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IOC details Russia stance for Olympics, cites human rights

The International Olympic Committee has stepped up efforts to explain its position on trying to help Russian athletes qualify for the Paris Games.

Chicago mayoral candidate profile: Paul Vallas

The 2023 Chicago mayoral race features eight candidates challenging Mayor Lori Lightfoot in her bid for reelection. Among them is Paul Vallas.

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Texas bill would ban some foreign-born citizens from buying land

The bill filed by Texas Republicans is being called out by city and state leaders for prohibiting AAPI land ownership.

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More than a memory: MLK march calls for commitment, change

More than 300 people โ€“ a wide range of age and ethnic backgrounds โ€“participated in honoring the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. in its 37th year.

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Mayor Turner to announces plans for 2023 Tour de Houston

Mayor Sylvester Turner and Apache Corporation announced plans for the cityโ€™s annual bike ride, Tour de Houston presented by Apache Corporation, on Wednesday at City Hall.

Rats! NYC mayor ticketed for rodents at his property again

New York City Mayor Eric Adams vowed Wednesday to fight his own City Hall โ€” again โ€” after he was ticketed for rats at his Brooklyn townhouse. A city health department inspector had issued two new summonses last month, just one day after the Democratic mayor appeared remotely before a hearing officer on Dec. 6 to get a $300 summons for rats at his property dismissed. โ€œA rat burrow was observed along the ledge of the fenceline at front right,โ€ the inspector wrote.

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Winter 2022: Some City of Corpus Christi facilities closed; trash pickup schedule

The city of Corpus Christi announced its winter 2022 closure schedule. Here's what you need to know.

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California reparations task force dives into what is owed

California's first-in-the-nation task force studying reparations for Black residents is meeting in Oakland to discuss potential eligibility requirements and what form reparations could take.

California reparations task force dives into what is owed

After more than a year delving into history and studies to make its case for reparations to California descendants of enslaved Black people, a first-in-the-nation task force began deliberations Wednesday to quantify how financial compensation might be calculated and what might be required to prove eligibility. Conversations for how to determine payments are in the early stages, with task force members acknowledging they have more questions than answers. Economists hired by the task force are seeking guidance in five harms experienced by Black people: government taking of property, devaluation of Black-owned businesses, housing discrimination and homelessness, mass incarceration and over-policing, and health.

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Amid outcry, San Francisco pauses on 'killer police robots'

San Francisco supervisors have voted to put the brakes on a controversial policy to let police use robots for deadly force.

Hispanic group sues Houston City Council over representation

LULAC's suit claims the City's at-large voting system dilutes the Latino vote.

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SPI holiday events ramp up this week

South Padre Island will hold its annual tree-lighting ceremony Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall as the Islandโ€™s holiday events begin to accelerate. On Friday, the 33rd Annual Christmas Parade will be held beginning at 6 p.m. The parade route runs from Mars to Acapulco on the east side of the medians only. The theme for this yearโ€™s holiday events is โ€œDeck the Palms.โ€โ€œWeโ€™re decking the palms this holiday season and creating the ultimate Winter Warmerland paradise in South Texas,โ€ said Blake Henry, South Padre Island Convention and Visitors Bureau executive director. Designated viewing areas throughout the route will offer free public viewing, with judging taking place at Jimโ€™s Pier.

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Thanksgiving 2022: Some City of Corpus Christi facilities closed; trash pickup schedule

The city of Corpus Christi announced its Thanksgiving closure schedule. Here's what you need to know.

caller.com

Chicago mayor race: Brandon Johnson nabs another union nod

SEIU Health announced its backing for the Cook County commissioner, one of 10 people in the 2023 race for mayor.

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Suspect in Paul Pelosi attack indicted on federal charge

A man already in custody in last monthโ€™s attack on the husband of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of assault and attempted kidnapping.

City of San Marcos issues November proclamations

San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson issued several proclamations on Tuesday at City Hall.November was proclaimed as Veterans Month of Service during a ceremony on Tuesday.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Watch: Texas A&M students accuse Brazos County of voter suppression after moving on-campus voting site

The Texas A&M on-campus early-voting location had the second-highest voter turnout in the county during the 2018 and 2020 presidential elections.

