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Wharves board calls special meeting to resume discussion over future home of Battleship Texas

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GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) — Discussions are expected to resume on where the historic Battleship Texas’s new home is and where it is expected to be. This comes after the Wharves Board announced a special meeting on Monday, just weeks after suspending year-long negotiations with the ship’s foundation.

Battleship Texas was first commissioned in 1914 and fought in World Wars I and II. Over its 34-year career, it has housed tens of thousands of sailors and marines worldwide.

However, the location of the ship’s future home is still up in the air. Nearly two weeks ago, the Wharves Board of Trustees voted unanimously to end negotiations with the Battleship Texas Foundation.

RELATED: Galveston Wharves Board terminates negotiates over Battleship Texas plans

Back on Aug. 27, the board voted 4-2 in favor of having the ship relocated from a repair dock to a proposed location near Pier 20 at the Port of Galveston. However, the owner of the waterfront restaurant pushed back, concerned that it would block their customers’ view. He’s also worried about whether there would be enough ticket sales to keep up with the cost of maintaining the vast ship.

On Friday, the foundation announced on its Facebook page that the Wharves board had called for a special meeting on Monday to discuss the historic ship’s future.

“The Battleship Foundation looks forward to Monday’s special meeting called by the Wharves Board to resume the conversation for a possible agreement for berthing the Battleship Texas at a location under the control of the board. We see this as an opportunity to find the ideal home for the Texas – for both Galveston and the ship,” the Facebook post said.

ALSO: Battleship Texas takes another step toward its permanent home in Galveston

Battleship Texas has been undergoing extensive repairs since August 2022 to become a museum ship again. The foundation said in August that 700 tons of steel have been replaced so far, the hull has been painted, and nearly 300,000 working man hours have been logged on it.

Repairs will continue, and the foundation has already started selling tickets for the restoration tours, which will begin on November 24th. The foundation said they are projecting a grand re-opening in the later half of 2025.

Rounds of scattered showers and storms continue each day through Tuesday

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Rounds of scattered showers and storms continue each day through Tuesday

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Rounds of showers and storms continue through Tuesday until a cold front swings through on Election Day.

After a stormy Saturday, we’re dealing with scattered showers and isolated storms Sunday as well.

What are the chances for rain today?

Rain chances stay relatively high, with a 60% chance on Sunday. The coverage and intensity should be slightly lower than yesterday, but it’s still a day to keep an umbrella on hand. You’ll notice a strong, humid breeze with high temperatures in the mid 80s. Temperatures at this time of year average in the mid 50s for lows and upper 70s for highs, but we’ll be above those numbers throughout the 10-day forecast.

What will the weather be like on Election Day?

We are expecting the next cool front to blow into Southeast Texas on Election Day, and this looks to be another stormy front. We have moderate confidence that the front will blow through during the morning hours along with all it’s rain. Temperatures will basically hover in the 70s all day under a mostly cloudy and at times rainy sky.

When can we expect temperatures to really cool off again?

The Election Day cool front is Pacific in nature, so it won’t cool us off more than 10 degrees. It will also stall out nearby for most of next week. By the end of next week, we could get another push of cooler and drier air to send temperatures into more seasonal territory with lows in the upper 50s and highs in the 70s.

What are you tracking in the tropics?

There is a region in the southwestern Caribbean that has 90% development odds over the next 7 days. Eventually this tropical disturbance could find its way into the Gulf of Mexico, but it would most likely stay away from Texas. No hurricane on record has ever made landfall in Texas during the month of November. Head to our daily Tropical Updatepage for a complete look at what we’re covering in the tropics.

Texas tells U.S. Justice Department that federal election monitors aren’t allowed in polling places

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Texas tells U.S. Justice Department that federal election monitors aren’t allowed in polling places

Texas’ top elections official told the U.S. Department of Justice on Friday its election monitors aren’t permitted in Texas polling places after the agency announced plans to dispatch monitors to eight Texas counties on Election Day to ensure compliance with federal voting rights laws.

The Justice Department regularly sends monitors across the country to keep an eye out for potential voting rights violations during major elections. The agency said monitors would be on the ground in 86 jurisdictions in 27 states – including Atascosa, Bexar, Dallas, Frio, Harris, Hays, Palo Pinto and Waller counties.

Late Friday evening, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson told the federal agency that its election monitors aren’t among those allowed inside Texas polling places or in central locations where ballots are counted under state law.

