<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9">
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/flight-to-tel-aviv-diverted-to-saudi-arabia-after-incident-in-cockpit-israeli-se</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T12:13:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Flight to Tel Aviv diverted to Saudi Arabia after incident in cockpit, Israeli security source says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/remnants-of-polo-could-increase-rain-chances-in-texas</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T12:11:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Remnants of Polo could increase rain chances in Texas</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/nearly-40-of-global-population-exposed-to-dangerous-ozone-pollution-in-2026-repo</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T11:49:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nearly 40% of global population exposed to dangerous ozone pollution in 2026: Report</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/cornell-student-said-encounter-at-fraternity-house-felt-like-coercion-in-2024-st</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T11:17:50.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Cornell student said encounter at fraternity house &apos;felt like coercion&apos; in 2024 statement to police</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/stormy-weather-pattern-houston-sees-downpours-ramp-up-heading-into-the-weekend</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T11:12:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Stormy Weather Pattern: Houston sees downpours ramp up heading into the weekend</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/2-newsletter-more-scattered-showers-expected-today-and-will-continue-through-the</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T11:06:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>2 Newsletter: More scattered showers expected today and will continue through the weekend</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/former-dhs-secretary-kristi-noem-files-for-divorce</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T11:01:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem files for divorce</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/the-week-in-politics-sept-30-2026</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T11:00:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>The week in politics (Sept. 30, 2026)</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/houston-area-roofing-customers-say-new-roofs-still-leak-after-paying-thousands</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T11:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Houston-area roofing customers say new roofs still leak after paying thousands</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/iran-indicates-its-received-an-official-us-response-to-its-latest-offer-on-endin</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:59:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Iran indicates it&apos;s received an official US response to its latest offer on ending the war</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/multiple-rounds-of-tropical-downpours-expected-through-the-weekend</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:59:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Multiple rounds of tropical downpours expected through the weekend</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/dolly-partons-life-of-many-colors-museum-officially-opens-in-nashville</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:52:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Dolly Parton’s Life of Many Colors Museum officially opens in Nashville</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/game-of-thrones-movie-aegons-conquest-gets-2029-release-date</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:43:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>‘Game of Thrones’ movie ‘Aegon’s Conquest’ gets 2029 release date</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/olympic-torch-relay-for-2028-la-games-to-travel-through-all-50-states</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:36:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Olympic torch relay for 2028 LA Games to travel through all 50 states</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/central-park-pedestrian-richard-obrien-killed-after-being-hit-by-pedal-bike-in-n</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:11:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Central Park pedestrian Richard O&apos;Brien killed after being hit by pedal bike in NYC</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/an-israel-bound-plane-diverts-to-saudi-arabia-for-emergency-landing-and-other-mi</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:10:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>An Israel-bound plane diverts to Saudi Arabia for emergency landing and other Mideast developments</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/man-killed-after-apparent-attempted-carjacking-in-west-houston</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:03:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Man killed after apparent attempted carjacking in west Houston</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/texas-congressional-races-2026-who-is-running-and-what-to-know-about-key-us-hous</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Texas congressional races 2026: Who is running and what to know about key U.S. House seats</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/texas-seniors-are-getting-a-huge-property-tax-break-everyone-else-is-picking-up-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Texas seniors are getting a huge property tax break. Everyone else is picking up the tab.</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/us-military-says-its-withdrawal-of-troops-from-iraq-is-complete-ending-12-year-m</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T09:28:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is complete, ending 12-year mission to fight ISIS</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/russia-pounds-the-kyiv-region-killing-4-and-targeting-the-power-grid</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T09:06:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Russia pounds the Kyiv region, killing 4 and targeting the power grid</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/pro-trump-ad-campaign-was-financed-by-dhs-sources</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T08:27:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Pro-Trump ad campaign was financed by DHS: Sources</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/trump-says-ai-leaders-signed-a-constitution-to-police-themselves-during-white-ho</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T08:22:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump says AI leaders signed a &apos;constitution&apos; to police themselves during White House meeting</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/hegseth-targets-militarys-top-brass-for-deeper-cuts-officials</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T08:20:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Hegseth targets military&apos;s top brass for deeper cuts: Officials</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/dancing-with-the-stars-which-couple-was-sent-home-on-yacht-rock-night</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T08:10:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>&apos;Dancing with the Stars&apos;: Which couple was sent home on Yacht Rock night?</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/a-fight-between-pilots-forces-a-flight-to-tel-aviv-to-make-an-emergency-landing-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T07:20:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>A fight between pilots forces a flight to Tel Aviv to make an emergency landing, officials say</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/tsa-officers-now-not-allowed-to-sit-down-while-checking-boarding-passes-and-ids</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T06:45:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>TSA officers now not allowed to sit down while checking boarding passes and IDs</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/the-us-military-says-its-withdrawal-of-troops-from-iraq-is-complete</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T05:02:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>The US military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is complete</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-3413-finishing-a-pilots-story</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T05:01:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3413: Finishing a Pilot’s Story</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/tennessee-prepares-to-execute-a-woman-for-a-crime-she-committed-at-age-18</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T04:00:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tennessee prepares to execute a woman for a crime she committed at age 18</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/right-livelihood-award-honors-women-taking-on-autocrats-discrimination-and-unche</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T04:00:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Right Livelihood Award honors women taking on autocrats, discrimination and unchecked AI</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/broadcasting-and-cable-hall-of-fame-inducts-rita-ferro-stephen-a-smith</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:32:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame inducts Rita Ferro, Stephen A. Smith</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/fox-26-viewers-help-nonprofit-donate-specialized-van-to-montgomery-co-man-battli</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:27:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>FOX 26 viewers help nonprofit donate specialized van to Montgomery Co. man battling ALS</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/4-year-old-girl-fatally-shot-by-mother-inside-west-houston-townhome-hpd-says</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:23:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>4-year-old girl fatally shot by mother inside west Houston townhome, HPD says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/landlord-serving-eviction-papers-beaten-with-bat-investigators-say</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:14:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Landlord serving eviction papers beaten with bat, investigators say</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/new-ca-law-bans-officers-from-using-gloves-that-deliver-electric-shocks</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:03:01.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>New CA law bans officers from using gloves that deliver electric shocks</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/us-futures-edge-dragged-lower-as-oil-prices-and-treasury-yields-climb</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:59:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US futures edge dragged lower as oil prices and Treasury yields climb</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/4-children-found-home-alone-while-florida-mom-was-on-3-day-cruise</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:54:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>4 children found home alone while Florida mom was on 3-day cruise</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/white-sox-beat-astros-6-3-in-game-1-of-al-wild-card-series</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:36:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>White Sox beat Astros 6-3 in Game 1 of AL wild-card series</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/houston-mother-accused-of-shooting-killing-4-year-old-daughter</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:31:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Houston mother accused of shooting, killing 4-year-old daughter</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/high-flood-risk-across-parts-of-texas-this-week-forecast</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:27:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>High flood risk across parts of Texas this week: Forecast</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/woodlands-gymnastics-academy-closing-doors-this-weekend</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T01:15:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Woodlands Gymnastics Academy closing doors this weekend</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/white-sox-strike-first-in-al-wild-card-beating-astros-6-3-in-game-1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T00:54:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>White Sox strike first in AL wild