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In Philadelphia, people are using PowerPoint presentions to ‘pitch’ their single friends

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5 months ago

February 2, 2024

abc13.com – CCG – 2024-02-02 16:00:45

SUMMARY: Philly Pitch-a-Friend events at local breweries in Philadelphia allow people to create PowerPoint presentations to promote their single friends as potential dates. Creators Melissa Schipke and Ariana Brogan got the idea from TikTok and brought it to Punch Buggy Brewery. The concept is simple: People ‘pitch’ their friend to other singles as a unique way to find them a date. Each presenter has 3-5 minutes to present a PowerPoint presentation explaining why they should date their friend. For more information about upcoming events, check out the Pitch-a-Friend website.

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The politics of President Biden’s visit to Austin

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46 mins ago

July 12, 2024

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www.kxan.com – Ryan Chandler – 2024-07-12 17:36:45

SUMMARY: President Biden will deliver the keynote address on the Civil Rights Act's 60th anniversary at the LBJ Library in Austin, where political observers highlight the significance of this moment for his future. Amidst growing momentum against his re-election, including calls from local congressman Lloyd Doggett for him to bow out, Biden aims to convey his competency as president. Polling shows Biden's approval at 39% in Texas, with 64% considering him too old for the presidency. Following his speech, Biden will be interviewed by NBC's Lester Holt. Doggett, citing a prior commitment, will not attend the event.

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Harris County Deputy Fernando Esqueda’s alleged killer Ronald Palmer seen on video surrender to fugitive task force

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2 hours ago

July 12, 2024

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abc13.com – Mycah Hatfield – 2024-07-12 16:36:11

SUMMARY: In Harris County, Texas, new video exclusively on ABC13 captures the arrest of Ronald “Ronnie” Palmer by fugitive task force officers. Palmer, 44, was apprehended for allegedly assaulting a manager at a Little Caesars store and is now charged with the capital murder of Deputy Fernando Esqueda. Esqueda was killed while investigating the assault case. Video shows Palmer surrendering at a home in northeast Harris County without incident. Palmer has been charged with capital murder and aggravated assault, and his bond for the assault is set at $100,000. The deputy's memorial procession is scheduled for Monday morning.

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Teacher housing complex close to reality in AISD

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3 hours ago

July 12, 2024

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www.kxan.com – Nabil Remadna – 2024-07-12 15:21:24

SUMMARY: Austin ISD is nearing the addition of workforce housing at the Anita Ferrales Coy site in East Austin. The planning commission approved a rezoning request, potentially lowering rent for AISD employees. In 2022, AISD's board selected the NRP Group to develop this site. Currently housing an alternative learning center, the site could see construction of two apartment buildings and a new school by 2025 if the city council agrees. Longtime teacher Mardi Nott supports the initiative, highlighting the community's role in retention. The project aims to make housing more accessible for teachers, enhancing their ability to live near their workplaces.

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