HARLINGEN, Texas (KVEO)—Democratic members of the Texas Legislature join Speaker Nancy Pelosi and members of the Texas Democratic Congressional Delegation Tuesday for a press conference on voting rights in Texas. RGV couple gains online following by highlighting ‘life in the 956’ According to a news release, Democratic members of the […]
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Premier League, FA and football authorities hold first serious all-party meeting to combat wave of vile online abuse
FOOTBALL authorities have held their first serious all-party meeting with social media giants to combat online hate as Anton Ferdinand demanded they be held to account. Anti-racism leaders Kick It Out convened the gathering of the game’s senior organisations. 2 Kick It Out chairman Sanjay Bhandari has described the ‘culture […]
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With the season on hold, ND recruit Sonia Citron is going next level | Ndinsider
Amid the stillness of a shutdown, Sonia Citron recognized an opportunity. There was plenty of idle time after the New York state girls basketball tournament was halted in March by the encroaching pandemic. And with the state’s first COVID-19 hot spot no more than a wind sprint away in New […]
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Thanksgiving Day tradition on hold but Dearborn family grateful
For more than two decades, the extended family and friends of Jack and Nancy Auffenberg have gathered at the couple’s Dearborn home for a buffet-style Thanksgiving, a sumptuous feast highlighted by a 25-pound brined turkey and Nancy’s homemade stuffing, in which the ingredients include freshly baked bread and her own […]
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Texas advocacy groups will hold virtual event to recognize lives lost on Transgender Day of Remembrance
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Many will remember the year 2020 for a litany of unfortunate milestones, including that it’s reported as the deadliest for violence against transgender and gender non-conforming people in the country’s history. A report released this week by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation detailed the violent deaths of […]
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Downtown Austin Alliance to hold 26th annual Downtown Holiday Stroll
AUSTIN, Texas – The Downtown Austin Alliance will be holding the 26th annual Downtown Holiday Stroll, but with a few changes due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Downtown Alliance says that this year’s event is designed to allow the community to enjoy the holiday season downtown in a safe […]
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Apple is about to hold ‘the most significant iPhone event in years’
On Tuesday, Apple is holding a launch event where it will reveal this year’s iPhone lineup. In most years, Apple announces its iPhones in September, and they go on sale shortly after that. This year is different. Apple instead released new Apple Watches last month and pushed the iPhone announcement […]
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Dr. Fauci Says These States “Better Hold Off” on Thanksgiving This Year
After a difficult year where very little felt normal, many Americans are looking forward to being able to spend time with loved ones they haven’t seen as much of lately. And with the major holidays not far away, some are already beginning to plan what a Thanksgiving gathering might look […]
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Region in a Minute: Plaistow YMCA to hold Trunk or Treat Saturday | Haverhill
PLAISTOW — The Plaistow Community YMCA will hold a “Trunk or Treat” Halloween event on Saturday, Oct. 3, from noon to 2:30 p.m. Families can sign up to be a “trunker” or a “treater” (or both) by visiting online at northshoreymca.org. Trunkers hand out candy while treaters receive candy. This event is open to […]
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Another UK escooter trial is on hold because people are breaking the rules
Just days after the first escooter trials were launched in the UK, the two-wheeled transport had to be pulled from the streets after they were ridden through shopping malls and down freeways. Since then, a number of other trials in Britain have launched, and you guessed it, some have been […]
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Are printers, computers tax-free? 10 states hold sales tax holidays this weekend and some offer a tax break on tech
Shoppers in 10 states should file this away: This weekend, you can pick up clothes and school supplies tax-free. Sales tax holidays kick off Friday in nine states – Florida, Iowa, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia – and Maryland’s tax holiday begins Sunday. Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi and […]