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Who will win the Houston mayor’s race? – Houston Public Media
This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina converse the hostage deal brokered between Israel and Hamas, the lawsuit brought by Texas women over abortion rights, and the outlook for the Houston…
Gunfire erupts in Guinea-Bissau’s capital during reported clashes between security forces
BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau — Gunfire erupted in Guinea-Bissau’s capital city late Thursday night and continued through Friday morning during what local media reported as clashes between security forces after two senior government officials…
New billboard on I-95 promotes 2-year anniversary of Biden’s infrastructure law
The Democratic National Committee unveiled a new billboard campaign in Philadelphia yesterday to mark the two-year anniversary of President Joe Biden signing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. It’s part of a larger push…
Spring Branch ISD police officer fatally shoots man suspected of killing his father before stealing cars outside elementary school
Houston Police Department Houston Police Chief Troy Finner, left, and Spring Branch ISD Police Department Chief Larry Baimbridge, right, speak about two fatal shootings on the morning of Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023….
Chicago winter overnight parking ban takes effect; restrictions in place regardless of snow
Friday, December 1, 2023 11:14AM CHICAGO (WLS) — It’s that time of year as the winter overnight parking ban is in effect in Chicago, and every year drivers get caught off guard….
Research shows crosswalk murals can reduce traffic crashes and better pedestrian safety – Fishtown is giving it a try
A new public art installation in Fishtown may do more than add a pop of color to the Philadelphia neighborhood – it might actually save lives. Earlier this month, the Fishtown Neighbors…
TxDOT says its strategies to reduce road congestion are working. Some experts disagree. – Houston Public Media
Gail Delaughter/Houston Public Media Drivers sit in traffic on I-45 northbound at North Main Street. Harris County has six of the 10 most congested roadways in the state, according to a new…
Huawei is allegedly building a self-sufficient chip network using state investment fund
We’ve seen Huawei’s surprising strides with its recent smartphones — especially the in-house 7nm 5G processor within, but apparently the company has been working on something far more significant to bypass the…
Man arrested in connection with BART service disruption
OAKLAND — BART on Thursday said a San Francisco man was arrested in connection with a major service disruption a day earlier between Oakland and San Francisco. The man entered the Transbay…
University of Pennsylvania among 7 schools being investigated for alleged antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents
The University of Pennsylvania is among seven schools being investigated by the U.S. Department of Education for possible civil rights violations in the aftermath of the Israel-Hamas conflict. The investigation into the…
Indego bike share plans to add 1,000 new docks, primarily in West Philly, in 2024
Indego will enlarge into new neighborhoods in the new year, the city bike share program announced Thursday. In 2024, Indego plans to enhance its presence in the following areas of Philadelphia: Mill…
U.S. 5th Circuit orders Galveston County to redraw its political map – Houston Public Media
Michael Hagerty The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans. A federal appeals court said Galveston County must redraw its political map to comply with the Voting Rights Act. The advance…
Elk Grove Village enacts new rules to hinder migrant stays
Unlike their counterparts in Schaumburg and Rosemont, Elk Grove Village officials aren’t yet taxing long-term hotel stays, but have crafted a local ordinance of their own to hinder migrants from coming back…
Inmate escapes from Northeast Philly prison
A man incarcerated at the Riverside Correctional Facility escaped custody on Thursday, city officials announced. Gino Hagenkotter, 34, was completing an outside work assignment in the orchard behind a nearby prison —…
Inmate escapes from Northeast Philly prison
A man incarcerated at the Riverside Correctional Facility escaped custody on Thursday, city officials announced. Gino Hagenkotter, 34, was completing an outside work assignment in the orchard behind a nearby prison —…
Bisbee fashion designer ready to open Barrio store | Feature
Claire Harlin is one of Southern Arizona’s hidden gems. Through her Bisbee-based Classic Rock Couture designs and vintage clothing, the former California newspaper editor has piqued the interest of musicians Elle King,…
Man accused of killing his dad fatally shot by officer during attempted carjackings outside Spring Branch ISD school
HOUSTON – A carjacking suspect who is accused of murdering his father is dead after being shot by an officer in northwest Houston Thursday morning. Spring Branch ISD police said the shooting…
EPA awards another $500,000 grant for air-quality monitoring in Houston neighborhoods – Houston Public Media
Katie Watkins/Houston Public Media Jo Ann Jones- Burbridge (left) and Debra Walker (right) with the Sunnyside Community Redevelopment Organization show the air monitor they installed at Walker’s house in Sunnyside. A nearly…
Dylan Sprouse Was Reportedly “Body Shamed” By A Disney Exec “Of Significant Power” While Filming ‘Suite Life Of Zack And Cody’
Suite Life of Zack and Cody actress Kim Rhodes, who played the mother to Dylan and Cole Sprouse‘s characters, tearfully recalled a moment she had to stand up for one of her…