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Harris County May 4 Uniform Election results: Voters select three appointees on the county appraisal board after polls close
SUMMARY: On November 5, a Uniform Election took place in Harris County, featuring two Democratic candidates for a special election to fill the remaining nine months of a Texas Senate seat vacated by John Whitmire. Various races, including for Harris County Appraisal District board members, were also on the ballot. Early results showed Molly Cook leading for the Senate seat and Kathy Blueford-Daniels leading for HCAD director at-large Place 1. Voting took place at 151 centers, with the next election being a primary runoff on May 28. Results were still pending, with ABC13 awaiting official results.
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Storm recovery in Houston: CenterPoint works to restore power to half a million customers as temps are expected to rise
SUMMARY: The Houston area continues to recover from severe storms that caused widespread power outages and damage. Nearly half a million customers in Harris County are still without electricity, with temperatures expected to reach the high 90s. CenterPoint Energy has restored power to almost 300,000 people but 520,000 are still affected. The company is focusing on restoring power to homes and businesses, with repairs underway before sunrise. Cooling centers are operating to help residents cope with the heat, with some communities expected to be without power through the weekend. The storm caused an estimated $5 billion in damage to the city.
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Texas restaurant named one of the most beautiful in the US, according to OpenTable
SUMMARY: OpenTable, in collaboration with People’s magazine, has compiled a list of the 50 most beautiful restaurants in America, offering unforgettable dining experiences. From great halls to homes-turned-eateries, these restaurants can be found in every corner of the country. One example is Tillie’s in Texas, located in a 200-year-old Vietnamese town hall with impressive antiques, offering a modern interpretation of classic gourmet dishes. Other restaurants on the list include The Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil in California, The Garden Room in Georgia, and Verōnika in New York. To learn more about each restaurant or to book a reservation, check out OpenTable’s full results.
The post Texas restaurant named one of the most beautiful in the US, according to OpenTable appeared first on www.kxan.com
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Former President Trump at the Dallas NRA Convention Saturday Afternoon
SUMMARY: Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at the National Rifle Association conference in Dallas, leading to the Democratic National Committee placing mobile billboards outside the venue accusing Trump of prioritizing the gun lobby over Texas families. The billboards feature quotes from Trump regarding gun violence and criticize his actions in rolling back reforms that made it easier for criminals to carry guns. The DNC argues that Trump’s loyalty lies with the NRA and not the safety of American families. Despite this criticism, Trump has strong support from the NRA, which spent millions in support of his presidential campaign.
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