“Rest assured that Texas has robust processes and procedures in place to ensure that eligible voters may participate in a free and fair election,” Nelson wrote to a DOJ official Friday evening.

RELATED: The 2024 election could hinge on Pennsylvania | What you need to know

For decades, the Justice Department has dispersed election monitors across the country to observe procedures in polling sites and at places where ballots are counted. That was a power granted to the federal government under the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which outlawed discriminatory voting practices and sought to equalize voting access. After the U.S. Supreme Court gutted parts of the law years ago, the agency now must get permission from state and local jurisdictions to be present or get a court order.

Officials in Florida and Missouri barred federal election monitors in 2022 – and this year, Arkansas officials told ABC News they wouldn’t be allowed there.

The agency didn’t say Friday why it picked those eight Texas counties – though it will send monitors to as many jurisdictions in Massachusetts. The Justice Department has regularly dispatched monitors to Texas – including in 2022, when those monitors were sent to Dallas, Harris and Waller counties. A group of Texas Democrats at the local, state and federal level had called on the federal agency in September to send election monitors to the state’s five most populous counties – though it ultimately planned to send monitors to three of them.

The Justice Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment. A spokesperson for the Texas Secretary of State’s office told ABC News this week that state election inspectors would be sent to “various locations” throughout Texas.

Texas hospitals must now ask patients whether they’re in the US legally. Here’s how it works

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Texas hospitals must now ask patients whether they’re in the US legally. Here’s how it works

Starting Friday, Texas hospitals must ask patients whether they are in the U.S. legally and track the cost of treating people without legal status following an order by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott that expands the state’s clash with the Biden administration over immigration.

Critics fear the change could scare people away from hospitals in Texas, even though patients are not required to answer the questions to receive medical care. The mandate is similar to a policy that debuted last year in Florida, where Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is also a frequent critic of the federal government’s handling of illegal crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Texas hospitals have spent months preparing for the change and have sought to reassure patients that it won’t affect their level of care.

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Here’s what to know:

Required to ask, not required to answer

Under the executive order announced by Abbott in August, hospitals must ask patients if they are citizens in the U.S. and whether they are lawfully present in the country.

Patients have the right to withhold the information and hospital workers must tell them their responses will not affect their care, as required by federal law.

Tracking hospital costs and patient data

Hospitals are not required to begin submitting reports to the state until March. An early draft of a spreadsheet made by state health officials to track data does not include fields to submit patient names or personal information.

Providers will fill out a breakdown of visits by inpatient and emergency care patients and document whether they are lawfully present in the country, citizens or not lawfully present in the U.S.

The reports will also add up costs for those covered by Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program, known as CHIP; and the cost for patients without it.

“Texans should not have to shoulder the burden of financially supporting medical care for illegal immigrants,” Abbott said when he announced the policy.

Texas is following Florida’s lead

Florida enacted a similar law last year. Health care advocates contend the law has made immigrants who need of emergency medical care fearful and led to fewer people seeking help, even from facilities not subject to the law.

Florida’s early data is – by the state’s own admission – limited. The data is self-reported. Anyone can decline to answer, an option chosen by nearly 8% of people admitted to the hospital and about 7% of people who went to the emergency room from June to December 2023, according to Florida’s state report. Fewer than 1% of people who went to the emergency room or were admitted to the hospital reported being in the U.S. “illegally.”

Texas hospitals have been preparing

Immigrant and health care advocates have sought to educate the Texas public about their rights. In Florida, groups used text messages, posters and emails to get the word out. But advocates there have said they didn’t see fears subside for about a year.

Health care providers received directives from the state and guidance from the Texas Hospital Association.

“The bottom line for patients is that this doesn’t change hospital care. Texas hospitals continue to be a safe place for needed care,” said Carrie Williams, spokesperson for the hospital association.

Boeing workers will vote on a new contract offer to end 7-week-old strike

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Boeing workers will vote on a new contract offer to end 7-week-old strike

SEATTLE — The union representing striking Boeing factory workers says members will vote Monday on a new contract offer from the company that provides slightly bigger wage increases than an offer that was rejected last week.

Boeing ‘s latest offer would raise wages 38% over four years, or a compounded increase of about 43%, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said Thursday.

Boeing in a statement Thursday said the company was also offering a $12,000 contract ratification bonus, up from $7,000 offered previously. Additionally, the company said it would increase its contribution to employee 401(k) plans.

