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NFL preseason Week 1: Takeaways on top players, schedule

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NFL preseason Week 1: Takeaways on top players, schedule

The 2024 NFL preseason kicked off Thursday, and it continued Friday with the Houston Texans,Pittsburgh Steelers,Baltimore Ravens, Philadelphia Eagles, Miami Dolphins and Atlanta Falconsin action.The rest of the league continues with games on Saturday and Sunday (full schedule below).

Week 1 of preseason games serves as a first look into the new players on each team, whether they are rookies or offseason acquisitions. To keep you updated on how players all fared in their first game action, our NFL Nation reporters summarize the top debuts below.

Friday’s games

Houston Texans 20,Pittsburgh Steelers 12

Texans: The Texans’ big free agent acquisition, defensive end Danielle Hunter, had a sack and a quarterback pressure Friday night. The Texans’ other defensive free agentadditionwas linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair,who had a couple of tackles and helped limit the Steelers’ running game, as Najee Harris averaged 3 yards per attempt.

All-Pro wide receiver Stefon Diggs, acquired from Buffalo via an offseason trade, had a quiet game with zero targets. However, he and the rest of the Texans’ starting offense had only two possessions. Even though Diggs was quiet, the offense wasn’t, as quarterback C.J. Stroud threw a touchdown to wide receiver Tank Dell on their second outing after going three-and-out on the initial drive.

For the rookies, the one standout was Calen Bullock. The third-roundsafety showed his range with anear interception as he flew from the middle of the field to the sideline and caught a deep pass from Steelers quarterback Kyle Allen, but his foot was out of bounds. — DJ Bien-Aime

Next game: vs.Giants (1 p.m. ET, Saturday, Aug. 17)

Steelers: If Friday night’s game was an audition — as coach Mike Tomlin said Wednesday the entire preseason is — it’s clear the Steelers aren’t quite ready for the main stage. In a game that lacked execution in every phase, Justin Fields and the first-team unit — sans a couple of veteran linemen — didn’t score any points in three drives. While Fields was 5-of-6 for 67 yards, he was sacked twice and had two fumbles on snaps from center Nate Herbig. The next drive was smootherwith rookie center Zach Frazier in at center.

But even amid the miscues, Fields had a handful of dazzling plays, including a pair of throws to offseason additionWRVan Jefferson on the sideline. The first went for 20 yards,but thesecond onewas ruled out of bounds.

Rookie tackle Troy Fautanu also had an up-and-down first outing, helping spring RBJaylen Warren for a 9-yard run,before giving up two sacks. Defensively, rookie inside linebacker Payton Wilson was active in his Steelers debut, recording a tackle for loss on the Texans’ first play and finishing with six combined tackles and a special teams tackle. Rookie cornerback-turned-safetyRyan Watts also flashed with a near interception and a third-quarter tackle at the line of scrimmage.–Brooke Pryor

Next game: vs.Bills (7 p.m. ET, Saturday, Aug. 17)

Philadelphia Eagles 16, Baltimore Ravens 13

Eagles: Rookie linebackerJeremiah Trotter Jr. had the kind of debut Philadelphia fans were looking for. Wearing the same No. 54 his father donned while roaming the middle of the Eagles’ defense for eight seasons, Trotter Jr. conjured up memories of the “Axe Man” with his team-leading six tackles and a sack. A fifth-round pick out of Clemson, Trotter continued what has been a strong summer to date. He is making a case for why he should have a role in Vic Fangio’s defense.

He wasn’t the only rookie to stand out. First-round cornerQuinyon Mitchellnearly came up with an interception on the first series of the game. Running backWill Shipleyfound the end zone on a touchdown pass fromKenny Pickett. And edge rusherJalyx Hunt(4 tackles) looked comfortable both rushing the passer and playing in space.–Tim McManus

Next game: at Patriots (7 p.m. ET, Thursday)

Ravens: Baltimore first-round pick Nate Wiggins‘ impressive debut ended with him leaving the field with a team doctor. Wiggins, who started at corner,exitedafter one series in the second half with a right shoulder injury after making a drive-ending tackle on third down.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh didn’t have any update on Wiggins after the game.

The No. 30 pick in this year’s draft began the game by breaking up three passes on his first drive. He had great coverage on Eagles wide receiver Joseph Ngata on fourth down to end Philadelphia’s opening drive.

