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Thomas Jones: Steering Houston Toward a Brighter Economic Horizon as New Port Houston Commissioner

Port Houston, the bustling nerve center of the Houston Ship Channel, has long served as a strategic economic powerhouse, fueling both regional and national prosperity. This week marks a significant milestone in its illustrious journey, as the city has warmly welcomed Thomas Jones to the helm of its operations, following his appointment as the newest Port Houston Commissioner by the Mayor and City of Houston.

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Houston's Super Tuesday Showdown: The Decisive Moment in Local and State Elections

As the crescendo of the election season approaches, Harris County voters are reminded that early voting for the highly anticipated Super Tuesday, happening on March 5, 2024, will conclude this Friday, March 1st. This pivotal day will determine the nominees for November's General Elections, shaping the future of federal, state, and local governance across Texas.

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Athens-Clarke County mayor addresses safety concerns/immigration, after death of college student

Athens-Clarke County officials are addressing safety concerns and immigration policies Wednesday morning as the community mourns the loss of Augusta University nursing student Laken Riley.

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Texas scheduled today to execute Ivan Cantu - he claims innocenence in 2000 double murder

Texas is preparing to execute Ivan Cantu, a death row inmate who claims he’s innocent of the murders for which he’s to be put to death Wednesday evening, more than 20 years after his conviction.

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Mom treated daughter’s cancer with CBD oil instead of chemo/surgery; gets 90 days in jail

At the start of the proceeding, Christina Dixon stood in court calm and composed but as it went on, she became emotional. The district attorney asked the judge for 19 months in jail but instead, she was sentenced to 90 days in jail and supervised probation.

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Takeaways from the Michigan primaries

Joe Biden and Donald Trump won their respective primaries in Michigan on Tuesday, but a glance under the hood of the results reveals serious concerns for both campaigns as they pivot to a likely November rematch that is looking more volatile by the day.Joe Biden and Donald Trump won their respective primaries in Michigan on Tuesday, but a glance under the hood of the results reveals serious concerns for both campaigns as they pivot to a likely November rematch that is looking more volatile by the day.

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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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Biden to receive annual physical at Walter Reed

President Joe Biden is going to receive his annual routine physical at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Wednesday, which will likely be the last presidential health update before the 2024 election as Biden faces persistent questions about his age.

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Additional measles case reported at Florida elementary school; lawmaker urges public health emergency

Seven measles cases have now been linked to an outbreak at Manatee Bay Elementary in Weston, Florida, the Broward County schools superintendent said Tuesday. The Florida Department of Health is reporting 10 cases statewide.

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Explosive Texas fire more than doubles in size; threatens towns and forces evacuations

An out-of-control wildfire is threatening Texas Panhandle towns and forcing residents to evacuate.

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UGA students describe anguish and anxiety over safety concerns after the grisly killing of a sorority member on campus

The brutal killing of a beloved former student on the University of Georgia campus has enveloped many students with grief and a shattered sense of security – all while the suspect’s immigration status has reignited border policy debates.

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UGA students describe anguish/anxiety over safety concerns, after grisly killing of sorority member on campus

The brutal killing of a beloved former student on the University of Georgia campus has enveloped many students with grief and a shattered sense of security – all while the suspect’s immigration status has reignited border policy debates.

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With days left before he’s executed, Ivan Cantu insists he’s innocent of double-murder

Ivan Cantu says he has insisted for more than 20 years that he’s innocent of the two murders that landed him on Texas’ death row. But with a week until his execution, he’s running out of time to make his case.

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Campbellsville University student arrested in connection with death of fellow student in Kentucky

A Campbellsville University student has been arrested in connection with the death of a fellow student in Kentucky, officials say.

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Houston Rodeo 2024: Taste of Victory at World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest

The scent of sizzling barbecue filled the air as more than 250 seasoned barbecue teams converged at the 2024 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, presented by Cotton Holdings, from February 22nd to 24th. Amidst fierce competition, one team emerged triumphant, clinching the coveted title of Grand Champion Overall — the illustrious Taste of South Texas Bar-B-Que Team.

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Houston PetSet & Council Member Mario Castillo Unite for Pet Welfare: Event Update

In a joint effort to combat Houston's homeless animal crisis and celebrate Love Your Pet Month and World Spay Day, Houston PetSet and District H City Council Member Mario Castillo had planned to host a transformative free Spay/Neuter and Parasite Prevention event on February 27, 2024. Regrettably, this event has been canceled.

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Amid measles outbreak, Florida ‘deferring to parents’ whether to send unvaccinated kids to school

Family physician and public health specialist Dr. George Rust has warned some of his colleagues about a potential measles outbreak in Florida “for at least the past year,” he said, because of the rise in vaccine hesitancy in pockets of the community.

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Police ID person of interest in death of Augusta University student found dead on UGA campus

University of Georgia Police have identified a person of interest who is being questioned in relation to the on-campus death of 22-year-old Laken Hope Riley on Thursday, a UGA spokesperson said.

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Woman gets life; pleads guilty to death of her 4-year-old daughter

An Ohio woman was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty in the death of her 4-year-old daughter, prosecutors said.

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AT&T says service had been restored after massive, nationwide outage

AT&T’s network went down for many of its customers across the United States Thursday morning, leaving customers unable to place calls, text or access the internet.