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Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth says March 5 election will only go smoothly if Republicans and Democrats agree to changes

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abc13.com – Pooja Lodhia – 2024-01-09 23:08:42

SUMMARY: The Harris County clerk has expressed concerns about the upcoming primary election, stating that challenges are expected on Election Day unless a major change is made. The state legislature ordered extra polling locations, equipment, and workers, but the county is not prepared for the increase. The Democratic party has agreed to combine resources for a joint primary, but the Republicans have refused, leading to partisan disagreements. The clerk is meeting with both parties to make changes in time for the March primary, but time is running out. Harris County had multiple problems during the 2022 general election, leading to the state legislature’s order for changes.

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Video shows Hurricane Beryl’s path of destruction through Jamaica, eastern Caribbean

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www.kxan.com – Mike Costanza – 2024-07-04 13:26:20

SUMMARY: Hurricane Beryl caused significant destruction in Jamaica and the eastern Caribbean, with flooded bridges, uprooted trees, and flying debris. Social media showed the historic Flat Bridge in Jamaica submerged by the Rio Cobre river and debris from a hotel facade airborne. Beryl's eye wall impacted Jamaica's southern coast, causing power outages and home damage. The hurricane severely damaged 95% of homes on Mayreau and Union Island in the Lesser Antilles. In Grenada, one person died from a fallen tree, and additional fatalities were reported across Grenada, Carriacou, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and northern Venezuela.

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1 detained, 2nd suspect wanted in chase involving stolen truck towing boat on Eastex Freeway, Harris County Precinct 4 says

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abc13.com – Mycah Hatfield – 2024-07-04 11:52:25

SUMMARY: Harris County, Texas Deputies, aided by other law enforcement, engaged in a chase involving a stolen vehicle towing a boat early Thursday morning. The Houston Transtar cameras recorded the pursuit on I-45 North. The suspects drove against traffic near Eastex Freeway and Will Clayton Parkway, reaching speeds of 98 mph. Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman tweeted that Houston, Sugar Land police officers, and Montgomery County sheriff's deputies were involved. One suspect was detained, but another remains at large. The incident was covered by Eyewitness and ABC13, with continuous updates available through their live stream.

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Irving and Texas Police Seek Continuous Rape of a Child Suspect – May be Fleeing for Mexico

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www.wbap.com – – 2024-07-04 11:38:34

SUMMARY: Irving, Texas police are seeking public assistance in locating 42-year-old Rigoberto Santos Torres, a Mexican national suspect accused of continuous rape of a child. Santos Torres is believed to have fled on a bus in Dallas on Wednesday. He has used Mexico-bound bus lines Turimex and Tornado previously. Described as 5 feet 5 inches tall and 170 pounds, Santos Torres has been deported before and re-entered the U.S. illegally in 2020. His last known address in Irving was on Brown Road. Authorities urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to call 911 immediately. (Copyright, All Rights Reserved, WBAP/KLIF 2024).

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