Wiggins’ biggest mistake was not closing on uncovered Eagles running back Will Shipley, who caught a short pass and ran untouched for a 7-yard touchdown. According to NFL Next Gen Stats, Wiggins allowed two completions on six targeted passes for 16 yards and a touchdown.

His injury is another hit to Baltimore’s cornerback group. The Ravens have three other corners who are currently sidelined with injuries: Arthur Maulet (knee), T.J. Tampa (sports hernia) and Trayvon Mullen(shoulder).

Wiggins is projected as Baltimore’s third corner behind starters Marlon Humphreyand Brandon Stephens. Later in the third quarter, another rookie defensive back was injured when seventh-round safety Sanoussi Kane left the game with a stinger. –Jamison Hensley

Next game: vs.Falcons (12 p.m. ET, Saturday, Aug. 17)

Miami Dolphins 20, Atlanta Falcons 13

Dolphins: First-roundlinebackerChop Robinson and fifth-round linebackerMohamed Kamara were both inactive, but the Dolphins’ other rookies got plenty of run in Friday’s preseason opener. Second-round pick Patrick Paulstarted at left tackle and flashed his potential as both a pass protector and an impactful run blocker.

Seventh-round safety Patrick McMorris led all players in tackles, but running back Jaylen Wright stole the show. The fourth-rounder’s patient running style churned out 40 rushing yards and a touchdown in the first half alone. He finished with 55 yards on 10 carries, leaving Dolphins fans feeling like their team found another De’Von Achane.

Finally, veteran free agent signee Siran Neal made an impact with two tackles on special teams. He also started at cornerback and forced a fumble, which he recovered. Miami’s big-name players were inactive but should see action in the team’s final two preseason games.

— Marcel Louis-Jacques

Next game: vs.Commanders (7 p.m. ET, Saturday, Aug. 17)

Falcons: Rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. performed just about exactly as he has so far in practice during training camp: wowing with some big plays, but also missing open targets with overthrows. That’s completely fine for the Atlanta Falcons, since Penix won’t be starting this year behind veteran offseason additionKirk Cousins.

Penix was 9-of-16 for 104 yards without a touchdown or an interception, playing for the majority of the first quarter. Coach Raheem Morris said at halftime he felt “great” about Penix’s play in his first NFL game. Penix’s best pass was a beautiful floater on a go route down the sideline to WRChris Blair for 41 yards.

Rookie OLB Bralen Trice suffered a leg injury and came out of the game in the second quarter. That was bad news for the Falcons, since the third-round pick is one of the players the team is expecting to be able to get to the quarterback. Pass rush has been one of the franchise’s weak points for nearly a decade.— Marc Raimondi

Next game: at Ravens(12 p.m. ET, Saturday, Aug. 17)

Thursday’s games

New England Patriots17,Carolina Panthers 3

Patriots: The 2024 No. 3 pick,Drake Maye, entered the game on the second series, following veteran starterJacoby Brissett. In all, he played seven snaps, which broke down this way: three runs, three passes, one false-start penalty. Two of the passes were screens — the first a 13-yarder to RBAntonio Gibsonon third-and-12. Maye finished 2-of-3 for 19 yards.Head coach Jerod Mayo said postgame that the limited playing time for Maye was tied to wanting him to play behind the top offensive line.

Some fans in attendance booed when Maye wasn’t sent out for a third series, withBailey Zappetaking over until late in the third quarter when rookieJoe Milton IIIcapped off the four-man QB rotation. Milton brought some excitement to the lackluster game with a 12-yard run that covered a lot of ground as he scrambled backwards initially, and later with a 13-yard run and a 38-yard TD pass to WRJaQuae Jackson. Undrafted free agent punt returnerDavid Wallisof Division III Randolph-Macon was also one of the night’s big winners with a 23-yard effort to set up the first TD.— Mike Reiss

Next game: vs. Eagles (7 p.m. ET, Thursday)

Panthers: Thirty-three players were inactive, including the entire starting defense — except cornerback Dane Jackson. GM Dan Morgan fought to draft Jackson at Buffalo in 2020 and brought him to Carolina on a two-year deal that could pay up to $14.5 million. The thought was Jackson could start opposite injury-plagued Jaycee Horn. That he played could be an indication he’s still in prove-it mode. It also could mean Morgan still is in the market for veteran corner Stephon Gilmore. Jackson had three tackles against the Patriots, but that he was on the field might be telling.

