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The Three Charged In Slaying Of Ahmaud Arbery Face Court Hearing
William Bryan told investigators he heard Travis McMichael use a racial epithet after fatally shooting Ahmaud Arbery in Glynn County, a Geor- gia Bureau of Investigation agent testified Thursday during preliminary hearings.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Appears Before the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to Combat the Proliferation of Pollutants in Acres Homes and Surrounding Areas
Jackson Lee— “I was pleased that at the conclusion of the hearing, the TCEQ ruled in favor of Acres Homes residents and decided to deny the permit at this time and to submit the residents’ petition to a contested hearing, at a later date. The residents whose rights were vindicated are everyday hardworking homeowners whose only voice is their petition. They had no powerbrokers of which to speak—merely their own advocacy and vigilance. I have worked with this community; I have seen their passion. These residents have invested all their resources into their home, and have seen that hard work and investment undermined by this concrete facility, mere feet from their homes. I urge all involved to work towards a final conclusion that is fair to all and urge the business involved to consider relocation to a more undeveloped area.”
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R. Kelly leaves jail after posting bail, saying, 'We're going to straighten all this stuff out'
R. Kelly, the singer facing multiple legal cases including charges of sexually abusing teens, bailed out of Chicago's Cook County Jail for the second time in less than a month late Saturday morning and made a brief statement about his intent to rise above his legal troubles.
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Drug overdose epidemic goes far beyond opioids, requires new policies, says Baker Institute paper
Most government-funded initiatives to address the overdose epidemic in the United States have targeted opioids specifically and have neglected other drugs that are increasingly implicated in overdoses, such as cocaine and methamphetamine, according to an issue brief by a drug policy expert at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
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Mayor Turner and Comcast Announce The Comcast RISE Investment Fund, Which Will Award $1 Million In Grants To BIPOC-Owned, Small Businesses In Houston
Mayor Sylvester Turner and Comcast announced the Comcast RISE Investment Fund, which will provide $5 million dollars of grants to hundreds of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)-owned, small businesses in five cities nationwide, including $1 million in Houston.
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Bill 14 Would Decimate Worker Protections Across the State
Advocacy Organizations Condemn Texas House State Affairs Committee Passing Senate Bill 14 with No Public Testimony
Today, the Texas House State Affairs Committee passed Senate Bill 14 out of committee with no public testimony. SB 14 would forever limit the ability of a city or county to implement workplace safety protections during a pandemic or natural disaster. SB 14 would also prohibit local governments from implementing other essential workplace safety measures like a 10-minute water break for construction workers.
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The man who killed trailblazing Texas deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal is convicted of capital murder
The man who gunned down the Houston area's beloved first Sikh sheriff's deputy could face the death penalty after he was convicted Monday of capital murder.
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Buffalo grocery store mass shooter pleads guilty to murder and terrorism charges
The man accused of killing 10 people and injuring more than a dozen at a grocery store in a predominantly Black neighborhood of Buffalo, New York, pleaded guilty Monday to state charges of murder, domestic terrorism, and attempted murder as a hate crime.
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The suspect charged in the death of rapper Takeoff has been released from jail after paying the $1 million bond
The suspect charged with murder in the death of Migos member Takeoff posted the $1 million bond set for him and was released from jail Tuesday, according to CNN affiliate KPRC.
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Gregory Ulrich found guilty of murder and other counts in mass shooting at Minnesota health center
Gregory Ulrich, who killed one person and wounded four others in a mass shooting last year at a Minnesota health center, was found guilty Thursday of first-degree premeditated intentional murder, first-degree premeditated attempted murder and other charges, according to Wright County Attorney Brian Lutes.
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Trial of two former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's killing has been moved up
The state trial of former Minneapolis police officers Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng for their alleged role in George Floyd's killing has been moved up to October, Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill ruled Tuesday.
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Ruling in Doe v. Mayorkas Ensures Individuals Seeking Asylum and Forced into MPP Can Continue Their Fight for Access to Counsel
District Court Judge Dana Sabraw rejected the Biden Administration’s attempt to indefinitely stay or dismiss Doe v. Mayorkas
This week, Judge Dana Sabraw rejected the Biden Administration’s attempts to indefinitely stay or dismiss Doe v. Mayorkas, a case challenging the government’s practice of denying access to counsel to people fleeing persecution who are forced to undergo nonrefoulement interviews along the California-Mexico border in order to be able to pursue their case for asylum in the United States, under to the Trump-era “Migrant Protection Protocols” (MPP). Represented by the Center for Immigration Law and Policy at UCLA School of Law and the ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties, plaintiffs, Cristian and Diana Doe, can continue their legal fight for access to counsel in nonrefoulment interviews, which determine whether individuals in MPP who fear harm in Mexico will be allowed to pursue their asylum claims from inside the United States or instead returned to danger. This week’s order comes in response to the government’s request to have the case indefinitely stayed or dismissed as moot just weeks after its reimplementation of MPP along the California-Mexico border.
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Discover the Artistic Marvels of East Harris County: Apply Now for HCCAC's Artists in Residence Program 2023-24!
The Harris County Cultural Arts Council invites you to embark on an extraordinary journey into the vibrant world of art and culture with their groundbreaking Artists in Residence Program. This innovative initiative aims to shape a unique cultural identity for the region while providing a platform for both emerging and established artists to showcase their awe-inspiring work.
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Harris County Teens Recognized in HCDE's Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Ceremonies
Beaming smiles and proud parents poured into the Wortham Theater Center this week for the 2023 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards regional award ceremonies sponsored by Harris County Department of Education.
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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson's Party Switch and Path to Republican Alignment
In a surprising turn of events, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, a lifelong Dallas native and former Democrat State Representative, made headlines last week by announcing his switch to the Republican Party. This move makes him the only mayor aligned with the Republican Party among America's 14 largest cities.
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The 7th Annual Women of Substance Honoree Announcement Party
More than 150 fashionable friends joined the 2023 Women of Substance on Thursday, September 28th at Saks Fifth Avenue in the Galleria for the Announcement and Portrait Unveiling of the 7th Annual Women of Substance Honorees. This notable luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. at the Post Oak Hotel.
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At least 6 unaccounted people after house set on fire during shooting near Philadelphia,
At least six members of a Philadelphia-area family remain unaccounted for Thursday after officers responding the prior afternoon to a report a child had been shot at their home were struck by gunfire and the home set ablaze, a district attorney said.
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An explosive Texas fire more than doubles in size as it threatens towns and forces evacuations
A massive blaze that’s raging out of control is threatening Texas Panhandle towns and forcing residents to evacuate.
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Florida GOP removes Christian Ziegler from party chairmanship amid sexual assault investigation
Florida’s Republican Party has removed Christian Ziegler as party chairman amid a sex scandal and a sexual assault investigation.
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Prosecutor: Hollywood Casino armed robbery suspect held multiple employees at gunpoint
A man has been formally charged with armed robbery, kidnapping and multiple other charges after an attempted armed robbery caused chaos at the Hollywood Casino in Lawrenceburg over the weekend.