card, beating Astros 6-3 in Game 1</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/houston-astros-fall-0-1-to-chicago-white-sox-in-game-1-of-american-league-wild-c</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T00:53:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Houston Astros fall 0-1 to Chicago White Sox in Game 1 of American League Wild Card Series</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/x2-roller-coaster-permanently-closed-at-six-flags-magic-mountain-amid-lawsuits</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T00:45:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>X2 roller coaster permanently closed at Six Flags Magic Mountain amid lawsuits</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/six-suspected-houston-gang-members-to-remain-in-federal-custody-after-hearing</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T00:44:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Six suspected Houston gang members to remain in federal custody after hearing</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/new-world-record-for-longest-dance-marathon-set-by-nigerian-dancer</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T00:40:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>New world record for longest dance marathon set by Nigerian dancer</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/tomball-isd-parents-say-voicemail-recording-destroyed-trust-in-school-leadership</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T00:03:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tomball ISD parents say voicemail recording destroyed trust in school leadership</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/metro-budget-includes-40m-for-road-improvements-as-transit-advocates-push-for-ri</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T22:52:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>METRO budget includes $40M for road improvements as transit advocates push for rider-focused spending</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/supreme-court-allows-trump-administration-to-resume-third-country-deportations</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T22:49:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court allows Trump administration to resume third-country deportations</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/2-extradited-to-us-on-charges-of-drugging-minors-with-thc-gummies-during-smuggli</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T22:27:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>2 extradited to U.S. on charges of drugging minors with THC gummies during smuggling scheme</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/ex-harris-county-so-sergeant-pleads-guilty-to-attempted-transfer-of-obscene-mate</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T22:17:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ex-Harris County SO sergeant pleads guilty to attempted transfer of obscene material to minors</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/houston-man-20-charged-in-deadly-shooting-at-birthday-party</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T21:14:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Houston man, 20, charged in deadly shooting at birthday party</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/these-small-cities-were-just-named-the-best-in-america-heres-why</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T20:47:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>These small cities were just named the best in America: Here&apos;s why</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/caleb-flynn-verdict-former-american-idol-singer-convicted-in-wifes-murder</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T20:28:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Caleb Flynn verdict: Former &apos;American Idol&apos; singer convicted in wife&apos;s murder</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/hello-houston-the-commuter-cut-september-29-2026</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T20:08:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 29, 2026)</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/hello-houston-september-29-2026</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T19:51:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Hello Houston (September 29, 2026)</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/toxic-metals-in-baby-food-plum-organics-agrees-to-new-standards-amid-texas-ag-in</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T19:45:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Toxic metals in baby food? Plum Organics agrees to new standards amid Texas AG investigation</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/the-hobby-economy-and-funflation-why-the-cost-of-having-fun-is-getting-serious</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T19:19:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>The hobby economy and &apos;funflation&apos;: Why the cost of having fun is getting serious</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/nasa-and-boeing-are-moving-forward-with-a-starliner-launch-as-soon-as-this-year-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:47:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>NASA and Boeing are moving forward with a Starliner launch as soon as this year. Here’s why that matters</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/galveston-county-residents-can-give-input-on-proposed-desalination-plant-near-te</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:37:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Galveston County residents can give input on proposed desalination plant near Texas City in November</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/houston-voters-to-decide-on-prop-a-in-november-which-would-deprioritize-misdemea</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:07:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Houston voters to decide on Prop A in November, which would deprioritize misdemeanor marijuana enforcement</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/ice-agent-who-shot-lorenzo-salgado-araujo-in-houston-identified</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T17:59:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>ICE agent who shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston identified</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/man-shot-by-ice-in-austin-is-charged-with-assaulting-and-resisting-an-officer</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T17:51:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Man shot by ICE in Austin is charged with assaulting and resisting an officer</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/us-regulators-close-jeep-fire-danger-investigation-amid-stellantis-recall-of-1m-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T16:46:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US regulators close Jeep fire danger investigation amid Stellantis recall of 1M vehicles</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/david-persse-pioneer-of-houstons-ems-system-dies-at-67</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T16:36:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>David Persse, ‘pioneer’ of Houston’s EMS system, dies at 67</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/us-ban-on-1-billion-worth-of-canadian-imports-goes-into-effect</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T16:14:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian imports goes into effect</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/14m-worth-of-illegal-drugs-seized-during-vehicle-inspection-in-south-texas-dps</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T16:08:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>$1.4M worth of illegal drugs seized during vehicle inspection in South Texas: DPS</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/man-city-guilty-of-almost-all-the-115-financial-charges-premier-league-says-in-e</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T16:08:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Man City guilty of almost all the 115 financial charges, Premier League says in explosive verdict</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/hamas-islamic-jihad-and-an-ex-fatah-official-form-an-unlikely-palestinian-electo</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T15:29:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Hamas, Islamic Jihad and an ex-Fatah official form an unlikely Palestinian electoral coalition</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/houston-police-fatally-shoot-man-charged-with-indecency-with-a-child-during-arre</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:09:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Houston police fatally shoot man charged with indecency with a child during arrest attempt</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/gov-abbott-warns-of-potential-flash-flooding-across-texas-this-week</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T13:01:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Gov. Abbott warns of potential flash flooding across Texas this week</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/mail-in-voting</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T13:00:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Mail-In Voting</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/austin-man-shot-by-ice-still-in-pain-bullet-lodged-in-his-back-ahead-of-san-anto</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T12:56:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Austin man shot by ICE still in pain, bullet lodged in his back, ahead of San Antonio hearing</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/child-of-a-mail-order-bride-sept-29-2026</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T11:00:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Child of a mail-order bride (Sept. 29, 2026)</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-3412-bipedalisms-message</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T05:01:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3412: Bipedalism’s Message</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/trump-denies-offering-to-sell-china-weapons-adds-maybe-its-a-good-idea</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T01:46:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump denies offering to sell China weapons, adds &apos;maybe it&apos;s a good idea&apos;</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/gov-greg-abbott-declares-statewide-disaster-proclamation-over-diesel-shortages</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T22:08:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Gov. Greg Abbott declares statewide disaster proclamation over diesel shortages</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/harris-county-gets-one-year-extension-to-use-federal-funds-for-post-harvey-flood</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T20:54:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Harris County gets one-year extension to use federal funds for post-Harvey flood bond projects</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/ken-paxton-calls-for-balancing-border-security-with-immigration-reform-to-help-l</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T20:19:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ken Paxton calls for balancing border security with immigration reform to help labor-starved business sectors</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/ai-stokes-fears-but-can-be-a-boon-for-the-disabled-community-heres-how-else-its-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T20:04:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>AI stokes fears, but can be a boon for the disabled community. Here’s how else it’s impacting Texans</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/hello-houston-the-commuter-cut-september-28-2026</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T20:00:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 28, 2026)</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/terrorist-drug-lord-known-as-the-spider-extradited-to-us</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T19:31:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Terrorist drug lord known as &apos;The Spider&apos; extradited to US</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/hello-houston-september-28-2026</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T19:30:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Hello Houston (September 28, 2026)</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/the-us-and-mexico-arent-breaking-up-over-cartels-theyre-arguing-over-whos-to-bla</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T19:16:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>The U.S. and Mexico aren’t breaking up over cartels. They’re arguing over who’s to blame.