Earth day houston articles
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Tornado watch in effect for Houston metro for Mother's Day
A tornado watch is in effect for Houston and surrounding areas through Sunday afternoon. If you have plans to celebrate Mother's Day, stay aware of rapid weather changes and heed any warnings issued. Tornado watch The following counties in Texas are included in the tornado watch until 7 p.m. Sunday: Chambers, Hardin, Harris, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Montgomery, Newton, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto, Tyler, Waller Stay weather aware A tornado watch means that conditions are favorable for the...
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Mother’s Day 2024: Houston area offers shopping opportunities, themed events
Houston and the surrounding areas are hosting a variety of events celebrating Mother’s Day, which is Sunday. There are several markets on Saturday, where gifts can be secured, along with some fun-filled activities throughout the weekend.
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Pete McCloskey dies: Antiwar candidate took on Nixon, co-founded Earth Day
When Pete McCloskey challenged President Nixon for the Republican nomination in 1972, his defeat was nothing short of stunning. Only one of the 1,348 delegates at the Miami convention voted for McCloskey, and nobody gave a speech on his behalf. Running to protest the war in Vietnam, the California congressman never expected to win, but he had no idea his short-lived campaign would cost him so many friends. Outside a basement meeting room at the Fontainebleau Hotel, someone said he must be the...