<?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/manvel-utility-rate-increase-city-council-considers-raising-water-and-wastewater</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T18:02:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Manvel utility rate increase: City council considers raising water and wastewater rate revenue for 2026-27</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/power-outage-causes-municipal-courts-to-close-city-of-houston-officials-say</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T17:55:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Power outage causes municipal courts to close, City of Houston officials say</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/wildfire-in-montague-county-prompts-evacuation-orders</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T17:50:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Wildfire in Montague County prompts evacuation orders</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/donald-trump-to-present-space-medal-of-honor-to-artemis-ii-crew-at-johnson-space</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T17:49:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Donald Trump to present Space Medal of Honor to Artemis II crew at Johnson Space Center in Houston</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/montgomery-county-woman-dies-from-west-nile-virus-health-officials-confirm</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T17:42:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Montgomery County woman dies from West Nile virus, health officials confirm</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/israel-will-investigate-hind-rajabs-killing-her-mother-wants-more</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T17:31:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Israel will investigate Hind Rajab&apos;s killing. Her mother wants more</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/at-least-55-sickened-in-salmonella-e-coli-outbreak-linked-to-alfalfa-sprouts-in-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T17:24:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>At least 55 sickened in salmonella, E. coli outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts in 15 states; 4 hospitalized</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/philanthropist-nancy-kissinger-wife-of-former-secretary-of-state-henry-kissinger</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T17:24:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Philanthropist Nancy Kissinger, wife of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, dies at 92</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/walmart-is-finally-getting-tap-to-pay-heres-when-youll-be-able-to-use-it</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T17:13:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Walmart is finally getting Tap to Pay. Here’s when you’ll be able to use it</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/officers-rescue-man-from-house-fire-in-montrose-area-houston-police-department-s</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T17:12:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Officers rescue man from house fire in Montrose area, Houston Police Department says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/houston-crash-drivers-vehicle-caught-fire-after-hitting-three-others-police-say</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T17:11:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Houston crash: Driver&apos;s vehicle caught fire after hitting three others, police say</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/maha-activists-urge-trump-against-promoting-coal-to-power-energy-hungry-ai-data-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T17:11:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>MAHA activists urge Trump against promoting coal to power energy-hungry AI data centers</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/navy-mulls-stripping-black-war-heros-name-from-aircraft-carrier-for-trump-source</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T17:06:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Navy mulls stripping Black war hero’s name from aircraft carrier for Trump: Sources</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/t-wolves-lynx-co-owner-lore-agrees-to-sell-his-controlling-stake-at-a-45b-value-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T17:04:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>T-wolves, Lynx co-owner Lore agrees to sell his controlling stake at a $4.5B value, AP source says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/porter-man-sentenced-to-prison-for-killing-bald-eagle</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T16:48:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Porter man sentenced to prison for killing bald eagle</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/nypd-steps-up-patrols-to-intercept-drones-over-2026-us-open</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T16:46:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>NYPD steps up patrols to intercept drones over 2026 US Open</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/houston-has-caught-a-fever-but-some-relief-expected-late-next-week</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T16:28:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Houston has caught a fever, but some relief expected late next week</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/as-las-vegas-stadium-takes-shape-as-a-second-steel-truss-arch-rises-on-the-strip</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T16:26:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>A&apos;s Las Vegas stadium takes shape as a second steel truss arch rises on the Strip</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/texas-court-slashes-50m-judgment-against-infowars-alex-jones-over-falsely-callin</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T16:24:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Texas court slashes $50M judgment against Infowars’ Alex Jones over falsely calling school shooting a hoax</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/porter-man-sentenced-to-federal-prison-for-killing-bald-eagle-in-backyard</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T16:22:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Porter man sentenced to federal prison for killing bald eagle in backyard</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/roy-oswalts-perfect-gamein-a-video-game-the-good-bad-and-ugly-of-the-week</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T16:20:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Roy Oswalt’s perfect game…in a video game: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/russian-drones-kill-14-people-at-a-shopping-mall-in-a-central-ukrainian-city-off</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T16:20:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Russian drones kill 14 people at a shopping mall in a central Ukrainian city, officials say</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/walmart-says-it-will-use-billions-in-tariff-refunds-to-keep-prices-low</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T16:12:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Walmart says it will use billions in tariff refunds to keep prices low</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/driver-leads-police-on-chase-before-losing-control-crashing-into-ditch-baytown-p</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T16:04:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Driver leads police on chase before losing control, crashing into ditch: Baytown PD</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/federal-appeals-court-halts-ruling-allowing-thousands-of-college-players-extra-y</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T16:02:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Federal appeals court halts ruling allowing thousands of college players extra year of eligibility</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/lindsay-clancys-defense-rests-at-trial-over-whether-postpartum-psychosis-drove-h</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T16:01:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Lindsay Clancy’s defense rests at trial over whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her kids</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/texas-medical-board-links-additional-patient-death-to-local-plastic-surgeon</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T16:00:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Texas Medical Board links additional patient death to local plastic surgeon</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/watch-man-dressed-as-darth-vader-speaks-on-flock-cameras-at-san-diego-council-me</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T15:59:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Watch: Man dressed as Darth Vader speaks on Flock cameras at San Diego council meeting</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/woman-pistol-whipped-during-attempted-carjacking-struggle-in-third-ward-hpd-says</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T15:56:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Woman pistol-whipped during attempted carjacking struggle in Third Ward, HPD says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/nearly-75000-dodge-durangos-recalled-over-problems-with-rear-spoiler</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T15:41:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nearly 75,000 Dodge Durangos recalled over problems with rear spoiler</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/prince-harry-elton-john-5-others-must-pay-initial-13-million-over-failed-invasio</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T15:30:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Prince Harry, Elton John, 5 others must pay initial $13 million over failed invasion of privacy case</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/federal-appeals-court-pauses-order-granting-extra-year-of-ncaa-eligibility-for-2</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T15:20:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Federal appeals court pauses order granting extra year of NCAA eligibility for 2022 grads</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/from-dystopia-to-the-red-carpet-the-dog-stars-cast-gathers-for-london-world-prem</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T15:09:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>From dystopia to the red carpet: &apos;The Dog Stars&apos; cast gathers for London world premiere</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/court-cuts-50m-judgment-against-infowars-alex-jones-over-falsely-labeling-newtow</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T15:03:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Court cuts $50M judgment against Infowars&apos; Alex Jones over falsely labeling Newtown killings a hoax</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/big-tex-gets-new-shirt-designed-by-cavenders-ahead-of-state-fair-of-texas</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T15:00:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Big Tex gets new shirt designed by Cavender&apos;s ahead of State Fair of Texas</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/jurors-hear-keffe-d-say-his-nephew-fired-fatal-shots-at-tupac-shakur-in-1996-dri</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T14:42:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Jurors hear &apos;Keffe D&apos; say his nephew fired fatal shots at Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/settlers-kill-a-palestinian-teen-in-a-west-bank-clash-and-other-middle-east-deve</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T14:41:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Settlers kill a Palestinian teen in a West Bank clash, and other Middle East developments</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/cornered-by-big-bend-backlash-texas-republicans-tread-carefully-around-trump</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T14:39:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Cornered by Big Bend backlash, Texas Republicans tread carefully around Trump</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/walmart-promises-price-cuts-after-29-billion-tariff-refund</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T14:39:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Walmart