</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/camp-mystic-proposes-selling-hill-country-property-in-bankruptcy-plan</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T19:12:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Camp Mystic proposes selling Hill Country property in bankruptcy plan</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/barbers-hill-isd-built-a-200-million-education-foundation-now-its-structure-is-u</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:46:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Barbers Hill ISD built a $200 million education foundation, now its structure is under scrutiny</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/spacexs-starship-launches-from-south-texas-returns-to-earth-with-a-thud</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T16:23:50.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>SpaceX’s Starship launches from South Texas, returns to Earth with a thud</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/hanna-expected-to-become-a-remnant-low-by-tonight</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T15:02:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Hanna Expected To Become A Remnant Low By Tonight</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/factory-activity-returns-to-expansion-in-a-positive-sign-for-chinas-economy</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T04:57:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Factory activity returns to expansion in a positive sign for China’s economy</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/sonny-gray-was-booed-out-of-the-bronx-hes-back-and-trying-to-save-the-season-for</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:37:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Sonny Gray was booed out of the Bronx. He&apos;s back and trying to save the season for the rival Red Sox</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/schlittler-and-rice-torment-hometown-team-as-yankees-beat-rival-red-sox-9-0-in-p</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:25:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Schlittler and Rice torment hometown team as Yankees beat rival Red Sox 9-0 in playoff opener</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/ivanna-lisette-ortiz-accused-of-shooting-at-rihannas-home-in-beverly-hills-area-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T00:38:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, accused of shooting at Rihanna’s home in Beverly Hills area in Los Angeles, California, is</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/residents-in-fort-bend-county-subdivision-say-their-streetlights-have-been-out-f</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T00:05:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Residents in Fort Bend County subdivision say their streetlights have been out for months</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/north-korea-denies-planting-mines-that-injured-3-south-korean-soldiers-accuses-s</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T00:04:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>North Korea denies planting mines that injured 3 South Korean soldiers, accuses Seoul of conspiracy</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/investigation-underway-after-man-found-shot-to-death-at-a-motel-in-north-harris-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T23:48:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Investigation underway after man found shot to death at a motel in north Harris County, HCSO says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/magnolia-west-high-school-students-subjected-to-unsafe-unsanitary-conditions-par</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T23:41:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Magnolia West High School students subjected to unsafe, unsanitary conditions, parents say</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/how-some-harris-county-courts-help-people-receive-rental-assistance-navigate-evi</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T23:38:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>How some Harris County courts help people receive rental assistance, navigate eviction hearings</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/supreme-court-rules-trump-administration-can-continue-rapidly-deporting-migrants</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T23:20:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court rules Trump administration can continue rapidly deporting migrants to 3rd countries</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/sparse-crowd-empty-seats-greet-500-astros-for-wild-card-opener-vs-white-sox</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T21:38:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Sparse crowd, empty seats greet .500 Astros for wild-card opener vs White Sox</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/kentucky-state-trooper-was-shot-and-killed-during-routine-traffic-stop</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T17:42:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Kentucky state trooper was shot and killed during routine traffic stop</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/raman-stresses-independence-as-rivals-for-la-mayor-duel-over-homelessness-israel</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T12:01:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Raman stresses independence as rivals for LA mayor duel over homelessness, Israel</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/iran-tells-the-us-public-that-trumps-war-has-failed-and-other-mideast-developmen</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:46:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Iran tells the US public that Trump&apos;s war has failed, and other Mideast developments</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/hurricane-polos-remnants-bringing-more-rain-to-flood-struck-us-southwest</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T08:52:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Hurricane Polo&apos;s remnants bringing more rain to flood-struck US Southwest</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/democrats-want-a-blue-wave-new-hampshire-is-exhibit-a-for-why-that-may-not-happe</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T04:03:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Democrats want a blue wave. New Hampshire is Exhibit A for why that may not happen</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/no-8-seeded-liberty-sweep-top-seeded-lynx-87-71-in-quarterfinals-advance-to-wnba</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:46:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>No. 8-seeded Liberty sweep top-seeded Lynx 87-71 in quarterfinals, advance to WNBA semifinals</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/it-cant-be-replaced-houston-family-searches-for-missing-package-containing-tatto</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T01:36:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>‘It can’t be replaced’: Houston family searches for missing package containing tattoo ink made with sister’s ashes</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/mother-allegedly-shoots-and-kills-young-daughter-before-turning-gun-on-herself-i</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T01:32:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Mother allegedly shoots and kills young daughter before turning gun on herself in W. Houston</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/irans-currency-hits-a-new-record-low-as-war-erodes-the-countrys-economic-stabili</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T22:43:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Iran&apos;s currency hits a new record low as war erodes the country&apos;s economic stability</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/houston-woman-sentenced-to-40-years-after-family-of-3-including-6-year-old-murde</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T21:58:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Houston woman sentenced to 40 years after family of 3, including 6-year-old, murdered back in 2021</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/six-flags-magic-mountain-retires-x2-roller-coaster-amid-brain-injury-lawsuits</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:14:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Six Flags Magic Mountain retires X2 roller coaster amid brain injury lawsuits</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/malaysia-begins-myanmar-repatriations-despite-safety-warnings-by-un-and-rights-g</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T06:30:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Malaysia begins Myanmar repatriations despite safety warnings by UN and rights groups</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/where-are-hisds-uncertified-teachers-enough-finds-more-at-some-of-houstons-most-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T23:49:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Where are HISD’s uncertified teachers? ENOUGH finds more at some of Houston’s most challenged schools</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/son-of-brazoria-county-sheriff-dies-after-heat-stroke-in-college-station-sheriff</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T21:54:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Son of Brazoria County Sheriff dies after heat stroke in College Station, sheriff&apos;s office says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/gentle-giant-backpack-declared-winner-of-alaskas-fat-bear-week</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:00:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Gentle giant Backpack declared winner of Alaska&apos;s Fat Bear Week</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/judge-ends-federal-oversight-of-oakland-police-department-after-23-years</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T00:45:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Judge ends federal oversight of Oakland police department after 23 years</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/white-sox-receive-a-letter-from-pope-leo-xiv-before-winning-playoff-opener</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T22:13:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>White Sox receive a letter from Pope Leo XIV before winning playoff opener</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/as-the-un-ponders-its-next-secretary-general-many-say-its-well-past-time-for-a-w</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:25:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>As the UN ponders its next secretary-general, many say it&apos;s well past time for a woman to lead</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/trump-says-top-tech-firms-have-signed-accord-to-self-police-ai-development</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T17:10:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump says top tech firms have signed accord to &apos;self-police&apos; AI development</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/british-police-find-no-explosives-but-questions-remain-after-arrests-near-a-us-r</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T09:56:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>British police find no explosives but questions remain after arrests near a US-run military base</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/pope-leo-roots-for-the-white-sox-but-houston-astros-fans-have-faith-of-their-own</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T00:19:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Pope Leo roots for the White Sox — but Houston Astros fans have faith of their own</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/houston-yns-gang-investigation-social-media-posts-rap-videos-lead-to-federal-cha</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T00:10:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Houston YNS gang investigation: Social media posts, rap videos lead to federal charges</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/ex-special-counsel-jack-smith-tells-senate-panel-i-stand-by-decisions-to-charge-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T21:28:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ex-special counsel Jack Smith tells Senate panel &apos;I stand by&apos; decisions to charge Trump</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/dancing-horses-are-a-favorite-in-local-parades-meet-the-father-and-son-duo-who-t</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T21:22:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Dancing Horses are a favorite in local parades. Meet the father and son duo who train them.