10 people killed in the shooting gathered Sunday night ahead of the trial.

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SUMMARY: Two days after a fire heavily damaged Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in southeast Dallas, the congregation gathered for services at a nearby location. The fire occurred Friday afternoon while Pastor Paul David Taylor, who was inside preparing his sermon, managed to escape safely. Despite the extensive damage to the church offices, the sanctuary remained untouched. Pastor Taylor is optimistic about the future, noting most books in his office were saved and the building was deemed stable but needs a new roof. A firefighter was injured but is expected to recover, and the fire's cause is still under investigation.

A far Southeast Dallas congregation gathered for services two days after a fire tore through its building. The pastor of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church was in his office preparing his sermon at the time but managed to get out safely. And he got a bit of good news about the building's future.

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