www.youtube.com – KHOU 11 – 2024-12-20 07:17:44

SUMMARY: Lawmakers are racing to prevent a government shutdown as funding was set to expire at midnight. A proposed plan that would have extended government funding for three months was rejected by both House leaders, despite backing from President-elect Donald Trump. The plan included disaster aid and support for farmers, alongside a two-year debt ceiling raise but failed to gain sufficient support. Both Republicans and Democrats expressed frustration with the deadlock, fearing the consequences of a shutdown, which could leave federal workers, including military personnel and TSA agents, without pay. A decision is urgently needed to avert this scenario.

In a hastily convened evening vote punctuated by angry outbursts over the self-made crisis, the lawmakers failed to reach the two-thirds threshold needed for passage

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www.youtube.com – KPRC 2 Click2Houston – 2024-12-20 06:53:48

SUMMARY: Music serves as a powerful healing tool at the Texas Medical Center, where facilities prioritize accessibility for patients. The story highlights 15-year-old Mary Kate, who is undergoing chemotherapy and practices for her high school musical at the Ronald McDonald House. Despite her challenges, she finds comfort in music, which fosters joy and emotional relief. The Prelude Foundation provides music lessons to children in the house, aiding their emotional well-being. The Ronald McDonald House is a free resource for families, allowing them to focus on healing. Mary Kate aims to finish her treatment by January and perform in her musical.

Music has the power to heal and inspire, even in the toughest of times. Mary Kate Kroesch, a high school student battling CIC-rearranged sarcoma, is auditioning for her spring musical from the Ronald McDonald House. See how the Texas Medical Center’s music room and the Prelude Music Foundation are bringing joy and confidence to kids like Mary Kate.

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www.youtube.com – FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth – 2024-12-19 22:05:20

SUMMARY: A Lyft driver, Delvar Burke, is recovering at home after a brutal attack while driving on Monday night. He was assaulted from behind by passenger Anne Williams, 19, who slit his throat with a knife, attempted to choke him with a wire, and stole his car. Burke, who suffered significant injuries, was rescued by a nearby woman who called 911. Williams fled but was later arrested after crashing the stolen vehicle. He is now in Denton County Jail facing charges of aggravated robbery and has an outstanding warrant for encouraging a child to perform a sex act.

Once they reached the drop-off location, the Lyft rider says he was attacked from behind, first with a knife and then a cable or wire to try and choke him.

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