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Broward County Public Schools vote to maintain mask mandate despite Florida governor's executive order to leave masks up to parents

The Broward County School Board voted Tuesday to maintain the school district's mask mandate that was originally approved July 28.

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Uzo Aduba and other Litchfield Max alums mark 10-year anniversary of ‘Orange is the New Black’

Just one decade ago, Jenji Kohan brought us the very first episode of “Orange Is the New Black,” and many of the show’s stars commemorated the groundbreaking series’ anniversary on Tuesday by sharing throwback photos and messages of gratitude.

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Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Now Accepting Applications for the Citizens Police Academy Spring Semester

The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the Citizens Police Academy scheduled to begin in the spring of 2023. Online registration opens on December 9, 2022. The program will accept 35 qualified participants for the spring semester.

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Sabine River Authority Board Of Directors

Governor Abbott has reappointed Jeffrey D. “Jeff” Jacobs and appointed Joshua A. “Josh” McAdams and Kevin M. Williams to the Sabine River Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on July 6, 2025. The purpose of the Sabine River Authority is to conserve, store, control, preserve, utilize, and distribute the storm and flood waters and the waters of the Sabine River and its tributaries.

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'Orange is the New Black' still confined by prison-riot plot

Along with "House of Cards," "Orange is the New Black" helped put Netflix on the map as an original programming destination. The show enters its sixth season, however, looking like a fashion that's faded out of style, one that hasn't cleared the prison walls but which, in TV terms, has pretty clearly jumped the shark.

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Fort Bend County Judge KP George Leads Annual Toy Drive to Support Local Families in Need

Join Fort Bend County Judge KP George's Annual Community Toy Drive, bringing joy to Fort Bend County Social Services families at the Rosenberg Annex on December 15 – donate unwrapped toys at multiple locations, including Fort Bend County library branches, by December 13 to spread holiday cheer.

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YouTubers the Stokes Twins have been charged for bank robbery pranks

YouTube celebrities the Stokes Twins could face up to four years in state prison for their role in two fake bank robberies.

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Trial in Vanessa Bryant's lawsuit over photos of Kobe's helicopter crash set to begin

The trial over Vanessa Bryant's invasion of privacy lawsuit against Los Angeles County officials related to gruesome photos of Kobe Bryant's fatal helicopter crash is set to begin on Wednesday.

Harris County DA Kim Ogg, law enforcement partners launch billboard campaign on safe storage of firearms

For a third year, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg will be joined by other law enforcement leaders, a pediatrician and researcher, and partner Clear Channel Outdoor on Friday to kick off a billboard campaign promoting the safe storage of firearms.

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Orange snow blankets parts of Russia

Skiers and snowboarders were met with orange-tinted snow in Sochi, Russia, this weekend. The usually powdery white snow turned colors due to a sandstorm that blew across the Sahara Desert in North Africa.

Houston Texans Donate $400,000 to Robb School Memorial Fund

The Houston Texans today announced the team is supporting the families of the students and teachers who tragically lost their lives in Uvalde, Texas. The Texans are donating $400,000 to the Robb School Memorial Fund, which will provide financial assistance directly to the community. Texans players led the donation effort, coming together to give $200,000 for monetary aid and wellness support through the local fund. In support of the players’ and football operations staff’s generosity, the organization is matching their gift.

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Voters to Decide Financial Path for City of Houston

Registered voters in the city of Houston will be able to vote yes or no on bond propositions A, B, C, D and E in the election on Tuesday, Nov. 7. "I urge everyone who did not vote early to participate in this crucial election. The outcome will set the city’s financial course for years to come," Mayor Sylvester Turner said.

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Child Molester Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison Without Parole

A repeat-offender child molester has been sentenced to spend every day of a 40-year prison sentence behind bars for repeatedly raping a 6-year-old girl, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

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This nostalgic childhood drink is now a boozy beverage

SunnyD, the flavorful orange drink chugged from childhood by millennials, is embracing one of its more collegial cocktail combinations.

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Universal Orlando Resort announces new "Epic Universe" theme park

Universal Orlando Resort made an 'epic' announcement Thursday.

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'Silent' spread of polio in New York drives CDC to consider additional vaccinations for some people

A polio case identified in New York last month is "just the very, very tip of the iceberg" and an indication there "must be several hundred cases in the community circulating," a senior official with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention told CNN on Wednesday.

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Third Ward Residents Receive Letters Challenging Voter Registration

A historic Houston community could be facing voters registration suspension— and most residents may not even know about it! Many residents in the Third Ward area recently received a letter informing them of an address change that they actually didn't file.

December 9 Joint Runoff Election: Early Voting Commences for Crucial Houston Government Positions

Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth urges voters to seize the opportunity for early voting in the December 9 Joint Runoff Election, emphasizing the importance of casting ballots between November 27 and December 5 to have a say in Houston's crucial elected positions.

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Chris Hollis Appointed As New Replacement Harris County Clerk

After Diane Troutman Recent Resignation

The Harris County Commissioners Court has appointed Chris Hollins as Harris County Clerk, replacing Dr. Diane Trautman after her recent resignation. Hollins’s term begins on June 1, and he will remain in office through 2020. An attorney and fourth-generation Harris County native, Hollins will be responsible for administering the July runoff contest and the general election in November.

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Voter Turnout in Sacramento, San Joaquin Counties Mostly by Mail

This Election Day, Sacramento and Nevada are two of five counties in the state testing a new method for turning in ballots through the mail or a drop boxes.