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States pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions to help Texas at the border so far this year
More than a dozen Republican governors gathered in Eagle Pass in February, heeding a call from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to confront what he labeled “President Joe Biden’s border crisis.” The governors, along with other GOP state leaders, vowed to send another round of National Guard troops from their states to the Texas-Mexico border. With […]
This Week in Texas: The latest updates as 2024 presidential election sees new presumptive nominee
Earth-shattering political news is the topic on ABC13's This Week in Texas.President Biden is out, and Vice President Kamala Harris is in as the presumptive Democratic nominee for the 2024 presidential election.RELATED: President Joe Biden drops out of 2024 presidential raceEyewitness News political reporter Tob Abrahams talks with the United States' largest teacher's union-which endorsed Harris at it recent convention in Houston.We talk with Texas Governor Greg Abbott about the latest political developments. Houston Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher also weighs in.RELATED: Houston lawmaker, US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, has died at 74Our panel of political insiders discusses the life and legacy of longtime congresswoman US Representative Sheila Jackson Lee as Houston is slated to start a week of remembrance in her honor.Missed an episode? Catch up on previous episodes of This Week in Texas here.Stay on the pulse of Texas politics! Follow Tom Abrahams on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Heat, humidity and dust ahead for North Texas
NORTH TEXAS — Monday evening, the National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory through 8 p.m. Monday night for Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, and Denton and our counties north and west. Mid-to-upper level high pressure will align and expand over the southwest and the central and southern plains this week, prolonging the heat and bringing in above-average temperatures for many. By the weekend, this high pressure will again retreat westward, allowing in more northerly flow on the eastern periphery and bringing with it some cooler air, a weak front, and perhaps some minimal rain chances. It will be a bit dustier this week. More Saharan Desert dust will travel several thousand miles across the Atlantic and arrive in Texas this week.Saharan dust has helped inhibit tropical development in the Atlantic over the past several weeks, but there are more gaps in the dust and shear, allowing for new tropical waves to potentially start up in the coming weeks. The first wave we're watching is east of the Lesser Antilles. Latest model group trends continue to take this wave right over Providenciales, Cuba, and eventually near Florida by the weekend.
I Was Shocked At What I Witnessed At A Texas Walmart
We've all done our shopping inside a Walmart at one time or another. It's a place where you can get just about anything - and see just about anything. Everyone knows that at Walmart you'll find various people inside. No judgment here. However, I have noticed some strange happenings while grocery shopping.
Texas Heat Scares California Man in Viral Video
One California man is finding out the hard way that the Texas heat isn't for the weak. Californians are on the move, and they are coming to Texas! And who can blame them? Texas has an abundance of Whataburger, H-E-B, it's the home of Dr. Pepper and Big Red, and, according to this study, homes in Texas are 59% less expensive compared to California. So, that may be the big driving force as to why Californians are desperately trying to call Texas home.
State of Texas: Harris sends a message in Houston, amid criticism from state leaders
In Houston Thursday, Harris delivered the keynote address at the American Federation of Teachers National Convention — the nation's largest teachers union — and made her pitch to thousands in a key voting block for Democrats.
Houston expects first pass of debris pickup to be complete by early to mid-August
The City of Houston has collected more than a million cubic yards of vegetative debris from Hurricane Beryl. The director of the city’s Solid Waste Management Department and the executive director of the City of Sugar Land provide updates on the timetable for debris pickup in the region. Listen.
Flight from Houston to Boston diverted due to passenger's 'medical issue'
HOUSTON — A flight from Houston to Boston was diverted Sunday after a passenger experienced a medical issue. According to United Airlines, the plane was diverted to Washington-Dulles, where it was undergoing a deep clean. According to United, there were 155 passengers and six crew members on the flight...
President Joe Biden expected in Houston for US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee's funeral services
President Joe Biden will be in Houston to attend the Celebration of Life services for longtime Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who passed away on July 19 at 74 years old after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.Houston plans to celebrate Lee with a week of remembrance services starting Monday, July 29.Biden plans to stop in Houston on Monday after an event in Austin at the Lyndon B. Johnson Library.The White House made the announcement on Sunday, a day after Vice President Kamala Harris said she would be attending Lee's Thursday funeral service.Harris called Congresswoman Lee a dear friend of hers after...
Man arrested, charged with injuring his elderly sister
HOUSTON, Texas — A man was arrested for injuring his elderly sister in the Songwood area, according to the Harris County Constable Precinct 2. On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, a Precinct Two Constable Deputy responded to a call regarding a woman who had been injured by her brother the previous day. The woman, who is over 65 years old, visited a doctor the following morning and discovered further injuries from the confrontation.
Craig Biggio had awesome reaction to his son hitting HR vs. Astros
Houston Astros legend Craig Biggio had a bittersweet moment Saturday as he watched his former team take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. Biggio was in the stands when his son Cavan Biggio, who plays for the Dodgers, came up to the plate with his team up 5-4 in... The post Craig Biggio had awesome reaction to his son hitting HR vs. Astros appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Washington Commanders Will Trade Terry McLaurin to the Houston Texans
With the NFL offseason comes predictions and bold takes. That specifically happens with trades that could happen before the season or the deadline. With that in mind, Terry McLaurin becomes an intriguing trade option that has the potential to shake up the league. If he is traded, it will be to the Houston Texans.
Get ready for a day of free school supplies, food, health screenings, and community services at the Mayor’s Back 2 School Fest.
Join us for the 14th Annual Mayor’s Back 2 School Fest, sponsored by Shell, on August 3rd at the George R. Brown Convention Center from 8 am to 2 pm. This event is dedicated to supporting elementary school students and their families who are facing financial challenges. We will be giving away 25,000 backpacks filled with school supplies and providing food and produce, courtesy of Houston Food Bank. Additionally, we will offer on-site health screenings and connect families to essential community health and social services.
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