</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/ex-boyfriend-named-suspect-in-shooting-that-injured-young-woman-killed-her-fathe</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T21:20:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ex-boyfriend named suspect in shooting that injured young woman, killed her father, deputies say</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/teen-accused-of-animal-cruelty-after-puppy-reportedly-found-with-broken-bones-at</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T20:24:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Teen accused of animal cruelty after puppy reportedly found with broken bones at Humble home</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/houston-man-sentenced-to-federal-prison-for-35m-spring-medical-center-arson</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:25:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Houston man sentenced to federal prison for $3.5M Spring medical center arson</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/trump-schedules-north-texas-visit-to-showcase-manufacturing-growth-at-denton-tru</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T15:45:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump schedules North Texas visit to showcase manufacturing growth at Denton truck facility</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/aaron-judge-left-off-yankees-wild-card-series-roster-against-red-sox-with-calf-i</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T15:03:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Aaron Judge left off Yankees&apos; Wild Card Series roster against Red Sox with calf injury</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/ex-trump-prosecutor-smith-forcefully-defends-investigations-as-republicans-assai</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:28:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ex-Trump prosecutor Smith forcefully defends investigations as Republicans assail his team&apos;s tactics</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/news-organizations-ask-court-to-bar-white-house-enforcement-of-access-ban-until-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T21:23:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>News organizations ask court to bar White House enforcement of access ban until case is resolved</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/ex-boyfriend-arrested-charged-in-shooting-of-father-daughter-near-baytown</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T23:44:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ex-boyfriend arrested, charged in shooting of father, daughter near Baytown</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/you-got-it-done-after-25-years-of-no-action-houston-homeowner-sees-flooding-fix-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T23:18:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>“You got it done”, After 2.5 years of no action, Houston homeowner sees flooding fix after contacting 2 Helps You</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/75000-voter-registrations-stuck-in-backlog-is-yours-one-of-them</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T23:12:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>75,000 voter registrations stuck in backlog -- is yours one of them?</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/one-safe-htx-coalition-brings-together-9-organizations-to-address-gun-violence</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T22:10:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>One Safe HTX coalition brings together 9 organizations to address gun violence</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/hegseth-is-set-to-announce-more-cuts-to-the-militarys-general-and-admiral-ranks</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T21:45:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Hegseth is set to announce more cuts to the military&apos;s general and admiral ranks</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/tiffani-thiessen-goes-from-student-to-headmaster-in-new-series-coven-academy</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T21:12:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tiffani Thiessen goes from student to headmaster in new series &apos;Coven Academy&apos;</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/nations-league-yamal-helps-spain-extend-unbeaten-run-in-homecoming-game-gordon-k</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T21:06:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nations League: Yamal helps Spain extend unbeaten run in homecoming game. Gordon, Kane lead England</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/former-american-idol-singer-caleb-flynn-convicted-of-fatally-shooting-his-wife</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T20:58:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Former ‘American Idol’ singer Caleb Flynn convicted of fatally shooting his wife</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/10-missing-after-boat-carrying-dozens-of-migrants-capsizes-near-puerto-rico-us-c</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T20:56:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>10 missing after boat carrying dozens of migrants capsizes near Puerto Rico: US Coast Guard</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/parents-of-arizona-state-hockey-player-who-collapsed-call-for-coaches-to-be-plac</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T20:45:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Parents of Arizona State hockey player who collapsed call for coaches to be placed on leave</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/disney-dreamers-academy-expands-to-reach-middle-school-students-in-4-cities-incl</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T19:38:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Disney Dreamers Academy expands to reach middle school students in 4 cities, including Houston</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/new-york-gov-hochul-calls-for-transparent-independent-review-of-cornell-response</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T19:16:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>New York Gov. Hochul calls for &apos;transparent, independent review&apos; of Cornell response to alleged group rape</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/altman-unveils-always-on-ai-agent-after-openai-shelves-model-over-safety-concern</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:51:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Altman unveils &apos;always-on&apos; AI agent after OpenAI shelves model over safety concerns</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/dr-david-persse-former-houston-health-authority-retired-hfd-ems-physician-direct</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T17:23:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Dr. David Persse, former Houston Health Authority, retired HFD EMS Physician Director, has died</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/federal-prosecutors-charge-venezuelan-man-shot-by-ice-agent-in-texas-with-assaul</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T16:40:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Federal prosecutors charge Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent in Texas with assaulting an officer</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/prosecutors-wont-seek-to-retry-former-officer-who-fatally-shot-a-black-motorist-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T16:11:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Prosecutors won&apos;t seek to retry former officer who fatally shot a Black motorist in Mississippi</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/jerry-jones-rues-coaching-errors-in-cowboys-loss-to-ravens-as-schottenheimer-sho</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T16:09:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Jerry Jones rues coaching errors in Cowboys&apos; loss to Ravens as Schottenheimer shoulders blame</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/driver-rescued-from-retention-pond-in-spring-after-missing-curve</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T15:28:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Driver rescued from retention pond in Spring after missing curve</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/florida-executes-77-year-old-man-convicted-of-a-deadly-hammer-attack-on-a-woman</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T04:00:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Florida executes 77-year-old man convicted of a deadly hammer attack on a woman</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/baytown-area-shooting-kills-father-injures-19-year-old-daughter-daughters-ex-in-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:35:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Baytown-area shooting kills father, injures 19-year-old daughter; daughter&apos;s ex in custody</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/woman-sentenced-in-2021-home-invasion-that-left-couple-6-year-old-daughter-dead</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T21:53:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Woman sentenced in 2021 home invasion that left couple, 6-year-old daughter dead</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/manvel-spirit-high-school-senior-with-down-syndrome-scores-touchdown-in-unforget</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T21:25:50.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Manvel Spirit: High school senior with Down syndrome scores touchdown in unforgettable moment</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/austin-rileys-3-run-homer-off-jhoan-duran-rallies-braves-past-phillies-5-3-in-nl</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T20:50:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Austin Riley&apos;s 3-run homer off Jhoan Duran rallies Braves past Phillies 5-3 in NLWCS opener</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/us-withdraws-from-european-anti-corruption-panel-in-latest-shift-away-from-globa</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T20:39:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US withdraws from European anti-corruption panel in latest shift away from global groups</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/sidney-crosby-knows-he-wont-play-hockey-forever-on-the-eve-of-his-22nd-season-it</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T20:19:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Sidney Crosby knows he won&apos;t play hockey forever. On the eve of his 22nd season, it&apos;s hard to tell</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/supreme-court-lets-quick-deportations-to-third-countries-resume-for-now-while-it</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T19:22:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court lets quick deportations to third countries resume for now while it weighs Trump policy</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/nasa-ramps-up-support-to-get-boeings-astronaut-capsule-flying-after-butch-and-su</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:58:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>NASA ramps up support to get Boeing’s astronaut capsule flying after Butch and Suni fiasco</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/us-delays-closure-of-qatar-camp-housing-more-than-1000-afghans-who-helped-the-us</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:52:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US delays closure of Qatar camp housing more than 1,000 Afghans who helped the US war effort</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/abc-news-will-reeve-reveals-testicular-cancer-diagnosis-chemotherapy-treatment</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:46:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>ABC News&apos; Will Reeve reveals testicular cancer diagnosis, chemotherapy treatment</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/florida-mom-allegedly-abandons-4-kids-to-go-on-cruise-court-documents</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:46:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Florida mom allegedly abandons 4 kids to go on cruise: Court documents</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/uk-air-base-terrorism-plot-probe-continues-after-suspects-released-on-bail</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:45:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>UK air base &apos;terrorism&apos; plot probe continues after suspects released on bail</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/homeland-security-taps-20m-in-taxpayer-funds-for-pro-trump-ads</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:35:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Homeland Security taps $20M in taxpayer funds for pro-Trump ads</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/giants-release-receiver-odell-beckham-jr-after-three-games-and-zero-catches</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T17:16:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Giants release receiver Odell Beckham Jr. after three games and zero