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Winter Weather Advisory for snow


January 10, 2021

Saturday started out sunny and cold. But increasing clouds became apparent by late afternoon and those clouds will thicken up overnight. Temperatures will remain above freezing. As an upper level storm system swings eastward across the state, Sunday morning will begin with a few sprinkles. That light rain will increase and gradually mix with, and then change over to snow …

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Top Republican says Trump committed ‘impeachable offenses’


January 10, 2021

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats’ momentum for a fresh drive to quickly impeach outgoing President Donald Trump gained support Saturday, and a top Republican said the president’s role in the deadly riot at the Capitol by a violent mob of Trump supporters was worthy of rebuke. Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., said he believed Trump had committed “impeachable offenses.” But he stopped …

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


January 10, 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: What you need to know about coronavirus, plus a map of every case in Texas What is the virus? Scientists have identified the virus as a novel, or new, coronavirus. …

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Winter Storm Warning issued for northern counties outside of Houston until Monday


January 10, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for several of Houston’s northern counties from noon Sunday until 6 am Monday. This includes Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Houston, Madison, Trinity, Walker, and Washington counties. The NWS says one to four inches of snow is expected in the area with locally higher amounts. These accumulations could …

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Major freeway closures in League City and Galleria area this weekend


January 10, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — This weekend, you can expect to see a couple of big closures around town as crews get back to work after a holiday break. The Gulf Freeway, I-45 will be completely shut down this weekend in the League City area. All lanes southbound will be closed from TX-96, League City Parkway to FM-517 all weekend. Use …

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Houston ISD vaccinates 300 employees for COVID-19


January 10, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Approximately 300 Houston ISD employees received the first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Saturday as district leaders plan for teachers to eventually be included. The vaccinations were given to workers who were pre-approved and included educators 65 and older with certain medical conditions, school police officers, nurses and clinical staff. At Thursday night’s HISD board …

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Over 30 highly anticipated restaurants and bars coming to Houston


January 10, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas — Even with all the trauma restaurants have suffered during the coronavirus pandemic, people can still feel optimistic about the future of dining in Houston. Faced with unprecedented challenges, Houston’s culinary community with responded with pop-ups, ghost kitchens, and other innovations designed to keep their businesses afloat. That spirit of optimism – along with the distribution of vaccines …

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Joe Biden says Texas voters should oust Ted Cruz in next election


January 10, 2021

With criticism toward U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz swelling in recent days, President-elect Joe Biden declined at a Friday afternoon news conference to call on the Texas senator to resign, but did suggest that he should be voted out in 2024. “I think they should be just flat beaten the next time they run,” Biden said, when asked if Cruz and another Republican senator, Josh Hawley …

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