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NOLA Walk of Fame unveiled
SUMMARY: A new Walk of Fame in New Orleans aims to honor the legacies of influential local figures, ensuring their contributions are remembered for future generations. One highlighted individual is Ora Castle Haley, a civil rights activist who played a crucial role in integrating public accommodations and Charity Hospital. Her grandson, Blair Doon Haley, emphasizes her sacrifices for justice and equity. The Walk of Fame will feature 50 plaques, beginning with tributes to Todd Graves and Lil Wayne, and aims to enhance tourism and educate visitors about the city’s rich history. The installation is slated for completion by February 6th.
A new NOLA Walk of Fame will showcase those special people, so their names and their legacies will live on for generations to come. WWL’s Eleanor Tabone reports.
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Texas Gov. Abbott, incoming US border czar double down on mass deportation efforts
SUMMARY: Governor Greg Abbott visited the border in Eagle Pass, Texas, to deliver early Thanksgiving meals to state troopers and National Guard members. During his visit, he criticized the Biden Administration’s border security efforts and expressed his support for incoming President Donald Trump, emphasizing a collaborative approach to border management. Local resident Jesse VES voiced concerns about potential changes following the election. Tom Homan, an incoming border official, praised Abbott’s border strategies as a model for the future. After Eagle Pass, Abbott continued his visit to Edinburg, reinforcing his message about border security planning.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott headed to the U.S.-Mexico border for the first time since the presidential election.
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Texas General Land Office unveils proposed 1,402-acre site for immigrant detention, border wall
SUMMARY: The state of Texas is building a border wall and potentially a deportation facility in Star County. Texas Land Commissioner Don Buckingham announced the project, which includes acquiring land for such facilities. The initiative, named the Joselyn Initiative, is in honor of a 12-year-old girl murdered by undocumented immigrants. Buckingham offered the facility to the incoming Trump administration for deportations, but it’s unclear if they will accept. The wall will extend another mile in the area. Congressman Chip Roy emphasized Texas’s readiness to collaborate with the new administration on deportation efforts. The project will continue regardless of federal involvement.
Officials with the Texas General Land Office on Tuesday outlined plans for a ranch it has offered to the incoming Donald Trump …
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Louisiana Living: Vaughn Toyota
SUMMARY: In a recent segment, Chelsea Allen from Von Toyota, Fire Chief Timothy Williams of the Bastrop Fire Department, and Elmore Patterson, CEO of Morehouse General Hospital, discussed their annual toy drive aimed at assisting less fortunate children in Morehouse Parish. Initiated 11 years ago, the drive has provided Christmas gifts to over 1,500 children. Morehouse General joined this year to further support community needs. The fire department helps gather donations and delivers toys, sometimes even involving Santa Claus. Members of the public can contribute toys or monetary donations at designated locations. This year, they hope to assist around 150 children.
Louisiana Living: Vaughn Toyota
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