promises price cuts after $2.9 billion tariff refund</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/galveston-county-juvenile-justice-center-student-blackmailed-dickinson-isd-teach</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T14:34:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Galveston County Juvenile Justice Center student blackmailed Dickinson ISD teacher Kristi Hanks over improper relationship: Galveston County, Texas sheriff&apos;s office</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/cleanup-underway-after-tornadoes-touch-down-in-delaware-and-new-yorks-long-islan</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T14:33:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York&apos;s Long Island</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/19-year-old-arrested-after-allegedly-stabbing-pregnant-woman-who-is-dating-her-e</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T14:23:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>19-year-old arrested after allegedly stabbing pregnant woman who is dating her ex-boyfriend: Records</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/8-dead-after-charter-plane-crashes-in-western-alaska</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T14:15:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>8 dead after charter plane crashes in western Alaska</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/harris-county-da-warns-ice-tactics-are-stalling-prosecutions-announces-next-step</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T13:54:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Harris County DA warns ICE tactics are stalling prosecutions, announces next steps in ICE investigation</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/2-us-army-corps-of-engineers-workers-among-8-killed-in-small-plane-crash-in-alas</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T13:42:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>2 US Army Corps of Engineers workers among 8 killed in small plane crash in Alaska near radar site</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/the-latest-trump-warns-of-economic-d-day-against-iran-days-before-6-month-mark-o</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T13:29:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>The Latest: Trump warns of ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran days before 6-month mark of war</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/hayden-panettiere-would-have-been-37-today-latest-on-her-death</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T13:02:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Hayden Panettiere would have been 37 today: Latest on her death</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/kept-out-of-the-trial-karmelo-anthony-spoiling-for-a-fight-victim-sprayed-racist</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T12:56:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Kept out of the trial: Karmelo Anthony ‘spoiling for a fight,’ victim sprayed  ‘racist’ graffiti</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/avoiding-eviction-aug-21-2026</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T11:00:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Avoiding eviction (Aug. 21, 2026)</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/russell-jokes-that-getting-engaged-helped-him-speed-to-pole-as-f1-returns-at-the</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T09:08:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Russell jokes that getting engaged helped him speed to pole as F1 returns at the Dutch GP</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-1618-existence-and-uniqueness</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T05:01:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1618: Existence and Uniqueness</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/us-stocks-rise-as-the-bond-markets-big-swings-ease-a-bit</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T04:46:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US stocks rise as the bond market&apos;s big swings ease a bit</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/vance-campaigns-at-the-ohio-steel-plant-where-his-grandfather-worked</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T04:01:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Vance campaigns at the Ohio steel plant where his grandfather worked</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/another-aqua-texas-customer-gets-water-bill-for-more-than-2000-for-allegedly-usi</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:48:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Another Aqua Texas customer gets water bill for more than $2,000 for allegedly using 107,000 gallons of water</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/missouri-city-police-officers-rescue-autistic-boy-seen-near-body-of-water</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T01:18:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Missouri City police officers rescue autistic boy seen near body of water</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/pregnant-woman-allegedly-stabbed-in-face-arms-by-19-year-old-church-acquaintance</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T00:31:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Pregnant woman allegedly stabbed in face, arms by 19-year-old church acquaintance</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/man-in-custody-after-swat-scene-unfolds-in-kingwood-neighborhood</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T00:28:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Man in custody after SWAT scene unfolds in Kingwood neighborhood</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/houston-weather-heat-advisory-to-continue-through-friday</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T00:09:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Houston weather: Heat advisory to continue through Friday</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/substitute-teacher-arrested-after-allegedly-triggering-false-active-shooter-aler</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T00:04:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Substitute teacher arrested after allegedly triggering false active shooter alerts at 5 schools: sheriff</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/army-resumes-apache-helicopter-training-after-fatal-crash-near-fort-hood</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T23:59:50.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Army resumes Apache helicopter training after fatal crash near Fort Hood</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/harris-county-leaders-debate-proposed-property-tax-increase-ahead-of-september-v</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T22:35:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Harris County leaders debate proposed property tax increase ahead of September vote</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/houston-crash-harvard-elementary-school-crossing-guard-struck-by-vehicle</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T22:07:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Houston crash: Harvard Elementary School crossing guard struck by vehicle</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/harris-county-committee-recommends-40000-pay-boost-for-treasurer-despite-effort-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T21:22:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Harris County committee recommends $40,000 pay boost for treasurer, despite effort to eliminate position</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/hundreds-of-fort-bend-isd-students-could-be-rezoned-if-new-school-boundaries-are</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T21:15:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Hundreds of Fort Bend ISD students could be rezoned if new school boundaries are adopted this fall</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/hello-houston-the-commuter-cut-august-20-2026</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T20:37:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 20, 2026)</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/hello-houston-august-20-2026</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T20:12:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Hello Houston (August 20, 2026)</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/galveston-county-law-enforcement-busts-alleged-drug-operation-near-texas-city-mi</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T20:09:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Galveston County law enforcement busts alleged drug operation near Texas City middle school</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/ercot-says-it-plans-to-complete-governors-data-center-audit-by-december</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T19:29:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>ERCOT says it plans to complete governor’s data center audit by December</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/deer-park-police-officer-suspended-after-admitting-to-the-misuse-of-flock-camera</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T19:08:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Deer Park police officer suspended after admitting to the misuse of Flock cameras</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/west-houston-program-moving-people-from-homelessness-to-hotels-gains-surge-in-fu</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T19:00:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>West Houston program moving people from homelessness to hotels gains surge in funding</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/former-texas-lottery-chief-heads-to-court-heres-how-the-agencys-troubles-unfolde</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T18:03:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Former Texas Lottery chief heads to court. Here’s how the agency’s troubles unfolded</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/police-investigating-body-found-at-houston-isd-middle-school</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T17:52:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Police investigating body found at Houston ISD middle school</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/no-cap-these-are-texas-most-searched-slang-words-in-2026</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T17:27:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>No &apos;cap&apos;: These are Texas’ most-searched slang words in 2026</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/opponents-of-big-bend-border-construction-take-protest-to-the-texas-parks-and-wi</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T13:40:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Opponents of Big Bend border construction take protest to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/texas-could-get-more-control-over-head-start-what-would-that-mean-for-childcare</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T12:54:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Texas could get more control over Head Start. What would that mean for childcare?