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Senfronia Thompson says she has the votes to become the first woman and first Black Texas House speaker
The 87-year-old Houston Democrat, known as Ms. T, has served in the Legislature since 1973. On Tuesday, her party won control of the Texas House for the first time since 2003....
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'Tough people win': Northbrook HS football clinches playoffs for first time in school history
Northbrook High School's Ragin Raiders varsity football team has stamped their place in the school's 52-year history with a 35-0 win to head to the playoffs....
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Federal judge allows Houston group to continue feeding homeless people in downtown Houston
A federal judge granted a permanent injunction this week allowing Food Not Bombs volunteers to continue feeding homeless people outside Houston's Central Library....
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Tourist bitten by police dog after officers gave confusing Spanish commands awarded over $200K: Reports
A Mexican tourist visiting Colorado was awarded more than $200,000 after an Aurora police dog attacked him following confusing Spanish-language warnings....
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Cornell faculty vote 'no confidence' in university leadership after alleged gang rape
Following the alleged gang rape of a student, Cornell's faculty senate passed a no-confidence resolution condemning the school's handling of sexual violence on campus....
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Antonio Brown avoids jail time, pleads guilty to lesser charge in 2025 Miami shooting
EX-NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown avoided prison time after pleading guilty in connection to a 2025 shooting outside a Miami celebrity boxing match.
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Blue Tsunami: Texas Turns Blue as Democrats Sweep the Nation
Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in politics
safety
Own a HAIARA power bank? Stop using it immediately, CPSC says
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning anyone who owns a model of HAIARA power banks to stop using after receiving hundreds of reports of fire, explosion, burn injuries and property damage....
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Man arrested for posing as veterinarian after pets suffered 'adverse outcomes'
A Tennessee man has been arrested for reportedly posing as a veterinarian and performing procedures on dogs and cats without a license.
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Gov. Abbott activates additional Texas emergency resources ahead of potential weekend flood threat
Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to mobilize additional state emergency response resources as multiple rounds of thunderstorms could potentially bring flooding to South and West Texas....
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Colorado shooting: 4 Lakewood Police Department officers shot, 1 fatally, after gunfight with suspect, officials say
There was a Colorado shooting. 4 Lakewood Police Department officers were shot, 1 fatally, after a gunfight with a suspect, officials say.
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At the dawn of a new Texas frontier, advocates consider possibilities for abortion rights
A blue-leaning Texas House of Representatives could pass legislation that takes aim at the state's bans on abortion, but would likely meet strong resistance from a Republican-controlled Senate....