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Early voting ends Friday; turnout appears slightly higher than recent elections

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www.youtube.com – KSAT 12 – 2024-11-01 12:35:41

SUMMARY: Today marks the final day of early voting in Bexar County, where over 541,000 voters have cast their ballots either in person or by mail. This turnout slightly outpaces the last four elections, despite the county adding 250,000 new voters in the past eight years. The elections administrator acknowledged some incidents at polling stations, including one where a man allegedly punched a poll worker over a MAGA hat, but overall, issues have been minimal. More than 300 polling sites will be available on Election Day, allowing voters to choose locations beyond their home precinct. For early voting center details, visit KSAT.com.

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Heading into the 12th and final early voting Friday, 541,000 people have already cast a ballot in Bexar County.

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Texas Longhorns end 22-year Final Four drought with win over TCU in Elite Eight

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www.kxan.com – Billy Gates – 2025-03-31 20:19:00

SUMMARY: The Texas Longhorns women’s basketball team is heading to the Final Four for the first time since 2003 after defeating TCU 58-47 in the Elite Eight. Texas outscored TCU 19-12 in the third quarter, with key contributions from Madison Booker and Jordan Lee. Despite TCU’s late run after Sedona Prince fouled out, Texas held strong, with Booker hitting a crucial shot and Rori Harmon adding a final jumper. Texas’ defense forced 21 turnovers, limiting TCU’s star Hailey Van Lith to 3-of-14 shooting. Booker led Texas with 18 points, and Harmon added 13. They will face South Carolina on April 4.

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Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson in support of film incentives bill in Texas | FOX 7 Austin

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www.youtube.com – FOX 7 Austin – 2025-03-31 19:02:25

SUMMARY: Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson supported a Texas film incentives bill during a committee hearing on SB22, which aims to revamp the Texas Moving Image Incentive Program. The legislation proposes to allocate $500 million every two years, arguing that $469 is spent in the state for every dollar granted. McConaughey emphasized the importance of training a local workforce through partnerships with community colleges to sustain a film industry in Texas. By developing infrastructure and job training, Texas could attract productions and compete with states like Georgia and New Mexico, creating a self-sustaining film industry.

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Actors Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson testified before the Senate Finance Committee in support of legislation to beef up an incentive plan for the entertainment industry.

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Parents file criminal complaints against Houston ISD officials after failed $4 billion bond

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www.youtube.com – KPRC 2 Click2Houston – 2025-03-31 18:49:45

SUMMARY: Parents of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) have filed criminal complaints following the failure of a $4 billion bond measure. The complaints are focused on HISD’s actions surrounding the bond election last November, including the allocation of $2 million for campaign consulting, which parents claim violated Texas election laws. Investigations revealed videos advocating for the bond, which could lead to misdemeanor charges. Nine parents have filed complaints with the Harris County District Attorney’s office. While some have received confirmation of the investigation, others await a response. HISD has not commented on the matter.

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It was in early February that KPRC 2 Investigates first exposed potential electioneering by the Houston Independent School District during last year’s controversial bond election.
Now, more parents are coming forward and filing criminal complaints with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.

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