Photos: New winterized tents near Fulton Market bring shelter security for the unhoused

New winterized tents near Fulton Market bring shelter security for the unhoused, but spark questions of permanency.

chicagotribune.com

Suspect in assault at Pelosi home had posted about QAnon

The man accused of breaking into House Speaker Nancy Pelosiโ€™s home and severely beating her husband with a hammer appears to have made racist and often rambling posts online, including some that questioned the results of the 2020 election, defended Donald Trump and echoed QAnon conspiracy theories.

Washington city forced to remove 'tasteless' 'Karen'-themed Halloween display after residents complain

Prosser, Washington, removed a Halloween display that was "Karen" themed after residents slammed it as "tasteless" and said it targeted a community member.

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Minority business owners take claims of not being treated fairly on contracts to city hall

Outside of Mayor Sylvester Turnerโ€™s office on the steps of Houston City Hall, two dozen individuals stood with a clear message on shirts across their chests, โ€œEnd Corruption in Houston.โ€

'Gladiator' actor Russell Crowe feted in Rome

Russell Crowe, who won a best actor Academy Award for portraying a gladiator in the 2000 film of the same name, is being feted by the city of Rome, home to the Colosseum where real gladiators clashed before thousands of spectators through the time of the Roman Empire.

'Community is hurting,' mayor says after officer is killed

A police officer has been shot to death in the Mississippi Delta city where she grew up, and several other people were injured by gunfire. Greenville Police Department Detective Myiesha Stewart, 30, was killed Tuesday night as she and other officers responded to a call, according to Mississippi Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell. โ€œOur community is hurting,โ€ Greenville Mayor Mayor Errick D. Simmons said Wednesday outside City Hall, where he was joined by law enforcement officers.

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Kyle Utility Billing and Municipal Court set to change window hours

Kyle Utility Billing and Municipal Court is set to change their City Hall window hours, beginning Monday, Nov. 7.The City of Kyle recently announced the new hours as 9 a.m.-4 p.m.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Group opposing proposed Harlingen tax rate

During a public hearing Wednesday, City Commissioner Frank Morales is planning to stand behind a citizensโ€™ group calling on commissioners to lower the tax rate as they consider passing a $54.3 million general fund budget.

myrgv.com

New Braunfels Utilities announces public hearing on impact fees

The public hearing will allow the New Braunfels City Council to consider updates to the water and wastewater impact fees charged to new or expanded services.

communityimpact.com

Mayor Turner welcomes Netherlands Dutch Royal House to City Hall

Mayor Turner welcomed the Netherlands Dutch Royal House to Houston City Hall Friday morning.

Four candidates running joint campaign for Corpus Christi City Council

Four candidates are running a joint campaign for Corpus Christi City Council. Here are their goals.

caller.com

San Benito citizens group petitioning for De La Rosaโ€™s firing

SAN BENITO โ€” A citizens group is calling on city commissioners to fire San Benito City Manager Manuel De La Rosa, claiming he is misinterpreting a city ordinance to require home buyers subdivide properties sitting on more than one lot. I refuse to have this hanging over my head.โ€But De La Rosa is holding off on taking action. Hundreds of potential residential developments that would add to the badly needed tax base in San Benito are now going to neighboring communities. On Friday afternoon, Ben Cortez, chairman of the San Benito Housing Authority, said organizers were planning to tally its signatures. In San Benito, the cityโ€™s base fee for a preliminary plat review stands at $200 while it charges $50 for final plat reviews, Favila stated.

myrgv.com

โ€˜It could be usโ€™: Houstonians donate water amid water system failure in Mississippi

Houstonians are donating water at City Hall Friday to residents experiencing a water system failure in Jackson, Mississippi.

Cynthia Mares announces her candidacy for Laredo mayor

Cynthia Mares officially announced her candidacy for City of Laredo Mayor at the stairs...