catches</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/4-simple-habits-can-help-slow-muscle-loss-as-you-age-fitness-expert-says</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T17:01:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>4 simple habits can help slow muscle loss as you age, fitness expert says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/as-player-zack-gelof-sues-tigers-for-damages-after-right-knee-slammed-into-comer</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T16:45:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>A&apos;s player Zack Gelof sues Tigers for damages after right knee slammed into Comerica Park fence</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/austin-man-shot-by-ice-agent-charged-with-assault-resisting-arrest</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T16:28:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Austin man shot by ICE agent charged with assault, resisting arrest</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/planters-nutmobile-is-hitting-the-road-and-needs-drivers-how-to-apply</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T15:05:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Planters NUTmobile is hitting the road and needs drivers - How to apply</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/social-security-october-payment-schedule-heres-when-recipients-get-their-checks</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T12:27:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Social Security October payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/from-motorcycles-to-booze-us-ban-on-1-billion-worth-of-canadian-imports-goes-int</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T04:00:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>From motorcycles to booze, US ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian imports goes into effect</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/houston-area-gym-abruptly-closing-leaving-families-scrambling-for-answers</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:56:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Houston-area gym abruptly closing, leaving families scrambling for answers</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/irving-couple-convicted-in-95-million-investment-fraud-scheme</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:22:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Irving couple convicted in $9.5 million investment fraud scheme</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/harris-county-granted-one-year-extension-to-continue-hurricane-harvey-projects</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:17:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Harris County granted one-year extension to continue Hurricane Harvey projects</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/puppy-nyla-recovering-after-alleged-abuse-left-her-with-multiple-broken-bones-au</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T19:16:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Puppy Nyla recovering after alleged abuse left her with multiple broken bones, authorities say</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/stormy-weather-pattern-tropical-moisture-increases-flood-risk-late-week</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:42:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Stormy Weather Pattern: Tropical moisture increases flood risk late week</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/investigation-underway-after-woman-found-dead-inside-home-in-copperfield-hcso-sa</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:38:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Investigation underway after woman found dead inside home in Copperfield, HCSO says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/18-year-old-in-ice-detention-for-more-than-200-days-they-just-took-me-away</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:35:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>18-year-old in ICE detention for more than 200 days: &apos;They just took me away&apos;</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/insomnia-linked-to-higher-risk-of-dementia-suicide-stroke-and-other-major-health</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:33:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Insomnia linked to higher risk of dementia, suicide, stroke and other major health issues: Study</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/pentagon-news-breach-exposed-sensitive-data-on-nearly-3-million-people</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:32:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Pentagon news: Breach exposed sensitive data on nearly 3 million people</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/fire-at-arnold-middle-school-caused-by-battery-malfunction-forces-students-to-re</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:18:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Fire at Arnold Middle School caused by battery malfunction forces students to relocate temporarily, Cy-Fair ISD says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/citgo-distinguished-scholars-service-leadership</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:09:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>CITGO Distinguished Scholars: Service &amp; Leadership</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/citgo-distinguished-scholars-career-technical-education</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:06:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>CITGO Distinguished Scholars: Career &amp; Technical Education</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/citgo-distinguished-scholars-communication</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:05:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>CITGO Distinguished Scholars: Communication</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/verity-puts-anne-hathaway-dakota-johnson-and-josh-hartnett-in-a-steamy-colleen-h</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:05:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>&apos;Verity&apos; puts Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett in a steamy Colleen Hoover thriller</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/get-exclusive-deals-up-to-70-off-beauty-and-accessories-with-abc-secret-savings</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:04:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Get exclusive deals up to 70% off beauty and accessories with ABC Secret Savings</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/mamdani-releases-plan-to-combat-antisemitism-amid-concerns-over-his-criticism-of</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T15:35:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Mamdani releases plan to combat antisemitism amid concerns over his criticism of Israel</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/stocks-slip-on-wall-street-as-rising-treasury-yields-pressure-the-market</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T05:00:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Stocks slip on Wall Street as rising Treasury yields pressure the market</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/willis-high-school-implements-clear-backpack-policy-following-string-of-campus-s</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T00:50:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Willis High School implements Clear Backpack Policy following string of campus safety incidents</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/90-year-old-shot-after-killing-friends-health-aide-in-southeast-houston</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T23:54:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>90-year-old shot after killing friend&apos;s health aide in Southeast Houston</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/texas-awards-51-million-in-first-round-of-rural-texas-strong-funding</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T21:38:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Texas awards $51 million in first round of Rural Texas Strong funding</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/citgo-distinguished-scholars-beating-the-odds</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:03:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>CITGO Distinguished Scholars: Beating The Odds</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/citgo-distinguished-scholars-performing-and-fine-arts</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:01:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>CITGO Distinguished Scholars: Performing and Fine Arts</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/3-hikers-in-big-sur-saved-in-overnight-rescue-operation</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T17:56:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>3 hikers in Big Sur saved in overnight rescue operation</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/1-man-detained-1-injured-in-spring-area-shooting-pct-4-says</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T17:46:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>1 man detained, 1 injured in Spring-area shooting, Pct. 4 says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/houston-man-sentenced-to-7-years-after-setting-fire-to-spring-medical-center</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T17:27:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Houston man sentenced to 7 years after setting fire to Spring medical center</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/woman-accused-of-shooting-at-rihannas-home-is-mentally-fit-for-trial-judge-says</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T17:25:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Woman accused of shooting at Rihanna’s home is mentally fit for trial, judge says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/police-officers-shoot-and-kill-man-wanted-for-indecency-with-a-child-hpd-says</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T17:04:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Police officers shoot and kill man wanted for indecency with a child, HPD says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/camp-mystic-seeks-to-sell-campgrounds-amid-legal-troubles-following-deadly-flood</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T17:00:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Camp Mystic seeks to sell campgrounds amid legal troubles following deadly floods</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/protect-college-sports-act-senate-passes-major-bill-to-overhaul-college-sports</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T16:51:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>&apos;Protect College Sports Act&apos;: Senate passes major bill to overhaul college sports</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/trump-touts-americagov-but-its-government-sourced-ai-answers-undercut-many-of-hi</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T15:18:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump touts America.gov, but its government-sourced AI answers undercut many of his statements</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/us-job-openings-slipped-to-71-million-in-august-but-labor-market-remains-sturdy</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:10:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>U.S. job openings slipped to 7.1 million in August but labor market remains sturdy</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/an-87-year-old-woman-whose-eviction-sparked-protests-in-spain-is-returning-home-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T11:29:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>An 87-year-old woman whose eviction sparked protests in Spain is returning home, lawyer says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/national-coffee-day-2026-deals-discounts</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T11:15:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>National Coffee Day 2026 deals, discounts</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/lsu-frat-pledges-allegedly-waterboarded-forced-to-chug-milk-in-hazing-rituals-re</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:58:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>LSU frat pledges allegedly waterboarded, forced to chug milk in hazing rituals: report</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/a-tv-journalist-is-crowned-king-of-a-traditional-monarchy-in-uganda</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T07:19:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>A TV journalist is crowned king of a traditional monarchy in Uganda</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/2-navy-aviators-eject-while-landing-plane-on-carrier-off-virginia-6-other-sailor</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T04:53:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>2 Navy