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Biden-Harris Administration Unveils $770 Million for Rural Infrastructure Projects During Investing in America Tour
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack and White House Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden announced $772.6 million in funding for 216 rural infrastructure projects
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A Dynamic Tapestry of Democracy in Action with "Harris County Votes: A Prelude to Progress"
As the dawn of February 20th unfurled its light over Harris County, the pulse of early voting began to beat with a vigor reflective of the community's commitment to shaping its future. A resounding 13,626 civic voices rang out across 79 polling stations, undeterred by the rescheduling necessitated by President’s Day – a testament to the steadfast dedication of the citizens.
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Don Steven McDougal is suspected to be responsible for the death of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham. Mandatory Credit: Polk County Jail/AP via CNN Newsource
Published on February 21, 2024
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Suspect in Texas girl’s disappearance/death is family friend who was supposed to take her to bus stop, sheriff says
The man suspected in the death of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham is a family friend who was entrusted with taking her to the school bus on the morning she vanished – and later participated in the massive search for the girl before her body was found in an east Texas river, authorities said.
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Missouri City's Black Excellence Black History Month Gala
Amidst a wave of excitement, Missouri City Council Members, City Staff, and the vibrant community …
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Georgia state trooper Chase Redner died after being hit by a car while investigating a fatal pedestrian crash. Mandatory Credit: Dawson County Sheriff's Office/WANF
Published on February 21, 2024
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Georgia state trooper dies after being hit by car while investigating fatal pedestrian crash on I-75
A Georgia State Patrol trooper has died after he was hit by a vehicle during a death investigation on Interstate 75 in Clayton County on Tuesday.
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Law enforcement and public safety personnel are pictured on their way to help assist in the search efforts for Deputy R.J. Leonard. Mandatory Credit: Hamilton …
Published on February 20, 2024
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Deputy and woman he arrested found dead after patrol car crashed into Tennessee River
A sheriff’s deputy and a woman he arrested have both been found dead after officials say the officer accidentally drove his patrol car into the Tennessee River.
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Audrii Cunningham vanished after she left for school Thursday morning. Mandatory Credit: Polk County Sheriff’s Office
Published on February 20, 2024
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Body 11-year-old Texas girl who disappeared on way to school has been found in river, sheriff says
The family’s home is near Lake Livingston – “one of the largest reservoirs in the state, with 83,000 surface acres,” according to Texas Parks & Wildlife.
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City Controller Chris Hollins Denounces Misleading Campaign Mailer in Texas House District 146 Race
a campaign mailer featuring Chris Hollins, a key figure in the Democratic Party, has stirred controversy in the Texas House District 146 race.
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FBI/allies seize dark-web site of world’s most prolific ransomware gang
The FBI and its international allies have seized a dark-web site that the world’s most prolific ransomware gang has used to extort its victims, according to a message on the website viewed by CNN.
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Audrii Cunningham has been missing since Thursday. Mandatory Credit: Polk County Sheriff’s Office
Published on February 19, 2024
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What we know about Audrii Cunningham, missing Texas girl, and man being questioned
One of the few clues in Audrii Cunningham’s disappearance might be a red “Hello Kitty” backpack she was supposed to carry to school with her last week.
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Empowering Innovation: PVAMU debuts Blackstone LaunchPad to support next generation of entrepreneurs, professionals
On Feb. 12, Prairie View A&M University hosted a groundbreaking event to inaugurate the Blackstone LaunchPad on campus, marking a significant milestone in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among students and faculty. The event was the culmination of a $10 million commitment across Texas dedicated to entrepreneur success and economic mobility.
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At least half of the victims of the Kansas City mass shooting are children. The city is now grappling with the tragedy
Investigators are examining bullets and shell casings left behind at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration rally after a shooting that killed one person and wounded more than 20 others – at least half of them children – as the community grapples with the horror that abruptly ended the celebration.
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Parkland school massacre six years later
It's been six years since the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland and parents of the victims continue to make changes to make schools safer.
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Miami-Dade County parents receive permission slips; ask if children can participate in Black History Month activity
As a parent, Chuck Walter said he’s used to signing papers that his children bring home from school. But Walter said a recent request from his daughter’s teacher caught him off guard.
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Kansas City shooting believed spurred by personal dispute, law enforcement officials say; 2 juveniles among 3 detained
Kansas City police have detained three people – two of them juveniles – in connection with Wednesday’s shooting after the Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration rally, Police Chief Stacey Graves said Thursday.
