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What Houston Area Women's Center needs to meet growing demands for domestic violence survivors
SUMMARY: The Houston Area Women’s Center provides vital support and resources for domestic violence survivors, including housing, counseling, and job assistance. With the demand for services growingโaveraging 100-120 crisis hotline calls dailyโthe center is expanding its facilities. Currently, it operates a 120-bed shelter and plans to open a new flagship facility in early 2025, tripling capacity. The organization, active for over 47 years, seeks to empower survivors beyond initial support, offering legal assistance and economic empowerment programs. The hotline is available 24/7 at 713-528-2121, ensuring help is always accessible to those in need.
Beyond immediate protection, the Houston Area Women’s Center offers a wide arrange of resources to help survivors rebuild their lives.
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Officers rescue teen from trafficking situation; woman charged with promotion of prostitution
SUMMARY: A disturbing human trafficking case involving a teenager has emerged in Harris County. The sheriff’s office rescued a 16-year-old victim and arrested 22-year-old Kayn Reading, who faces charges related to promoting prostitution. Court documents reveal that Reading previously was arrested for prostitution and that online sex ads linked her and the victim, listing her phone number. During a court appearance, a judge set Reading’s bond at $50,000, citing the nature of the offense, requiring her to stay in Harris County and avoid contact with the victim or minors. She is scheduled for another court appearance soon.
A teen is recovering this afternoon after investigators say she was trafficked by a young woman.
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Houston angel mom: ‘Harris canโt even give me an apology’ | Texas
SUMMARY: Ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris’s event in Houston celebrating abortion, former President Donald Trump held a press conference in Austin with Alexis Nungaray, who endorsed him after her daughter was murdered by illegal immigrants previously released under Biden-Harris policies. Nungaray criticized Harris for not offering condolences and expressed grief over her daughter’s death, attributing it to the administration’s immigration policies. Trump reiterated his commitment to border security and vowed to crack down on crimes by illegal immigrants. Meanwhile, Harris and Beyoncรฉ discussed abortion rights, but many attendees left when it was revealed Beyoncรฉ would not perform.
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5 killed in wrong-way crash in Fort Worth
SUMMARY: A severe crash in Fort Worth around 3:30 AM has resulted in at least one death. The incident occurred on Northwest Loop 820 near Marine Creek Lake, involving a vehicle traveling the wrong way westbound that collided with another vehicle. The Fort Worth Police are currently investigating the crash and have not confirmed if there are any additional fatalities. Updates will be provided by Fox 4 as more information becomes available.
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