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Lanes reopen after overturned 18-wheeler causes hazmat spill on westbound lanes of I-610 North Loop at Hardy Toll Road
SUMMARY: A major crash involving an 18-wheeler and a hazmat spill caused significant traffic delays on I-610 North Loop at Hardy Toll Road in Houston on Saturday afternoon. The incident, which occurred around 2:28 p.m., led to an overturned 18-wheeler spilling hazardous materials across the westbound lanes. Three lanes were blocked, and the cleanup was completed by around 6:17 p.m. The details of the other vehicle involved and the cause of the rollover are not yet clear. Additionally, the content highlights the 46th annual Pride Houston 365 parade that took place downtown on June 29.
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April 2024: Which local restaurants received a perfect health inspection score?
SUMMARY: In April, Austin Public Health inspected nearly 500 locations, with 65 earning perfect health inspection scores. This may seem inflated due to the smaller pool of inspections for the month. For comparison, April 2023 saw 564 inspections with 9.9% receiving perfect scores. The current average monthly rate is 10.8%, approaching last year's rate of 11.4%. Noteworthy perfect scorers include local school cafeterias and several franchise restaurants such as Popeye's, Denny's, Chick-fil-A, Pizza Hut, and McDonald's. The article emphasizes the accomplishment of these establishments in maintaining high health standards.
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Southwest Houston taco truck shooting leaves neighbors concerned
SUMMARY: A shocking murder outside a busy taco truck in southwest Houston has unsettled the local community. A 31-year-old man was shot and killed at about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday near Richmond and Dunvale, according to Houston Police. The suspect, described only as an unknown Black male, was seen in surveillance footage driving a white car before the shooting. The motive remains unknown, with residents expressing growing concerns about neighborhood safety. Crime reports from the past six months show one other homicide in January. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers of Houston or HPD's Homicide Division.
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Biden Says He’s in the Race Through Election Day
SUMMARY: President Joe Biden affirmed his commitment to the presidential race during a meeting with campaign staff, despite discussions about his debate performance against former President Donald Trump, which was attributed to illness and travel fatigue. Some Democrats are considering urging Biden to withdraw, citing internal dissatisfaction. The Boston Globe and New York Times have called for Biden to step aside in favor of other candidates, while The Washington Post reported Trump's campaign hopes Biden remains, believing Trump can defeat him. Biden maintains support from key Democrats, though concerns persist as the November election approaches.
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