</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/lt-gov-dan-patrick-proposes-penalties-for-schools-that-keep-vulgar-books-on-libr</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T12:49:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes penalties for schools that keep ‘vulgar’ books on library shelves</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/ac-in-rental-housing-aug-20-2026</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T11:00:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>A/C in rental housing (Aug. 20, 2026)</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-2631-the-double-slit-experiment</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T05:01:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2631: The Double Slit Experiment</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/trump-teases-potential-kim-jong-un-meeting-later-this-year</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T01:43:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump teases potential Kim Jong Un meeting later this year</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/pentagon-threatens-funding-for-30-universities-over-ties-to-china</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T21:59:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Pentagon threatens funding for 30 universities over ties to China</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/texas-based-oil-companies-among-first-to-sign-contracts-with-venezuela</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T21:43:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Texas-based oil companies among first to sign contracts with Venezuela</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/hello-houston-the-commuter-cut-august-19-2026</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T20:07:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 19, 2026)</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/photos-new-houston-monument-honors-black-and-women-pioneers-in-space</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T20:00:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Photos: New Houston monument honors Black and women pioneers in space</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/hello-houston-august-19-2026</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T19:49:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Hello Houston (August 19, 2026)</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/concerns-about-the-new-world-screwworm-have-put-texas-pet-adoptions-on-hold</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T19:40:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Concerns about the New World screwworm have put Texas pet adoptions on hold</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/americans-among-those-killed-in-kenya-safari-tour-helicopter-crash-state-departm</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T19:20:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Americans among those killed in Kenya safari tour helicopter crash, State Department says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/houston-ranks-no-4-in-us-for-vehicle-thefts-as-fort-bend-family-searches-for-sto</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T15:48:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Houston ranks No. 4 in US for vehicle thefts as Fort Bend family searches for stolen GMC truck</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/top-ranked-jannik-sinner-withdraws-from-the-us-open-with-a-knee-injury</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T14:37:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Top-ranked Jannik Sinner withdraws from the US Open with a knee injury</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/paredes-banned-10-games-as-fifa-suspends-3-argentina-players-for-world-cup-final</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T14:31:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Paredes banned 10 games as FIFA suspends 3 Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/jenny-simpson-reveals-rare-heart-condition-caused-her-collapse-she-will-not-retu</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T14:15:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Jenny Simpson reveals rare heart condition caused her collapse; she will not return to running</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/enrollment-in-snap-grocery-aid-is-dropping-faster-than-expected</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T13:51:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Enrollment in SNAP grocery aid is dropping faster than expected</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/myanmar-military-strike-kills-14-people-at-a-buddhist-monastery-opposition-group</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T13:43:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Myanmar military strike kills 14 people at a Buddhist monastery, opposition group says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/grammy-winning-songwriter-diane-warren-adopts-wilbur-the-pig-after-viral-west-ho</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T13:42:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Grammy-winning songwriter Diane Warren adopts Wilbur the pig after viral West Hollywood video</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/a-new-tropical-system-could-threaten-hawaii-over-the-weekend-while-its-quiet-in-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T13:00:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>A new tropical system could threaten Hawaii over the weekend, while it&apos;s quiet in the Atlantic</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/move-over-bears-fat-marmot-week-puts-a-spotlight-on-the-alpine-rodents</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T13:00:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Move over bears. Fat Marmot Week puts a spotlight on the alpine rodents</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/a-donkey-jumps-into-a-van-while-on-the-loose-kicking-and-biting-injuring-3-peopl</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T12:33:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>A donkey jumps into a van while on the loose, kicking and biting, injuring 3 people in Germany</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/as-midterms-near-grocery-prices-remain-top-of-mind-for-many-americans</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T12:22:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>As midterms near, grocery prices remain top of mind for many Americans</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/ex-abercrombie-ceo-michael-jeffries-competent-for-sex-trafficking-trial-judge-ru</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T11:45:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ex-Abercrombie CEO Michael Jeffries competent for sex trafficking trial, judge rules</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/ethel-caterham-the-worlds-oldest-living-person-celebrates-117th-birthday</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T11:30:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ethel Caterham, the world&apos;s oldest living person, celebrates 117th birthday</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/prince-harry-and-6-others-must-pay-initial-13-million-over-failed-invasion-of-pr</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T11:20:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Prince Harry and 6 others must pay initial $13 million over failed invasion of privacy case</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/no-survivors-after-plane-with-8-aboard-crashes-in-alaska-officials</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T11:00:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>&apos;No survivors&apos; after plane with 8 aboard crashes in Alaska: Officials</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/new-research-finds-san-andreas-fault-is-slipping-faster-than-previously-thought</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T10:46:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>New research finds San Andreas Fault is slipping faster than previously thought</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/harris-county-treasurer-carla-wyatt-may-get-salary-bump-as-she-faces-dwi-charge</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt may get salary bump as she faces DWI charge</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/16-year-old-was-blackmailing-dickinson-isd-teacher-over-improper-relationship-in</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>16-year-old was blackmailing Dickinson ISD teacher over improper relationship, investigators say</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/convicted-murderer-busted-running-convenience-store-for-poison-near-schools-in-t</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T23:53:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Convicted murderer busted running &apos;convenience store for poison&apos; near schools in Texas City, held on $2M bond</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/conor-kennedy-rfk-jrs-son-and-taylor-swifts-ex-put-on-russias-international-want</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T23:28:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Conor Kennedy, RFK Jr.’s son and Taylor Swift’s ex, put on Russia&apos;s international wanted list: Reports</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/2-organizers-of-hong-kongs-tiananmen-vigils-convicted-in-national-security-case</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T23:03:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>2 organizers of Hong Kong&apos;s Tiananmen vigils convicted in national security case</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/watch-amazon-drone-drops-package-in-swimming-pool</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T22:14:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Watch: Amazon drone drops package in swimming pool</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/human-remains-found-in-field-behind-houston-middle-school</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T21:17:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Human remains found in field behind Houston middle school</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/8-people-treated-following-minor-i-10-east-crash-involving-bus-18-wheeler</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T20:30:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>8 people treated following &apos;minor&apos; I-10 East crash involving bus, 18-wheeler</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/invasive-bug-that-can-kill-texas-trees-spreads-deeper-into-state</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T19:17:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Invasive bug that can kill Texas trees spreads deeper into state</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/college-students-can-now-pay-tuition-with-paypal-or-venmo-at-some-universities</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T18:28:01.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>College students can now pay tuition with PayPal or Venmo at some universities</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/im-back-and-we-already-have-a-big-traffic-calming-update</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T13:38:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>I’m back — and we already have a BIG traffic-calming update 👀</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/neutrogena-responds-to-backlash-following-hayden-panettieres-death</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T12:11:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Neutrogena responds to backlash following Hayden Panettiere’s death</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/typhoon-texas-bringing-tons-of-ice-to-houston-wave-pool-for-cool-down-htx</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T11:30:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Typhoon Texas bringing tons of ice to Houston wave pool for ‘Cool Down HTX’</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/woman-stood-up-at-fogo-de-cho-gets-unexpected-show-of-support-from-restaurant-st</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T11:20:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Woman stood up at Fogo de Chão gets unexpected show of support from restaurant staff</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/houston-eyeing-100-again-as-a-weekend-scorcher-is-on-the-way</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T10:29:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Houston eyeing 100 again as a weekend scorcher is on the way</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/2-newsletter-temperatures-to-hit-the-100s-in-some-areas-this-weekend</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T10:26:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>2 Newsletter: Temperatures to hit the 100s in some areas this weekend</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/remains-found-of-american-mountain-climber-who-died-in-an-avalanche-on-pakistans</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T10:15:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Remains found of American mountain climber who died in an avalanche on Pakistan&apos;s Broad