It was also apparent that undrafted rookie quarterback Jack Plummer is no threat to beat out veteran Andy Dalton (hamstring) for the backup job. To be fair, he played behind the second-team line that hasn’t performed well during the preseason. He also had consecutive passes dropped by wide receivers Jonathan Mingo and Terrace Marshall Jr., which is concerning since both have looked good in camp. Mingo is listed as a starter ahead of first-round pick Xavier Legette (foot).— David Newton

Next game: vs. Jets (7 p.m. ET, Saturday, Aug. 17)

New York Giants14,Detroit Lions 3

Giants: The Giants got all their rookies into NFL game action, including first-round pick Malik Nabers. The young wide receiver, who has been dominant throughout training camp and joint practices, played 12 snaps on Thursday night against the Lions, mostly with the second-team offense. He ran eight routes and wasn’t targeted by backup quarterback Drew Lock, despite being open on multiple occasions.

Quarterback Daniel Jones and the starting offensive line did not play in the contest. Mostly, it was an uneventful evening for Nabers at MetLife Stadium, aside from being the last player introduced for the home fans during pregame warmups. While Nabers, the No. 6 pick earlier this year, escaped unscathed physically, the same couldn’t be said for Lock. He left the game late in the first quarter with a hip injury and did not return. It did not appear serious as he remained on the sideline, but it’s something worth monitoring with the Giants having only three quarterbacks (Jones, Lock and Tommy DeVito) on their roster.The Giants seemed confident afterwards that Lock would be fine, even if he was “sore,” according to coach Brian Daboll.— Jordan Raanan

Next game: at Texans (1 p.m. ET, Saturday, Aug. 17)

Lions: After an intense week of joint practices against the New York Giants, where multiple fights occurred, most of the Lions’ starters didn’t suit up in the first preseason game. Rookie cornerbacks Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw Jr. looked good in their debuts despite limited action. Arnold, the No. 24 pick, would end his day after three series. Rakestraw, a second-round pick, registered two tackles while making some solid defensive plays.

Second-year signal-caller Hendon Hookersaw his first game action since college after recovering from a torn ACL. Entering the game after halftime, Hooker ended up finding a groove, going 5-for-9 with 36 passing yards and a team-high 34 rushing yards — including a 16-yard gain where he lowered his shoulder to get the first down near the end of the third quarter. Hooker’s night would end early as he entered the locker room and wouldn’t return at the start of the fourth with a concussion.— Eric Woodyard

Next game: at Chiefs (4p.m. ET, Saturday, Aug. 17)

Preseason Week 1 remaining schedule

Saturday games

Washington Commanders at New York Jets, 12p.m. ET

Chicago Bears at Buffalo Bills, 1p.m. ET

Las Vegas Raiders at Minnesota Vikings, 4p.m. ET

Green Bay Packers at Cleveland Browns, 4:25 p.m. ET

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Cincinnati Bengals, 7 p.m. ET

San Francisco 49ers at Tennessee Titans, 7p.m. ET

Kansas City Chiefs at Jacksonville Jaguars, 7p.m. ET

Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Chargers, 7:05p.m. ET

New Orleans Saints at Arizona Cardinals, 8p.m. ET

Sunday games

Denver Broncos at Indianapolis Colts, 1p.m. ET

Dallas Cowboys at Los Angeles Rams, 4:30 p.m. ET

Man accused of poisoning child with eyedrops after allegedly killing wife same way

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Man accused of poisoning child with eyedrops after allegedly killing wife same way

A North Carolina man accused of fatally poisoning his wife with eyedrops is now being accused of attempting to poison their 11-year-old daughter with the same substance, resulting in her hospitalization, according to court documents.

Joshua Lee Hunsucker was booked on Tuesday and prosecutors have asked that his bond be revoked amid concerns he is abusing and neglecting one of his children, neglecting another child and intimidating witnesses in his murder case. Prosecutors argued that he has become “increasingly aggressive” and that his “dangerous actions will continue to escalate,” according to court documents.

Hunsucker, 40, is accused of poisoning his then-10-year-old daughter with eyedrops over a year after he allegedly killed his wife with the same substance. He put the eye drops into his child’s beverage and the substance was found in their urine sample, according to court documents.

A drug commonly prescribed for depression and not approved for children was also found in her blood. Investigators had found the drug in Hunsucker’s truck, according to court documents.

