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UPDATE: Sessions Can’t Deny Grant Money For Sanctuary Cities
Posted on · Federal judge says U.S. attorney general cannot withhold grant money from cities over so-called sanctuary cities status.
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Hurricane Harvey
The GRB Shelter Will Probably Remain Open Through The Weekend
Posted on · The City’s Department of Housing and the Red Cross are looking for alternatives.
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EPA Won’t Release Benzene Levels Collected Post-Harvey; Private Tests Show Elevated Levels
Posted on · Environmental groups hired a private firm after the flooding and found higher than normal levels of dangerous chemicals in the air around a refinery.
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UPDATE: ISIS Claims London Attack Was Carried Out By Affiliate Unit
Posted on · The New York Police Department says it's moved extra officers, bomb-detection dogs and heavy weapons teams into the city's transit system as a precaution following the London subway bombing.
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President Trump’s Supporter’s Fiery Response To His Deal For Immigration Reform: #AmnestyDon
Posted on · After President Donald Trump met with top Democratic leaders to make a deal concerning DACA and immigration, his most staunch supporters have respond with anger on social media.
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Trump To See Irma Damage, Recovery Firsthand In Florida
Posted on · Nearly half of Florida was engulfed by Irma, which left flooded streets, damaged homes and displaced residents in its wake.
Hurricane Harvey
Houston’s ‘Flood Czar’ Says Harvey Has Brought The City To A Decision Point On Flood Control
Posted on · Stephen Costello, the city's chief resilience officer, expects to play a big role in how Houston spends it Hurricane Harvey recovery dollars.
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State Unlikely To Move STAAR Test Dates For Harvey-Displaced Students
Posted on · The Texas education commissioner said he was not likely to delay required state test administration dates for students displaced by Hurricane Harvey.
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UPDATE: Schumer Recounts DACA Talk With Trump On Hot Mic
Posted on · The president said he would be open to separating the wall issue from the question of the younger immigrants.
Hurricane Harvey
Harvey’s Devastation Had Most Impact In Areas Of Lowest Income
Posted on · Hurricane Harvey was good at spreading misery over people of all incomes. But in places where resources were already slim, Harvey was the last thing they needed.
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Houston City Council Approves First Step For Possible Property Tax Increase
Posted on · Turner argues the monies the City would get from the potential tax hike would help to face the costs of the post-Harvey recovery process.
Politics
Cornyn: Second Harvey Relief Package Could Come By October
Posted on · Texas Senator John Cornyn says a third installment could come when Congress passes appropriations to fund the federal government for the next year.
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Police Respond To Shooting Reports At Washington High School
Posted on · One killed, three injured in shooting at high school in Washington state.
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UPDATE: Number Of Nursing Home Deaths Increases To 8
Posted on · Florida residents are drifting back from shelters and far-away havens to see Hurricane Irma's scattershot destruction.
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Apple Unveils Three New iPhones, But The Watch Sends Shares Up
Posted on · Apple is freeing the Watch from the iPhone, giving it a direct cellphone connection. The special-release iPhone X ditches the home button, gets facial recognition and wireless charging.