Peak</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/pressure-mounts-to-allow-treated-oilfield-waste-in-texas-rivers-and-on-rangeland</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T10:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Pressure mounts to allow treated oilfield waste in Texas rivers and on rangeland</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/19-year-old-accused-of-stabbing-pregnant-woman-dating-her-ex-boyfriend-court-rec</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T09:39:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>19-year-old accused of stabbing pregnant woman dating her ex-boyfriend, court records show</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/houston-cougars-qb-conner-weigman-lands-on-davey-obrien-award-watch-list</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T06:13:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Houston Cougars QB Conner Weigman lands on Davey O’Brien Award watch list</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/us-south-korean-militaries-wrap-up-drill-early-a-day-after-north-koreas-missile-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T05:01:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US, South Korean militaries wrap up drill early, a day after North Korea&apos;s missile barrage</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/incredibly-prevalent-how-ai-is-commonly-used-to-create-and-maintain-medical-reco</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:48:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>&apos;Incredibly prevalent:&apos; How AI is commonly used to create and maintain medical records</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/charter-plane-crash-kills-8-near-remote-radar-site-in-western-alaska-military-sa</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:28:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Charter plane crash kills 8 near remote radar site in western Alaska, military says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/klein-isd-teachers-aide-fired-arrested-and-accused-of-hurting-9-year-old-student</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T01:52:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Klein ISD teacher&apos;s aide fired, arrested and accused of hurting 9-year-old student, court docs show</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/its-unfair-mother-says-teens-wrongful-arrest-had-him-in-jail-for-48-hours</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T01:10:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>&apos;It&apos;s unfair&apos;: Mother says teen&apos;s wrongful arrest had him in jail for 48 hours</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/swat-standoff-next-to-elementary-school-ends-in-arrest-homeowner-describes-drama</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T01:04:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>SWAT standoff next to elementary school ends in arrest, homeowner describes dramatic scene</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/brian-hickersons-attorney-issues-statement-after-hayden-panettieres-death</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T01:02:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Brian Hickerson&apos;s attorney issues statement after Hayden Panettiere&apos;s death</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/body-found-by-employee-near-attucks-middle-school-investigation-underway-hisd-sa</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T00:52:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Body found by employee near Attucks Middle School, investigation underway, HISD says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/disney-worldbuilders-doc-shows-frozen-director-jennifer-lees-unfiltered-reaction</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T00:20:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>&apos;Disney Worldbuilders&apos; doc shows &apos;Frozen&apos; director Jennifer Lee&apos;s unfiltered reaction to land</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/ca-lawmaker-aisha-wahab-wins-special-election-to-succeed-eric-swalwell-in-congre</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T22:59:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>CA lawmaker Aisha Wahab wins special election to succeed Eric Swalwell in Congress</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/hayden-panettiere-boyfriend-brian-hickersons-attorney-issues-statement-on-her-de</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T19:23:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Hayden Panettiere boyfriend Brian Hickerson’s attorney issues statement on her death: Report</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/man-found-dead-in-southeast-houston-rv-fire</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T18:58:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Man found dead in southeast Houston RV fire</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/houston-woman-pistol-whipped-shot-in-shoulder-during-attempted-carjacking</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T09:27:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Houston woman pistol-whipped, shot in shoulder during attempted carjacking</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/iranian-families-struggle-to-afford-the-basics-as-us-ratchets-up-economic-warfar</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T09:06:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Iranian families struggle to afford the basics as US ratchets up economic warfare</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/prosecutors-to-retry-yung-filly-on-3-rape-charges-in-australia</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T06:22:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Prosecutors to retry Yung Filly on 3 rape charges in Australia</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/houston-dynamo-take-1st-place-in-mls-west-after-historic-5th-straight-shutout-wi</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T06:20:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Houston Dynamo take 1st place in MLS West after historic 5th straight shutout win</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/angel-reese-has-stunning-perfect-shooting-night-in-the-dreams-124-88-romp-over-t</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T04:44:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Angel Reese has stunning perfect shooting night in the Dream&apos;s 124-88 romp over the Sparks</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/project-runways-bi-pham-found-himself-through-fashion</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T20:48:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Project Runway&apos;s Bi Pham found himself through fashion</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/pregnant-woman-maria-alejandra-gomez-quiroz-held-for-weeks-in-dilley-texas-ice-c</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T20:41:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Pregnant woman Maria Alejandra Gomez-Quiroz held for weeks in Dilley, Texas ICE custody after immigration lawyer scam: family</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/houston-city-council-passes-ordinance-requiring-rental-units-to-provide-air-cond</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T20:39:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Houston City Council passes ordinance requiring rental units to provide air conditioning</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/canadian-provincial-leader-says-trump-is-a-bad-person-as-canada-weighs-concessio</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T11:41:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Canadian provincial leader says Trump is a ‘bad person’ as Canada weighs concessions for trade deal</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/hungary-drained-its-waters-for-generations-now-drought-is-exposing-the-cost</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T05:06:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Hungary drained its waters for generations. Now drought is exposing the cost</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/a-question-looms-over-harrys-return-to-the-uk-can-he-rebuild-his-relationship-wi</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T04:05:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>A question looms over Harry&apos;s return to the UK. Can he rebuild his relationship with Prince William?</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/president-trump-to-stump-for-sen-darline-graham-days-ahead-of-south-carolinas-go</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T04:02:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>President Trump to stump for Sen. Darline Graham days ahead of South Carolina&apos;s GOP Senate runoff</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/trump-warns-of-economic-d-day-against-iran-but-tehran-is-well-acquainted-with-sa</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T04:01:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump warns of &apos;economic D-Day&apos; against Iran, but Tehran is well acquainted with sanctions</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/fernando-mendoza-throws-a-pick-6-struggles-in-1st-half-of-raiders-22-20-preseaso</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:19:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Fernando Mendoza throws a pick-6, struggles in 1st half of Raiders&apos; 22-20 preseason win over Texans</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/masked-suspect-accused-of-terrorizing-people-in-philadelphia-identified-police</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T20:10:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Masked suspect accused of terrorizing people in Philadelphia identified: Police</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/more-than-2300-mexicans-sent-to-guatemala-and-honduras-as-trump-ramps-up-third-c</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T20:09:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>More than 2,300 Mexicans sent to Guatemala and Honduras as Trump ramps up third-country deportations</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/back-to-school-checklist-10-things-parents-overlook-that-should-be-on-your-list</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T19:56:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Back-to-school checklist: 10 things parents overlook that should be on your list</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/67-magnitude-earthquake-shakes-perus-southern-andes-no-immediate-damage-reported</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T19:37:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>6.7-magnitude earthquake shakes Peru&apos;s southern Andes, no immediate damage reported</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/d23-the-ultimate-disney-fan-event-brings-stars-cosplay-and-disney-legends-togeth</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T19:27:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event brings stars, cosplay and Disney Legends together</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/robin-williams-movies-mrs-doubtfire-and-dead-poets-society-arriving-on-4k-ultra-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T19:12:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Robin Williams&apos; movies, &apos;Mrs. Doubtfire&apos; and &apos;Dead Poets Society,&apos; arriving on 4K Ultra HD</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/good-goosey-pet-goose-alerts-family-to-fire-helping-save-barn-animals</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T17:13:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Good Goosey! Pet goose alerts family to fire, helping save barn animals</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/harris-county-treasurer-could-get-30-raise-as-county-weighs-eliminating-her-offi</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T21:19:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Harris County Treasurer could get 30% raise as county weighs eliminating her office</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/trump-appears-on-former-fixer-turned-enemy-michael-cohens-radio-show-after-deten</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T18:14:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump appears on former fixer-turned-enemy Michael Cohen&apos;s radio show after