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Bad weather is one problem the 2020 election won't have
This year -- we can all agree -- has been nuts. Even the weather has followed suit.
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Federal judge considering GOP challenge to invalidate nearly 127,000 votes in Democratic-leaning Houston
A federal judge in Texas is considering a GOP-led challenge Monday seeking to invalidate nearly 127,000 drive-thru ballots cast in the Democratic-leaning Houston area.
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Voters in cars line up at a drive-through mail ballot drop-off site at NRG Stadium on October 7, 2020 in Houston, Texas. Gov. Gregg Abbott …
Published on November 2, 2020
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Voter turnout at more than 25 percent heading into Election day, secretary of the state reports
Voter turnout stood at more than 25 percent the day before Election Day while the clock continued to tick toward the absentee ballot deadline.
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Tennessee toddler bitten by Copperhead snake
A West Tennessee mother is warning other parents to be careful where you place your children’s toys after her 20-month-old daughter got bitten by a venomous snake right outside their door.
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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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Archaeologists discover 300-year-old slave quarters that's almost entirely preserved
Archaeologist Julie Schablitsky knew her team was lucky. It's one thing to uncover an archaeological site that's 300 years old. It's a completely different matter when that site has remained almost entirely preserved.
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'We are breaking records all over the place' -- Why this Covid-19 surge is worse than the others
No one wants another shutdown. But Americans who don't wear masks and ignore social distancing are fueling that possibility, doctors say.
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Published on November 2, 2020
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Why this race likely comes down to Arizona and Pennsylvania
President Donald Trump is trying to stop former Vice President Joe Biden's pathway to 270 electoral votes. The polls released over the weekend suggest that this will be a difficult, but not an impossible task.
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Pandemic Hasn't Broken the Employer Health Insurance System
Over 55 million Americans have filed for unemployment since COVID-19 struck. But for the most part, they haven't lost their health insurance. An astounding 98 percent of workers who had employer-sponsored health benefits before the pandemic are still enrolled in workplace plans, according to a July report.
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ELECTION 2020: For Millions of Americans, the Future of Health Care is What’s on the Ballot
With the confirmation of Supreme Court Nominee Amy Coney Barrett by the Senate Judiciary Committee, the consensus among many Americans is that the conservative jurist’s appointment portends doom for the Affordable Care Act.
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US coronavirus cases hit record daily high and experts warn daily death rates will triple by mid-January
Daily Covid-19 cases in the US reached a record high on Thursday, with experts warning that death rates could triple by mid-January.
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Discovery Green® announces The Ice powered by Green Mountain Energy will open for the Winter 2020-2021 season!
Safety protocols include increased sanitation and contactless ticket buying. A reduced number of tickets will be sold to maintain social distancing.
Discovery Green, the 12-acre park in the heart of downtown Houston, announces The Ice powered by Green Mountain Energy will be open for the Winter season beginning Nov. 13, 2020 through Jan. 31, 2021. This is the first large-scale event to be held at the park since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Supporting the health and safety of the community, Discovery Green is implementing procedures and protocols following guidance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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What You Need to Prepare for the Covid-19 Surge This Season
As the weather gets colder and we face the double threat of the flu and a surge in Covid-19 cases, now is a prime opportunity to stock up on food and supplies.
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Unpacking the Issues
Green Bay leaves Houston still searching for answers
One thing you don’t want to do as a football team is to try and find your identity as a football team against Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. The Texans lost their sixth game of the season by a score of 35 – 20 leaving them with an enormous amount of questions to answer during the bye week having won only one game this season.
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The Greater Houston Black Chamber Announces Winners of Coveted Pinnacle and Upstart Awards at the 26th Annual Celebration of Black
The Greater Houston Black Chamber (GHBC) held its 26th Annual Pinnacle Awards, Saturday, October 24, 2020, where several of Houston’s best and most promising Black-owned businesses received high honors. The program will be rebroadcast on Quest Channel 55 in Houston on Thursday, Oct. 29 and Saturday, Oct. 31, at 7 - 8:30 p.m.
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Published on October 29, 2020
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Mayor Sylvester Turner Addresses COVID-19 Response and Resiliency in 2020 State of the City
“The City’s foundation is strong; the City itself is resilient; and the City’s future is bright.”
Mayor Sylvester Turner delivered his fifth State of the City address, his first on virtual platform, on Oct. 22, hosted by the Greater Houston Partnership.
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Exxon is cutting 1,900 US jobs as oil prices crumble again
ExxonMobil is cutting jobs at home and overseas as oil prices tumble on coronavirus fears.
