Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee announces cancer diagnosis
WASHINGTON — Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, announced Sunday that she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and is undergoing treatment.
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Democratic Rep Sheila Jackson Lee reveals cancer diagnosis
Democratic Rep Sheila Jackson Lee has revealed that she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
N.S. premier calls baby ATV crash death ‘heartbreaking,’ won’t talk potential law changes
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston labelled the death of a baby following an ATV crash in Lunenburg Co. a “heartbreaking situation” on Thursday. Despite the condolences, Houston sidestepped any immediate talk of strengthening laws regarding children and off-road vehicles.
Texas Democrat who joined GOP in supporting ban on gender-affirming care for minors loses primary
A Texas Democratic lawmaker who broke with her party by supporting a ban on gender-affirming care for minors was ousted in a primary runoff that galvanized LGBTQ+ groups nationwide who then campaigned for her opponent in the race for the south Houston seat.
Texas Democrat who joined GOP in supporting ban on gender-affirming care for minors loses primary
A Texas Democratic lawmaker who broke with her party by supporting a ban on gender-affirming care for minors was ousted in a primary runoff that galvanized LGBTQ+ groups nationwide who then campaigned for her opponent in the race for the south Houston seat.
Americans Raced to Get Their Families Out of Gaza. Then the Border Slammed Shut.
Ghada Redwan, a 48-year-old pharmacist in Houston, has been trying to get her parents out of Gaza for months. Their bags, packed and ready to go, have been sitting by their door in Rafah, the city where Israel is now conducting a military offensive.
Texas Battered Again As Powerful Storm, Strong Winds Kill 1, Cause Widespread Damage
HOUSTON (AP) — Power outages remained widespread Wednesday in storm-weary Texas a day after another burst of severe weather flooded streets, uprooted trees and ripped off roofs. Authorities said a teenager was killed at a construction site while working on a home that collapsed.