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Google workers demand equal abortion benefits as state bans go into effect

It comes as abortion bans start to go into effect in some states.

cnbc.com

Watch live: Lightfoot and NASCAR leaders make announcement

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is making an announcement with NASCAR leaders on Tuesday.

chicagotribune.com

November 2023 trial date set in Ald. Edward Burkeโ€™s federal corruption case

After years of delay, Ald. Edward Burke finally has a trial date in his blockbuster federal racketeering case.

chicagotribune.com

Residents pick $5.6 million Harlingen transitโ€™s canopy

As part of the project to design the 10,000-square-foot building, officials posted an online survey on the cityโ€™s website, asking residents to pick between two canopy designs. After two weeks, the results are in.

myrgv.com

During protest against film production studio, city councilmember announces economic deal to be reconsidered

San Marcos City Councilmember Maxfield Baker told a crowd gathered at City Hall that a recent economic incentive deal to bring a film production studio to town will be reconsidered.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Breaking News, News, News - Mobile, News Alert San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Chicago casino developer makes $40 million โ€˜down paymentโ€™ as promised, but itโ€™s a small dent in the cityโ€™s pension bills

Some critics have questioned whether the casino will generate the amount of revenue touted by the city.

chicagotribune.com

Hundreds participate in March for Our Lives rally at Houstonโ€™s City Hall

On Saturday, Houstonโ€™s City Hall was packed with hundreds of people for the โ€œMarch for Our Livesโ€ event.

Early voting starts steady in Harlingen commission runoff

HARLINGEN โ€” Residents began heading for the polls Monday in one of the cityโ€™s most hotly contested runoff elections in years to decide two city commission races that could shift the boardโ€™s balance of power. Voters are casting early ballots at City Hall, the Cultural Arts Center and the Cameron County annex building through June 10 for the June 14 runoff. โ€œWeโ€™ve seen a steady stream at all the Harlingen locations,โ€ Remi Garza, the countyโ€™s elections administrator, said Tuesday. Meanwhile, J.J. Gonzalez, a real estate broker who served on the commission from 2000 to 2006, fell short of the runoff with 374 votes. In May 7โ€™s four-man scramble, Lopez became the contestโ€™s front-runner, winning 345 votes while Cisneros drew 225 votes.

myrgv.com

โ€˜Freedom Over Texasโ€™: Entertainment lineup, more details released for โ€˜in-personโ€™ return of July 4 celebration

Mayor Sylvester Turner was joined by various community leaders and sponsors at City Hall Tuesday to announce details for the in-person return of Houstonโ€™s official Fourth of July celebration, โ€œFreedom Over Texas.โ€

Council to host public hearing on CDBG funding

A public hearing will be held by the San Marcos City Council to discuss the use of approximately $750,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for housing, social services, public facilities, and infrastructure on Tuesday, June 7 at City Hall.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

sanmarcosrecord.com

iFEST USA relocating as NRA Convention protests slated for Discovery Green area

KPRC 2 has learned the International Festival is moving locations.

โ€˜I never thought my son would be a hashtagโ€™: Mother of culinary student wounded in shooting thanks man who came to his aid

Joy Dobbs, the mother of Dakotah Earley, a 23-year-old culinary student who was shot earlier this month, spoke out about her son's progress and thanked the neighbor who came to his aid,.

chicagotribune.com

Sepulveda victory caps drive for change

After a year of sweeping change at City Hall, they believe newly elected Mayor Norma Sepulvedaโ€™s stunning victory is crowning the drive. We have evolved as a city and with that comes new people with a desire โ€” a craving for change.โ€Sepulvedaโ€™s victory caps the new city commissionโ€™s drive for change, Commissioner Rene Perez said. โ€œNormaโ€™s election is the culimination of the recent change,โ€ Perez, whom commissioners appointed mayor pro tem Wednesday, said. โ€œNow we have this government inclusive of the people.โ€Commission push for change led up to Sepulveda victoryThe new commission drove changes that helped lead to Sepulevedaโ€™s victory, Perez said. โ€œThings are fundamentally changing in Harlingen.โ€The electionโ€™s high voter turnout shows residents are calling for change, Perez said.