The 10-year-old was suffering from low blood pressure, low heart rate, extreme exhaustion and sleepiness and constricted blood vessels leading to her hospitalization, court documents show.

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In this booking photo released by the Gaston County Sheriff’s Office, Joshua Lee Hunsucker is shown.Gaston County Sheriff’s Office 

Prosecutors accused Hunsucker poisoned his daughter in an attempt to implicate John and Susie Robinson, who are witnesses in his wife’s murder case. Hunsucker was indicted on Monday on four counts of intimidation and four counts of obstruction of justice, according to court documents.

Prosecutors alleged that while his daughter was receiving treatment, Hunsucker told medical professionals that it appeared she had been given eyedrops which prosecutors said “does not appear to be a reasonable conclusion based on the symptoms” she was exhibiting.

Hunsucker is accused of poisoning his wife Stacy Robinson Hunsucker with tetrahydrozoline — eyedrops — and submitting false information to an insurance company, claiming his wife died “due to myocardial infarction when, in fact, it was due to homicide by poisoning,” according to court documents.

Joshua Hunsucker then cremated her before filing for her $250,000 life insurance policy two days after she died. He received an insurance payout of over $200,000, according to court documents.

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Because Stacy Hunsucker was an organ donor, a vial of her blood was preserved after she died. When her husband raised suspicion, an investigation into her death was opened and the blood sample was tested, revealing a high presence of eyedrops, according to court documents.

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In this booking photo released by the Gaston County Sheriff’s Office, Joshua Lee Hunsucker is shown.Gaston County Sheriff’s Office 

Joshua Hunsucker is accused of putting eyedrops in her drinks over a period of time, leading to her death. Before her death, Joshua Hunsucker had told two coworkers that if he killed someone he would do so using eyedrops, according to court documents.

He was arrested in December 2019 and released after he paid a $1.5 million bond and has been wearing an ankle monitor and maintained a curfew.

Joshua Hunsucker is also accused of threatening or attempting to intimidate the Robinsons by sending a package to their residence, filming and following them in public places, routinely driving by their house and making vulgar gestures towards them in the parking lot of the church they attend, demanding that they drop the charges against them, according to court documents.

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Joshua Hunsucker also falsely accused John Robinson of assaulting and kidnapping him, according to court docs.

He is accused of staging his own kidnapping, falsely reporting that he stopped to change a flat tire and a pistol-whipped him in the head multiple times before his hands were zip-tied and injected with an unknown substance. Hunsucker then accused him of attacking him to “shift responsibility from the defendant to the Robinsons for his wife’s death,” according to court documents.

Harris County to begin aerial mosquito spraying as West Nile virus cases surge

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Harris County to begin aerial mosquito spraying as West Nile virus cases surge

Harris County officials announced on Friday that aerial spraying for mosquitos will commence this weekend due to a significant rise in human cases of West Nile virus. The Harris County Public Health Department reported that the number of cases has surged to 23, more than triple the previously reported total of seven. Among these cases, 21 patients have been hospitalized, though no deaths have occurred, according to Harris County Public Health Director Ericka Brown.

The patients, who range in age from 6 to 85, include 15 who have fully recovered. While most people infected with West Nile virus (WNV) experience mild or no symptoms, some may become seriously ill. Symptoms of WNV can include fever, headache, body aches, nausea, rash, or vomiting. In severe cases, the virus can lead to encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) and meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord). Older adults and individuals with weakened immune systems are at a higher risk of severe complications from WNV.

The 23 cases have been identified outside of the Houston city limits, in unincorporated areas of Harris County, where 615 mosquito samples have tested positive across the county. Dr. Maximea Vigilant, Director of the Mosquito Vector Control Division, noted that 180 sections of the county have tested positive for West Nile virus and are being treated accordingly.

With the continuation of extremely hot and humid weather in Southeast Texas, mosquito-borne illnesses remain a pressing concern. The combination of abundant rainfall and high temperatures has created ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes.

The Mosquito and Vector Control Division has scheduled aerial spraying for parts of west and northwest Harris County on Saturday evening. Weather permitting, the plan is to spray approximately 81,640 acres between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Residents and their pets are advised to stay indoors during the spraying.

Experts recommend residents use the 3D defense to protect against mosquito-borne illnesses:

  • DEET: Apply EPA-approved insect repellent containing DEET.
  • Dress: Wear long sleeves and pants while outdoors to minimize exposed skin.
  • Drain: Eliminate standing water around homes to prevent mosquito breeding.

