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Root7’s Geo Glass

Oct. 9 is the last day to register for the Nov. 6 election

Root7’s Geo Glass takes inspiration from modern terrariums with a unique angular shape, emphasized by beautiful metallic styled edges. The thick hand blown glass gives it a weighty and sturdy feel while the lip has been crafted to provide a satisfying drinking experience.

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Civil Rights, Community Groups Demand State of Texas Rescind Voter Purge Advisory

Groups Also Urge County Officials to Take No Action on the State’s Advisory

The ACLU of Texas and a coalition of civil rights and community organizing groups today sent a letter to the Texas Secretary of State, David Whitley, demanding that he rescind his Advisory purporting to identify non-citizen registered voters. The Advisory, released last Friday afternoon, claimed that 95,000 individuals identified by the Department of Public Safety as non-U.S. citizens have a matching voter registration record in Texas.

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Fresh Facts About Fruits and Veggies

Maintaining a diet with an appropriate amount of fruits and vegetables has been linked to improved health, and for good reason. Fresh produce is loaded with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, plus a diet rich in fruits and veggies has been linked to reduced risks of heart attack, type 2 diabetes, stroke, certain cancers and other chronic diseases.

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Astros Prepare to Orange Out Houston for Postseason Play

Houston businesses, schools, community leaders and Astros fans encouraged to show their Astros pride on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 5-6

As the Astros prepare for Games 1 and 2 of the American League Division Series, played here at Minute Maid Park, Astros fans all over the city are encouraged to Orange Out Houston and show their Astros pride this Thursday and Friday, Oct. 5-6.

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Accused Cop Killer Captured, Orlando Police Say

After more than a month on the run, a man accused of killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend and an Orlando police officer has been captured, officials said Tuesday night.

As water runs short in California, commission will vote on whether to allow another costly desalinization plant

As California battles a historic drought and a water crisis looms, the state's coastline protection agency is poised to vote Thursday on whether it will allow a $1.4 billion desalinization plant in Huntington Beach that would convert ocean water into municipal water for Orange County residents.

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Sheriff’s Office Begins National Night Out Registration

Citizens, along with business and community leaders of unincorporated areas of Fort Bend County, are invited to join their neighbors and meet with Fort Bend County Sheriff’s deputies during the 38th Annual Texas National Night Out, the nation's night out against crime. This year, Fort Bend County citizens will celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, by joining their neighbors at neighborhood block parties all across the county. Registration is required and is now open for groups wishing to have a Sheriff’s Office representative attend their gathering.

Sheriff: Attempted kidnapping suspect told boy he was cute, tried to get him into car

A man accused of attempting to kidnap a child in Orange County on Monday is expected to face a judge Wednesday. Vinh Nguyen, 37, was arrested on charges of false imprisonment, luring of a child and battery.

Stepfather found guilty of child abuse after waitress noticed bruises, called police

An Orange County stepfather has been found guilty of child abuse after a local waitress noticed a child in distress and called the police.

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Orlando Tragedy: Two Officers Remembered

One officer was a mother known for working with youth in the Orlando community. The other was a hulking former college football player known as "Big Norm."

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Jump-Start Success at School with Wellness at Home

Setting the stage for success in the classroom starts with reliable morning routines the whole family can depend on. Establishing a plan for each day before heading off for work or school is beneficial for staying on time and organized, and many families’ mornings start with a nutritious breakfast.

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“I wish I would’ve held on longer," said the father of a teen missing in Orange Beach waters

The unimaginable happened to a Louisiana family vacationing in Orange Beach. Saturday, their 14-year-old son was swept into rough waters and has not yet been found.

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COVID-19: Protecting the Right to Vote

There is a long history of voting rights inequality and blatant voter suppression in Texas. From the number of polling locations available in low-income communities to poll taxes to voter intimidation tactics focused on communities of color, we have had to fight to perform our constitutional duty to cast ballots.

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Waller County Voter Suppression Continues Against Students at Prairie View A&M University

Waller County once again voted to deny students at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) equal and accessible access to vote on campus in the first early vote week of the midterm election.

Fort Bend County Update on Current Conditions During Countywide Burn Ban

Fort Bend County will remain under a Burn Ban Order due to the current drought conditions that persist. At this time, the county is not under a fireworks ban for the use or regulation of fireworks this Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Animal Defenders International urges public to avoid elephant rides at Texas Renaissance Festival

Elephants supplied for rides at this year’s Texas Renaissance Festival in Todd Mission have been filmed by Animal Defenders International (ADI) being beaten by their handler, Mike Swain of Trunks & Humps, during training. ADI is asking the public not to pay for the elephant rides at the festival, which continues every weekend through December 1, as well as on Black Friday (November 29).

Houston Officials Partner with Walmart to Offer COVID-19 Vaccinations For Children Returning to School

Houston County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Houston Independent School District and Dept. of Health and Human Services are participating in Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Super Saturday initiative

As part of a major back-to-school initiative, Walmart today announced that it is partnering with several Houston organizations to offer COVID-19 vaccinations, flu shots, routine children’s vaccinations and screenings as part of Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Super Saturday initiative.

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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Announces New COVID-19 Health and Safety Requirements for Businesses

As hospital admissions for COVID-19 continue to climb across the county, to- day, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo signed an order requiring businesses to generate, post, and implement health and safety policies which include, at a minimum, a requirement that workers, customers or visitors wear face cover- ings. The order takes effect at 12:01 am on Monday, June 22, 2020.√

Texas Democratic Party Launches RegisterTexas.com, Allows Texans the Ease and Access to Register to Vote During the Time of Coronavirus

Today, the Texas Democratic Party unveiled RegisterTexas.com -- a new, expansive online platform to help Texans register to vote in the safety of their own home during the time of coronavirus.

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Voter Registration Deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 11 in Texas

Texas remains to be one of the most difficult states for people to register to vote in.

New voters have until Tuesday, October 11 to register to vote so they are eligible to cast a ballot in the November 8 midterm election.