myrgv.com

Supreme Court Rules Against The City Of Boston In Christian Flag Case

The justices agreed that the city discriminated against an activist for refusing his request to fly a Christian flag outside City Hall.

newsy.com

Supreme Court says Boston violated First Amendment by refusing to fly group's Christian flag

The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 in favor of Camp Constitution, a Christian civic organization, and its director.

cbsnews.com

Supreme Court rules against Boston in Christian flag case

A unanimous Supreme Court has ruled that Boston violated the free speech rights of a conservative activist when it refused his request to fly a Christian flag on a flagpole outside City Hall.

Storms and suspected tornado rip through Kansas

Officials said only a few injuries had been reported.

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Suspected Tornado Rips Through Kansas, Causes Severe Damage

Some neighborhoods were damaged enough that homes were completely blown down.

newsy.com

A suspected tornado in Kansas injured several people and damaged multiple buildings

More than 6,500 people were left without power, and a fire chief said some homes were destroyed.

npr.org

Mayor Lori Lightfoot ally says she will tackle ethics reform in new City Council package

The measure follows multiple criminal investigations at City Hall and spats over conflicts of interest among Chicago elected officials.

chicagotribune.com

City to host fair housing Q&A with Austin Tenants Council

The City of San Marcos will host a Fair Housing Q&A in collaboration with the Austin Tenants Council on Thursday from 7-8 p.m. either in person at City Hall or online via Zoom.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

sanmarcosrecord.com

Rio's Carnival parade is back, as street bands ache to party

Starting Wednesday night, Rio de Janeiro samba schoolsโ€™ elaborate floats and feather-festooned dancers will parade between packed bleachers

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Rio's Carnival parade is back, as street bands ache to party

Starting Wednesday night, Rio de Janeiro samba schoolsโ€™ elaborate floats and feather-festooned dancers will parade between packed bleachers.

Harold Washingtonโ€™s 100th birthday: Key things to know about Chicagoโ€™s first Black mayor

Washington died in office in 1987 at age 65.

chicagotribune.com

$20 million of public improvement projects planned for Corpus Christi

The city of Corpus Christi plans to issue up to $21 million in certificates of obligation bonds this summer for capital improvement projects.

caller.com

Hundreds in Chicago Police Department still not vaccinated, despite Wednesdayโ€™s deadline to receive the shots

More than 2,100 employees were unvaccinated as of Monday, though about 1,400 got exemptions.

chicagotribune.com

City of Houston hosts Annual National Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony

The Mayorโ€™s Office of Veterans & Military Affairs (MOVMA) and Mayor Pro-Tem Dave Martin hosted the Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony Tuesday at City Hall.

Spring Break campers in Kyle get taste of local government

Spring break campers in Kyle visited City Hall on Monday, which was recognized as National Pi Day.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

sanmarcosrecord.com

45th annual Beach to Bay relay marathon to return after two-year break

The 45th annual Beach to Bay race will start 7 a.m. Saturday, May 21 on North Padre Island.

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Masks remain the rule in Chicago Public Schools โ€˜for nowโ€™ as rest of Illinois mostly ditches them; CEO says heโ€™s reviewing guidance

In CPS, masks are required in its teachers union agreement.

chicagotribune.com

Buffalo police searching for missing 13-year-old

Buffalo police are asking for help in locating a missing 13-year-old girl.

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14 shot at Vegas hookah parlor; 1 dead

Fourteen people were shot before dawn Saturday morning at a hookah parlor and police said one person died and that two of the victims suffered critical injuries. (Feb. 26)

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San Francisco reports big increase in anti-Asian hate crimes

San Francisco's police department has released preliminary figures showing a 567% increase in reported hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders from the previous year.

Paris unveils โ€˜manifesto for beautyโ€™ after social media campaign calls out City of Lightsโ€™ trash problem

The hashtag #SaccageParis, or #TrashyParis, has become an outlet for Parisians to complain about eyesores in the city and left-wing mayor Anne Hidalgo.

washingtonpost.com

Justices suggest Boston should have flown 'Christian flag'

Supreme Court justices seem to have little doubt that Boston was wrong to refuse to fly a banner described as a Christian flag outside City Hall.