Anyone experiencing symptoms of West Nile virus should contact their healthcare provider immediately.

No survivors after plane carrying 61 people crashes in Brazil

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No survivors after plane carrying 61 people crashes in Brazil

There are no survivors after a Voepass flight carrying 61 people crashed in Brazil on Friday, according to authorities.

The passenger plane was traveling from Cascavel, Brazil, and was bound for Guarulhos Airport, near Sao Paulo, the airline said.

The plane had 57 passengers and four crew members on board, the airline said. All died in the crash, State of Sao Paulo firefighters confirmed to ABC News.

Voepass had initially said 58 passengers were on board but later updated the number while also confirming that all 61 people on board the plane died.

One ticketed passenger ended up not being on the flight, authorities said.

There is no confirmation of how the accident occurred, the airline said.

Flight 2283 took off without any operational restrictions, with all systems capable of carrying out the flight, Voepass said.

Brigadier Marcelo Moreno, the head of Brazil’s aviation accidents agency CENIPA, said that the aircraft didn’t communicate any emergency.

“Preliminarily, we have information that there was no information from the aircraft, that it didn’t have any kind of emergency,” Moreno told reporters, stressing that it’s early in the investigation.

CENIPA has possession of the plane’s two black boxes, the cockpit voice recorder and the flight data recorder, according to a press release.

The crash was reported to military police at 1:28 p.m. local time.

The 14-year-old two-engine ATR 72 model aircraft was flying at 17,000 feet when it began its rapid descent, according to FlightRadar24.

The plane fell close to a residential building in Vinhedo outside the city of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo federal police said.

One resident was injured, police said.

Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, at an event Friday asked the crowd to observe one minute of silence for the victims of the crash.

Footage of the incident captured the plane falling in a spiral out of the sky followed by a large fireball.

The governor of Sao Paulo is heading back from Vitoria to manage the situation, officials said.

Brazil’s civil aviation agency said in a statement they will be investigating.

ATR, the aircraft manufacturer, said its specialists are “fully engaged to support both the investigation and the customer.”

“Our first thoughts are with all the individuals affected by this event,” the company said in a statement.

Investigators from CENIPA were also on the scene to investigate the incident with the aim of preventing similar accidents from happening again, the Brazilian Air Force said.

“The conclusion of this investigation will take as short a time as possible,” the Brazilian Air Force said in a statement.

Bizarre Harris Co. Commissioners Court blowup leads to decorum call: ‘Done taking your disrespect’

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Bizarre Harris Co. Commissioners Court blowup leads to decorum call: ‘Done taking your disrespect’

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A Harris County Commissioners Court meeting that went well into the late night hours this week got tense and personal, leading to calls for decorum.

The bizarre moments unfolded during the court’s regular Tuesday meeting, which started at 10 a.m. Nearly 12 hours later, just before 9:30 p.m., the meeting devolved into disarray.

“I am done taking your disrespect. If someone says ‘Hello,’ you say ‘Hello’ back,” Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo told Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia.

The exchange was part of an uncomfortable back-and-forth, with the four commissioners weighing in differently.

Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones asked for a point of order. Garcia wanted to move on. Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis suggested taking a break. They had just voted unanimously on the details of announcing a new Harris County Flood Control District tax-rate plan. Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey, the lone Republican, wanted his vote registered.

“I just don’t like this kind of behavior from males. I’m sorry,” Hidalgo said.

It is not the first time the rifts have been on such public display. Last June, Hidalgo swore during commissioners court when she accused Garcia of allowing him to be bullied by the district attorney.

“Because some of us are wrapped around the little finger because I don’t know what the (expletive) she has threatened you with,” she said.

The county’s top official, who boldly took a break for mental health treatmentlast year, is known for going toe-to-toe, but has she gone too far?

“This isn’t the halls of high school. This is county government,” Ed Emmett, Hidalgo’s predecessor and a fellow in Rice’s Baker Institute, told ABC13. “It hurts the relationships, and so much of county government is built on being able to work together.”

Hidalgo’s office provided context and explained that she was tired and had not eaten, and it was very late.

The office said in a statement, “No matter which side of the aisle it comes from, Judge Hidalgo will not tolerate a pattern of disrespect toward herself or others.”

Garcia’s office declined to comment.

