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‘Fabulous expression of frustration’: Protesters collide with Democratic lawmaker rally on steps of Houston City Hall
Read full article: ‘Fabulous expression of frustration’: Protesters collide with Democratic lawmaker rally on steps of Houston City HallA rally involving Democratic state lawmakers was interrupted Saturday by a group calling for justice for a man killed by Houston police last April. It lead to heated moments on the steps of city hall, but ended with a common goal.
EPA inspectors to ensure safe transfer of toxic wastewater from Ohio train derailment, congresswoman says
Read full article: EPA inspectors to ensure safe transfer of toxic wastewater from Ohio train derailment, congresswoman saysKPRC 2 continues to monitor the situation surrounding the transportation of toxic waste from the train derailment in Ohio and has learned there will be additional oversight on the shipment of the water.
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Texas Senate approves congressional map that draws no new Black or Hispanic districts even as people of color fueled population growth
Read full article: Texas Senate approves congressional map that draws no new Black or Hispanic districts even as people of color fueled population growthTexas gained two new seats in Congress based on population growth fueled by people of color. But the Senate’s proposal provides no new majority-Black or majority-Hispanic districts to reflect that growth.
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LIST: Food and water distribution sites in the Houston area
Read full article: LIST: Food and water distribution sites in the Houston areaAmid the boil water advisory, several water distribution sites are opening in the Houston area. Harris County, Precinct 2Harris County Precinct 2 will be hosting a pair of drive-through pop-up food giveaways. Food distribution sitesHouston Food Bank Neighborhood Super Site Food Distribution at NRGHouston Food Bank will host a Neighborhood Super Site food distribution at NRG Stadium this Sunday, February 21, from 9 am to 1 pm or until all food is distributed. AdHarris County, Precinct 2Harris County Precinct 2 will be hosting a pair of drive-through pop-up food giveaways. Sunday’s food distribution will be held at 10 a.m. at Leonel Castillo Community Center at 2101 South Street.
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New drive-thru coronavirus testing opens in Greenspoint neighborhood
Read full article: New drive-thru coronavirus testing opens in Greenspoint neighborhoodPublished: May 1, 2020, 9:49 am Updated: May 1, 2020, 11:18 am(Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. HOUSTON – A new coronavirus testing site opened Friday in the Greenspoint neighborhood of Houston. Officials at the Aldine Independent School District said they are glad to see a testing site open in their area that can provide services to the families in their district. This is the seventh site being run by United Methodist Medical Center that has been opened in the area. “We know that we are testing to save lives,” Jackson-Lee said.