Justices suggest Boston should have flown 'Christian flag'

Supreme Court justices seemed to have little doubt Tuesday that Boston was wrong to refuse to fly a banner described as a Christian flag outside City Hall. Arguments at the high court appeared to unite justices on the left and right in favor of Harold Shurtleff, a conservative activist. Shurtleff wanted to fly a white banner with a red cross on a blue background in the upper left corner, called the Christian flag.

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High turnover: Harlingen City Hall working to fill key vacancies

The turnover of high-level officials is leaving key positions vacant months after the City Commissionโ€™s new majorityโ€™s firings of City Manager Dan Serna and City Attorney Ricardo Navarro shook up City Hall.

myrgv.com

High turnover: Harlingen City Hall working to fill key vacancies

The turnover of high-level officials is leaving key positions vacant months after the City Commissionโ€™s new majorityโ€™s firings of City Manager Dan Serna and City Attorney Ricardo Navarro shook up City Hall.

myrgv.com

France pushes vaccination campaign as virus cases increase

Authorities in France want to accelerate vaccinations against the coronavirus before Christmas as infections surge and more people with COVID-19 seek medical attention.

Fate of NYC City Hall Jefferson statue unclear after vote

An 1833 statue of Thomas Jefferson will be removed from New Yorkโ€™s City Council chamber by the end of the year.

Miami commissioners vote to end police chief Art Acevedoโ€™s stormy tenure

Miami city commissioners have unanimously voted to fire Police Chief Art Acevedo after a short and stormy tenure in which he clashed with city officials and members of his own police force.

Two artworks chosen for display in London's Trafalgar Square

A sculpture symbolizing Britainโ€™s complex colonial ties and an artwork featuring the faces of 850 transgender people are set to go on display in Trafalgar Square, one of Londonโ€™s highest-profile venues for public art.

San Jose to require gun owners to carry liability insurance

San Jose officials have passed the first law in the country that requires gun owners to carry liability insurance and pay a fee to cover taxpayersโ€™ costs associated with gun violence.

Faith, political leaders unite in rally against antisemitism

Faith leaders, celebrities and lawmakers across the political spectrum are condemning a rise in antisemitic incidents around the world triggered by the recent conflict between Israel and Gazaโ€™s militant Hamas rulers.

Houston part of NBC News report on dangerous practice of hogtying in law enforcement

On a warm October day in 2018, George and Mary Smith drove to police headquarters, where they had a 2 p.m. appointment to watch video of the death of their son Marcus.

Police say 1 arrested in attack on Jewish men in Los Angeles

Los Angeles police have announced the arrest of a suspect in an alleged attack by a pro-Palestinian group on Jewish men outside a restaurant earlier in the week.

New voter ID rules raise concerns of fraud, ballot rejection

Republicans in Florida, Georgia and other states have seized on former President Donald Trump's false claims of election fraud to push ID requirements for voters to request or return mailed ballots.

Beyond the pandemic: London votes for a mayor during crisis

Brexit and the coronavirus pandemic have hit London in a perfect storm.

Announcement on future of HPD leadership coming later this week, Turner says

HOUSTON โ€“ Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said he will announce the future of leadership at the cityโ€™s Police Department later this week. Turner spoke at City Hall on Monday morning after news broke Sunday night that Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo is leaving to take the same job in Miami. โ€œI hate to see him leave the city of Houston,โ€ Turner said as he congratulated Acevedo on his next chapter. Turner said Acevedo, who took the job as chief of the Houston Police Department in 2016, is leaving the department in better shape than he found it. Adโ€œArt was the right person at the right time,โ€ Turner said.