Commissioner Ramsey wrote, “Her conduct speaks for itself. This is not the first time the County Judge has made the news for her behavior at court, and I’m sure it won’t be the last.”

“This definitely does not look like good governance, and it’s tough to imagine the best governance is emerging from it,” Mark Jones, professor of political science at Rice, told ABC13.

Texas Bullet Train New Route Moves Forward

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On Thursday the North Central Texas Council of Governments’ Regional Transportation Council signed off on an additional $1.6 million which could be used to help alter the proposed Dallas to Fort Worth high-speed rail line after the initially suggested route sparked a local backlash.

It came after Dallas city council voted not to approve the planned route in June until the completion of an economic impact study, with members saying they opposed any new above ground rail construction in the city’s downtown, Uptown or Victory Park areas.

The past few years have seen a surge in high-speed rail interest across the U.S., with a number of lines either under construction or proposed. In Texas there are plans for a new 240 mile-per-hour railway connecting Dallas to Houston, which is being developed by Texas Central and Amtrak and was endorsed by President Biden in May.

Separately the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is working on outline proposals for a line connecting Dallas to Fort Worth though this is not expected to get National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) clearance until at least 2025.

NCTCOG director Michael Morris said the $1.6 million cleared on Thursday could be used to help fund the environmental review process after a change in the Dallas to Fort Worth high speed rail route, though this hasn’t been requested at this time.

According to The Dallas Morning News he said: “We know we need to advance the western alignment to make sure it works, make sure there’s no fatal flaws.

“My suspicion is we may need some money to finish because we’ve engineered more than we thought we’re going to engineer.”

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During Thursday’s meeting NCTCOG members spoke out against the previously proposed Fort Worth to Dallas route, which would cut through the southwestern corner of Dallas parallel to Interstate 30. It would also pass close to Hyatt Regency Hotel and Reunion Tower. Hunt Reality Investments, a Dallas property company which is planning a $5 billion development on land it owns around the Hyatt, has argued the current proposed route could interfere with its project.

Trump agrees to ABC News debate with Harris

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Trump agrees to ABC News debate with Harris

Former President Donald Trump says he has agreed to an offer from ABC News to debate Vice President Kamala Harris on Sept. 10.

Trump said so during a news conference at his Mar-a-Lago Club on Thursday.

“I look forward to the debates because I think we have to set the record straight,” he said.

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Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Aug. 8, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Harris also confirmed her participation in the debate and told reporters Thursday evening that she’s looking forward to the matchup.

“Well, I’m glad that he finally agreed to a debate on Sept. 10. I’m looking forward to it and I hope he shows up,” she told reporters on a tarmac in Detroit.

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Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris talks to the media before boarding Air Force Two at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, on Aug. 8, 2024, in Romulus, Mich.Julia Nikhinson/AP

Trump previously said he had been willing to go toe-to-toe with President Joe Biden and agreed to ABC’s first invitation issued in May.

However, after Biden dropped out of the race last month and Harris became the presumptive Democratic nominee, Trump had implied he would not debate Harris on ABC.

Harris has accused Trump of “running scared” and trying to back out of the debate.

$4.4 billion bond to improve Houston ISD schools would be largest in state history approved

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$4.4 billion bond to improve Houston ISD schools would be largest in state history approved

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The largest school bond in state history was approved Thursday night.

For the first time since the TEA took over, voters will have a say about how HISD operates. During Thursday night’s meeting, despite people opposing the bond, stating, “No Trust, No Bond,” managers unanimously approved the $4.4 billion package on the ballot.

Under this, roughly $2 billion will be allocated toward renovating and upgrading schools.

A total of $1.35 billion would be spent improving the cooling, heating, and ventilation systems on campus. It would also cover lead abatement, fencing along campuses, and other security measures.

The bond also allocates $1 billion to expand early childhood opportunities.

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Houston ISD is asking for voter support on a whopping $4.4 billion bond proposal.

Another $400,000 would be used for technology upgrades.

Some community members expressed concern, saying they don’t trust how the district will spend the money. But others, including an elected HISD trustee, say this is long overdue.

HISD has 273 campuses. In the bond, the district says that around 32% of school campuses are over 50 years old.

According to HISD’s website, more than 40 schools have been classified as needing “urgent facility needs.” Eighteen need to be rebuilt where they are already located, and 12 need to be relocated.

