Home / 2021 / January (page 18)

Monthly Archives: January 2021

Buzdar meets two opposition MPAs ahead of Senate polls


January 29, 2021

LAHORE: Though Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has not met any of the party MPAs expressing their reservation against his governance failure, he once again met two MPAs belonging to the PML-N and PPP telling that his doors are open for the parliamentarians. The PTI is viewing these meetings as a success in the wake of the upcoming Senate elections and …

Read More »

Ruling alliance to dominate post-poll Senate: PM


January 29, 2021

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday expressed confidence that the ruling alliance would have majority in the Senate after the forthcoming elections of the upper house of parliament. “We will have a sizeable majority in the Senate in the next election,” the prime minister said during a meeting with his spokespersons. Adviser to the PM on Parliamentary Affairs Dr …

Read More »

Opposition terms grant of funds to MPs political bribe


January 29, 2021

ISLAMABAD: The country’s two major opposition parties have lashed out at Prime Minister Imran Khan for announcing Rs500 million development funds for each lawmaker just weeks before Senate elections and called it a “political bribe”. The leaders of the Pak­istan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) termed the announcement yet another U-turn by the prime minister, recalling that while …

Read More »

White Dallas residents outpace Blacks, Hispanics in registering for COVID vaccine


January 29, 2021

Early efforts to boost registrations among Dallas’ Black and Hispanic communities have yet to produce more equitable access to the COVID-19 vaccine, new data obtained by shows. Six out of every 10 city residents who have enrolled for the shot with the Dallas County health department through Jan. 24 were white, according to data obtained Thursday. That’s twice the rate of …

Read More »

Take a break from winter with this ‘Glow Forest’ in Oak Cliff


January 29, 2021

Oak Cliff Cultural Center’s ‘Glow Forest’ is a free art exhibition that offers an escape from winter and the turmoil of 2020. The exhibit creates a colorful jungle environment inside storefront where visitors can discover a quiet place to meditate while finding solace and inspiration, according to the cultural center. Historical cemetery affected by new section of the border wall …

Read More »

Aunt of 2-year-old says family tried reporting alleged abuse before his death


January 29, 2021

New court documents revealed disturbing details after a mom and her boyfriend were accused of crafting a story to cover up the death of a 2-year-old boy. Harris County deputies said they were contacted on Tuesday, Jan. 26, regarding the death of Tevin “TJ” Jefferson. Authorities said TJ’s mom, Darrielle Williams, took him to Houston Northwest Hospital, where he died …

Read More »

Arlington resuming past-due water disconnections next week, but there is help available


January 29, 2021

Arlington Water Utilities is set to resume disconnecting water service for customers with past-due balances on Monday. However, there is help available for residents. The city temporarily stopped water service disconnections in March of last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a city news release. Since then, no additional late fees were applied to overdue accounts if payment plans …

Read More »

Oak Cliff party store turns Bernie Sanders inauguration meme into a piñata


January 29, 2021

Drive down West Davis Street in North Oak Cliff and you’ll see Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders sitting by the side of the road. Well, a piñata version of the senator, to be more specific. Carlos and Elvie De La Fuente, owners of ABC Party, are showing off their creativity at their local party supply store by recreating the image of …

Read More »