Portland mayor seeks $2 million to stem rampant gun violence

(AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer, File)PORTLAND, Ore. โ€“ The mayor of Portland, Oregon, announced Thursday he would seek $2 million in one-time funding for police, other agencies and outreach programs to try to stem rampant gun violence in the city. The move by Mayor Ted Wheeler represents an about-face after city leaders in June voted to cut nearly $16 million from the police budget, reductions that included the elimination of a gun violence reduction unit. During an hour-long news conference Thursday, Wheeler, activists, faith leaders and community members reiterated that in order to solve the problem of gun violence, the community must work together. Wheeler said the tactic is not the same as the now-eliminated Gun Violence Reduction Team and would be more transparent. Wheeler said he supports the ideas, beginning with asking City Council to appropriate $2 million in one-time fiuds from the cityโ€™s reserve stability contingency account created last fall, to address gun violence.

Concrete Cowboy cancels โ€˜mask offโ€™ party and closes its venues ahead of Wednesday, Mayor Turner announces

Turner encouraged all Houston-area business to continue to enforce the mask policy, despite Abbottโ€™s order. โ€” Sylvester Turner (@SylvesterTurner) March 8, 2021The Houston Health Department announced that the cityโ€™s COVID-19 positivity rate is 13.1%, which is up from last week. During the news conference, the Houston Health Department said the U.K. COVID-19 variant was growing in Houstonโ€™s wastewater. On Feb. 8, the U.K. COVID-19 strand was found in 21 of the 39 wastewater plants in the city, according the Health Department. The Brazilian and the South African variant was also found in the cityโ€™s wastewater, but the Health Department was not able to release the exact measurements just yet.

Hereโ€™s how to sign up for coronavirus vaccine waitlists in the Houston area

HOUSTON โ€“ Nearly a quarter-million first vaccine doses are headed to the nine-county Houston area this week, including the first Johnson & Johnson shipment, according to state data and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. Finally, 42,120 Pfizer doses and 12,000 J & J doses will go directly to the FEMA site at NRG Park where residents on the Harris County and Houston waitlists will be vaccinated. Joining a waitlistThere are 13 vaccine hubs in the Houston area and there are waitlists for each of them. Go to vacstrac.hctx.net or call 832-927-8787 to join the Harris County version of the waitlist. To find information about all of the waitlists for the 13 vaccine hubs in the Houston area, go to dshs.texas.gov.

Food fight: Meat-free school meals spark furor in France

FILE - In this Jan.18, 2019 file photo, French President Emmanuel Macron meets pupils as he visits a school canteen in Saint-Sozy, southwestern France. With a meatless four-course meal that Lyon City Hall says will be quicker and easier to serve to children who must be kept socially distanced while eating lunch to avoid coronavirus infections. With more local elections expected later this year, the arguing over Lyon's school meals offered a foretaste of broader political battles to come. Lyon City Hall said serving the same meal to all children, instead of offering them their usual meat and meat-free options, would shorten the time they take for lunch. City Hall said it also opted for meat-free meals because they suit all children, including those who habitually don't eat meats for religious, dietary or other reasons.

City officials discuss stateโ€™s COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner answers a question during a news conference at City Hall on Feb. 1, 2021. During a briefing at 2 p.m. Saturday, Mayor Turner joins other elected officials and community leaders to discuss the stateโ€™s vaccination distribution efforts. The officials are slated to discuss โ€œCOVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and the inequities in the stateโ€™s distribution of supplies,โ€ according to the mayorโ€™s officeโ€œThe lack of resources has created glaring disparities in high-risk, vulnerable, disadvantaged and underserved communities,โ€ a scheduling announcement from the mayorโ€™s office read. KPRC 2 is streaming the briefing live.

Houston plans to soon offer self-scheduling for second vaccine doses

HOUSTON โ€“ People who are supposed to get their second dose of the coronavirus vaccine will soon be able to schedule that appointment themselves. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said Monday that the cityโ€™s Health Department has received nearly 42,000 first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine with nearly 34,000 of them having been administered. He said nearly 12,000 people have appointments to get their second dose this week. Turner said the Houston Health Department is currently contacting people directly to schedule their second dose. However, he said the second dose is necessary to get the full benefits of the vaccine.

