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Harris County tests voting equipment ahead of general election

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www.youtube.com – KHOU 11 – 2024-09-17 16:34:06

SUMMARY: Today marks National Voter Registration Day, the largest single-day voter registration initiative, as Harris County prepares for the upcoming November election in 49 days. Election officials aim to ensure voter trust amid increased scrutiny of election systems. Harris County Clerk Tanisha Hudspeth emphasizes the importance of logic and accuracy testing for voting equipment, which verifies that ballots are recorded correctly. Over 120 election workers will conduct these tests, with bipartisan observers present. Additionally, concerns about the U.S. Postal Service’s ability to handle mail-in ballots are being addressed as Hudspeth’s office prioritizes transparency to maintain voter confidence.

Once testing is completed, the results will be sent to the Secretary of State’s Office for approval before it is sent out into the county.

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Trump removes official overseeing jobs data after dismal employment report

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www.kxan.com – CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and JOSH BOAK, Associated Press – 2025-08-01 20:36:00

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump fired Erika McEntarfer, director of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), after revised job reports showed hiring slowed sharply in May, June, and July. Trump accused the agency of manipulating data for political reasons without evidence and promised a more “competent” replacement. Economists and former BLS commissioners condemned the firing, emphasizing the importance of trust in economic data. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer supported Trump’s decision. The latest report showed only 73,000 jobs added in July, with previous months’ figures revised down significantly, signaling economic weakening amid inflation and trade tensions. The move raised concerns about politicizing economic statistics.

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs school cellphone ban bill in Amarillo on Friday

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www.kxan.com – Caden Keenan – 2025-08-01 12:45:00

SUMMARY: Texas Governor Greg Abbott will visit Amarillo to ceremonially sign House Bill 1481, authored by local State Representative Caroline Fairly, which restricts phone use in public and charter schools starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The law mandates schools to implement policies that either store students’ phones and devices during the day or ban them on campus, aiming to improve focus, mental health, and social engagement. Abbott’s signing event will include officials like Representatives Fairly, Dustin Burrows, Jared Patterson, Amarillo ISD Superintendent Dr. Deidre Parish, and teacher Mellessa Denny. The law mirrors similar bans in other states but faces opposition from parents concerned about emergency communication. Fairly also championed the App Store Accountability Act requiring age verification and parental consent for app downloads by minors.

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Photo of the Month: Help us choose the best viewer photo of July 2025

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www.kxan.com – Christopher Adams – 2025-08-01 07:00:00

SUMMARY: KXAN presents its top 10 favorite viewer-submitted photos from Central Texas for July 2025, featuring scenes like a black-bellied whistling duck in Leander, a sunset reflected in a car mirror in Dripping Springs, and flooding with a rainbow over Cow Creek in Bertram. Other highlights include a great blue heron over Lake Georgetown, a sunrise with a longhorn in Mason, and a butterfly among flowers in Pflugerville. Viewers are invited to vote for their favorite photo to represent July in the yearly contest and to submit photos for August taken in Central Texas. Voting ends August 8, 2025.

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