Houston Public MediaApr 16, 2025

A 4-year-old bald eagle is recovering at the Houston SPCA after a fishhook caught its wing last month.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/animals/2025/04/16/518957/bald-eagle-recovering-in-houston-after-being-entangled-in-fishing-line/

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Bald eagle recovering in Houston after being entangled in fishing line

A fishhook attached to a fishing line hanging from a tree caught the bird’s wing in late March along the Neches River. The bald eagle was then entangled and left trapped in "chest-high” water, unable to fly, according to the Houston SPCA.

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Houston Public MediaSep 30, 2024

More than 800 animals were seized from a Santa Fe pet store Thursday following years of animal cruelty investigations.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/animals/2024/09/30/501402/more-than-800-animals-seized-from-santa-fe-feed-store/

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More than 800 animals seized from Santa Fe feed store

No charges have yet been filed following the raid. A hearing has been set for court this week when a judge will decide custody of the animals.

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Houston Public MediaMay 24, 2024

More than a week after last Thursday’s storm, Houston SPCA Wildlife Center in Texas has been experiencing an increase in wildlife intake.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/animals/2024/05/24/488558/houstons-wildlife-center-of-texas-see-influx-in-intake-since-last-weeks-storm/

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Houston’s Wildlife Center of Texas see influx in intake since last week’s storm

Animals being brought in are dealing with illnesses and injuries, such as broken wings and legs.

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Houston Public MediaFeb 20, 2024

A Houston man was arrested and charged Sunday for organizing a cockfighting ring after Sheriff's Office deputies seized more than 100 roosters from his northeast property, officials said.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/animals/2024/02/20/477971/harris-county-deputies-spca-seize-over-100-roosters-in-deadly-cockfighting-ring-bust/

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Harris County deputies, SPCA seize over 100 roosters in deadly cockfighting ring bust

All live roosters were brought into the care of the Houston SPCA and are currently receiving individualized treatment by a veterinary team, according to the nonprofit.

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Houston Public MediaDec 29, 2023

Officials say the Safe Outdoor Dog Act requires pets to have adequate shelter, drinkable water, and safe restraints, especially during bad weather.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/animals/2023/12/29/473088/officials-advise-houston-pet-owners-to-take-responsibility-as-the-weather-gets-colder-or-face-legal-consequences/

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Officials advise Houston pet owners to take responsibility as the weather gets colder or face legal consequences

Officials say the Safe Outdoor Dog Act requires pets to have adequate shelter, drinkable water, and safe restraints, especially during bad weather.

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Liam ProvenMar 21, 2023

How a Berkeley Eccentric Beat the Russians—& Then Made Useless, Wondrous Objects
https://alumni.berkeley.edu/california-magazine/spring-2016-war-stories/how-berkeley-eccentric-beat-russians-and-then-made/ #HoustonSPCA

How a Berkeley Eccentric Beat the Russians—& Then Made Useless, Wondrous Objects
https://alumni.berkeley.edu/california-magazine/spring-2016-war-stories/how-berkeley-eccentric-beat-russians-and-then-made/ #HoustonSPCA

Clifford Stoll is currently the sole proprietor and sole employee of Acme Klein Bottles, a business he runs out of his home on Colby Street in North Oakland. One of the quirky company’s many mottoes is, “Where yesterday’s future is here today.”

How a Berkeley Eccentric Beat the Russians—and Then Made Useless, Wondrous Objects - Cal Alumni Association

Just like that, Cliff Stoll, goofball Berkeley hippie, had suddenly become Cliff Stoll, Cold Warrior.

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Dallman RossMar 2, 2023

Hidden Letters: The Co-optation of a Once Secret #Language

What the revival of Nushu says about modern #Chinese #gender politics

https://alumni.berkeley.edu/california-magazine/online/hidden-letters-the-co-optation-of-a-once-secret-language/ #HoustonSPCA

Hidden Letters: The Co-optation of a Once Secret Language - Cal Alumni Association

When filmmaker Violet Du Feng, M.J. ’04, returned to China after earning her master’s degree at Berkeley, she was struck by a kind of gender inequality she hadn’t noticed before.

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