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Texas state senator pledges action after NBC 5 report on Loop 12 – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
SUMMARY: State Sen. Royce West plans to hold community meetings to address a dangerous traffic zone on a stretch of Loop 12 in southern Dallas. An NBC 5 investigation uncovered that five pedestrians were killed in just 11 months on this road. West, vice chair of the Senate’s Transportation Committee, wants to take urgent steps to prevent further deaths. He proposed a town hall meeting with state and local leaders. There is debate on reducing the speed limit on Loop 12, but road safety experts say more crosswalks and flashing safety beacons could help. TxDOT is working with the City of Dallas and DART to improve pedestrian safety.
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Donald Trump VP pick: Former President to announce his choice for vice president Monday at the RNC, Rubio told he not running mate
SUMMARY: Former President Donald Trump announced that Ohio Senator J.D. Vance will be his vice presidential running mate, declaring Vance as the most suitable candidate for the position. This decision concludes months of speculation and marks the promotion of Vance, a 39-year-old first-term senator known for his strong ideological alignment with Trump. The announcement was made via a social media post on Truth Social. Florida Senator Marco Rubio and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum were informed they were not selected. A roll call vote on the presidential ticket is scheduled for Monday at the RNC. This story is developing.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Houston Mayor John Whitmire to tour NRG Stadium and give update on recovery efforts for Hurricane Beryl
SUMMARY: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Mayor John Whitmire will tour the first responders’ resource staging area at NRG Stadium amid pressure to restore power to 240,000 CenterPoint customers after Hurricane Beryl. Abbott, expected to address storm relief efforts, criticized CenterPoint for being unprepared. He set deadlines for improvements, including vegetation removal and reliability plans. Abbott warned of rejecting CenterPoint’s profit requests if compliance is not met. The company defended its response, emphasizing year-round preparations and increased investments. Harris County leaders condemned violence against utility workers, urging civility. ABC13 will provide updates on the recovery efforts.
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How to see it in Texas
SUMMARY: The Perseid meteor shower, one of the year's best, runs from July 17 to August 24, peaking on August 11-12 with up to 100 meteors per hour visible. Originating from the constellation Perseus, these “swift and bright” meteors are easy to spot. Best viewed from the Northern Hemisphere during pre-dawn hours, it's recommended to avoid city lights. Other July showers include the Delta Aquariids, peaking on July 30 with 15-20 meteors per hour, and the Alpha Capricornids, with 2-5 per hour peaking on July 31. Meteor showers occur when Earth passes through a comet's tail, with the Perseids stemming from the Swift-Tuttle Comet.
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