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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott expected to endorse former President Donald Trump for 2024 in valley event

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www.kxan.com – Monica Madden – 2023-11-19 09:38:02

SUMMARY: Former President Donald Trump is visiting Texas to gain support for his potential 2024 presidential bid. He will join Governor Greg Abbott in the Rio Grande Valley, an area with a large Hispanic vote that Republicans are targeting. They will meet with state authorities stationed in South Texas for Abbott's border security initiative and serve meals to Texas National Guard and other authorities for Thanksgiving. Trump's favorability among Texas GOP voters is 79%, down from its peak of 86%, but his legal issues have not significantly impacted his image. This is a developing story.

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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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Pools open to the public in Austin this summer

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www.kxan.com – Esmeralda Zamora – 2024-07-06 08:00:00

SUMMARY: AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin offers numerous options to stay cool during summer through public city pools, neighborhood pools, splash pads, and hotel pools with day passes. The city has 27 free public pools, each with specific operating hours, details of which can be found on the Austin city website. Some pools require an entry fee from Spring Break to October, with varying rates based on age groups. Additionally, splash pads are free and operate daily from May 1 to October 31. Several hotels also provide day passes for pool access, costing between $10 to $50.

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How Meow Wolf Grapevine plans to celebrate its first anniversary – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

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www.nbcdfw.com – Kimberly Richard – 2024-07-06 04:14:00

SUMMARY: Meow Wolf Grapevine celebrates its first anniversary with Birthdaze Palooza, a multi-day event from July 11-14. The festivities include a Trashion Show featuring avant-garde designs from recycled materials, Karaoke Night, and an artist panel discussing the creative process behind The Real Unreal. The events culminate in a grand celebration on July 14. Over the past year, Meow Wolf Grapevine has engaged the community with various events and programs, welcomed 2.6 million visitors, and launched the Matt King Mystery Center for local initiatives. The company emphasizes sustainability, community engagement, and support for marginalized artists.

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