detente</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/still-recovering-from-hurricane-lala-hawaii-prepares-for-a-possible-weekend-cycl</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T15:25:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/us-carries-out-its-first-deportations-under-pact-for-liberia-to-accept-1200-non-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T13:04:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US carries out its first deportations under pact for Liberia to accept 1,200 non-Liberians</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/iran-dismisses-us-economic-threats-and-other-developments-in-the-middle-east</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T10:15:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Iran dismisses US economic threats, and other developments in the Middle East</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/karmelo-anthonys-lawyer-asks-for-new-trial-in-texas-track-meet-killing-as-new-de</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T04:02:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Karmelo Anthony&apos;s lawyer asks for new trial in Texas track meet killing as new details are revealed</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/diamondbacks-star-ketel-marte-will-move-to-10-day-injured-list-after-mysterious-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:03:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte will move to 10-day injured list after mysterious absence</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/for-the-second-time-this-year-houston-reached-100-and-more-are-on-the-way</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T01:59:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>For the second time this year Houston reached 100° and more are on the way</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/federal-court-is-asked-to-block-kennedy-center-from-returning-trumps-name-to-bui</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T01:44:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Federal court is asked to block Kennedy Center from returning Trump&apos;s name to building</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/approximately-160-violations-found-in-texas-city-illegal-fishing-bust-multiple-c</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T01:23:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Approximately 160 violations found in Texas City illegal fishing bust; multiple citations issued</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/spca-of-texas-warns-pet-owners-about-extreme-heat</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T01:13:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>SPCA of Texas Warns Pet Owners About Extreme Heat</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/cameroons-president-biya-returns-after-a-long-stay-abroad-raises-health-concerns</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T18:02:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Cameroon&apos;s President Biya returns after a long stay abroad raises health concerns</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/dea-to-mark-national-fentanyl-prevention-and-awareness-day-on-friday</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T00:48:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>DEA to mark National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on Friday</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/galveston-county-postal-worker-arrested-in-mail-theft-investigation</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T23:51:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Galveston County postal worker arrested in mail theft investigation</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/california-lawmaker-aisha-wahab-wins-special-election-to-succeed-eric-swalwell-i</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T22:48:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>California lawmaker Aisha Wahab wins special election to succeed Eric Swalwell in Congress</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/us-ramps-up-cuba-sanctions-and-detentions-of-americans-returning-from-the-island</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T17:20:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US ramps up Cuba sanctions and detentions of Americans returning from the island</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/ap-reporter-christopher-bodeen-a-tenacious-chronicler-of-chinas-rise-dies-at-55</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T13:37:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>AP reporter Christopher Bodeen, a tenacious chronicler of China&apos;s rise, dies at 55</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/a-quiet-channel-between-ice-and-iran-shaped-deportation-flights-newly-released-e</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T04:02:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>A quiet channel between ICE and Iran shaped deportation flights, newly released emails show</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/rory-mcilroy-makes-quick-turnaround-for-5-way-share-of-the-lead-at-bmw-as-ailing</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T23:31:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Rory McIlroy makes quick turnaround for 5-way share of the lead at BMW as ailing Scheffler fades</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/one-monthly-bill-americans-cant-avoid-is-quietly-surging-thanks-to-emerging-indu</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T17:13:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>One monthly bill Americans can’t avoid is quietly surging thanks to emerging industry</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/houston-rental-ac-ordinance-your-questions-comments-coming-in</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T16:47:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Houston rental A/C ordinance: Your questions, comments coming in</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/3-deadly-crashes-in-2-weeks-put-southeast-houstons-telephone-road-under-magnifyi</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T16:30:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>3 deadly crashes in 2 weeks put southeast Houston’s Telephone Road under magnifying glass</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/easy-back-to-school-lunches-kids-will-actually-eat-recipes-packing-tips</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T23:23:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Easy Back-to-School Lunches Kids Will Actually Eat, Recipes &amp; Packing Tips</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/texas-energy-companies-sign-major-oil-deals-with-venezuela</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T23:17:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Texas energy companies sign major oil deals with Venezuela</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/labor-day-getaways-vail-peaks-coastal-sun-in-corpus-christi-and-tennessees-real-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T23:01:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Labor Day Getaways: Vail Peaks, Coastal Sun in Corpus Christi and Tennessee’s Real-Deal Travel</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/braves-grant-holmes-loses-no-hit-bid-in-seventh-against-white-sox-in-chicago</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T19:55:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Braves&apos; Grant Holmes loses no-hit bid in seventh against White Sox in Chicago</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/sanitation-worker-dies-after-falling-from-truck-on-first-day-on-job</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T18:15:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Sanitation worker dies after falling from truck on first day on job</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/honolulu-bill-could-fine-jail-homeless-residents-over-shopping-cart-use</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T18:07:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Honolulu bill could fine, jail homeless residents over shopping cart use</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/local-beef-vs-grocery-store-beef-what-to-know-about-safety-cost-and-recent-recal</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T17:44:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Local beef vs. grocery store beef: What to know about safety, cost and recent recalls</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/gma-comes-to-houston-to-celebrate-the-texans-historic-25th-season-ahead</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T17:05:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>GMA comes to Houston to celebrate the Texans&apos; historic 25th season ahead</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/women-in-pink-rally-in-support-of-lindsay-clancy-who-is-on-trial-for-killing-3-c</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T16:40:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Women in pink rally in support of Lindsay Clancy who is on trial for killing 3 children</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/federal-agents-seize-devices-from-ex-rep-eric-swalwell-in-sexual-misconduct-prob</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T16:15:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe, AP source says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/the-latest-over-750-us-troops-have-been-wounded-since-the-iran-war-began-pentago</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T13:55:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>The Latest: Over 750 US troops have been wounded since the Iran war began, Pentagon says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/judge-sets-hearing-on-order-to-halt-big-bend-national-park-border-wall-project-f</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T13:51:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Judge sets hearing on order to halt Big Bend National Park border wall project for now</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/free-ac-heating-units-offered-to-eligible-harris-county-homeowners</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T13:19:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Free AC, heating units offered to eligible Harris County homeowners</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/taking-a-cruise-from-galveston-heres-how-local-ships-scored-on-their-latest-cdc-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T10:01:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Taking a cruise from Galveston? Here’s how local ships scored on their latest CDC sanitation inspections</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/houston-author-mariah-kingsley-brings-a-fresh-perspective-to-romance-stories</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T21:49:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Houston author Mariah Kingsley brings a fresh perspective to romance stories</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/7-killed-in-kenya-helicopter-crash-near-mount-ololokwe-a-mountain-kprc-2-crew-cl</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T21:40:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>7 killed in Kenya helicopter crash near Mount Ololokwe, a mountain KPRC 2 crew climbed for “Saving Lions”</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/cowboys-and-saints-fined-500000-apiece-by-nfl-after-brawl-filled-joint-practice</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T21:07:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Cowboys and Saints fined $500,000 apiece by NFL after brawl-filled joint practice</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/investigators-examining-foes-of-trump-seek-interviews-related-to-mar-a-lago-sear</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T20:50:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Investigators examining foes of Trump seek interviews related to Mar-a-Lago search, AP sources say</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/dane-myers-dropped-fly-with-2-outs-in-9th-gives-cardinals-a-wild-10-9-win-over-r</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T20:37:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Dane Myers&apos; dropped fly with 2 outs in 9th gives Cardinals a wild 10-9 win over