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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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Texas 19-year-old arrested for allegedly making threats against Turning Point USA's Student Action Summit
A 19-year-old has been arrested after allegedly posting what the FBI called a "credible threat" against attendees of the Student Action Summit, a conference hosted by the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA in Tampa, Florida, last month, court records show.
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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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Why teachers in Ohio's largest school district voted to go on strike
The day before classes are scheduled to start, teachers in Ohio's largest school system say they won't end their strike without improvements to what they describe as dilapidated schools where a lack of heating and air conditioning has led to miserable classroom environments.
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Former Louisville detective pleads guilty to federal charges in Breonna Taylor case
A former Louisville detective pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to conspiring to violate the civil rights of Breonna Taylor, according to Louisville's The Courier-Journal and CNN affiliate WAVE.
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Women are posting their own dancing videos in support of Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin
Women across the world are posting videos on social media of themselves dancing, after criticism was leveled at Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin for leaked footage that showed her partying with friends.
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ParkHouston Recognized as Parking Organization of the Year by International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI)
The City of Houston’s on-street parking management division – ParkHouston – has been named the Parking Organization of the Year by the International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI). IPMI ’s Professional Recognition Awards acknowledge professionals and organizations who operate, maintain, and manage parking and mobility operations. The awards also celebrate those who are changing the perception of the industry as a career and profession. Award winners are nominated by their peers and selected by a committee of industry professionals.
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A Texas school district approved limits on books, critical race theory and gender identity
A school district board near Dallas, Texas, has passed a set of policies restricting how race and gender are addressed, including allowing teachers call students by pronouns that do not match their gender identity.
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Twitter is vulnerable to Russian and Chinese influence, whistleblower says
Twitter is exceptionally vulnerable to exploitation by foreign governments in ways that threaten US national security, and may even have foreign spies currently active on its payroll, according to Peiter "Mudge" Zatko, the whistleblower at the center of a massive public disclosure effort reported Tuesday by CNN and The Washington Post.
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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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Celebrating 20 Years of Providing Hope to Haiti
With more than half of the population already facing hunger, high food and fuel prices, and escalating gang violence complicating life in the already troubled Caribbean country, Hope For Haitians continues to provide hope to the people of Haiti.
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A potential beneficiary and her child stands outside their home. Hope For Haitians’ 21st annual “An Evening in the Tropics” will raise funds to support …
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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.
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White House leaning toward canceling $10,000 in student loan debt for borrowers who make less than $125,000
White House officials have been weighing -- and leaning toward -- the cancellation of up to $10,000 in student loan debt per borrower tied to an income threshold, with an official announcement set for Wednesday, CNN has learned.
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Paul Pelosi, husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, pleads guilty to DUI charge
Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to driving under the influence of alcohol in May.
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Gary Busey responds to sex offense charges: 'I was not inappropriate at all'
Actor Gary Busey denied allegations of sexual misconduct when a TMZ producer caught up with him at a Malibu gas station on Monday, the outlet reported.
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GATE Energy Awarded Salamanca Commissioning
GATE Energy, the Houston-based engineering, commissioning and field services firm is pleased to announce that they have been awarded the commissioning management and execution contract for LLOG's Salamanca development.
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Hurricane Season is Still a Threat for Houston’s Most Vulnerable
Rebuilding Together Houston steps up its efforts five years after Harvey’s impact
Despite a slow start, wind and rain during a still expected above-normal 2022 Hurricane Season could bring devastation to Houston threatening everyone in its path, especially people without the resources to secure their homes. Considering the lessons learned after Hurricane Harvey, Rebuilding Together in 2022 has replaced 60 roofs at no cost to Houston’s most vulnerable homeowners and will continue to prioritize roof replacement through the end of 2022.
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Telemundo's Texas Stations Launch New Morning Newscast On Sept. 26
Two-Hour Regional Morning News Show “Noticias Telemundo Texas” Will Air On Telemundo Owned Stations In Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, McAllen and El Paso
Telemundo Station Group, the media group that is home to 31 Telemundo owned stations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, today announced that “Noticias Telemundo Texas” - a new, two-hour weekday newscast will air across five Texas DMAs beginning September 26. The regional morning newscast will air Monday to Friday from 5am to 7am CT on Telemundo KXTX / Dallas Fort Worth, KTMD / Houston, KVDA / San Antonio, KTLM / Harlingen-McAllen and KTDO / El Paso. Telemundo’s hoyDía national morning show will air at 7am CT (instead of 6am CT) in the markets that will air the new morning newscast (check local listings). The anchor team and reporter roster for “Noticias Telemundo Texas” will be announced soon.
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HBCU Friends Build a Spirited Legacy of Inclusion and Giving Back at Houston Black-Owned Distillery
Jubilee Spirits Founders focus on expanding diversity and equity with premium products that give back to the next generation
Jubilee Spirits, a new Black-owned, Houston-based distillery, is making history while celebrating history, with a unique group of founders and the company’s first ultra-premium spirits product- General Orders No.3 (GO3) Vodka.
