SUMMARY: A Texas advocate is urging the incoming Trump administration and Congress to reevaluate federal policies that use taxpayer funds for abortions for unaccompanied alien children (UACs). The U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) has faced scrutiny for issues like trafficking, sexual abuse, and poor oversight of UACs. Advocates for abortion access argue UACs should receive taxpayer-funded abortions, citing exceptions under the Hyde Amendment. Critics, like Sheena Rodriguez of Alliance for a Safe Texas, demand transparency on the number of abortions performed on UACs, the costs, and the involvement of abortion-related organizations.

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SUMMARY: In October, Texas continued its trend of job growth, adding 274,600 jobs over the year and surpassing the national rate by 0.6%. The state’s civilian labor force reached a record high of 15,497,100, marking ten consecutive months of growth. Texas’ unemployment rate stood at 4.1%, slightly above the national average of 3.9%. The Financial Activities sector led job increases with 6,200 new positions, followed by Leisure and Hospitality with 4,900. Governor Greg Abbott emphasized the state’s commitment to workforce development and training for high-demand jobs, contributing to more than 2.4 million jobs added since he took office.

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SUMMARY: A man, Denzel Sneed, is accused of breaking into an apartment and sexually assaulting a woman, leading to heightened fears among residents in the area. Parents at the West Gulf Bank Road apartment complex expressed shock, with one mother unaware of the assaults, stating it was a wakeup call as her children regularly walk to a nearby bus stop. Sneed was arrested, connected to five assaults last week, including one captured on surveillance. Authorities are still searching for his accomplice. Sneed is scheduled to appear in court this morning, with updates anticipated. Residents are urged to call Crime Stoppers with tips.

This morning, a man accused of breaking into an apartment and sexually assaulting a woman will be in court.
KPRC 2’s Rechelle Turner has been at the West Gulfbank Road complex, where residents are expressing their concerns about safety following the incident.

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