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Where should North Texans go to get their second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine?


January 25, 2021

As more North Texans are coming due for their second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, different messages from providers has spread confusion about how to get the follow-up shots. Many places are still refining their systems for vaccinations, and state health officials said they are working out plans to improve the processes for allocating doses. The historical Jackson Ranch Cemetery …

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Things to know about the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna coronavirus vaccines


January 25, 2021

Millions of Americans have received COVID-19 vaccines since the long-awaited inoculation campaign started Dec. 14 with the Pfizer/BioNTech version of the shots. Now after a version from Moderna also has been added to help protect Texas’ frontline health workers, long-term care residents and staff members, and people who are over 65 or have underlying medical conditions, here are some answers …

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Dallas County adds 1,174 coronavirus cases as death toll passes 2,000; Tarrant reports 36 fatalities


January 25, 2021

Dallas County reported 1,174 new coronavirus cases Sunday and hit another grim milestone as 12 more COVID-19 deaths pushed the county’s death toll over 2,000. Historical cemetery affected by new section of the border wall in Texas The historical Jackson Ranch Cemetery in Pharr, Texas, is one of many properties that have been… The latest victims included five Dallas residents, …

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What you need to know about coronavirus


January 25, 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: Historical cemetery affected by new section of the border wall in Texas The historical Jackson Ranch Cemetery in Pharr, Texas, is one of many properties that have been… What is …

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After 2020 debacle, Republicans look to retool as specter of Trump looms


January 25, 2021

Before Donald Trump departed Washington after four tumultuous years as president, he pledged that his movement — one that seized control of the Republican Party — would continue and that he would be around to lead it. “I just want to say goodbye, but hopefully it’s not a long-term goodbye,” Trump said as he left Washington before the inauguration of …

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Man shot to death after confronting disturbance outside his NW Houston apartment


January 25, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas — A northwest Houston man was shot to death Saturday as he confronted someone outside of his apartment, police said. It happened around 9 p.m. in the 12600 block of Crossroads Park Drive near Wortham Boulevard and US-290. The victim was inside with family members when he heard some sort of commotion outside and went to investigate, according …

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I-69 main lanes near West Loop now open after truck crash


January 25, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — All main lanes on I-69 south before the I-610 West loop are now open after a cargo truck crash stacked up traffic on Sunday morning, according to TxDot. Three feeder roads remain closed due to the incident. It happened around 8:20 a.m. Various lanes were blocked as crews worked to clear the wreck, while traffic around …

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This is how much credit card debt the average Houstonian carries, says report


January 25, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas — Residents of Houston are nursing New Year’s hangovers of another kind – credit card debt. According to a LendingTree study of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas, Houston consumers rank fourth for the highest median amount of credit card debt to ring in the new year: $3,720. In second place is Austin ($3,911), with Dallas at No. …

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Amazon delivery driver finds baby abandoned by carjacker


January 25, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Neighbors on Houston’s north side are thanking an Amazon delivery driver for helping to find a baby that was abandoned after an apparent carjacking. Police said they responded to a stolen car and kidnapping on Monday in the 300 block of Sunnyside. Around the same time, a home surveillance camera captured a man leaving a baby …

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