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The season around the holidays tends to slow a bit when it comes to news. But apparently, 2021 didn't get the memo. As much of the world slowly awakened to the new year this week, it became clear just how quickly things were already moving. Indeed, today Congress is set to take up one of its most consequential acts this session, as lawmakers vote to certify Electoral College results. Though this should be a rather procedural matter, all signs indicate that it won't be entirely quiet, with drama and political theater unfolding both inside and outside of the U.S. Capitol. As President Trump continues to make
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unsubstantiated claims of election fraud , at least a dozen members of the Senate (and more in the U.S. House) have come forward to say they will oppose certification of the electoral college results unless fellow lawmakers approve a formal audit of the general election. Little surprise Texas plays a role in all this: Sen. Ted Cruz is one of those Republican senators opposing certification. And on the streets of D.C., a large group of Trump supporters (including Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, among others) will be staging rallies in a display of support for President Trump. While neither effort is likely to affect the certification of Joe Biden as President-elect and Kamala Harris as Vice-President elect, that doesn't necessarily mean there won't be a longer term impact. This is one
of many stories we continue to track, in addition to growing concerns about
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rising rates of COVID-19 hospitalization and
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confusion over vaccine availability in Texas. And oh yeah – there's
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the Texas legislative session that's set to get started January 12. There’s so much to keep tabs on – and we're not even done with week one of 2021! You can get caught up on these stories and more in our weekly picks below, and anytime 24/7
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- David Brown

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As Certification Of Joe Biden’s Victory Nears, Ted Cruz Leads Senators Calling For An Election Audit

A handful of senators and a larger group of GOP House members plan to voice their objection to certifying Biden’s win today.

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Prison Transfers May Be Leading To COVID-19 Outbreaks Behind Bars

While cities around the country enacted stay-at-home orders to slow COVID-19, many prisons still actively transferred incarcerated people between facilities.

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It's A Crackdown On CBD Cowboys As Texas Farmers Harvest First Hemp Crop

The Federal Trade Commission has started to penalize companies for exaggerated and false claims about the health benefits of CBD.

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Her New Year’s Cooking Is Steeped In Generations Of African-American Tradition

"People get to know you when they eat your food; it shows them that you have a kind heart and that you are a special person."

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Houston Region Passes Threshold For Tougher COVID-19 Restrictions
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Texas Is Relying On Chain Stores To Get COVID-19 Vaccines Out. In Austin, They Aren't Near Communities Of Color.
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Laredoans Camp Out For A Chance At Getting The COVID-19 Vaccine (
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Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price Announces She Won't Seek Reelection
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