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Senate confirms Kristi Noem to lead Department of Homeland Security 

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www.kxan.com – Rebecca Beitsch – 2025-01-25 11:01:00

SUMMARY: The Senate confirmed South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as the head of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with a 59-34 vote, marking a significant appointment in a Trump administration focused on immigration. Six Democrats joined Republicans in the confirmation. Noem, who has limited national security experience but is vocal on border issues, will collaborate with Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan. Her role extends beyond immigration to overseeing agencies like the Coast Guard and the Secret Service. The confirmation reflects bipartisan support for addressing national security concerns within a politically charged environment.

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Galveston braces for Spring Break after Senior Skip day unrest

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www.youtube.com – KPRC 2 Click2Houston – 2025-03-08 13:40:35

SUMMARY: As Spring Break approaches, Galveston is on high alert following unrest during Senior Skip Day. Police responded to multiple shots fired and disturbances involving large crowds of high school students, resulting in several detainments. Local residents expressed concern over the chaos, while officials emphasized their gratitude for the police response in managing fights and ensuring safety. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely, particularly after a social media post prompted over 30,000 shares, leading many students to flock to the beaches. Although weapons were recovered and some streets were closed, fortunately, no injuries were reported.

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Businesses and law enforcement in Galveston are preparing for the upcoming spring break after a chaotic “Senior Skip Day” incident involving high school students, which resulted in reports of fights and gunfire.

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Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy is arrested in Texas on a family violence assault charge

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www.kxan.com – JIM VERTUNO and DAVE SKRETTA, Associated Press – 2025-03-08 12:17:00

SUMMARY: Kansas City Chiefs rookie Xavier Worthy was arrested on a felony domestic violence charge in Texas on Friday, accused of choking a family or household member. Worthy, who played college football at the University of Texas, denied the allegation, claiming the woman involved had been asked to leave his home due to infidelity. His attorneys stated she made extortive efforts and destroyed property before making the false accusation. Worthy faces a third-degree felony charge, which could result in 2 to 10 years in prison. This follows legal troubles involving fellow Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice.

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Why is it called a ‘New York’ strip steak, anyway?

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www.kxan.com – Michael Bartiromo – 2025-03-08 08:00:00

SUMMARY: The strip steak, also known as New York strip or Kansas City steak, became popular in steakhouses like Delmonico’s in New York City, where it was sometimes called a “Delmonico” cut. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is advocating for renaming the New York strip steak to “Texas strip” to honor Texas’s significant beef industry. He asserts that New York shouldn’t receive credit for the steak, which Texas produces largely. Despite this push, many Texas restaurants still use the original name. Delmonico’s owner argues that the name reflects a historical culinary tradition that cannot be easily changed.

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