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Statement from Senator Miles on Fort Bend ISD Sugar Land 95 Memorial

"Fort Bend Independent School District needs to restore community faith and stop disrespecting the community's desire for the Sugarland 95. All parties, including the community, thought the matter was settled when the school district publicly committed to transferring the property and the care of the Sugarland 95 to the County. A bipartisan Fort Bend delegation, which I was a part of, passed legislation enabling Fort Bend County to operate the cemetery House Bill 4179 was signed into law by the Governor. The school district has now reneged on this deal.

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Repeat DWI offender convicted of murder in drunken driving crash

A Houston man with five prior convictions for driving while intoxicated has been convicted of felony murder for killing another driver in a drunken driving crash in 2018, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Friday.

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Indoor mask mandate may be reinstated in Los Angeles County amid high Covid-19 transmission level

Los Angeles County is maintaining a high Covid-19 community level, which means a universal indoor masking mandate could be enacted as soon as next week, health officials say.

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Suspect in Atlanta rapper Trouble's murder surrenders

A 33-year-old Georgia man suspected of murdering Atlanta rapper Trouble surrendered to deputies early Tuesday, according to Rockdale County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) spokesperson Jedidia Canty.

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Harris County Attorney Menefee Opens Applications for 2024 Summer Legal Academy

The Office of Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee is now accepting applications for the 2024 Summer Legal Academy (SLA), a unique two-week educational readiness program for high school students to learn more about what it takes to become an attorney. The office typically receives more than 200 applications for the 35 available spots and encourages students to apply early.

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Most Drive-thru Voting Locations to Close for Election Day in Houston

The Houston-area county at the center of a legal fight over drive-thru voting decided late Monday to close nine of the 10 polling places that the county had used as drive-thru voting locations.

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Voters wait on delayed mail-in ballots as Election Day nears

With less than two weeks to go before Election Day, many voters around the country have still not received their mail-in ballots.

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Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott to Keynote Brazoria County Boys & Girls Club Benefit Brunch

The Boys & Girls Club of Brazoria County (BGCBC) is pleased to announce that Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott will serve as the featured speaker at a benefit brunch. The event will be held at the Dow Academic Center located on the campus of Brazosport College on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. The event will begin at 11:00 a.m. and conclude at 1:00 p.m.

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Body found at lake identified as 'Glee' actress Naya Rivera, authorities say

The body found at a Southern California lake has been identified as former "Glee" actress Naya Rivera, the Ventura County Sheriff's Office said during a press conference Monday.

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Texas Senate advances bill with new voter restrictions

The Texas State Senate advanced a far-reaching elections bill early Thursday with several provisions placing new restrictions on the voting process, particularly for those living in densely populated counties.

Inmates offered Ivermectin for COVID-19

Inmates who test positive for COVID-19 at the Washington County Detention Center are being offered ivermectin, the sheriff's office confirmed to 40/29 News.

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Top Harris County Prosecutor Running for Texas’ Highest Criminal Court

Challenges Sitting Judge

A Harris County Prosecutor announced his run for Place 5 on Texas’ Court of Criminal Appeals this week.

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Suspect in fatal shooting of judge has been found dead, sheriff’s office says

A man suspected in the fatal shooting of a Maryland judge has been found dead, officials announced Thursday.

Commissioner Rodney Ellis Issues Statement on Harris County Public Safety Investments

Keeping Harris County safe and healthy requires a combination of effective and fair crime prevention strategies and equitable community investments. It requires short- and long-term solutions. And it requires comprehensive data-driven decisions, free from partisan politics and misinformation campaigns.

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Shelter helps families store their animals following evacuation notices

With evacuation orders in Douglas County following the sparking of several fires, shelters are beginning to open up for families in need of a place to stay.

The 4 threats facing voters this election — and how you can beat them

As the US grapples with an election season rampant with mistrust and conspiracy theories, federal officials are warning Americans about threats to undermine the integrity of the vote -- and how to avoid them.

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Nevada approves plan to mail ballots to all registered voters

The state of Nevada has approved a plan to send absentee ballots to all active voters this November, a major expansion of mail-in voting in the battleground state.

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Planet Fitness Invites Houston Teens to Work Out for FREE All Summer Long From May 15 - August 31

‘High School Summer Pass™’ Program Welcomes High Schoolers Ages 14 – 19 to Get Active at Planet Fitness in Houston

Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announces the return of its High School Summer Pass™ program, inviting high schoolers ages 14 – 191 to work out for free at any Planet Fitness location including across Houston from May 15 through August 31. Starting today, high schoolers can visit PlanetFitness.com/SummerPass to register for the program before gaining club access starting Monday, May 15. Teens under 18 in the U.S. and under 19 in Canada must register with a parent or guardian online or in-club.

Governor Abbott Announces Phase One to Open Texas, Establishes Statewide Minimum Standard Health Protocols

Creates Statewide Contact Tracing Program Issues Special Guidance For Texans Over 65, Nursing Homes

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the first phase of the State of Texas' ongoing plan to safely and strategically open Texas while minimizing the spread of COVID-19. Under Phase I, certain services and activities are allowed to open with limited occupancy, and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is issuing minimum standard health protocols for all businesses and individuals to follow.

High rate of deaths at detention center results in more tools for safety

Families are struggling for answers after the Buncombe County Detention Center saw the worst rates for in-custody deaths between 2019 and 2022 in North Carolina.