There have been 14 drowning deaths in Houston this year so far, raising concerns about pool safety
[ad_1] Houston hospitals have seen 163 drowning-related visits this year. [ad_2] Source link
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Muslim voters are split between Harris and Green Party nominee Stein, as war in Gaza influences their decision
[ad_1] A majority of American Muslims have been voting for Democratic presidents since 2004, but their support for the blue party is cracking. [ad_2] Source link
Houston Fire cadets participate in department’s first mental health training seminar
[ad_1] Firefighters are more likely to experience PTSD, depression and anxiety, which is why the Houston Fire Department invited mental health experts to teach future firefighters how to care for their mental health. [ad_2] Source link
Green Party nominee Jill Stein to visit Harris Co. mosques this week, making case to Muslim voters
[ad_1] Stein has found momentum among Muslim voters, who are gravitating toward her over her stance on the war in Gaza. A national poll by the Council on American Islamic Relations, or CAIR, in August, found that Muslim voters are split between Stein and Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris. [ad_2] Source link
Houston Audubon asks Houstonians to turn lights off for fall migration
[ad_1] Billions of birds are expected to fly over Houston in the next couple months, but lights at night can be distracting for them. For millions, it’s deadly. [ad_2] Source link
More Latino voters than ever could vote. How will that impact this election?
[ad_1] Nearly half of Houstonians are Latino and the issues taking them to ballot boxes range from reproductive rights to the economy. [ad_2] Source link
Stemming flood water with higher taxes: Harris Co. Flood Control is asking voters for more funds
[ad_1] The agency says it needs to raise the tax rate by nearly 60% to ensure the county’s aging flood control system can protect homes and businesses. [ad_2] Source link
Voting guide now available in Vietnamese, Mandarin Chinese & Hindi
[ad_1] GoVoteTexas.org offers Texas voters information on key dates and the process of voting. It’s now available in five languages, including Spanish and English. [ad_2] Source link
Federal cybersecurity agency says voters should feel confident in the election system
[ad_1] Following 2022 in which Harris County ran out of paper ballots, the federal agency addressed distrust and disinformation in the country’s ballot process. [ad_2] Source link
Accommodations at polling stations are in place for voters with disabilities
[ad_1] Some of the accommodations voters have the right to ask for include curbside voting, help to vote and the ability to sit down while waiting in line. [ad_2] Source link