Mayor Turner, Judge Hidalgo participate in national Memorial to Lives Lost to COVID-19

HOUSTON โ€“ Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo participated in the national Memorial to Lives Lost to COVID-19 Tuesday afternoon. The combined Honor Guard from the Houston Police Department and Houston Fire Department also participated in the memorial. This was the nationโ€™s first nationwide COVID-19 Memorial to Lives Lost, which was part of the Inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. The event emphasized the importance of the past and remembers the lives lost to the coronavirus and gives hope to the future. I encourage everyone to join us by illuminating your building, ringing a bell, and watching the virtual program,โ€ Turner said.

Turner says future vaccine megasites are dependent on supply

HOUSTON โ€“ Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said Monday that future coronavirus vaccine megasites will be dependent on the supply of doses that is received by the city. Turner said demand for the vaccine is far outpacing the amount of vaccine that is available. Turner said that as soon as more doses of the vaccine are received, the city will start opening up additional appointment slots. Williams said the Houston Health Department is expecting to get more vaccine doses from the state this week. โ€˜Middle of the stormโ€™The Houston Health Department reported an additional 1,460 cases Monday, bringing the total number of cases to more than 131,000.

Houston hosts 25th annual menorah lighting ceremony

HOUSTON โ€“ The city of Houston will light the public menorah Sunday night in front of City Hall at Hermann Square. The program will feature addresses by dignitaries Houston City Council Member Abbie Kamin, Jewish community leader and chair of the Jewish Federation Robert Lapin, and Mayor Sylvester Turner. The symbol of the public menorah reflects the very principles upon which America was founded: freedom of religious observance from religious oppression, the power of light pushing away darkness, and the victory of righteousness over wickedness, according to the city. โ€œThis is symbolized by kindling the Menorah. By adding another candle each night, we learn the lesson of increasing in goodness and kindness.

VIRUS TODAY: Health experts warn against holiday gatherings

With some Americans now paying the price for what they did over Thanksgiving, health officials are warning people begging them, even not to make the same mistake during the Christmas and New Year's season. Andrew Cuomo has ended indoor dining indefinitely in New York City as coronavirus cases and hospitalizations climb. As of Monday, only takeout orders and outdoor dining will be allowed in one of the worldโ€™s great cuisine capitals. THE NUMBERS: Deaths in the U.S. have climbed to almost 2,260 per day on average, about equal to the peak seen in mid-April. ___Find APโ€™s full coverage of the coronavirus pandemic at https://apnews.com/hub/coronavirus-pandemic

Students return to NYC schools once more after virus closure

Public schools reopened for in-school learning Monday after being closed since mid-November. Public school doors reopened for preschool students and children in kindergarten through fifth grade whose parents chose a mix of in-school and remote learning. Overall, the city counts about 1 million public school students; most have opted to learn from home this fall. Masks and social distancing are required at all city schools. About 190,000 students were eligible to return to school buildings starting Monday.

Long wait for Hawaii vote spurs call for more voter centers

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2020, file photo, a long line of people waiting to vote stretches around City Hall on Election Day, in Honolulu. Voter advocates say Hawaii should set up more voter service centers after a last-minute surge of voter interest led to hours-long lines for in-person voting on Election Day even as the state shifted to a vote-by-mail system for casting ballots. Overall, the stateโ€™s vote-by-mail election appears to have been a big success, leading to record numbers of voters participating. The law also gives voters the option to vote in person at voter service centers, where people may also register to vote or get help with casting a ballot. Ma said people waited between two to four hours on Tuesday at the two voter centers on Oahu, an island with about 549,000 registered voters.

New this week: 'This Is Us,' Baby Yoda, 'The Craft' redone

(NBC via AP)Hereโ€™s a collection curated by The Associated Pressโ€™ entertainment journalists of whatโ€™s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIESโ€” Many things will be different about Halloween this year, but the annual rush of horror films is much the same. It stars Sope Dirisu and Wunmi Mosaku as a Sudanese refugee couple finding new horrors in life in England. But Neon, the โ€œParasiteโ€ distributor, last week put a restored version into theaters and on Tuesday brings it to VOD. One is Natalie Margolin โ€œThe Party Hop,โ€ which she wrote during quarantine in one week in early April.

