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In Rio Grande Valley, butterflies at center of border wall battle
Breaking NewsAn unlikely creature has found itself at the heart of the much disputed border wall between the U.S. and Mexico.5:39 PM CST November 3, 2020MISSION, Texas — The Texas-Mexico border is split -- literally, by an physical wall that’s in the process of being built, but more generally into people who are against it and who work to support the effort. It's an effort that may or may not change course with the outcome of the . On Oct. 29 in McAllen, Texas, the Department of Homeland Security along with Customs and Border Protection leadership gathered to celebrate the...…Breaking NewsAn unlikely creature has found itself at the heart of the much disputed border wall between the U.S. and Mexico.5:39 PM CST November 3, 2020MISSION, Texas — The Texas-Mexico border is split -- literally, by an physical wall that’s in the process of being built, but more generally into people who are against it and who work to support the effort. It's an effort that may or may not change course with the outcome of the . On Oct. 29 in McAllen, Texas, the Department of Homeland Security along with Customs and Border Protection leadership gathered to celebrate the...WW…
What makes us American? For this Texas resident, it's not a piece of paper
Breaking NewsEmilia Barreto Carvalho says she is part of the country because of her lifestyle and giving back to her community.11:43 AM CDT October 21, 2020HOUSTON — What makes us American? Is it a piece of paper that says we are? Is it getting to choose who speaks for us? Is it making sure everyone gets that choice?For Emilia Barreto Carvalho, it started with being a part of a community.“It just gradually happened,” she said. “We became citizens without noticing. We were working, we were participating in the community. We were raising American children. It's not because of the papers that...…Breaking NewsEmilia Barreto Carvalho says she is part of the country because of her lifestyle and giving back to her community.11:43 AM CDT October 21, 2020HOUSTON — What makes us American? Is it a piece of paper that says we are? Is it getting to choose who speaks for us? Is it making sure everyone gets that choice?For Emilia Barreto Carvalho, it started with being a part of a community.“It just gradually happened,” she said. “We became citizens without noticing. We were working, we were participating in the community. We were raising American children. It's not because of the papers that...WW…
Who gets COVID-19 vaccine first once it's available? Texas has a plan
Breaking NewsA spokesperson said there are still a lot of unknowns, like the exact timing for vaccine availability, as well as how many doses Texas will get.10:50 PM CDT October 16, 2020AUSTIN, Texas — Texas’ top health agency says it has a plan for vaccine distribution. The submitted what it calls the first iteration of this plan to the Friday.Chris Van Deusen, spokesperson for the department, said there are still a lot of unknowns, like the exact timing for vaccine availability, as well as how many doses Texas will get.But a few things are certain, according to Van Deusen. The vaccine...…Breaking NewsA spokesperson said there are still a lot of unknowns, like the exact timing for vaccine availability, as well as how many doses Texas will get.10:50 PM CDT October 16, 2020AUSTIN, Texas — Texas’ top health agency says it has a plan for vaccine distribution. The submitted what it calls the first iteration of this plan to the Friday.Chris Van Deusen, spokesperson for the department, said there are still a lot of unknowns, like the exact timing for vaccine availability, as well as how many doses Texas will get.But a few things are certain, according to Van Deusen. The vaccine...WW…
The fight over distributing voter registration materials at post offices
Breaking NewsMost boxes with voter registration cards were either thrown out or returned by post offices in Harris County.5:31 PM CDT September 11, 2020HOUSTON — Two members of Texas' Congressional delegation are asking Houston post office leadership why at least 20 offices refused to accept donated voter registration cards -- government-printed documents that must be filled out and submitted to enable citizens to vote.comes on the heels of the , a non-partisan civic engagement group, tried to deliver dozens of boxes with voter registration cards, American flag and election-related...…Breaking NewsMost boxes with voter registration cards were either thrown out or returned by post offices in Harris County.5:31 PM CDT September 11, 2020HOUSTON — Two members of Texas' Congressional delegation are asking Houston post office leadership why at least 20 offices refused to accept donated voter registration cards -- government-printed documents that must be filled out and submitted to enable citizens to vote.comes on the heels of the , a non-partisan civic engagement group, tried to deliver dozens of boxes with voter registration cards, American flag and election-related...WW…
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