aviators eject while landing plane on carrier off Virginia, 6 other sailors also hurt</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/over-11000-ford-pickups-recalled-due-to-a-possibly-counterfeit-component</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T22:36:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Over 11,000 Ford pickups recalled due to a possibly counterfeit component</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/bond-denied-for-17-year-old-accused-of-killing-westbury-hs-student</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T22:26:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Bond denied for 17-year-old accused of killing Westbury HS student</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/jonathan-mckinsey-new-york-times-documents-reveal-child-abuse-domestic-violence-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T16:12:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Jonathan McKinsey, New York Times: Documents reveal child abuse, domestic violence claims of Dublin man shot, killed by in-laws</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/car-crashes-into-food-4-less-store-in-el-monte-california-hitting-3-pedestrians</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T15:57:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Car crashes into Food 4 Less store in El Monte, California, hitting 3 pedestrians</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/harris-county-works-to-process-backlog-of-voter-registration-submissions</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T15:24:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Harris County works to process backlog of voter registration submissions</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/14-year-old-arrested-after-allegedly-raping-delivery-worker-outside-building-on-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T15:22:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>14-year-old arrested after allegedly raping delivery worker outside building on Staten Island, New York</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/hisd-cuts-hit-campuses-across-houston-as-schools-begin-notifying-families-of-sta</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T15:04:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>HISD cuts hit campuses across Houston as schools begin notifying families of staffing and program changes</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/lindsay-clancy-returns-to-court-for-first-time-since-murder-trial-ended-with-dea</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T15:02:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Lindsay Clancy returns to court for first time since murder trial ended with deadlocked jury</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/houston-woman-says-ghost-student-stole-her-identity-to-apply-for-federal-financi</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:56:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Houston woman says ‘ghost student’ stole her identity to apply for federal financial aid</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/christa-pike-tennessee-is-set-to-execute-a-woman-for-the-first-time-in-200-years</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:33:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Christa Pike: Tennessee is set to execute a woman for the first time in 200 years</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/the-toy-insiders-top-picks-20-must-have-toys-for-2026</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T13:53:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>The Toy Insider&apos;s top picks: 20 must-have toys for 2026</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/antisemitism-allegations-against-her-running-mate-cloud-le-pens-presidential-cam</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T13:11:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Antisemitism allegations against her running mate cloud Le Pen&apos;s presidential campaign in France</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/da-defends-decision-not-to-prosecute-alleged-cornell-gang-rape-case-in-2024</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T11:23:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>DA defends decision not to prosecute alleged Cornell &apos;gang rape&apos; case in 2024</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/man-dragged-to-death-after-bag-caught-in-doors-of-brooklyn-a-train-in-new-york</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T11:23:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Man dragged to death after bag caught in doors of Brooklyn A train in New York</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/officials-are-looking-into-a-possible-new-ransom-note-related-to-nancy-guthries-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:52:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Officials are looking into a possible new ransom note related to Nancy Guthrie&apos;s disappearance</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/russias-ballistic-missile-and-jet-propelled-drone-blitz-keeps-kyiv-on-edge</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T09:59:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Russia&apos;s ballistic missile and jet-propelled drone blitz keeps Kyiv on edge</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/lindsay-clancys-lawyer-now-questions-whether-she-killed-her-3-children</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T04:00:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Lindsay Clancy&apos;s lawyer now questions whether she killed her 3 children</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/mlb-considers-grand-teton-national-park-for-baseball-game-site-prompting-concern</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T23:55:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>MLB considers Grand Teton National Park for baseball game site, prompting concern</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/houston-man-sentenced-to-35-years-in-prison-in-smuggling-case-tied-to-fatal-cras</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T20:51:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Houston man sentenced to 35 years in prison in smuggling case tied to fatal crash</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/missing-girl-rescued-from-suspected-trafficking-operation-in-north-harris-county</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T18:52:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Missing girl rescued from suspected trafficking operation in north Harris County</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/blood-pressure-medication-recalled-nationwide-after-failing-dissolution-specific</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T18:03:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Blood pressure medication recalled nationwide after failing &apos;dissolution specifications&apos;</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/matthew-mcconaughey-woody-harrelson-chat-new-apple-tv-comedy-brothers</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T16:45:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Matthew McConaughey &amp; Woody Harrelson chat new Apple TV comedy “Brothers”</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/spring-water-rescue-woman-pulled-from-retention-pond-near-northcrest</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T13:17:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Spring water rescue: Woman pulled from retention pond near Northcrest</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/dennis-haskins-who-played-the-hapless-principal-on-saved-by-the-bell-dies-at-75</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T12:49:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Dennis Haskins, who played the hapless principal on &apos;Saved by the Bell,&apos; dies at 75</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/houston-police-fatally-shoot-man-wanted-on-child-sex-crime-warrant-after-he-pull</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:55:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Houston police fatally shoot man wanted on child sex crime warrant after he pulled gun during arrest attempt</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/hayden-panettieres-ex-fiance-wladimir-klitschko-files-petition-over-daughters-es</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T09:52:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Hayden Panettiere&apos;s ex-fiance Wladimir Klitschko files petition over daughter&apos;s estate</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/taiwan-says-us-arms-sales-to-island-are-unchanged-but-a-14b-package-remains-on-h</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T07:47:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Taiwan says US arms sales to island are unchanged, but a $14B package remains on hold</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/dennis-haskins-principal-belding-in-saved-by-the-bell-dies-at-75</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T06:32:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Dennis Haskins, Principal Belding in &apos;Saved By The Bell,&apos; dies at 75</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/wrestler-benjamin-satterley-known-as-pac-dies-after-competition-in-chicago-area</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T04:14:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Wrestler Benjamin Satterley, known as &apos;Pac,&apos; dies after competition in Chicago area</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/gop-doubts-about-georgia-and-north-carolina-have-republicans-shifting-focus-in-b</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T04:03:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>GOP doubts about Georgia and North Carolina have Republicans shifting focus in battle for Senate</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/former-hcso-deputy-arrested-again-accused-of-sending-unwanted-nude-photo-to-rela</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:25:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Former HCSO deputy arrested again, accused of sending unwanted nude photo to relative: Court records</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/healthcare-worker-killed-90-year-old-man-critically-injured-in-southeast-houston</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:22:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Healthcare worker killed, 90-year-old man critically injured in southeast Houston shooting, HPD says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/police-officer-in-custody-after-toddler-brings-loaded-gun-to-michigan-daycare</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T00:37:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Police officer in custody after toddler brings loaded gun to Michigan daycare</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/a-man-who-spent-decades-on-utahs-death-row-is-released-and-awaits-a-new-trial-in</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T23:11:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>A man who spent decades on Utah&apos;s death row is released and awaits a new trial in a 1985 killing</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/camp-mystic-chapter-11-bankruptcy-filing-owners-propose-sale</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T19:29:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Camp Mystic Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing: Owners propose sale</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/20-year-old-arrested-accused-in-multiple-fort-bend-county-business-burglaries</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T18:13:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>20-year-old arrested, accused in multiple Fort Bend County business burglaries</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/dr-david-persse-longtime-houston-medical-leader-dies-at-66</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T11:16:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Dr. David Persse, longtime Houston medical leader, dies at 66</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/2-newsletter-coastal-showers-today-ahead-of-late-week-downpours-heres-what-you-n</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:30:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>2 Newsletter: Coastal showers today ahead of late-week downpours. Here’s what you need to know</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/estonia-blames-russia-for-arson-attack-on-defense-company-that-provides-vehicles</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:24:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Estonia blames Russia for arson attack on defense company that provides vehicles to Ukraine</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/from-kindergarten-to-disciplinary-school-texas-sends-kids-as-young-as-6-to-harsh</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>From kindergarten to disciplinary school: Texas sends kids as young as 6 to harsh alternative campuses</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/mlbs-playoffs-start-tuesday-heres-what-to-know-about-the-wild-card-series</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T09:51:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>MLB&apos;s playoffs start Tuesday. Here&apos;s what to know about the Wild Card Series</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/dr-david-persse-retired-houston-chief-medical-officer-dead-at-66-hfd-says</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T01:18:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Dr. David Persse, retired Houston chief medical officer, dead at 66, HFD says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/could-new-air-conditioning-requirement-cause-unintended-consequences-for-houston</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T00:05:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Could new air conditioning requirement cause unintended consequences for Houston renters?