Masked pope, faith leaders pray for peace and pandemic's end

Pope Francis lights a candle for peace during an inter-religious ceremony for peace in the square outside Rome's City Hall, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)ROME โ€“ A masked Pope Francis welcomed religious leaders to a socially-distanced interfaith peace prayer Tuesday, appealing for a unified international effort to work for peace and an end to the coronavirus pandemic. โ€œThe pandemic is reminding us that we are blood brothers and sisters,โ€ they said in a joint appeal issued at the end of the service. For weeks, Francis has shunned facemasks in his public and private audiences despite a surge in COVID-19 cases across Italy and even inside Vatican City. The service was organized by the Rome-based Santโ€™Egidio Community, which each year organizes an interfaith peace prayer in the spirit of the first one of its kind, celebrated by St. John Paul II in Assisi in 1986. In the past week 11 Swiss Guards and a resident of the hotel where Francis lives have tested positive.

Alexie, Pilkey books among most 'challenged' of past decade

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2016 file photo, author and filmmaker Sherman Alexie appears at a celebration of Indigenous Peoples' Day at Seattle's City Hall. Alexie is included in a list of authors who wrote books that were among the 100 most subjected to censorship efforts over the past decade, as compiled by the American Library Association. All wrote books that were among the 100 most subjected to censorship efforts over the past decade, as compiled by the American Library Association. The association does not formally count the number of times books are actually removed from a library shelf or from a school reading list. โ€œThere are actually two lines of objections to the Anne Frank diary,โ€ Caldwell-Stone says.

Police appreciation rally at Houstonโ€™s City Hall met with protesters calling for defunding the department

HOUSTON โ€“ At the steps of Houstonโ€™s City Hall, a group of nearly 100 people gathered for a โ€œPolice Appreciation Rally,โ€ Thursday evening. โ€œIf we donโ€™t have police on our corner, itโ€™s going to be a bad world,โ€ Diggs previously told KPRC 2. Many held signs emblazoned with โ€œBlack Lives Matterโ€ and calling for the defunding of the police department. There has to be a level of respect,โ€ said Justin James Jones, who was also demonstrating against the rally. โ€œI didnโ€™t really understand the need for a police lives or a blue lives matter movement in the midst of this black lives matter movement,โ€ Savannah said.

Historical statues that have come down: A list

Statues that have stood for years -- and in some cases, decades -- have been top of mind all across the country as protests take place following the deaths of George Floyd and Rayshard Brooks.

Mayor Turner issues executive order to ban chokeholds in Houston; city council discusses defunding police

HOUSTON โ€“ City council members discussed next yearโ€™s city budget as protesters demanded change outside City Hall. Dozens gathered for a rally Wednesday, a day after George Floyd was laid to rest. The council members talked about the re-allocation of nearly $12 million in under-utilized funds to be redirected to city programs, as well as enhanced training for HPD. George Floyd died because of the end result.โ€At the funeral of Floyd, Mayor Turner said he would sign an executive order to ban chokeholds, require officers de-escalate situations and use all options before lethal force. โ€œGeorge Floyd was murdered in Minneapolis after chokeholds have been banned, you canโ€™t keep ordering executive on orders on something thatโ€™s not working,โ€ said Woods.

VIDEOS: Powerful moments from the Houston Black Lives Matter protest seeking justice for Houston native George Floyd

HOUSTON โ€“ Hundreds of people attended a Black Lives Matter protest in downtown demanding justice for Houston-native George Floyd, who was killed after an officer kneeled on his neck for more than eight minutes. Throughout the march, protestors chanted: โ€œHands up, donโ€™t shoot," โ€œI canโ€™t breathe,โ€ and โ€œNo justice. She said the black community has been fighting for years against systemic racism. โ€œIt can no longer (only) be black people out here stomping the ground for black people,โ€ she said. โ€˜Enough is enough.โ€™Reporter Hannah Mackenzie gives details on downtown Houston protestReporter Brandon Walker gives inside look at Houston protest for George Floyd

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