Reds</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/why-treasury-secretary-bessents-moves-to-calm-the-bond-market-havent-worked-so-f</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T19:37:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Why Treasury Secretary Bessent&apos;s moves to calm the bond market haven&apos;t worked so far</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/one-army-unit-is-offering-4-bonus-days-off-to-play-grand-theft-auto-for-soldiers</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T17:26:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>One Army unit is offering 4 bonus days off to play &apos;Grand Theft Auto&apos; for soldiers who reenlist</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/as-workplace-surveillance-grows-experts-say-its-good-to-know-the-ways-your-emplo</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T16:55:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>As workplace surveillance grows, experts say it&apos;s good to know the ways your employer is watching</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/nebraskas-largest-school-district-asks-police-to-stop-using-electric-shock-glove</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T16:15:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nebraska&apos;s largest school district asks police to stop using electric shock gloves on students</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/pilot-killed-2-state-police-troopers-injured-in-midair-crash-at-carlisle-pennsyl</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T15:45:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Pilot killed, 2 State Police troopers injured in midair crash at Carlisle, Pennsylvania airport</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/bear-attacks-man-at-colorado-apartment-complex-as-state-records-high-number-of-e</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T15:42:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Bear attacks man at Colorado apartment complex as state records high number of encounters this year, officials say</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/ice-detains-boat-captain-in-statue-of-liberty-capsizing-that-killed-mother-infan</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T14:59:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>ICE detains boat captain in Statue of Liberty capsizing that killed mother, infant</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/women-in-pink-rally-in-support-of-lindsay-clancy-at-her-trial-for-killing-her-3-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T14:42:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Women in pink rally in support of Lindsay Clancy at her trial for killing her 3 children</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/what-is-personalized-pricing-heres-why-companies-could-face-federal-charges-for-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T14:09:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>What is personalized pricing? Here&apos;s why companies could face federal charges for it</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/the-bond-market-swings-back-to-worries-and-knocks-us-stocks-lower</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T05:13:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>The bond market swings back to worries and knocks US stocks lower</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/a-russian-missile-and-drone-barrage-kills-at-least-16-in-ukraines-kyiv-region</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T04:38:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>A Russian missile and drone barrage kills at least 16 in Ukraine&apos;s Kyiv region</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/houston-woman-loses-hundreds-of-dollars-in-rental-scam</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T03:59:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Houston woman loses hundreds of dollars in rental scam</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/harris-co-couple-warning-pet-owners-about-parasite-found-in-dog-parks-that-can-b</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:49:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Harris Co. couple warning pet owners about parasite found in dog parks that can be fatal</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/klein-isd-classroom-aide-facing-felony-charge-highlights-texas-special-education</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T01:18:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Klein ISD classroom aide facing felony charge highlights Texas special education camera law</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/prince-harry-and-meghan-are-returning-to-the-uk-with-their-children</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T22:11:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/patrick-to-texas-school-districts-were-coming-for-your-books</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T20:44:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Patrick to Texas school districts: &apos;We&apos;re coming for your books&apos;</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/hr-business-partner-corporate</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T18:55:50.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>HR Business Partner – Corporate</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/body-found-in-remote-area-of-attucks-middle-school-in-sunnyside</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T18:36:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Body found in remote area of Attucks Middle School in Sunnyside</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/carlos-alcaraz-is-set-to-return-from-a-wrist-injury-and-defend-his-us-open-title</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T17:51:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Carlos Alcaraz is set to return from a wrist injury and defend his US Open title</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/trump-keeps-embracing-data-centers-even-as-they-become-toxic-in-midterm-races</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T17:48:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm races</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/speedboat-driver-in-fatal-new-york-harbor-capsizing-was-in-the-us-illegally-auth</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T15:45:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Speedboat driver in fatal New York Harbor capsizing was in the US illegally, authorities say</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/severe-storm-flood-threat-heads-to-interstate-95-corridor-forecast</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T14:33:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Severe storm, flood threat heads to Interstate 95 corridor: Forecast</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/man-in-his-70s-killed-after-parked-rv-catches-fire-in-southeast-houston-hpd-says</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T13:46:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Man in his 70s killed after parked RV catches fire in southeast Houston, HPD says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/somalia-faces-another-hunger-crisis-and-the-un-food-agency-head-says-it-has-far-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T13:38:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Somalia faces another hunger crisis and the UN food agency head says it has far less funds to help</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/pasadena-california-neighbors-outraged-after-mailman-seen-on-video-attacking-pea</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T13:37:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Pasadena, California neighbors outraged after mailman seen on video attacking peacock</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/soldiers-incentivized-to-reenlist-with-time-off-to-play-grand-theft-auto-vi</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T13:28:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Soldiers incentivized to reenlist with time off to play Grand Theft Auto VI</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/wild-los-angeles-chase-ends-after-dirt-bike-rider-cuts-through-parks-tries-to-re</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T12:18:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Wild Los Angeles chase ends after dirt bike rider cuts through parks, tries to refuel mid-pursuit</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/dickinson-isd-educator-arrested-for-improper-relationship-between-educator-stude</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T00:31:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Dickinson ISD educator arrested for improper relationship between educator, student</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/tsu-names-new-athletic-director-mens-basketball-coach-amid-pushback-over-hiring-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T23:59:01.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>TSU names new athletic director, men’s basketball coach amid pushback over hiring process</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/east-texas-sits-on-a-goldmine-of-lithium-but-questions-loom-over-how-the-state-w</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>East Texas sits on a goldmine of lithium, but questions loom over how the state will regulate mining and production</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/5-houston-area-residents-charged-in-1-million-treasury-check-scheme</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T17:42:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>5 Houston-area residents charged in $1 million Treasury check scheme</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/pregnant-woman-stabbed-during-visit-at-houston-home-suspect-in-custody</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T12:18:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Pregnant woman stabbed during visit at Houston home, suspect in custody</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/boston-bruins-and-edmonton-oilers-to-play-nhl-games-in-germany-in-2027</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T12:04:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers to play NHL games in Germany in 2027</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/operation-midnight-shadow-child-exploitation-operation-ends-with-14-arrested-68-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T11:27:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Operation Midnight Shadow: Child exploitation operation ends with 14 arrested, 68 charges filed in multi-agency takedown</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/vietnam-police-charge-man-with-rape-after-american-woman-alleges-attack</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T10:07:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Vietnam police charge man with rape after American woman alleges attack</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/us-national-debt-now-stands-at-40-trillion</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T09:54:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US national debt now stands at $40 trillion</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/drug-enforcement-administration-joins-probe-into-hayden-panettieres-death-source</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T04:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Drug Enforcement Administration joins probe into Hayden Panettiere&apos;s death: Sources</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/publix-frozen-berry-recall-given-fdas-most-serious-classification</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T03:00:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Publix frozen berry recall given FDA’s most serious classification</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/teacher-found-dead-with-throat-slit-detectives-scrutinize-husbands-shifting-stor</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T00:02:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Teacher found dead with throat slit; detectives scrutinize husband’s shifting story</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/houston-weather-heat-advisory-in-effect-thursday</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T23:43:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Houston weather: Heat advisory in effect