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‘This is not a political football’: Houston City Councilors criticize Greg Abbott’s reported treatment of migrants at border

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Posted on July 19, 2023 · A recent report claims Gregg Abbott ordered border security officers to push small children into the Rio Grande and to deny them water, even in extreme heat.

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Broken Montrose-area bridge lights to get fix after Houston leaders authorize funding

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Posted on September 20, 2023 · The Houston City Council voted Wednesday to spend $2.66 million to replace a series of decorative bridge lights along the Southwest Freeway. Construction on a new set of lights likely won't begin for at least a year.

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