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June 13, 2024
According to the AFL-CIO, about one million people are eligible residents in the state.
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June 11, 2024
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will bring a 38-day Fan Fest near East Downtown Houston. The economic impact is estimated to be the equivalent of seven super bowls to the city.
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FIFA World Cup, Houston Dash, Houston Dynamo, world cup
June 6, 2024
More than 750,000 Texans served in World War II, according to the Texas Historical Commission. Data from the National WWII Museum shows less than 6,000 are still alive as of 2023.
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d day, D-Day commemoration, Lone star Flight Museum
June 5, 2024
"It's heartbreaking when we have a homeowner who did not have flood insurance and does not have the funds to repair or to rebuild."
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flood insurance, flooding, houston
June 4, 2024
The exercise took place at George Washington Carver Elementary School, which is built right next to train tracks.
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Goose Creek ISD, train derailment
June 3, 2024
"Make sure they're legit. Unfortunately, when there's storms, there's a lot of not legit people that go around and get some money upfront, and then never do any work for you."
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Contractors, scams after storms
May 29, 2024
Residents are encouraged to continue to apply for aid from FEMA and the Small Business Administration (SBA) online, via phone, or at disaster recovery centers.
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Collin Allred, disaster relief, fema
May 28, 2024
FEMA workers will be at a total of seven centers from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for seven days a week until residents are taken care of.
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disaster relief, fema, natural disaster relief, SBA loans
May 23, 2024
No Refusal weekends mean a judge will be on duty to provide warrants to police so they can draw blood from suspected drunk drivers.
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"No Refusal" weekends, dwi, Harris County sheriffs, Houston Police Department, impaired driving
May 22, 2024
According to a nonprofit, 25% of children are using AI tools to complete or help with their homework.
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ai, AI in schools, artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, Texas Education Agency
May 21, 2024
More than 48,000 individuals across the region have already applied for assistance, and more than $1 million has already been given to people impacted by the storms.
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derecho, fema, FEMA in Houston, Houston severe weather
May 16, 2024
At least 11 Houston-area elected officials have endorsed a letter asking the Biden administration to establish two new programs for spouses and immediate family of U.S. citizens, former Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) recipients and long-term workers who have contributed and paid taxes for years.
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cattle ranching, federal lawsuit, TikTok, TikTok ban
May 15, 2024
Brian Firebaugh, the owner of a ranch near Waco, is one of eight TikTok creators that are part of a federal lawsuit filed after President Joe Biden signed a law last month that bans TikTok in the U.S. unless it's sold within a year.
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cattle ranching, federal lawsuit, TikTok, TikTok ban
May 14, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration announced earlier this month that Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival recipients would be eligible for healthcare coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
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Affordable Care Act, Biden administration, daca, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, healthcare
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