Thursday</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/judge-sentences-woman-in-firebomb-plot-to-kill-treasury-secretary</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T23:14:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Judge sentences woman in firebomb plot to kill Treasury Secretary</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/montana-boy-killed-after-being-flung-from-carnival-ride-operating-with-missing-r</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T23:09:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Montana boy killed after being flung from carnival ride operating with missing restraints, lawsuit alleges</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/flock-camera-helps-nab-florida-corrections-officers-in-lego-heist-deputies</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T23:06:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Flock camera helps nab Florida corrections officers in LEGO heist: deputies</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/harris-el-paso-counties-challenge-federal-election-conditions-on-security-grants</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T22:58:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Harris, El Paso counties challenge federal election conditions on security grants</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/texas-voting-guide-important-dates-for-the-november-election</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T20:44:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Texas voting guide: Important dates for the November election</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/texas-wwii-veteran-hopes-to-receive-100-birthday-cards-for-his-100th-birthday</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T13:18:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Texas WWII veteran hopes to receive 100 birthday cards for his 100th birthday</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/takeaways-from-a-story-on-the-us-australia-and-others-turning-to-brazil-for-rare</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T13:03:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Takeaways from a story on the US, Australia and others turning to Brazil for rare earth minerals</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/us-unemployment-claims-dropped-to-206000-last-week-with-layoffs-still-sparse</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T12:36:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US unemployment claims dropped to 206,000 last week with layoffs still sparse</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/is-packing-your-childs-school-lunch-really-cheaper-houston-parents-weigh-in</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T11:49:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Is packing your child’s school lunch really cheaper? Houston parents weigh in</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/congo-to-receive-70000-doses-of-ervebo-ebola-vaccine-which-has-been-effective-in</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T11:21:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Congo to receive 70,000 doses of Ervebo Ebola vaccine which has been effective in past outbreaks</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/walmart-is-cautious-with-expectations-after-slowest-sales-growth-in-6-years</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T11:10:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Walmart is cautious with expectations after slowest sales growth in 6 years</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/think-youre-really-good-at-uno-you-could-win-50000</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T10:53:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Think you’re really good at UNO? You could win $50,000</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/max-verstappen-extends-contract-with-red-bull-to-2030-after-he-weighed-up-leavin</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T07:23:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Max Verstappen extends contract with Red Bull to 2030 after he weighed up leaving F1</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/big-bear-eagles-meet-kaydee-the-new-female-eagle-spending-time-with-jackies-mate</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T04:25:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Big Bear Eagles: Meet &apos;Kaydee,&apos; the new female eagle spending time with Jackie&apos;s mate Shadow</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/teens-alleged-suicide-ruled-homicide-weeks-later-court-documents-show</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T03:14:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Teen&apos;s alleged suicide ruled homicide weeks later, court documents show</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/most-prolific-member-of-online-extremist-network-764-sentenced-to-77-years-in-pr</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:29:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>&apos;Most prolific&apos; member of online extremist network 764 sentenced to 77 years in prison</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/abbott-orders-review-of-how-school-districts-are-spending-money</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T20:37:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Abbott orders review of how school districts are spending money</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/un-aid-chief-warns-russian-drones-threaten-civilians-and-aid-work-in-ukraine</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T19:35:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>UN aid chief warns Russian drones threaten civilians and aid work in Ukraine</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/blue-bell-brings-back-fan-favorite-homemade-in-the-shade-ice-cream-for-a-limited</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T11:16:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Blue Bell brings back fan-favorite Homemade in the Shade ice cream for a limited time</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/viral-tiktok-has-ninja-creami-users-checking-their-ice-cream-makers-for-maggots</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T11:08:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Viral TikTok has Ninja Creami users checking their ice cream makers for maggots</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/deadly-overnight-storms-batter-germany-as-balkan-countries-fight-wildfires</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T08:43:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Deadly overnight storms batter Germany as Balkan countries fight wildfires</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/north-korea-fires-barrage-of-missiles-toward-the-sea-after-dismissing-overture-f</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T08:32:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>North Korea fires barrage of missiles toward the sea after dismissing overture from Trump</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/chinese-court-sentences-founder-of-troubled-property-developer-evergrande-to-lif</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T04:21:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Chinese court sentences founder of troubled property developer Evergrande to life in prison</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/former-meta-engineer-says-instagram-took-a-dont-ask-dont-tell-approach-on-kids-u</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:22:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Former Meta engineer says Instagram took a &apos;don&apos;t ask, don&apos;t tell&apos; approach on kids under 13</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/oklahoma-woman-reunites-with-missing-dog-found-over-1000-miles-away-in-north-car</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:19:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Oklahoma woman reunites with missing dog found over 1,000 miles away in North Carolina</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/5-americans-among-7-dead-after-helicopter-crashes-in-kenya</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T00:41:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>5 Americans among 7 dead after helicopter crashes in Kenya</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/2-homes-deemed-total-loss-in-fire-in-west-harris-county-cy-fair-fire-department-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T23:40:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>2 homes deemed total loss in fire in west Harris County, Cy-Fair Fire Department says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/ticket-lottery-opens-for-republican-midterm-convention-in-dallas</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T19:54:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ticket lottery opens for Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/2-newsletter-temperatures-to-hit-the-100s-in-some-areas-this-week</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T10:41:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>2 Newsletter: Temperatures to hit the 100s in some areas this week</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/states-pour-taxpayer-dollars-into-college-sports-as-athlete-pay-soaring-costs-sq</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T10:01:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>States pour taxpayer dollars into college sports as athlete pay, soaring costs squeeze budgets</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/democrats-narrow-their-list-of-2028-presidential-convention-sites-to-boston-denv</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T10:00:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Democrats narrow their list of 2028 presidential convention sites to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/talarico-floods-texas-airwaves-in-us-senate-race-as-paxton-gop-stay-quiet</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T10:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Talarico floods Texas airwaves in U.S. Senate race as Paxton, GOP stay quiet</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/spring-isd-skirts-potential-takeover-after-making-academic-gains</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T23:32:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Spring ISD skirts potential takeover after making academic gains</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/katy-freeway-westbound-lanes-at-west-loop-reopens-after-18-wheelers-shifting-loa</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T23:27:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Katy Freeway westbound lanes at West Loop reopens after 18-wheeler&apos;s shifting load of pipes</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/advanced-manufacturing-is-expanding-in-houston-and-its-leading-to-hundreds-of-jo</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T23:13:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Advanced manufacturing is expanding in Houston and it&apos;s leading to hundreds of jobs</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/tupac-shakur-murder-trial-from-las-vegas-live-streaming-coverage</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T23:05:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tupac Shakur murder trial from Las Vegas: Live streaming coverage</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/2-houses-heavily-damaged-in-cy-fair-fire</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T22:40:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>2 houses heavily damaged in Cy-Fair fire</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/prairie-view-football-is-ready-to-finish-the-fight-this-season</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T03:29:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Prairie View Football is ready to &quot;finish the fight&quot; this season</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/how-a-small-houston-area-city-helped-flock-cameras-take-off-nationwide</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T03:08:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>How a small Houston-area city helped Flock cameras take off nationwide</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/brewers-pat-murphy-doesnt-think-his-team-has-played-great-milwaukees-record-sugg</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T22:57:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Brewers&apos; Pat