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Raising awareness on Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
SUMMARY: September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, prompting a spotlight on Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston. CEO Christina Vrono discusses their mission to provide families with a home near the Texas Medical Center, where they support over 33,000 families annually. Mary Kate, a cancer warrior, shares her journey of battling sarcoma cancer and expresses gratitude for the charity‘s services, like meals and the music room, which offer comfort and normalcy. The organization encourages community involvement through volunteering and their upcoming fundraising event, the “Run for the House,” set for the first Saturday in December.
Cristina Vetrano, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston, talks about how the organization is making a difference in the lives of families impacted by childhood cancer. She is joined by cancer warrior Mary Kate Kroesch who shares her experience battling the disease.
SUMMARY: KAT 12 will provide comprehensive election night coverage on November 5th, delivering insights, breakdowns, and real-time results from South Texas. With a team of reporters in the community and expert analysis of local, state, and national outcomes, viewers can expect the latest updates during all KAT newscasts. Additionally, extended coverage will be available for streaming on kat.com and KAT Plus starting at 6:30 PM. Stay informed and engaged with KAT 12’s Vote 2024 initiative.
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Dallas voters to decide on multiple ballot propositions, most would increase taxes | Texas
SUMMARY: On November 5, Dallas voters will decide on numerous ballot propositions aimed at amending the city charter. Key items include salary increases for the mayor and city council, enhanced eminent domain powers, and measures to limit police enforcement of marijuana offenses. The propositions also propose eliminating certain voter registration requirements for city board members, establishing Dallas as a diversity, equity, and inclusion city, and allowing residents to sue the city for charter violations. Additionally, some propositions intend to modify the petition process for initiatives and adjust budget disclosure mandates. Approval may lead to higher taxes and spending shifts.
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Houston's East End residents say homelessness has spiked in their community
SUMMARY: This morning, discussions focus on Mayor Whitmeyer’s proposal for a new city-sponsored encampment to address homelessness in Houston’s East End, where residents have reported a sharp rise in homelessness. Local community members, predominantly from a Latino working-class background, are advocating for the expansion of the civility ordinance to tackle issues like loitering and enhance safety. The East End Management District links the increase in homelessness to the relocation of people from downtown and the Greyhound terminal. Residents are urging for more authority for law enforcement to address safety concerns, while the mayor will provide updates on the encampment plan soon.
East End residents are calling for expanding the civility ordinance to address issues like loitering and improve safety in the area.
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