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$5,000 Offered for Info On Gunman After Rare White Wolf Dies

A $5,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest of the gunman who mortally wounded a famous white wolf at Yellowstone National Park, the National Park Service announced.

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Akins High Student Arrested In Connection To Threats Against Schools

An Akins High student was arrested over the weekend in connection to threats made against four Austin ISD schools, officials said.

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Man dies from infection that he got from eating oyster in Sarasota

Health officials say that a 71-year-old man died after eating a bad oyster in Sarasota earlier this month.

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Governor Abbott Meets With Local Officials In Hurricane Affected Cities

Governor Greg Abbott today continued his tour of Harvey affected cities, traveling to five impacted communities along the Texas coast. During his visit, the Governor, along with Commission to Rebuild Texas Commissioner John Sharp, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and Commissioner George P. Bush met with local leaders in these areas including Mayors, Legislators, County Judges, and other officials. During the meetings, the Governor discussed ways that the state can assist in the ongoing recovery efforts and their continued commitment to helping Texans rebuild.

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Congressman Al Green Joins NAACP, Elected Officials, and Community Leaders to Rally in Support of Maintaining School Libraries as Learning Centers

On Saturday, August 5, 2023, Congressman Al Green will unite with NAACP, elected officials, as well as faith and community leaders in support of students, parents, teachers, and school personnel against the inanity of transforming learning centers (libraries) into places for punishment.

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Trump Calls for 'unity' After GOP Baseball Shooting

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called for unity in the wake of the shooting at a Republican congressional baseball practice that injured five people, including a top House Republican.

Rock band Smash Mouth performed to a packed crowd of hundreds during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

The rock band Smash Mouth put on a performance for hundreds of people -- many of whom were not wearing masks -- over the weekend in South Dakota.

It’s CENSUS DAY!

All MCTX Residents Urged to Participate In 2020 Census Survey; www.2020census.gov

It’s Census Day 2020 and we’re asking the community to do its part in shaping the future of the “Show Me City”. Residents now have an opportunity to participate in the nationwide program that only takes place once every 10 years as required by the U.S. Constitution.

Federal Agency Again Honors Texas A&M System for Success in Protecting U.S. Secrets, Technology

Award comes as foreign agents seek to steal COVID-19-releated research

The Texas A&M University System is in a class by itself in terms of protecting sensitive information from foreign agents who want to steal it.

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METRO Reminds Riders Social Distancing Key to Preventing COVID-19 Spread

Community Expresses Gratitude for Frontline Workers

METRO continues to echo public health officials' recommendations to avoid close contact with people by maintaining a social distance of at least six feet, which is about the equivalent of two arms' length.

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Obama Wants You to Know Obamacare Open Enrollment Has Begun

Open enrollment for Obamacare is here ... and former President Obama wants to make sure Americans know about it.

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Anita Baker: Songstress Officially Retiring, Announces 2018 Farewell Tour

Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Anita Baker has announced her plans to retire from her iconic career after 30 years in the game.

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Keshia Knight Pulliam Dishes On Trump-Cosby Debate with Omarosa

Keisha Knight Pulliam is officially out of the Celebrity Big Brother house, and now she’s dishing on her rather awkward discussion with Omarosa Manigault.

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Prince Harry and Meghan attend Queen's birthday parade with other royals

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, attended the Queen's birthday parade in London on Thursday, in their first joint public appearance with the royal family since they quit as working royals two years ago.

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Houston Texans, NFL Foundation And LISC Award $450,000 To Renovate And Resurface Jcak Yates High School Athletic Field

“The Houston Texans are proud to work with our partners to support the renovation of the Jack Yates High School Athletic Field,” said Texans Chairman and CEO Cal McNair.

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Virginia voters head to the polls in special congressional election

Voters in Virginia's 4th Congressional District will pick their next representative Tuesday in a special election that could make history in the commonwealth.

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New Jersey student with special needs dies after school bus ride

A 6-year-old girl with special needs died in New Jersey this week after her wheelchair harness constricted her breathing while she was riding a school bus, leading prosecutors to charge the bus monitor with manslaughter, officials said.

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METRO, Community Leaders Celebrate Park & Ride Funding Secured by U.S. Rep. Al Green

On Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, METRO Board Members and executive leadership gathered with U.S. Rep. Al Green, Missouri City officials, and NewQuest Properties to celebrate the $5 million in federal funding secured by the congressman and awarded to the Authority for its Missouri City Park & Ride. During the event, Green presented a $5 million check symbolizing the community project funding that METRO will receive.

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Harmony Public Schools Earns Top Honors in Texas School Finance

Harmony Public Schools has once again solidified its position as a leader in school finance, receiving the highest accolades from the Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO). In the recently announced 2024 awards, TASBO recognized Harmony with both the prestigious Award of Excellence for Financial Management and the Award of Merit for Purchasing Operations.

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South Carolina lawmaker sues Instagram after son died by suicide

About two weeks after his oldest son’s funeral, South Carolina state house Rep. Brandon Guffey says he received a private Instagram message with a laughing emoji.