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Texas Democratic Party chair to resign after Republican sweep in Texas | Texas
SUMMARY: After Republicans dominated statewide races, especially in South Texas, Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa announced plans to resign after 12 years. In the Nov. 5 elections, Hispanic voters in border counties largely supported Republican candidates, including President-elect Trump and Senator Ted Cruz. Hinojosa attributed Trump’s success with Hispanics to frustrations over border security and criticized the Democratic transgender agenda. Some Democrats, including U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz, blamed the party’s cultural policies for the shift to the right. Hinojosa apologized for his remarks and called for party unity, but announced his resignation due to the party’s electoral losses.
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Man arrested moments after stabbing woman he followed on METRO bus
SUMMARY: Houston Police report that a man followed a woman off a Metro Bus, held her at knife point, and stabbed her multiple times. She was rushed to the hospital for surgery, with her condition currently unknown. This attack occurred hours after he allegedly threatened another victim with a gun, although that victim was unharmed. The suspect, who led police on a brief chase before being arrested with the weapon used in the stabbing, is in custody but has not yet been charged. Investigators are connecting the two incidents and found evidence of a past robbery on him.
Investigators said there was also evidence linking the man to a robbery at gunpoint earlier that day. The knife was recovered but not the gun, police said.
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How to turn a side hustle into a small business
SUMMARY: Angel Conto, a San Antonio artist, transformed her side hustle, Konita Crafts, into a full-time business after leaving a medical job. Beginning her creative journey before the pandemic, she adapted by offering digital illustrations and later expanded to physical products like t-shirts and mugs. Angel emphasizes small goals and social media for promotion, avoiding expensive advertising. She highlights the importance of networking and utilizing local resources, crediting her family for support. Her journey reflects hard work and passion, and she advises aspiring entrepreneurs to dream big but start small, while staying prepared for business growth.
Angel Contero created Que Bonita Crafts as she struggled to find joy in her job in the medical field. It has been six years since she turned her small business into a full-time venture, and she has learned a lot from her experience.
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Austin-area transportation project milestones reached in 2024
SUMMARY: Transportation projects in Austin are progressing with significant milestones as 2024 ends. Key updates include upgrades at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, such as improvements to baggage claim and security screening. The CapMetro transit system opened McKalla Station, revamped its bikeshare program, and seeks community input for Transit Plan 2035. The city also secured $32 million for the Barton Springs Road Bridge replacement and launched initiatives like the Longhorn Dam Multimodal project and improvements under the Vision Zero program for road safety. Major plans like Project Connect aim for a 9.8-mile light rail system, projected to start construction in 2027.
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