About 33,000 IAM members have been on strike for seven weeks, shutting down production of most Boeing airline jets including the company’s best-seller, the 737 Max.

The strike began Sept. 13 when more than 94% of workers voting rejected an offer of 25% over four years. Last week, 64% shot down a proposal that would have raised general wages 35% over four years.

The union originally demanded 40% in raises over three years and restoration of traditional pensions, which were frozen for then-current workers and not extended to those hired after January 2014. Workers on picked lines in the Seattle area have stressed pensions, but the company based in Arlington, Virginia, is unwilling to bend on the issue.https://6bc708b641bd88f1f57874758cb85b63.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-40/html/container.html?n=0

Boeing has said that average annual pay for machinists is currently $75,608.

The last Boeing strike, in 2008, lasted eight weeks and cost the company about $100 million daily in deferred revenue. A 1995 strike lasted 10 weeks.

#FugitiveFriday – November 1, 2024

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#FugitiveFriday – November 1, 2024
HOUSTON – In an effort to keep our neighborhoods safe, Crime Stoppers of Houston and the Office of the Inspector General are seeking the public’s help locating the following individual that has active Felony and/or Misdemeanor Warrants. 

Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the location and arrest of the suspects featured. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app. All tipsters remain anonymous. Only tips and calls DIRECTLY TO Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward.
 
All warrants are active at the time this press release was created and is subject to change.  Crime Stoppers of Houston and this news organization are not making any legal claims that this is the most current legal status. 
The following individuals all have active warrants as of October 31, 2024 at 3:00 pm.
TREY ORAN GOSEYB/M      08-18-96      5’04”/121 Lbs.      Blk/Bro
Warrant #: 1887689
ASSLT FAM/HOUSEHOLD MEM W/PREV
Last known location: Houston Texas
ALBERT DANIEL GUAJARDOW/M      02-10-87      5’08”/156 Lbs.      Blk/Bro
Warrant #: 1879942, 1885728
UNL POSS FIREARM BY FELON    
EVAD ARREST/DETENTION W/PREV C
Last known location: Houston Texas
WILLIAM EARL HARRISW/M      03-31-93      5’02”/180 Lbs.      Bln/Blu
Warrant #: 20-09-10925, 20-10-11962, 20-10-11964
AGG SEXUAL ASSAULT OF CHILD X2
CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD
Last known location: Houston Texas
HILLERY MARIE LAWRENCEB/F      06-03-98      5’01”/150 Lbs.      Blk/Bro
Warrant #: 1888056
THEFT >=2,500 <30,000      
Last known location: Beaumont Texas
HAVEN DAWN MCELFRESHW/F      04-23-93      4’11”/102 Lbs.      Bro/Bro
Warrant #: 1888593
THEFT >=2,500 <30,000
Last known location: Seabrook Texas
KASON JAMES NICHOLSW/M      01-07-03      5’11”/130 Lbs.      Blk/Bro
Warrant #: 1801501, 1887177
PROB VIOL THEFT >=2,500 <30,000 
THEFT >=2,500 <30,000 
Last known location: Katy Texas
THELMA CRISTELA REYESW/F      11-24-86      5’02”/100 Lbs.      Blk/Bro
Warrant #: 1732408
DWI W/CHILD UNDER 15 YOA     
Last known location: Tomball Texas
APRIL COCKERHAM ROBERSONW/F      11-09-77      5’07”/202 Lbs.      Bro/Bro
Warrant #: 1769693, 1803658, 1760514
THEFT AGGREGATE =>$2,500<$30K x2
THEFT AGGREGATE =>2500<30K MUL
Last known location: Houston Texas
BRANDON DAMAINE SWEEZERB/M      02-14-85      5’08”/140 Lbs.      Blk/Bro
Warrant #: 1888020
ROBBERY-BODILY INJURY
Last known location: Houston Texas
VIVIAN LATRICE WATERSB/F      02-17-80      5’08”/140 Lbs.      Blk/Bro
Warrant #: 1887322
DWI THIRD 
Last known location: Houston Texas
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City of Houston/Harris County Disability Access & Functional Needs Committee Selected for the 2024 Martha Arbuckle Award

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City of Houston/Harris County Disability Access & Functional Needs Committee Selected for the 2024 Martha Arbuckle Award

(Houston, TX) – The City of Houston/Harris County Disability Access and Functional Needs (DAFN) Committee was recognized last night at the Texas HireAbility Employer Forum and Lex Frieden Employment Awards in Lancaster, Texas. The DAFN Committee received the Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities Martha Arbuckle Award for its 2024 Disaster Readiness & Resilience Clinic (DRRC). The Martha Arbuckle Award recognizes the most innovative local committee project and is presented in memory of Austin’s long-time disability advocate Martha Arbuckle.