Gov. Abbott signs order requiring TX hospitals to inquire about patients’ immigration status

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Gov. Abbott signs order requiring TX hospitals to inquire about patients’ immigration status

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Texas hospitals will soon have to start tracking how many of its patients are in the country illegally.

An executive order signed by Gov. Greg Abbott Thursday afternoon requires hospitals to start tracking that information by Nov. 1. Hospitals will also have to track how much money they spend on care for undocumented immigrants.

The order requires hospitals to report its findings to the state’s Health and Human Services Commission four times a year starting March 1.

“I very much believe this is a political move that vilifies our immigrant communities,” Imelda Mejia, with the immigrant advocacy group Texas Rising, said.

Mejia worries the new law will make people think twice about seeking treatment.

“It’s going to throw patients for a loop, I think, and we know that immigrant families already have a hard time navigating our health care system,” she said.

As noted in the executive order, patients won’t be turned away because of their immigration status. Abbott argues that since the state is paying for treatment through Medicaid funding, it has a right to try to recoup the cost from the federal government.

“It is important to the taxpayers to know how their money is being spent, how much it’s costing them, and where that money is going,” Ira Mehlman with the Federation for American Immigration Reform said.

Florida enacted a similar law in 2023. The state reports it’s spending $148 million a year on health care for undocumented immigrants.

While hospitals can ask about immigration status, legal experts say you’re not required to answer.

“Even if people don’t say if they’re in the country illegally, you can make a reasonable deduction here. If people don’t have a valid ID,” Mehlman said.

The executive order doesn’t spell out if that will be an acceptable way for hospitals to gather data.

Harris Health, which operates Ben Taub and LBJ, said it would comply with the law but didn’t provide specifics as to how.

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Join Eyewitness News and Citgo as we help teachers prepare our next generation of leaders at the first ABC13 Share Your School Supplies Drive. 

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Last year, educators in Texas spent more than $300 million of their own money for pencils, folders, notebook paper and other tools their students need to succeed.

ABC13 is partnering with Houston Food Bank’s Teachers Aid program to collect school supplies for teachers in more than 30 southeast Texas school districts.

Help our teachers start the school year off right by dropping off new school supplies at a drop-off location below.

You can also click here to donate online or text “SYSS2024” to 71777.

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY

ABC13 Share Your School Supplies

DROP-OFF LOCATIONS & HOURS

Houston
Houston Food Bank – Teachers Aid
8353 East Fwy, Houston, Texas 77029
Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Galveston
Galveston ISD Support Center
3904 Avenue T, Galveston, Texas 77550
Hours: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Richmond/Rosenberg
VFW Hall – Post 3903
1903 1st St., Rosenberg, Texas 77471
Hours: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Spring
Ismaili Jamatkhana
24525 Community Center Dr., Spring, Texas 77389
Hours: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sugar Land
Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center
1700 First Colony Boulevard, Sugar Land, Texas 77479
Hours: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

MOST-NEEDED SCHOOL SUPPLIES

  • Crayons
  • Highlighters
  • Markers
  • Pencils
  • Folders
  • Pens
  • Composition Books
  • Spiral Notebooks
  • Post-It Notes
  • Filler Paper
  • Pencil Cases
  • Lysol Wipes
  • Scissors
  • Glue Bottles
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Glue Sticks
  • Kleenex
  • Paper Towels
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Antibacterial Wipes

BENEFITTING SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS

AAMA Sanchez Charter School
Aldine ISD
Alief ISD
Alvin ISD
Angleton ISD
Brazosport ISD
Channelview ISD
Cleveland ISD
Cypress Fairbanks ISD
Dayton ISD
Dickinson ISD
East Chambers ISD
Fort Bend ISD
Galena Park ISD
Galveston ISD
Goose Creek ISD
Harris County Department of Education
Hitchcock ISD
Houston ISD
Houston Gateway Academy Charter School
Humble ISD
International Leadership of Texas
KIPP Houston Public Schools
Katy ISD
Klein ISD
Lamar Consolidated ISD
Pasadena ISD
Pearland ISD
Responsive Education
Royal ISD
San Francisco Nativity Academy
SER- Ninos
Sealy ISD
Sheldon ISD
Small Steps Charter School
Southwest Schools
Spring Branch ISD
Spring ISD
Texas City ISD
The Rhodes School
Trinity ISD
Varnett ISD
Yes Prep
Yellowstone Academy

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