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Harris County Election Security Task Force bracing for Election Day


October 31, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — With early voting now over in Harris County, concerns about election safety now turns to Election Day. “We want to make sure everyone feels safe, secure and like they’re able to exercise their right to vote, which is so important,” said Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen. Rosen’s office is one of four that make …

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Halloween forecast – no tricks, all treats


October 31, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — If you liked the weather Friday, then you’re going to love the weather this weekend. Saturday is starting off chilly with lows in the 40s (and a few spots dropping in to the 30s), but plenty of sunshine will warm temperatures into the lower 70s. Any patchy morning fog will burn off my mid-morning. Trick-or-treat weather …

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Houston prepared to support El Paso in COVID-19 crisis


October 31, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The U.S. has now crossed 9 million cases. Some parts of the country seeing lockdowns again, including El Paso. The county judge ordered a two-week shutdown of non-essential businesses in response to a massive surge in cases which has overwhelmed hospitals. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton tweeted the shutdown is a violation of the governor’s executive order, and that he’s exploring …

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Man shot after attacking HPD officer inside Heights Walmart


October 31, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man was shot Saturday morning at a Houston Walmart after attacking a police officer, authorities said. It happened around 12:40 a.m. at the store in the 100 block of Yale Street near Interstate 10. A Houston police officer had stopped by the store during her shift when a store employee alerted her about a man …

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Police called about ‘unknown creature,’ man testing Halloween costume


October 31, 2020

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas police received multiple calls Wednesday about an “unknown creature” wandering the streets, which turned out to be a man testing a homemade Halloween costume. Arlington Police started getting the calls around 9 p.m. “(It’s) big as a gorilla,” one witness told dispatchers. Another caller said it had “spikes and five legs.” Police Service Assistants, employees who are …

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TABC penalizes 4 restaurant-bars in Dallas for violating COVID-19 rules


October 30, 2020

Liquor licenses have been temporarily revoked at four restaurant-bars in Dallas after Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission agents say COVID-19 protocols were not followed. High Fives, XOXO Dining Room, Shuck N Jive and Alamo Club cannot sell alcohol for 30 days, according to the emergency suspension orders. The orders do not require the establishments to close temporarily, says TABC spokesman Chris …

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Dallas police seek person of interest in disappearance of Marisela Botello, Seattle woman last seen in Deep Ellum


October 30, 2020

Dallas police say they are looking for a person of interest connected to the case of a missing Seattle woman who hasn’t been seen since she visited Deep Ellum more than three weeks ago. Charles Beltran(Dallas Police Department) Police said they are looking for Charles Beltran. They did not provide a detailed physical description but said he was driving a …

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Dallas County reports 656 coronavirus cases, 4 deaths; Tarrant County adds 742 cases, 6 deaths


October 30, 2020

Dallas County reported 656 more coronavirus cases Thursday, all of which the county considers new. Four new COVID-19 deaths were also reported. Labs either report coronavirus cases directly to the county health department or to the state health department, which then relays the information to individual counties. Of the confirmed cases reported Thursday, Dallas County health officials said 274 came …

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