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New US-290 HOV/HOT Lane Extension Opens

Beginning Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, commuters in Northwest Harris County can take advantage of a new seven-mile HOT/HOV lane extension on US-290.

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What Happened Last Time Congress Tried To Pass A War Authorization

President Barack Obama went to Congress several years ago to pass an Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) for US military campaign against ISIS, but the effort failed to gain traction amid weariness from lawmakers to vote on the war and disagreements over the details of the authorization.

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Fauci calls 200,000 pandemic death toll 'sobering, and in some respects, stunning'

Dr. Anthony Fauci on Tuesday said the US reaching 200,000 coronavirus deaths is "very sobering, and in some respects, stunning," while adding that Americans should trust medical experts despite at times conflicting signals from the highest levels of government.

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ISIS has been reduced to 1.5 square miles in Syria. This is its final stand.

"They broke us, I swear to God. [ISIS] broke us," the tall man said. He was thin, in his mid-thirties, his face drawn with exhaustion, his eyes hollow. He had just walked with his extended family out of the town of Marashida, one of the last strongholds of ISIS in Eastern Syria.

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Strike Is One More Step Toward Lawless Presidency

"Mission accomplished," announced President Donald Trump after the U.S., France and England unleashed over 100 missiles on Syria in reaction to the regime's alleged use of chemical weapons against its own people.

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After three years of decline, carbon emissions rose sharply in the US in 2018

After three years of decline, climate-change-causing carbon emissions rose sharply in the United States last year, according to new research.

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Ways to support humanitarian aid at the US-Mexico border

More than 2 million migrants are expected to make it to the US-Mexico border by September, according to internal government estimates reviewed by CNN.

Supreme Court rules against immigrants in temporary status seeking green cards

The Supreme Court held on Monday that the government can block non-citizens who are in the US under a program that temporarily protects them from deportation in certain situations from applying for a green card if they entered the country unlawfully.

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Power Up with Tommy, Julio, Dre and AT&T

AT&T has become known as the brand to mobilize your world. But this past weekend in Houston AT&T brought the power to our world in the form of Joseph Sikora, J.R. Ramirez, and Rotimi Akinosho. The cast of the highly rated #1 program on Starz “Power” was in town for an exclusive meet and greet with fans of the show. And of course, Houston Style Magazine was there to learn a little more about the guys and now you will too.

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Introducing America's Next Iconic Restaurant

Sweet and creamy green-garlic panna cotta with salty and grainy sea urchin on top. Tender spot prawns complemented by flecks of melon and cucumber that curls like a snake. Fresh oysters so pickled they make you squint and pucker, served with freshly grated wasabi.

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The Hottest Bridal Trends for 2017

Has your mailbox been flooded with wedding invitations this month? There is a reason for that. The simple answer is it is wedding season and June is the most popular month to get hitch. What is not so popular are traditional weddings. Brides and grooms are getting creative with their nuptials to showcase their unique personalities on their special day. This creativity has spawn some very interesting trends with fashion, cake, flowers, and all the bells and whistles of a wedding.

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Student affected by Hurricane Harvey will walk triumphantly at Lone Star College-Montgomery commencement Thursday, May 10

It is hard to imagine that recovery is still ongoing if you were not affected by Hurricane Harvey, but for Lone Star College-Montgomery student Holly Clay, it is just a fact of life. She lost everything in the floods and rebuilt from the ground up while staying on track with her education. Now, when she triumphantly marches across the stage to receive her Associates of Arts degree at the LSC-Montgomery’s commencement on Thursday May 10, the moment will be twice as sweet.

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Key GOP senators signal that raising age to buy semiautomatic weapons is off the table

The two leading GOP senators involved in gun talks on Capitol Hill signaled Monday evening that it's unlikely Congress will raise the age requirement for purchasing semiautomatic firearms to 21, instead saying they are looking at changing the criminal background check system to access juvenile records before a sale is complete.

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Seasonal blues? Here’s how to move more and feel better

The shorter, darker days of winter present a mental health challenge to many people. For some, the seasonal shift can lead to a clinically depressive state aptly called seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. Symptoms include low energy, lack of motivation, disrupted sleep and a sense of hopelessness.

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Broadway-Bound and Award-winning Titles Highlight Theatre Under the Stars 2017-18 Season

Building upon the artistic acclaim of the of 2016-17 Season and reaffirming the commitment to bring “more theatre to more people”, Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) announced today a dynamic 2017-18 Season; celebrating the prismatic and perennial impact of musical theatre.

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Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks To The Sheriffs' Association Of Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks at the 139th annual Sheriffs' Association Training Conference and Expo in Grapevine, Texas. In his speech, the Governor outlined legislation passed during the 85th legislative session to further protect and honor Texas peace officers, including the designation of July 7th as Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Day, making it a hate crime to target a peace officer because of the uniform they wear, and establishing a $25 million grant program for rifle-resistant body armor.

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Drug overdose deaths in the US tick up again to another record high, according to CDC data

The unprecedented rise in drug overdose deaths in the United States continues, reaching another record high, according to new provisional data published Wednesday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Deadly floods inundated parts of Europe, but the Netherlands avoided fatalities. Here's why

As communities devastated by the catastrophic flooding in parts of western Europe start picking up the pieces, they are wondering how it all went so wrong, so fast. After all, Europe has a world-leading warning system that issued regular alerts for days before floods engulfed entire villages.

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Two House committees vote to advance Hunter Biden contempt proceedings hours after surprise visit

A pair of Republican-led House committees voted Wednesday evening to approve a report recommending a contempt of Congress resolution against Hunter Biden for his failure to comply with a subpoena, hours after the president’s son made a surprise visit to Capitol Hill.

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California lawmakers seek change in police lethal force standard

California lawmakers proposed a dramatic change Tuesday in the standard under which police officers can use deadly force, in the wake of the fatal police shooting of Stephon Clark.