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Saving Wildlife: Return to Rwanda – EXTENDED EDITION

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www.youtube.com – KPRC 2 Click2Houston – 2024-09-19 12:01:56

SUMMARY: Rwanda is a remarkable conservation success story, with efforts focused on protecting wildlife, such as mountain gorillas and gray crowned cranes. The Houston Zoo partners with local organizations like the Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Association (RWCA) and Gorilla Doctors to improve veterinary care, educate communities, and enhance conservation strategies. Recent initiatives have introduced portable veterinary clinics and extensive training in wildlife healthcare. The Conservation Heritage program promotes sustainable practices among youth, emphasizing conservation’s importance. Overall, collaboration among dedicated individuals and organizations has led to significant wildlife population recovery, fostering hope for future conservation in Rwanda, enhancing local livelihoods, and ensuring environmental sustainability.

KPRC 2 and the Houston Zoo journey to Rwanda to see remarkable conservation efforts in action. The work is saving animals and ensuring people can thrive as well. From gorillas, to zebras, to cranes, this is a story of people coming together to make a positive impact on the world. 

Nine years after KPRC’s first trip to Rwanda with the Houston Zoo, we go back to check on the progress being made by the Zoo’s conservation partners in Rwanda, as well as to see how members of the Houston Zoo veterinary team helped set up a new wildlife clinic in the country.

See even more of the story in this special extended edition of “Saving Wildlife: Return to Rwanda”.

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FULL EXTENDED PROGRAM:
https://youtu.be/bF-sLMYll6s

SEGMENT 1: The journey, a dancing wildlife doctor, & a home for gorilla medicine
https://youtu.be/md2wDaRWS4w

SEGMENT 2: The trek to find gorilla twins
https://youtu.be/JtVV3lB1T9E

SEGMENT 3: Saving zebras one animal at a time
https://youtu.be/6JYbIvaZyoY

SEGMENT 4: Inside a new wildlife clinic
https://youtu.be/7F1K9hkcHcY

SEGMENT 5: Joy and conservation in the classroom
https://youtu.be/qBufobGbs_8

SEGMENT 6: The future of conservation in Rwanda
https://youtu.be/mefjm09bV2o

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Abbott directs state agencies to divest from investments originating from China | Texas

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November 21, 2024

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor – 2024-11-21 19:24:00

SUMMARY: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued multiple directives to prepare for the upcoming legislative session focusing on threats from China. One executive order aims to protect Texans of Chinese descent from CCP operatives, while another orders state agencies to prepare for potential attacks on critical infrastructure. Abbott emphasized the need for divestment from Chinese investments due to financial risks associated with CCP aggression. He called for immediate evaluation and divestment of state funds in China, fostering collaboration with other governors to encourage investment alternatives. These measures follow discussions by a select committee exploring foreign threats to Texas’ economy and security.

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Abbott issues order to protect Texas infrastructure from Chinese threats | Texas

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November 21, 2024

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor – 2024-11-21 09:51:00

SUMMARY: Gov. Greg Abbott issued a second executive order to protect Texas from threats posed by China. The first order targeted CCP and PRC operatives harming Texans of Chinese descent, while the second focuses on defending critical infrastructure from potential cyberattacks. It mandates agencies like TDEM and PUC to assess vulnerabilities and simulate responses to cyber threats. The order builds on previous efforts, including the “Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act,” to prevent foreign influence on Texas’ critical sectors. Abbott’s actions respond to rising concerns about China’s targeting of U.S. infrastructure, including cyberattacks and espionage, as highlighted by federal agencies.

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Abbott issues executive order to arrest CCP operatives in Texas | Texas

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November 21, 2024

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor – 2024-11-21 07:35:00

SUMMARY: Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order to combat harassment and coercion by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) against Chinese dissidents in Texas. The order directs the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to arrest individuals involved in CCP influence operations, including “Operation Fox Hunt,” which aims to forcibly return dissidents to China. Abbott emphasized that Texas will not tolerate such actions against its 250,000 residents of Chinese descent. The order comes as the legislature prepares to discuss national security issues and follows recent FBI charges against CCP-linked individuals. DPS will also establish reporting channels for suspicious activities related to foreign coercion.

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