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What Republicans plan to do with their new House majority
Winning the House majority, even with a smaller margin than they'd hoped, will give Republicans some newfound power to set the agenda when they take over the chamber in January.
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Meet the history-makers of the 2022 midterm elections
As midterm results continue to roll in days after Election Day, Democratic and Republican candidates have already been celebrating historic victories.
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In surprise testimony, Oath Keeper apologizes for going into the Capitol on January 6
In a raw and emotional testimony on Wednesday, Jessica Watkins, a member of the Oath Keepers on trial for seditious conspiracy, recounted being dragged into the conspiratorial underbelly of the internet and how she believed she was acting like an American patriot on January 6, 2021.
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Democrat Karen Bass makes history as first female mayor of Los Angeles, CNN projects
Rep. Karen Bass has made history as Los Angeles' first female mayor, CNN projects, overcoming more than $104 million in spending by her rival Rick Caruso to win the race.
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6 takeaways from former Vice President Mike Pence's CNN town hall
Former Vice President Mike Pence in a CNN town hall on Wednesday refused to commit his support to former President Donald Trump's 2024 campaign and left the door open to seeking the Republican nomination himself.
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Former Vice President Mike Pence in a CNN town hall on November 16 refused to commit his support to former President Donald Trump's 2024 campaign. …
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Trump's running for president again. Does that get him off the legal hook?
The never-ending legal problems swirling around former President Donald Trump are already taking center stage in his freshly announced 2024 presidential campaign.
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Inside the White House's months of prep-work for a GOP investigative onslaught
More than four months before voters handed Republicans control of the House of Representatives, top White House and Department of Homeland Security officials huddled in the Roosevelt Room to prepare for that very scenario.
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will 'address her future plans' Thursday, spokesperson says
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will "address her future plans" on Thursday, her spokesperson said, at a time when the longtime Democratic leader is at a personal and professional crossroads.
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AAMA Celebrated Annual Illumine Gala at The Ballroom at Bayou Place
The Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans held its largest fundraising event of the year at The Ballroom at Bayou Place in support of its year-round programs and services.
On Friday, October 28, 2022, AAMA–the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans–celebrated its over five decades of existence as the leading nonprofit organization in Texas working with Latino families to achieve financial security, well-being, and self-actualization through its largest fundraising event of the year. The Illumine Gala took place at the The Ballroom at Bayou Place from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., and raised proceeds for AAMA’s year-round programs and services, which annually serve over 10,000 individuals across the state of Texas.
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World Premiere of Walt Disney Animation Studios "Strange World"
Stars and filmmakers came together in Hollywood tonight to celebrate the world premiere of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ original action-packed adventure “Strange World”—opening exclusively in theaters Nov. 23. Attendees included Academy Award®- and Tony Award®-nominated actor Jake Gyllenhaal, who lends his voice to Searcher Clade, a family man who finds himself out of his element on an unpredictable mission; comedian, actor, writer, filmmaker and musician Jaboukie Young-White, who’s the voice of Searcher’s 16-year-old, adventure-seeking son, Ethan; and actress, producer, bestselling author and TIME100 cover honoree Gabrielle Union, who provides the voice of Meridian Clade, an accomplished pilot and Searcher’s partner in all things. Joining the voice cast were filmmakers Don Hall (director), Qui Nguyen (co-director/screenplay by), Roy Conli (producer) and composer Henry Jackman (music by).
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Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir presents “On this Day Earth Shall Ring – Christmas at the Villa” holiday concerts Dec. 10 and Dec. 11
The Choir returns to Villa de Matel for four concerts with guests Treble Choir of Houston and Marc Garvin
The Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the direction of Robert Simpson, presents “On this Day Earth Shall Ring – Christmas at the Villa” Saturday, Dec. 10 and Sunday, Dec. 11.
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AARP Texas 2023 Legislative Priorities for a More Resilient Texas
AARP Texas, the leading organization for older adults, announced its top priorities and funding requests for the 2023 legislative session today. The requests include a call for nursing home reform, steps to bolster utilities for the medically vulnerable, and action to address hunger and adult financial exploitation.
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Seven Top Takeaways from this Year’s Midterms
As the dust settles on the midterm elections and the warnings of a “Red Wave” evaporate, it’s time to take a deep breath and take stock of what we’ve learned. There are many takeaways from the elections this year – and here are a few that top the list for me.
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The League’s County Election Website Review Finds Fewer Counties With Outstanding Websites
In preparation for the 2022 General Election, the League of Women Voters of Texas completed its ninth review of county election websites. The League commends the 35 websites rated as “outstanding” and the 32 websites rated as “very good” We offer congratulations to these counties and celebrate all counties, large and small, which meet the needs of their voters.
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DSHS encourages flu vaccination ahead of Thanksgiving
Public Health flu monitoring indicates the Texas flu season kicked off a few weeks earlier than usual this year. That’s why the Texas Department of State Health Services encourages Texans to get vaccinated now to protect themselves and their families from flu as the holidays approach.
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Burns Original Bar-B-Que, Slim Thug & BossLife Foundation, & Carl Crawford & 1501 Records Are Giving Out 3,500 FREE Thanksgiving Dinners For Annual Thanksgiving Give Away In Acres Homes!
The Burns family will host their annual Thanksgiving community dinner on November 21, 2022, where they will provide 3,500 free dinners. The family is continuing their collaboration with Slim Thug & The BossLife Foundation, and 1501 Certified, which was founded by the Co-Owner of Burns, Carl Crawford.
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What we know about the suspect in the deadly University of Virginia shooting
The 22-year-old University of Virginia student suspected of killing three football players and wounding two other people was facing school disciplinary action after UVA officials learned he failed to disclose his conviction last year on a misdemeanor concealed weapons charge, a school spokesperson says.
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New details emerge about the University of Virginia shooting suspect as students mourn the deaths of 3 football players
A torrent of grief has enveloped the University of Virginia, where classes are canceled for a second day after three football players were killed on campus and new details emerge about the fellow student accused of killing them.
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Takeoff's killing: Details from the coroner's report and Offset's subtle tribute
New details regarding the death of Takeoff have been revealed as the artist continues to be mourned.