Murphy doesn&apos;t think his team has played great. Milwaukee&apos;s record suggests otherwise</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/prince-harry-and-meghan-planning-to-move-back-to-the-uk</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T22:37:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Prince Harry and Meghan planning to move back to the UK</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/search-for-suspect-underway-after-traffic-stop-turns-into-foot-chase-pct-2-says</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T22:17:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Search for suspect underway after traffic stop turns into foot chase, Pct. 2 says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/personalized-mrna-cancer-vaccine-shows-promise-in-extending-life-span-in-melanom</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T22:16:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Personalized mRNA cancer vaccine shows promise in extending life span in melanoma trial</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/trump-picks-dr-heidi-overton-a-top-white-house-aide-to-lead-the-food-and-drug-ad</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T22:01:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/us-marshals-fall-as-second-story-deck-collapses-while-they-try-to-make-an-arrest</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T21:47:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US Marshals fall as second-story deck collapses while they try to make an arrest, video shows</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/cy-fair-fire-chief-amy-ramon-named-2026-international-fire-chief-of-the-year</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T20:10:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Cy-Fair Fire Chief Amy Ramon named 2026 International Fire Chief of the Year</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/deputies-seize-drugs-gun-and-30000-in-cash-at-south-montgomery-county-smoke-shop</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T01:55:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Deputies seize drugs, gun and $30,000 in cash at south Montgomery County smoke shop</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/heat-advisory-goes-into-effect-on-thursday-because-of-high-temperatures-and-humi</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T01:53:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Heat Advisory goes into effect on Thursday because of high temperatures and humidity</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/family-says-stuff-can-be-replaced-after-flames-from-neighboring-home-rips-throug</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T21:29:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Family says &apos;stuff can be replaced&apos; after flames from neighboring home rips through theirs</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/residents-and-industry-leaders-at-odds-over-transmission-lines-at-legislative-he</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T01:24:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Residents and industry leaders at odds over transmission lines at legislative hearing</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/tens-of-thousands-in-indiana-are-still-without-power-a-week-after-deadly-storms</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T21:34:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tens of thousands in Indiana are still without power a week after deadly storms</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/lebanon-extradites-ex-assad-general-to-syria-for-trial-over-alleged-crimes</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T20:01:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Lebanon extradites ex-Assad general to Syria for trial over alleged crimes</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/cy-fair-firefighters-battle-2-neighboring-house-fires-in-west-houston-neighborho</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T18:52:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Cy-Fair firefighters battle 2 neighboring house fires in west Houston neighborhood</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/deer-park-police-officer-suspended-after-using-license-plate-cameras-for-persona</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T00:21:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Deer Park police officer suspended after using license plate cameras for personal use</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/houston-area-youtuber-stabbed-while-livestreaming-at-clear-lake-boat-ramp</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T23:41:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Houston-area YouTuber stabbed while livestreaming at Clear Lake boat ramp</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/texas-parks-and-wildlife-commissioners-inundated-with-border-wall-concerns-durin</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T23:35:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Texas Parks and Wildlife commissioners inundated with border wall concerns during annual meeting</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/city-of-pasadena-police-chief-mp-jackson-to-retire</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T22:36:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>City of Pasadena Police Chief M.P. Jackson to retire</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/missouri-court-allows-new-trump-backed-us-house-districts-to-be-used-in-november</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T22:27:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Missouri court allows new Trump-backed US House districts to be used in November election</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/man-found-guilty-of-capital-murder-in-2023-case-of-2-cannabis-businessmen-found-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T21:26:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Man found guilty of capital murder in 2023 case of 2 cannabis businessmen found dead in Houston</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/car-group-showcases-custom-rides-to-inspire-the-next-generation</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T21:03:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Car group showcases custom rides to inspire the next generation</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/new-nat-geo-groundbreaking-documentary-lion-follows-pride-of-lions-in-kenya-for-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T20:57:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>New Nat Geo groundbreaking documentary &apos;Lion&apos; follows pride of lions in Kenya for 4 years</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/i-10-katy-freeway-reopens-near-west-610-loop-stalled-18-wheeler-still-on-highway</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T20:34:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>I-10 Katy Freeway reopens near West 610 Loop; stalled 18-wheeler still on highway</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/2-helps-you-brazoria-county-beekeepers-raise-concerns-over-mosquito-spraying-dea</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T23:24:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>2 Helps You: Brazoria County beekeepers raise concerns over mosquito spraying deaths, transparency of pesticides used</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/back-to-school-cyberbullying-warning-what-parents-need-to-know-about-ai-fake-acc</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T23:07:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Back-to-school cyberbullying warning: What parents need to know about AI, fake accounts and altered images</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/e-scooter-crash-raises-safety-concerns-for-young-riders-in-greater-houston-area</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T23:01:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>E-scooter crash raises safety concerns for young riders in Greater Houston Area</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/fda-authorizes-robotic-blood-draw-device-first-of-its-kind</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T22:08:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>FDA authorizes robotic blood draw device: ‘First-of-its-kind’</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/the-us-national-debt-now-stands-at-40-trillion</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T21:14:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>The US national debt now stands at $40 trillion</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/longtime-publisher-of-stars-and-stripes-to-retire-citing-differences-with-pentag</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T20:57:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Longtime publisher of Stars and Stripes to retire, citing differences with Pentagon leadership</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/dickinson-isd-teacher-arrested-accused-of-improper-relationship-with-16-year-old</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T20:27:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Dickinson ISD teacher arrested, accused of improper relationship with 16-year-old student</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/houston-ranks-1-for-worst-road-rage-in-the-country</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T19:20:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Houston ranks #1 for worst road rage in the country</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/pasadena-police-chief-mp-jackson-retiring-amid-scrutiny-over-officer-conduct-and</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T18:54:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Pasadena police Chief MP Jackson retiring amid scrutiny over officer conduct and disputed disciplinary records</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/how-a-georgia-murder-probe-solved-a-nascar-legends-home-burglary</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T21:08:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>How a Georgia murder probe solved a NASCAR legend&apos;s home burglary</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/beryl-storm-damaged-brazoria-county-homeowners-can-get-recovery-help-at-freeport</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T21:06:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Beryl, storm-damaged Brazoria County homeowners can get recovery help at Freeport outreach event Thursday</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/meet-fariha-nasir-the-interior-designer-crafting-spaces-that-tell-stories</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T21:02:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Meet Fariha Nasir the interior designer crafting spaces that tell stories</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/psychologist-testifies-lindsay-clancy-was-not-criminally-responsible-in-killing-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T20:28:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Psychologist testifies Lindsay Clancy was not criminally responsible in killing of her 3 children</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/harvard-to-pay-53m-over-body-parts-sold-on-black-market</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T20:10:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Harvard to pay $53M over body parts sold on black market</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/seahawks-sign-2-time-pro-bowl-cornerback-trevon-diggs-while-terrion-arnold-remai</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T19:18:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Seahawks sign 2-time Pro Bowl cornerback Trevon Diggs while Terrion Arnold remains unsigned</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thepineypoint.com/news/4000-acres-of-sam-houston-national-forest-could-lose-roadless-protections</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Piney Point</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T19:15:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>4,000 acres of Sam Houston National Forest could lose roadless protections</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
</urlset>
