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This Week in Texas: ABC13 looks into Tuesday’s general election results as mayoral race heads to runoff

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abc13.com – Tom Abrahams – 2023-11-12 23:28:20

SUMMARY: The latest episode of This Week in Texas examines the results of the general election in Houston. The race for mayor is headed for a runoff election on December 9, 2023, between Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee and State Senator John Whitmire. Neither candidate received more than 50% of the vote. The episode also delves into the 14 constitutional amendments on the ballots and the developments in the criminal case involving former senior staff of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo. Viewers can catch up on previous episodes of the show and follow political updates from Tom Abrahams on social media.

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Storm preparation: Beryl expected to strengthen to hurricane as Texas braces for impact

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abc13.com – AP – 2024-07-06 10:12:35

SUMMARY: Hurricane Beryl, which began as a Category 2 hurricane, weakened to a tropical storm but is forecasted to regain hurricane status and hit southern Texas by Sunday night or Monday. The National Hurricane Center predicts landfall between Brownsville and north of Corpus Christi, with potential rapid intensification due to warm Gulf waters. Experts warn it could become a Category 2 or 3 storm. Beryl has already shown unprecedented rapid intensification, with significant increases in wind speed. This early-season storm reflects unusually warm Atlantic waters, potentially influenced by climate change and a developing La Nina, suggesting a more intense hurricane season ahead.

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Memorial Villages police manhunt: Potentially armed suspect wanted after fleeing traffic stop on River Bend Drive

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abc13.com – KTRK – 2024-07-06 09:55:32

SUMMARY: Authorities in Houston, Texas, are searching for a potentially armed suspect who escaped from a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper during a traffic stop on Saturday morning. The suspect, described as a Hispanic or Native American man with black hair and wearing all-black clothing, fled on foot around 3:45 a.m. in the 1000 block of River Bend Drive towards Buffalo Bayou. Despite thorough searches, the fugitive remains at large. Police continue to patrol the area and have urged residents to report any suspicious activity to the dispatch at 713-365-3700. The details were broadcasted via ABC13’s 24/7 livestream.

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Acting Governor Dan Patrick warns Texans upon Hurricane Beryl’s landfall

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www.kxan.com – Lizzie Jensen – 2024-07-06 08:57:26

SUMMARY: Hurricane Beryl is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to South Texas and possibly Austin by late Sunday night or early Monday morning, according to Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and state emergency officials. Residents along the coast from Brownsville to the Louisiana border are advised to prepare over the weekend and avoid travel on Monday. The exact landfall location is uncertain, and Governor Greg Abbott is currently on an economic mission in East Asia. The storm, currently a Category 1 hurricane, may re-intensify over the Gulf of Mexico, prompting residents to stock up on essentials and secure pets and family.

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