The DRRC was a Whole Community/Disability Access and Functional Needs (DAFN) inclusive workshop for individuals, caregivers, and families to improve their preparedness for the range of threats and hazards that may impact the area. Specifically recognizing and addressing barriers that individuals with disabilities might face and the impact the events can have on their critical community lifelines. The DRRC’s purpose and intent was to promote readiness through planning, recognizing potentially available resources at local, state, and federal levels and consultation with support and service representatives.

Participants had the opportunity to engage and talk with providers and representatives knowledgeable and involved in disaster response and recovery measures in how to better prepare for events that pose risks to them and their specific individual needs. The clinic also provided a navigated (one-on-one) and supported opportunity for participants to complete their own printed personal preparedness plan for their individual needs. 

In the exit survey completed by attendees, one participant stated “This was a great opportunity to learn about available and viable resources. The navigator assistant was amazing.” and another said “There are many people in Houston that will benefit from an event like this. There should be more events like this in different part of town and it should be ongoing. You never prepare enough!”

Houston’s NRG Stadium awarded 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup Final

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Houston’s NRG Stadium awarded 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup Final
    NRG Stadium will host the Concacaf Gold Cup’s Final on Sunday, July 6
    Tournament features 16 teams and kicks off on June 14
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    Miami, FL (Wednesday, October 30, 2024)—Concacaf has announced that the Final of the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup – the 18th edition of the Confederation’s flagship men’s national team competition – has been awarded to NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. 

    In addition to hosting numerous Gold Cups, the FIFA World Cup 2026 host venue is home to the NFL’s Houston Texans and has hosted some of the world’s most important sporting and entertainment events, including two Super Bowls, the College Football Playoff National Championship, and WrestleMania, among others.

    This will mark the first time that Our Gold Cup Final will be played in the State of Texas. NRG Stadium will also host the Gold Cup for a tournament record-high eighth time (2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2019, 2021, and 2023).

    Concacaf President and FIFA Vice President Victor Montagliani said: “Houston’s NRG Stadium is a world-class venue, and we know it will deliver a tremendous Gold Cup Final next summer. This stadium has been the scene of many great Concacaf matches in the past, including Gold Cup semi-finals, and it is an official FIFA World Cup 2026 venue, highlighting just how central this city and stadium will be to the ongoing growth of the sport. On behalf of Concacaf, I want to thank our partners in Houston, including the Texans leadership and everyone at NRG Stadium, for their commitment to our Gold Cup and to the beautiful game.”

    “We are thrilled to host the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup Final at NRG Stadium,” Houston Texans President Greg Grissom said. “Our rich history of hosting major soccer events through Lone Star Sports & Entertainment makes Houston and NRG Stadium the preeminent destination for this highly anticipated match. Our collaboration with NRG Park, Houston First and Harris County Houston Sports Authority to put on this event will bring incredible energy and excitement to H-Town this summer.”

    In September, Concacaf announced that the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup will be played next summer across 14 stadiums and 11 metropolitan areas in the United States and Canada. This includes five FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums – AT&T Stadium, BC Place, Levi’s Stadium, NRG Stadium, and SoFi Stadium – and three first-time hosts. The competition will kick off on June 16 with a 16-team group stage, followed by three rounds of Knockout Stage play. The Final, where the region’s champion will be crowned, will take place at NRG Stadium on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

    Just one year out from the FIFA World Cup 2026, the Concacaf Gold Cup will provide a highly competitive tournament for the region’s best teams and an opportunity for even more fans to engage with the sport at a pivotal time for its growth in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

    Sign up at GoldCup.org to receive Concacaf Gold Cup updates and ticket information. Tickets to all matches, including the Final, will be available to the public at a later date.

    2025 GOLD CUP DATES AND COMPETITION FORMAT

    The 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup will begin with a 16-team Group Stage – four groups of four teams each. After round-robin play, between June 14-24, the four group winners and four runners-up (eight teams in total) will advance to the Knockout Stage.