</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/i-am-ice-man-accused-of-impersonating-immigration-agent-after-minor-west-houston</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T23:58:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>&apos;I am ICE&apos;: Man accused of impersonating immigration agent after minor west Houston car accident</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/chuck-grassley-oldest-sitting-us-senator-laments-dying-in-office-under-a-democra</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T23:57:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Chuck Grassley, oldest sitting US senator, laments dying in office under a Democratic governor</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/cornell-fraternity-alleged-gang-rape-investigation-reopened-following-civil-laws</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T22:41:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Cornell fraternity alleged gang rape investigation reopened following civil lawsuit</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/dublin-california-shooting-77-year-old-couple-allegedly-shoots-kills-son-in-law-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T22:39:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Dublin, California shooting: 77-year-old couple allegedly shoots, kills son-in-law, Jonathan McKinsey</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/viral-social-media-video-prompts-recall-of-popular-jarred-peppers</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T14:56:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Viral social media video prompts recall of popular jarred peppers</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/case-keenum-drives-chicago-to-3-touchdowns-as-the-bears-beat-the-eagles-27-7</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:25:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Case Keenum drives Chicago to 3 touchdowns as the Bears beat the Eagles 27-7</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/in-islamabad-shipping-containers-on-the-streets-signal-a-protest-is-imminent</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:02:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>In Islamabad, shipping containers on the streets signal a protest is imminent</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/mets-executive-david-stearns-on-pete-alonsos-exit-in-this-job-i-dont-get-mulliga</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T00:09:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Mets executive David Stearns on Pete Alonso&apos;s exit: `In this job, I don&apos;t get mulligans&apos;</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/central-park-body-found-suspect-jonathan-robles-charged-with-murder-after-woman-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T22:22:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Central Park body found: Suspect Jonathan Robles charged with murder after woman beaten to death with a stick in New York City</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/us-officials-deny-there-are-plans-to-sell-weapons-to-china</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T22:07:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US officials deny there are plans to sell weapons to China</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/2-suspects-arrested-in-multiple-copper-wire-thefts-at-gallery-furniture-worth-70</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T21:59:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>2 suspects arrested in multiple copper wire thefts at Gallery Furniture worth $70K, Fort Bend County Sheriff&apos;s Office says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/verity-cast-reveals-why-the-movie-thriller-should-keep-viewers-guessing</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T21:49:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>&apos;Verity&apos; cast reveals why the movie thriller should keep viewers guessing</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/heres-why-airfare-prices-could-stay-high-even-if-price-of-oil-falls</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T19:17:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Here&apos;s why airfare prices could stay high even if price of oil falls</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/us-senate-passes-ted-cruzs-college-sports-bill-that-seeks-to-rein-in-ncaa-chaos</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:16:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>U.S. Senate passes Ted Cruz’s college sports bill that seeks to rein in NCAA “chaos”</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/hayden-panettieres-ex-wladimir-klitschko-petitions-to-protect-their-daughters-in</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:11:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Hayden Panettiere&apos;s ex Wladimir Klitschko petitions to protect their daughter&apos;s inheritance</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/pasadena-wwii-navy-veteran-robert-lyons-celebrates-100th-birthday-surrounded-by-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:04:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Pasadena WWII Navy veteran Robert Lyons celebrates 100th birthday surrounded by family</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/abc13-looks-at-why-theres-been-a-lack-of-debates-in-statewide-races-on-november-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T21:48:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>ABC13 looks at why there&apos;s been a lack of debates in statewide races on November ballot</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/contradicting-trump-pope-leo-says-artificial-intelligence-safety-concerns-not-fa</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T20:53:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says artificial intelligence safety concerns not &apos;fake news&apos;</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/tasia-fortunes-hanging-was-staged-in-drug-case-gone-very-wrong-police-chief</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T20:08:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tasia Fortune&apos;s hanging was &apos;staged&apos; in &apos;drug case gone very wrong&apos;: Police chief</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/oasis-dont-look-back-in-anger-documentary-is-exclusively-heading-to-disney-and-h</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T19:45:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>&apos;Oasis: Don&apos;t Look Back In Anger&apos; documentary is exclusively heading to Disney+ and Hulu</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/tipster-in-raf-fairford-plot-had-partial-picture-british-minister-says-amid-prob</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T18:45:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tipster in RAF Fairford plot had &apos;partial picture,&apos; British minister says amid probe</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/senate-passes-college-sports-bill-that-would-rein-in-athlete-payments-and-transf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T16:12:01.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Senate passes college sports bill that would rein in athlete payments and transfers</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/prosecutor-reopens-probe-into-cornell-gang-rape-allegations-after-accuser-files-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T15:52:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Prosecutor reopens probe into Cornell gang rape allegations after accuser files lawsuit</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/flock-cameras-are-helping-solve-crimes-texas-lawmakers-are-debating-their-future</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:46:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Flock cameras are helping solve crimes. Texas lawmakers are debating their future.</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/kentucky-authorities-arrest-suspect-in-fatal-shooting-of-state-trooper-along-hig</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T22:25:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Kentucky authorities arrest suspect in fatal shooting of state trooper along highway</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/texas-coach-sarkisian-says-longhorns-need-to-cut-out-unacceptable-celebrations-a</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T18:43:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Texas coach Sarkisian says Longhorns need to cut out unacceptable celebrations after big plays</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/stormy-weather-pattern-tropical-moisture-brings-downpours-and-thunderstorms-late</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:34:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Stormy Weather Pattern: Tropical Moisture brings downpours and thunderstorms late week.</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/healthcare-aide-killed-90-year-old-man-critically-wounded-in-southeast-houston-s</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T21:48:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Healthcare aide killed, 90-year-old man critically wounded in southeast Houston shooting</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/trump-cant-force-election-changes-by-blocking-counterterrorism-funds-to-states-j</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T21:10:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump can&apos;t force election changes by blocking counterterrorism funds to states, judge says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/former-american-idol-singer-caleb-flynn-is-on-trial-in-wifes-killing-he-says-a-b</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T20:51:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Former &apos;American Idol&apos; singer Caleb Flynn is on trial in wife&apos;s killing. He says a burglar did it</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/relief-man-i-can-sleep-tonight-houston-retiree-able-to-rest-peacefully-after-mon</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T20:16:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Relief!: “Man, I can sleep tonight”, Houston retiree able to rest peacefully after months of buzz and fear</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/residents-near-maui-wildfires-show-elevated-metals-linked-to-impacted-lung-healt</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T19:11:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Residents near Maui wildfires show elevated metals linked to impacted lung health, study says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/745k-returned-to-donors-after-gofundme-says-elderly-couples-daughter-made-up-nei</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T18:52:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>$745K returned to donors after GoFundMe says elderly couple&apos;s daughter made up neighbor&apos;s identity</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/tennessee-is-set-to-execute-a-woman-for-the-first-time-in-200-years</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T18:28:50.