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UT Palestine protests, voting issues and flips: This Week in Texas Politics | FOX 7 Austin
SUMMARY: The past week in Texas politics was filled with hot issues, confrontations, and flipflops. Key topics included the GOP looking into closing future Republican primary elections, college protests, a TikTok divestment bill, the Supreme Court rejecting mail-in voting expansion, and a controversial decision from Harris County’s District Attorney. Governor Abbott endorsing Congressman Gonzalez and attacking other Republicans also made headlines. Overall, the Texas political landscape was tumultuous and filled with tension. Protest, dysfunction, and revenge were key themes discussed by the panel of analysts in their wrap-up of the week’s events.
It was a head-spinning week in Texas politics with a lot of hot issues, confrontations, flip flops and parting shots. FOX 7’s Rudy Koski has this wrap up with our panel of analysts.
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‘Mommy and Me’ workouts you can do at home
SUMMARY: Mother’s Day is this Sunday, a time to celebrate motherhood and the bond between moms and their children. Mommy and me workouts can help moms and young ones establish healthy habits together. Classes at The Little Gym cater to kids from four months to 12 years old, focusing on physical activity, social skills, and confidence building. Parents and children can bond while working on strength and coordination through activities like forward rolls, walking on balance beams, and using hula hoops. The classes emphasize bonding and provide a supportive environment for both parents and children to learn and grow together.
The Little Gym Houston area team shares exercises you can do with your young children on Mother’s Day.
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Women’s pro soccer team coming to Dallas
SUMMARY: A new pro sports team is set to be announced in North Texas, following final approval for a women’s pro soccer team. The details, including the team’s name, logo, and color scheme, will be revealed at a press event at Clyde Warren Park. The inaugural season of the USL Super League women’s professional soccer will feature eight teams, including one playing at the Cotton Bowl in Fair Park. The Dallas City Council approved a $300,000 annual subsidy for the team. Interest in women’s professional sports is growing in the US, with room for expansion in the soccer sector. The Cotton Bowl is undergoing renovations to enhance fan experience, scheduled for completion by 2025.
Details about the newest professional sports team coming to Dallas will be revealed on Thursday. The announcement comes a day after the Dallas City Council approved plans for a women’s soccer team to use the Cotton Bowl as their home stadium.
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Houston may be trying to poach Dallas police chief
SUMMARY: Houston is in search of a new police chief after their previous chief abruptly resigned following an investigation into dropped cases. The mayor of Houston wants officers to focus on fighting crime. There are talks of potentially hiring Dallas police chief Eddie Garcia, who has helped reduce crime in Dallas. Dallas officials and the Dallas Police Association praise Garcia as the best police chief and hope he stays in Dallas. Houston’s interest in Garcia has caused some tension, with Dallas officials urging Houston to look elsewhere for a new chief. Garcia himself has not commented on the potential opportunity in Houston.
The city of Houston is on the hunt for a new police chief and sources say they’re interested in Dallas’ top cop. FOX 4’s Paige Ellenberger explains what led Houston’s previous chief to suddenly step down.
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