    The Knockout Stage will commence with the Quarterfinals on June 28 and 29, followed by the Semifinals on July 2, and the Final, where Concacaf’s champion will be crowned, on Sunday, July 6.Group Stage: June 14-24, 2025Quarterfinals: June 28 and 29, 2025Semifinals: July 2, 2025Final: July 6, 2025 OFFICIAL DRAW

    Concacaf will conduct the official draw for the 2025 Gold Cup on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Further details on the draw will be confirmed at a later date. 

    GOLD CUP QUALIFICATION 

    The 2024/25 Concacaf Nations League is the qualification tournament for next summer’s Gold Cup.  The 41-team competition takes place during the FIFA Match Windows of September, October, and November 2024, after which teams will qualify for the Gold Cup’s Prelims and Group Stage. For more information on the Concacaf Nations League, including the tournament’s match schedule and results, visit www.ConcacafNationsLeague.com.

    Crime Stoppers of Houston Raises Over $2 Million Dollars at Raise ‘Em Up for Texas Gala

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    Crime Stoppers of Houston Raises Over $2 Million Dollars at Raise ‘Em Up for Texas Gala

    HOUSTON (October 29, 2024) – The theme of the Crime Stoppers of Houston’s annual gala, “Raise ‘Em Up for Texas”, was all about big hats, big hearts, and grand celebration of wins. Chaired by dynamic couples Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale-Mackey and Matt Mackey, along with Michelle and Jonathan Zadok, the event took place on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at The Revaire and raised over $2 million to support Crime Stoppers’ mission to combat crime and keep children across Texas safe through it’s Safe School Institute. The event soared to new heights thanks to strategic chairs, Vanessa Ames and Jordan Seff, whose leadership and wide-ranging vision created an unforgettable evening for all. 

    The lavish celebration united over 400 generous supporters, community advocates, elected officials, and law enforcement from across the state for a lively Texas-themed party which kicked off with an energetic happy hour, offering guests opportunities to support the night’s exciting silent auction and raffle.  

    Houston Media Icon Dave Ward welcomed guests into the main ballroom with pre-recorded messages, followed by an entertaining opening from emcee and auctioneer Johnny Bravo, including a message from Houston Mayor John Whitmire who thanked Crime Stoppers for its steadfast support to help keep our city safe. Before dinner, Crime Stoppers CEO Rania Mankarious spoke about the important mission of Crime Stoppers, offering insights on the organization’s unique safety programs and highlighting the work of the Safe School Institute, which tirelessly strives to keep schools across Texas safe.

    Guests were entertained by the band Nobody’s Fool while savoring a delicious dinner featuring steaks donated by Ben Berg and the Berg Hospitality Group. 

    The action-packed program continued with remarks from special guest Dr. Renu Khator, Chancellor and President of the University of Houston, who joined to celebrate the community efforts of Crime Stoppers. In her speech, she highlighted a campus incident where many lives were potentially saved when an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers helped prevent a mass shooting.

    The festivities continued with a thrilling live auction by Johnny Bravo, designed to raise funds in support of the Crime Stoppers mission. Then, special guest and recent Stratford High School graduate Seven “Shamir” Francis shared his story reflected of experiences faced by millions of teenagers. He expressed his heartfelt gratitude for Crime Stoppers, highlighting how it serves as a counterbalance to the serious challenges kids face today by providing positive messaging and resources to help them make safer choices regardless of their circumstances.

    Crime Stoppers CEO Rania Mankarious continued the evening by introducing the McIngvale Family Humanitarian Award, named in honor of the McIngvale Family for their outstanding benevolent efforts and support to the community during times of crisis, as well as their investment in the work of Crime Stoppers. Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale-Mackey and ‘Mattress Mack’ Jim McIngvale joined Rania on stage to present the inaugural award to The John M. O’Quinn Foundation, represented by Board of Trustees Chairman Rob Wilson. This award recognized the foundation’s support of the Safe School Institute through a historic $500,000 gift, marking a significant first step in helping Crime Stoppers provide safety resources to children across Texas. Immediately afterward, Crime Stoppers debuted a video announcing its 2025 Million for Million campaign, which aims to reach one million students with safety resources. To help achieve this goal, Johnny Bravo led a Paddles Up call for donations, resulting in an impressive additional amount of $500,000 raised.  

