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Harris County Flood Control District Marks Significant Progress On the Anniversary of Hurricane Harvey

On the anniversary of Hurricane Harvey and nearing the anniversary of the 2018 Bond Program, the Harris County Flood Control District is marking significant progress on flood risk reduction efforts across the county.

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For Popular Holiday Cosmetic Surgeries, Recovery Timing is Everything

Houston Recovery Care Specialist Shares Tips on When to Schedule Holiday Procedures

The holiday season is the most popular time of year for cosmetic surgery but in the excitement of a new look for holiday parties or the new year, patients often schedule procedures without allowing for adequate time to heal.

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Chinese island plans to ban sales of fossil fuel-powered vehicles by 2030

The island of Hainan in southern China plans to ban the sale of fossil fuel-powered vehicles by 2030, aiming to become the first province in the country to do so, according to provincial authorities.

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Jury awards plaintiffs $31M in lawsuit over Kobe Bryant crash photos

After more than three hours of deliberation, a federal jury awarded $31 million in damages after finding the Los Angeles County Sheriff and Fire Departments liable for infringing on the constitutional rights of Vanessa Bryant and co-plaintiff Christopher Chester, who each lost a spouse and daughter in the helicopter crash in January 2020.

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Clifford Tatum sworn in as Harris County Elections Administrator

Preparations for November 8 Election well underway

Clifford Tatum assumed the duties and responsibilities as the Harris County Elections Administrator after being sworn in on Wednesday, August 24. Tatum brings over 16 years of elections experience from the local, state, and national level to serve Harris County’s 2.5 million registered voters.

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The Pete and Thomas Foundation Joins Southern Black Girls and Women's Consortium as a Community Partner for Inaugural "Joy Is Our Journey" Dream Bus Tour, August 20-September 17, 2022

The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (Southern Black Girls) has announced that they have partnered with the Pete and Thomas Foundation as a community partner for the inaugural Joy is our Journey Dream Bus Tour! The highly anticipated, month-long caravan kicked off in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, August 20, and will continue through Elaine, AR (8/27); Little Rock, AR (8/28); Wilcox County, AL (9/10); Livingston, AL (9/10); Jackson, MS (9/11); Houston, TX (9/13); and will culminate in Birmingham, AL at the 2022 Black Girls Dream Conference, Friday, September 16 through Saturday, September 17.

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Sen. Graham tells judge that grand jury should not be allowed to question him on any topics laid out in subpoena

Sen. Lindsey Graham on Wednesday told a federal court that it should bar a grand jury's questioning of the South Carolina Republican "on all the topics" sought by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis in the subpoena for Graham's testimony as part of an investigation into plots to illegally influence Georgia's 2020 election results.

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Tenant ‘terrified’ by police shooting in their neighborhood

At the apartments near the intersection of NE RD Mize Road and NE Sunnyside School Road, people are used to hearing wrecks. What they’re not used to is hearing gunshots.

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Paramedic delivers two babies in one week

Montgomery County Lieutenant Dustin Hass helped deliver two babies in just one week.

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Former police officer charged in 2020 death of sergeant hit, killed during police chase

Nearly two years later, a former police officer who allegedly struck and killed a Moline Acres officer with his squad car during a pursuit has been charged, the St. Louis Prosecuting Attorney’s office announced.

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5 things to know for August 24: Primaries, Student loans, Ukraine, Teachers, Twitter

The climate crisis rarely evokes feelings of joy, but a discovery this week had some scientists excited about what a drought has revealed. Dinosaur tracks from around 113 million years ago were uncovered in a riverbed in Texas due to severe drought conditions -- and more prehistoric findings are likely as water levels continue to drop.

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Hiring Event: Missouri City Career Fair

Sheriff’s Office and Workforce Solutions Host Sept. 8 Career Fair in Missouri City

Hiring event offers onsite job applications and one-on-one interviews with recruiters.

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Commissioner Rodney Ellis Disagrees with Gov. Abbott’s Comments Claiming Harris County has Defunded Law Enforcement

Abbott’s Statement is ‘Politically Timed Stunt’

This politically timed stunt is part of Greg Abbott’s ongoing assault on Harris County, and deception is the weapon of choice. Truth is the best defense against a dangerous lie, so here’s the truth:

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Closing arguments underway in Vanessa Bryant's lawsuit against L.A. County over crash scene photos

Closing arguments are underway Tuesday in Vanessa Bryant's civil rights lawsuit against Los Angeles County that is centered on the photos taken by first responders of the helicopter crash site that killed her husband, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, and daughter Gianna, along with seven others.

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Man charged with sexually abusing 6-year-old boy in bathroom at former Rock N Roll McDonald's

A man stood charged Monday evening with sexually abusing a 6-year-old boy inside a bathroom stall in the River North McDonald's flagship.

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Disturbing text messages, drawings help investigators tie Iowa man to woman’s death

A Mitchell County man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of 29-year-old Angela Nicole Bradbury.

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Zelle scam targets Kansas man for a fake $2,500 refund through bank account

Taylor Witt is hoping for a refund from U.S. Bank or Zelle after he said he fell for a very sophisticated scam.

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US business activity falls at its fastest rate since May 2020

Business activity at private US companies in early August dropped off at some of the sharpest rates seen since the beginning of the pandemic as rising interest rates and high inflation crimped consumer spending, according to data released Tuesday.

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Prosecutor to dismiss charges against Atlanta police officers involved in fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks

A Georgia special prosecutor announced Tuesday that murder and assault charges will be dismissed against two Atlanta police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks in June 2020, saying the officers acted reasonably in response to a deadly threat.

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Ford hit with $1.7 billion verdict for F-series pickup roof collapse that killed couple

The family of an elderly couple killed when the roof of their F-250 pickup collapsed during a rollover accident in 2014 has been awarded a massive $1.7 billion in punitive damages from Ford.