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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner: Simply The Best Mayor for Houston
For the past eight years Sylvester Turner has been living a dream he has been chasing since 1991. Being the mayor of a city he has loved so deeply all his life and helping all citizens of this community has been his purpose. Like any incoming mayor, Turner made his promises and had his challenges. He has done his best to tack- le the issues through the red tape and all the obstacles. With his share of ups and downs Turner left his mark on Houston and made the city better for its residents.
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Houston Ushers In A New Era Of Leadership With Diverse City Hall
As the dawn of 2024 unfurls, Houston City Hall is set to embrace a trans- formative era with the inauguration of new leadership. The city will witness a historic transition on January 2nd, as it welcomes John Whitmire as the new Mayor along with Chris Hollins as the City Controller, and a dynamic ensemble of both fresh and returning City Council members.
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Joe V's Smart Shop By H-E-B: Innovating Shopping In Dallas with Fresh, Affordable Choices
The Dallas community welcomed the groundbreaking of the latest Joe V's Smart Shop by H-E-B, a novel concept in grocery shopping offering the freshest produce at the most competitive prices. Located at 4101 W. Wheatland Road, this marks the brand's confident step outside its Houston comfort zone, aiming for a grand opening in late summer 2024.
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The Story of the Orcas and the Salmon, On the Endangered Species Act's 50th Birthday
Thanks to 20th century aquariums and marine theme parks, orcas – also known as killer whales – are the most iconic whales in America. When the public learned their captivity involved torture, orca shows disappeared from those parks, as they should have. Now there are signs that certain groups of orcas could disappear entirely.
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Texas’ new immigration law sows confusion and uncertainty along the border
A new law that makes entering Texas illegally a state crime is sowing confusion and uncertainty among undocumented migrants and mixed status families along the US-Mexico border, according to immigration advocates.
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Missing Texas teen Savanah Nicole Soto, who was due to give birth any day, and her boyfriend have been found dead following a multi-day search, …
Published on December 27, 2023
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For many migrant families at the southern US border, going back is not an option
A mother who fled her native country with two children after one was kidnapped; a woman who was forced to strip down by thieves looking for money; an activist made unemployable by speaking out against her country’s government: These are some of the stories CNN heard outside a shelter for migrants in Eagle Pass, Texas.
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Black students weigh mentioning race in college admissions essays after SCOTUS affirmative action ruling
Lynijah Russell debated the opening lines of her video application to Brown University for weeks before deciding to be as candid about her identity as possible.
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Missing Texas teen Savanah Nicole Soto, who was due to give birth any day, and her boyfriend have been found dead following a multi-day search, …
Published on December 27, 2023
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North Carolina community rallies to aid man after roof of his motorhome collapses
When the roof of a Hendersonville man's motorhome collapsed, a local church and a devoted friend helped him get a new place to call home.
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Bodies believed to be pregnant Texas teen Savanah Nicole Soto and boyfriend found dead with gunshot wounds
Missing Texas teen Savanah Nicole Soto, who was due to give birth any day, and her boyfriend have been found dead following a multi-day search, a family member confirmed Tuesday.
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Missing Texas teen Savanah Nicole Soto, who was due to give birth any day, and her boyfriend have been found dead following a multi-day search, …
Published on December 27, 2023
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Blinken and Mayorkas to press Mexican counterparts to drive down border crossings as Biden faces increasing pressure
Senior US officials arrived in Mexico Wednesday to seek more help from their counterparts to drive down border crossings as President Joe Biden faces increasing pressure over the handling of the US southern border.
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Fishermen spotted something shiny near a creek. It was the first step toward a ‘miracle’
The two men had gone out the day after Christmas, scouting for fishing holes at a creek in northwest Indiana, when something shiny in the distance caught their attention.
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5 easy ways to keep your brain sharp
As the year wraps up, people have their sights on 2024 and what changes it will bring.
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How 4.5 million people managed to buy a home this year amid the toughest market in a generation
This has been a year of superlatives in residential real estate — and not in a good way.
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A Hyundai belonging to Donnie Erwin was found after a YouTuber went searching for clues related to the man's disappearance 10 years ago. Mandatory Credit: …
Published on December 26, 2023
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YouTuber leads authorities to human remains believed to be of man missing since 2013
Human remains were found Sunday in connection to a 2013 missing person’s case with the help of a YouTuber, according to the Camden County Sheriff’s Office in Missouri.
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90-year-old woman becomes oldest student to complete coursework at the University of North Texas
A 90-year-old woman earned her master’s degree and marked a historic milestone in the process, becoming the oldest person to complete coursework at the University of North Texas, according to university officials.
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Free returns are going away
If you’re thinking of sending back a disappointing gift you just received over the holidays, the return may bring even more disappointment.
