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Ken Paxton and James Talarico close their Senate campaigns on home turf
Five and a half months ago, a triumphant Ken Paxton took the microphone at a Tex-Mex restaurant in Collin County, his political home base, with major news: He had spoken with President Donald Trump earlier that day, and Trump’s long-awaited endorsement had arrived. Paxton celebra...
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Caleb Williams and Jeffery Simmons lead the Bears past the Seahawks 34-17
Jeffery Simmons ran out of the tunnel for the first time since joining the Chicago Bears with a new uniform, orange sleeves and a wide smile as he welcomed the move that put right into contention with important games on big stages. Then he delivered exactly what the Bears needed....
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Vandal caught on camera taking power tool to Flock cameras in Cypress neighborhood
An investigation is underway after multiple license plate-reading Flock cameras were hacked down in a Cypress neighborhood.
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Asian shares are mixed as tech losses offset broader gains on Wall Street
Asian stocks were mixed Tuesday as markets like South Korea and Taiwan that are heavily weighted toward technology shares declined following a sell-off on Wall Street. U.S. futures edged lower and oil prices moved higher. South Korea’s benchmark Kospi fell 2.5% to 5,712.57. Memor...
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Harris County men charged with illegal voting while on felony parole, arrests come days before Election Day
Two Harris County men are facing charges after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says they illegally cast ballots while still on felony parole, and the arrests are raising questions about who is eligible to vote in Texas. The Attorney General’s Office says a citizen tip sparked t...
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What to expect once Harris County polls close and the process of counting begins
With a historic number of ballots expected in Harris County, voters may be wondering how long it will take to count every vote and when election results will become official. While some results could come in relatively quickly on election night, the process of counting, canvassin...
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Local DJ to bring party to the polls on Election Day
Voters heading to the polls on Election Day may hear more than the usual hustle and bustle outside some polling locations. They may also hear music blasting from a DJ booth. It’s all part of a nationwide, nonpartisan initiative called DJs at the Polls, which is bringing local DJs...
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US has conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, US official says
The U.S. has conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. official said.
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The Miz among 4 members of World Series champion Brewers who are finalists for major BBWAA awards
Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski is among four members of the World Series champions who are finalists for baseball's biggest individual awards. The Miz, a heavy favorite to win the NL Cy Young Award, was one of the top three vote-getters in balloting for the prize by the ...
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Harris County gets $10 million in federal funding to address delays at east Houston train crossing
More than $10 million in federal funding is headed to Harris County to address a railroad crossing in east Houston that has repeatedly blocked traffic....
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent says economy not where Trump admin wants to be, but points to encouraging metrics
In a conversation with ABC13, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the economy is not where the Trump administration wants it to be.
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Fort Bend County faces first Election Day since primary runoff glitch impacted each site
Fort Bend County election officials say they have added oversight and vendor safeguards after a human error disrupted voting at every polling site during the May primary runoff....