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Houston’s COVID-19 vaccine clinic books 650 more appointments for Sunday


January 3, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Across the state, vaccines are being administered to people in Phase 1A and 1B, which includes health care workers, residents and staff at long-term health facilities, people who are 65 years or older and people who have at least one chronic medical condition. Mayor Turner announced that the Moderna vaccine is now being administered at the …

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Gradual warm-up on the way


January 3, 2021

Saturday started out chilly, but ended with sunshine and highs in the mid 50s by late afternoon. That trend will continue through Tuesday, with chilly nights, but increasingly warmer days. The next cold front will arrive Wednesday. There will be a chance of light showers in Dallas-Fort Worth that morning, but the highest potential for significant rainfall will be east …

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Dallas County shatters 1-day record by adding 2,842 new coronavirus cases; 23 deaths also announced


January 3, 2021

Dallas County on Saturday reported a single-day record 2,842 coronavirus cases, all of them considered new. The county also reported 23 new COVID-19 deaths. The case tally shatters the previous one-day record of 2,512 cases announced Dec. 23. Player of the Year, Cecily Bramschreiber Player of the Year, Cecily Bramschreiber, led Lovejoy to an undefeated season and to the Class …

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When and where can I get a coronavirus vaccine in Texas?


January 3, 2021

State officials are signaling that more people may begin to get coronavirus vaccines now, but the reality is that doing so will depend on actually finding any available doses. Player of the Year, Cecily Bramschreiber Player of the Year, Cecily Bramschreiber, led Lovejoy to an undefeated season and to the Class 5A… Over the last two weeks, front-line health care …

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Ted Cruz will object when Congress certifies Joe Biden’s election, as 11 GOP senators demand ‘audit’ and 10-day delay


January 3, 2021

WASHINGTON — Sen. Ted Cruz and 10 other GOP senators announced Saturday that they would oppose certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s victory when Congress meets Wednesday to review the Electoral College outcome, demanding a 10-day delay to allow an emergency “audit” of results in battleground states where President Donald Trump disputes the outcome. Player of the Year, Cecily Bramschreiber Player …

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Dallas County launches registration, pre-screening site for early rounds of vaccine distribution


January 3, 2021

The Dallas County health department on Saturday opened a new registration site for medical workers and certain other at-risk people to take part in early rounds of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution. “As more vaccine becomes available, we will work through the registration list and determine eligibility,” Dr. Phillip Huang, director of Dallas County Health and Human Services, said in a …

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Man shot and abducted from northwest Harris County apartment


January 3, 2021

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — The body of a man believed to have been abducted from his northwest Harris County apartment Saturday was found in the trunk of a car nearly 15 miles away, according to sheriff Ed Gonzalez. The body was found at an apartment complex in the 7100 block of Smiling Wood Lane, Gonzalez said. Deputies initially responded …

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Gohmert suggests ‘violence in the streets’ after judge rejects bid to force VP Pence to overturn Biden’s win


January 3, 2021

East Texas congressman Louie Gohmert suggested that “violence in the streets” may be the only remaining option to block Joe Biden from becoming president, after a federal judge rejected his lawsuit aiming to force Vice President Mike Pence to overturn the election. Player of the Year, Cecily Bramschreiber Player of the Year, Cecily Bramschreiber, led Lovejoy to an undefeated season …

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What you need to know about coronavirus, plus a map of every case in Texas


January 3, 2021

Health authorities are closely watching an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a new strain of coronavirus known as COVID-19. Here are the answers to key questions about the outbreak: Player of the Year, Cecily Bramschreiber Player of the Year, Cecily Bramschreiber, led Lovejoy to an undefeated season and to the Class 5A… What is the virus? Scientists have identified …

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Here’s the Houston restaurant America can’t afford to lose, according to Esquire


January 3, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas — As the year draws to a close, Esquire magazine offers a slightly different take on the national restaurant scene. Instead of another best of list, the men’s lifestyle publication submits. The list’s recognizes “these spots around the country-old and new, scruffy and spiffy-that we consider restaurants that America can’t afford to lose,” Esquire food and drinks editor Jeff Gordinier …

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