    To help celebrate this huge accomplishment, Oscar award-winning actor and Crime Stoppers friend Matthew McConaughey sent a special video message. 

    The evening wrapped up with Zadok Jewelers announcing Oscar Martinez as the lucky winner of the ring raffle, followed by some fun country dancing!

    Thursday’s celebration was supported by many individuals, community partners and generous underwriters, including Entertainment Sponsor Inscription Capital/Patrick Keller; Provisions Sponsor Berg Hospitality Group; Auction Sponsor Connectivity Source/Scott and Lindsay Aronstein, Printing Sponsor Kelley Stephen Lubanko, Water Bottle Sponsor Erin Stetzer Homes, Happy Hour Sponsor Marfa Spirit Company, Valet Sponsor Porsche River Oaks and Porsche West Houston; President Sponsor C. James & Carole Walter Looke Family Fund; Governor Sponsor Seff and Ames Family; Mayor Sponsors Brigitte Kalai, Alicia Smith, Susan Boggio, Amerapex, Innovative Legal Solutions, Jane Johnstone – in Memory of the Honorable Mike McSpadden, Sheridan and John Eddie Williams, The McIngvale Family, Hildebrand Foundation and Zadok Jewelers; and Commissioner Sponsors Charlie and Melissa Weldon, Deborah and William Walker, Harris County District Attorney’s Office, Kevin and Brooke Lee and Natalie and Steven Mohtashami, Meg and Dick Weekley. 

    Additional supporters include Dylan and Jordan Seff, Chuck and Vanessa Ames, Eric Elder, Caroline and Matthew Monday, John Eddie and Sheridan Williams, Brooke and Kevin Lee, June and Steve Barth, Laura and Dave Ward, Dana Barton and Robert Clay, Charlie and Melissa Weldon, Laura and Ned Davenport, Natalie and Steve Mohtashami, Shane Treleaven, and Jillian and Yuri Waldo. 

    Notable guests include United States Senator Ted Cruz, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg, Harris County Commissioner Tom Ramsey, City Council Member Willie Davis, Houston Police Chief Noe Diaz, and Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen. 

    Visit www.crime-stoppers.org for additional information on Crime Stopper’s programs, resources and events.

    Harris and Trump in tight race across swing states as Pennsylvania remains a tossup

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    The 2024 presidential race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris is neck-and-neck across key battleground states, according to a new HarrisX/Forbes poll released Thursday. Harris currently holds a narrow lead of 49%-48% among voters across seven swing states, but 14% remain undecided, indicating the potential for significant shifts.

    Key state breakdowns:

    • North Carolina: Harris holds a slight 48%-47% lead in a CNN/SSRS survey, though other polls, including a Fox News survey, show Trump ahead by 49%-47%. Trump maintains a 1.2-point advantage in the state according to FiveThirtyEight’s polling average.
    • Georgia: Trump is leading with a 48%-47% margin in a CNN/SSRS poll and a wider 51%-46% in a CES survey. Polls from Marist and the Washington Post-Schar School show varied results, but Trump averages a 1.8-point lead.
    • Pennsylvania: The race is effectively tied, with both candidates polling at 48% in recent Fox News and CNN/SSRS polls. FiveThirtyEight’s average gives Trump a slim 0.4-point lead.
    • Michigan: Harris holds an edge in most surveys, including 51%-46% in a CES poll. However, a Washington Post poll shows Trump leading by 47%-45%. Harris maintains a 1.1-point lead in the state’s polling average.
    • Wisconsin: Harris is up 50%-47% in the CES poll and 51%-45% in the CNN/SSRS survey. Trump holds a 49%-48% lead in Emerson’s survey, with Harris leading by 0.7 points in the polling average.
    • Nevada: Harris leads 48%-47% in an Emerson poll and 51%-47% in CES data, while Trump is narrowly ahead in a CNN/SSRS survey. Harris’ lead in polling averages is 0.1 points.
    • Arizona: Trump holds a 51%-47% lead in a CES survey and maintains a 2.2-point advantage in FiveThirtyEight’s average.

    Background:

    Harris secured the Democratic nomination after President Joe Biden dropped out following a tumultuous debate performance that fractured party support. Polls indicated Trump leading Biden in most battleground states prior to the switch, despite Biden’s 2020 victories in six of the seven states.

    Harris’ current advantage is within the margin of error across these crucial swing states, underscoring a competitive race as both candidates vie for critical electoral votes heading into the final stretch.

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