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tennessee is set to execute a woman for the first time in 200 years</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/us-revokes-visas-from-latin-american-officials-including-bolivias-top-prosecutor</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T18:11:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US revokes visas from Latin American officials, including Bolivia’s top prosecutor</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/18-year-old-arrested-charged-in-deadly-shooting-of-man-in-northeast-houston-poli</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T18:00:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>18-year-old arrested, charged in deadly shooting of man in northeast Houston, police department says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/nfl-asks-homeland-security-to-take-down-video-of-hall-of-famer-brian-dawkins</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:37:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>NFL asks Homeland Security to take down video of Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/maritime-experts-travel-to-nantucket-to-investigate-shipwreck-remains-exposed-by</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:34:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Maritime experts travel to Nantucket to investigate shipwreck remains exposed by nor’easter</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/aaron-judge-hopes-to-persuade-yankees-to-put-him-in-lineup-against-red-sox-in-wi</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T20:39:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Aaron Judge hopes to persuade Yankees to put him in lineup against Red Sox in Wild Card Series</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/mexicos-baja-california-braces-for-major-hurricane-polo-as-hurricane-nolo-still-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:33:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Mexico&apos;s Baja California braces for major Hurricane Polo as Hurricane Nolo still threatens Hawaii</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/colombia-issues-lengthy-sentences-against-eln-rebel-leaders-for-recruiting-child</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:13:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Colombia issues lengthy sentences against ELN rebel leaders for recruiting children</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/oktoberfest-101-4-beers-fun-facts-food-and-stein-hoisting</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T21:45:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Oktoberfest 101: 4 beers, fun facts, food, and stein hoisting</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/trump-announces-a-new-15b-iowa-steel-plant-and-claims-it-will-be-the-nations-big</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:39:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump announces a new $15B Iowa steel plant and claims it will be the nation&apos;s biggest</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/la-isla-is-brings-the-flavors-of-puerto-rico-to-wildwood</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:19:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>La Isla is brings the flavors of Puerto Rico to Wildwood</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/deputies-working-to-learn-what-killed-man-found-dead-in-middle-of-roadway-hcso-s</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:03:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Deputies working to learn what killed man found dead in middle of roadway, HCSO says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/man-found-shot-dead-in-alley-behind-illegal-game-room-in-northwest-harris-county</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:00:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Man found shot dead in alley behind illegal game room in northwest Harris County, deputies say</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/judge-sets-5m-bond-for-third-man-charged-in-death-of-black-woman-whose-body-was-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T16:58:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Judge sets $5M bond for third man charged in death of Black woman whose body was later hung in tree</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/andrew-bailey-an-fbi-deputy-director-says-hes-leaving-the-post-after-just-over-a</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T16:53:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Andrew Bailey, an FBI deputy director, says he&apos;s leaving the post after just over a year in the job</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/starship-splashes-down-in-the-pacific-after-1st-orbital-flight-test</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T16:47:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Starship splashes down in the Pacific after 1st orbital flight test</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/7-shot-3-fatally-at-michigan-after-hours-strip-club-police-say</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T15:42:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>7 shot, 3 fatally, at Michigan after-hours strip club, police say</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/teen-charged-with-murder-of-westbury-hs-student-to-be-held-without-bond-for-now</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T19:50:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Teen charged with murder of Westbury HS student to be held without bond for now</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/heights-residents-weigh-in-on-new-restaurant-lawrence-park-breaks-ground-and-lat</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T19:12:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Heights Residents weigh in on new restaurant, Lawrence Park breaks ground and latest on Shepherd/Durham crosswalks</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/is-el-nio-delivering-on-its-hurricane-forecast</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T19:11:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Is El Niño delivering on its hurricane forecast?</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/missing-harris-county-juvenile-found-safe-after-investigators-uncover-alleged-tr</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T19:06:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Missing Harris County juvenile found safe after investigators uncover alleged trafficking scheme</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/ken-paxton-details-childhood-eye-injury-during-dallas-ushbc-event</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T18:01:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ken Paxton details childhood eye injury during Dallas USHBC event</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/a-bankrupt-camp-mystic-seeks-to-sell-the-property-as-legal-troubles-grow</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:52:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>A bankrupt Camp Mystic seeks to sell the property as legal troubles grow</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/rome-court-sentences-3-egyptian-security-officials-to-10-years-over-giulio-regen</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:43:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Rome court sentences 3 Egyptian security officials to 10 years over Giulio Regeni&apos;s abduction</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/new-harris-county-billboards-urge-voters-to-make-a-plan-for-november-election</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:15:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>New Harris County billboards urge voters to make a plan for November election</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/gov-greg-abbott-declares-statewide-emergency-over-soaring-diesel-prices-in-texas</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:05:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Gov. Greg Abbott declares statewide emergency over soaring diesel prices in Texas</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/lebron-james-on-76ers-debut-you-guys-know-who-i-am-right-sixers-excited-to-add-n</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T16:31:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>LeBron James on 76ers&apos; debut: &apos;You guys know who I am, right?&apos; Sixers excited to add NBA great</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/houston-stand-down-gearing-up-for-33rd-annual-event-this-friday</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T16:19:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Houston Stand Down gearing up for 33rd annual event this Friday</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/trump-administration-lowers-fuel-economy-standards-critics-say-at-a-significant-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T15:30:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump administration lowers fuel economy standards, critics say at a significant environmental cost</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/new-york-worker-leighton-brown-picking-up-extra-shift-killed-by-falling-tree-ami</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T15:28:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>New York worker Leighton Brown picking up extra shift killed by falling tree amid powerful nor&apos;easter</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/uk-police-arrest-5-men-under-terrorism-explosives-acts-close-to-us-air-base</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T14:56:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>UK police arrest 5 men under terrorism, explosives acts close to US air base</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/this-could-be-mlbs-last-postseason-for-a-while-with-a-lockout-looming-players-vo</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T14:51:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>This could be MLB&apos;s last postseason for a while with a lockout looming, players vowing to fight cap</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/12-teens-wounded-in-shootout-at-birthday-party-in-georgia-park-sheriff-says</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T14:41:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>12 teens wounded in shootout at birthday party in Georgia park, sheriff says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/man-gets-6-years-in-prison-for-taking-explosives-to-church-hosting-annual-red-ma</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:17:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Man gets 6 years in prison for taking explosives to church hosting annual Red Mass for justices</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/karol-g-turns-houston-into-a-tropicoqueta-party-surprises-crowd-with-drake</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T16:54:01.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Karol G turns Houston into a Tropicoqueta party, surprises crowd with Drake</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/giants-acquire-quarterback-jj-mccarthy-from-the-vikings-for-a-2027-fifth-round-p</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T16:25:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Giants acquire quarterback J.J. McCarthy from the Vikings for a 2027 fifth-round pick</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/tropical-storm-hanna-forms-in-the-atlantic-ocean-and-isnt-threatening-land</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T15:31:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tropical Storm Hanna forms in the Atlantic Ocean and isn&apos;t threatening land</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/investigation-at-philadelphia-home-connected-to-missing-women-enters-new-phase</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T14:05:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Investigation at Philadelphia home connected to missing women enters new phase</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/shop-amazon-prime-early-deals-score-top-beauty-tech-and-home-essentials-now</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T13:45:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Shop Amazon Prime early deals: Score top beauty, tech, and home essentials now</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/westbury-high-school-students-return-after-senior-is-shot-dead</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T13:36:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Westbury High School students return after senior is shot dead</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/from-mexico-to-houston-nurse-turns-side-hustle-into-growing-business</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T15:17:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>From Mexico to Houston: Nurse turns side hustle into growing business</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/lynx-take-two-wnba-awards-miles-is-rookie-of-the-year-and-reeve-is-a-five-time-c</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T14:37:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Lynx take two WNBA awards: Miles is Rookie of the Year, and Reeve is a five-time Coach of the Year</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/father-killed-daughter-critically-injured-in-baytown-shooting-harris-county-depu</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T14:20:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Father killed, daughter critically injured in Baytown shooting, Harris County deputies say</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
</urlset>
