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Houston Food Bank hosts event to help federal employees not being paid during government shutdown
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Houston Food Bank hosts event to help federal employees not being paid during government shutdown

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- We are now four weeks into the second-longest government shutdown in U.S. history. We've seen delays and cancellations across travel, economic growth, and benefits. For the tens of thousands of federal workers in our area, the shutdown also means no paychecks. Eyewitness News went by the Barnett Stadium in southeast Houston to see the first of several planned food distribution events put on by the Houston Food Bank for federal workers and those receiving food stamps. See upcoming distributions: Special Distributions for Neighbors Experiencing Paycheck or SNAP Benefit Interruptions People started lining up early. Many of them were receiving food assistance for the first time in their lives. Dominique Anderson was laid off during this shutdown. "When I first started working for the FDA, I really thought it was the best career move, that it was going to push me forward professionally," she said. "Honestly, this has been devastating. I have a mortgage." Many federal workers, like an employee ABC13 interviewed at the Housing and Urban Development, said they are afraid of losing their jobs if they show their faces on camera. "I never thought in a million years I'd be in line to get some food," she said. "It's humiliating. I have been working for 30 years in my career. I had to apply for unemployment. I haven't done that before." Wayne Barber told us he's been an air traffic controller for 23 years. "Since the shutdown started, I've worked four overtimes. I'm still going to show up to work because that's what I swore an oath to do," Barber said. "In the military, you swore the same oath to defend this country. I work for the people." But this father of five says he needs help now. "It doesn't matter, left, right," Barber said. "We just want to get paid for what we do." Also in line were those who receive food stamps. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the SNAP program is ending Nov. 1. "Take care of your people first," Juanita Cavazos, who receives SNAP benefits, said. "That's not happening. We have to take care of ourselves." Cavazos said she is a disabled veteran. "That's the saddest thing about it. You know, you go and you give up your life almost, and then to be in these circumstances in the United States, that's just unforgiving," she said. Houston Food Bank officials estimate there are 50,000 federal employees in the Greater Houston area. According to the food bank, there are 425,000 households in the Houston area that rely on food stamps. For more on this story, follow Pooja Lodhia on Facebook,X and Instagram.

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Alief neighbors say heavy trash is piling up alongside illegal dumping in neighborhood
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Alief neighbors say heavy trash is piling up alongside illegal dumping in neighborhood

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Trash is piling up in one Alief neighborhood. Neighbors told ABC13 people have started using an area off of South Kirkwood and Fifth Street as a dumping ground, and they want it to stop. One neighbor told ABC13 they have tried to get answers from the city on when they can pick this up, but so far, there has been no action. He told Eyewitness News on Tuesday that he saw a man in the early hours of the morning try to dump chairs onto the pile, and that's when he stepped in. A frustrated neighbor in Alief is saying enough is enough. "The city shouldn't let it get like this," a frustrated neighbor Kurt Von Ogden said. Neighbors say the pile started as unpicked up heavy trash, and has now turned into people in the community illegally dumping things. "It's not how it makes me feel, it's how other people look at this city. 'Wow, you let your stuff get like that?" Von Ogden said. He has lived on Fifth Street near Kirkwood for decades, and he says he's never had this issue. "I can see a bit of a delay. I can see maybe you miss a month or something, but come on, there ain't no excuse for six months," Von Ogden said. ABC13 has reached out to the city's solid waste management department to find out when they were last here and how soon they'll be coming back to this community. We're still awaiting a response. "I felt like telling the city, 'If you don't get out of here and do this, we're going to have one big bonfire,'" Von Ogden said. "Just uncalled for." As for Kurt, he was able to deter the man from dumping his trashed chairs this time around, but he says this shouldn't be his fight. Neighbors just want to see the city take action. For updates on this story, follow Daniela Hurtado on Facebook, X and Instagram.

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Thomas Frank criticises referee after Newcastle score while Djed Spence was tying his boot laces
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Thomas Frank criticises referee after Newcastle score while Djed Spence was tying his boot laces

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank criticised referee Chris Kavanagh after Newcastle scored in their Carabao Cup fourth-round tie while Spurs defender Djed Spece was tying his laces. Nick Woltemade's second-half header wrapped up a 2-0 win, sparked by Fabian Schar’s controversial 24th-minute opener, to leave the home contingent among a crowd of 51,216 at St James' Park dreaming of a return to Wembley. Schar’s goal came after Spence’s boot came off as Newcastle won a corner, and the defender needed time to adjust his laces so that he could fit his boot back on. Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali went over to take the corner and initially allowed Spence some time to get ready, but as soon as the defender was back on his feet, the ball was whipped into the box for Schar to head home. The Spurs players were furious with referee Kavanagh on the field, and Frank discussed the matter with the official after the game. “It is always disappointing to lose, always disappointing to go out of the tournament that we would love to progress in,” Frank told BBC Radio 5 Live. “Small margins decided the game tonight, it was a very even game with chances and situations in both boxes. The two goals were also small margins where there was two mistakes – one unfortunately from Chris Kavanagh, in terms of things you need to give. Djed Spence had his boot off. He needs time to tie his boot and he didn’t. His marker, Schar, scored. “I have spoken to Chris about it, and we will keep that between Chris and I.” Newcastle will be at home to Fulham in the quarter-finals. Premier League leaders Arsenal will host Crystal Palace, while third-tier Cardiff City, the only non-Premier League team to make the last eight, will host Chelsea. Manchester City, who have hoisted the League Cup eight times, host Brentford. The last-eight games will take place on the week of 15 December. Liverpool were dispatched by Crystal Palace 3-0 in Wednesday’s fourth-round tie.

Lawrence Ostlere
Fueled by compassion and conviction, Lucrecia Gray takes her oath to serve justice
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Fueled by compassion and conviction, Lucrecia Gray takes her oath to serve justice

Newly minted Attorney-at-Law, Lucrecia Gray was on Monday admitted to the Bar of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, and is now permitted to practice law in all courts of the Republic. Gray’s application to practice was submitted to the court by Attorney-at-law Leslyn Charles, before Madame Justice Deborah Kumar-Chetty at the High Court, in Georgetown. Law has always held a place in Gray’s heart. From a tender age, without total understanding of all the complexities of cases, Gray watched the televised proceedings of Judge Judy, where she grasped the basics; that people came before the judge with a problem, and the judge’s role was to aid in resolving that issue based on evidence. What started as an early fascination evolved to a deeper purpose. Where many would turn a blind eye, Gray felt uneasy when others were treated unfairly or when she sensed there was a problem, however, she possessed no tools at these moments to know whether her rights or those of others had been violated. This awareness, with her love of learning, led to her pursuing a career in law. Attorney Charles, in her presentation to the court attested that Lucrecia’s story reflects not only academic excellence, but perseverance, intellectual curiosity and the promise of a lifelong dedication to service. Boldly, Gray expressed that, “It means seeing people not only through the lens of their circumstances, but through their humanity, extending dignity, compassion, and understanding, even when it is inconvenient to do so.” Briefly, Madame Justice Kumar-Chetty reminded the newly admitted Attorney of her duty to the court, to her colleagues, and to her clients. These guiding duties, she said, will shape Gray’s legal career, and practice at the Bar. Madame Justice said Gray’s duty to court is her highest obligation, and that her loyalty must always be to the cause of justice, and the rule of law.

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Rebounds: The cruelty of a broken heart

Your first breakup is always the hardest: It rewires your brain. It breaks your heart in ways you didn’t know were possible. You retrace every step that led to the breakup, wondering if you made the right choices. You are filled with every emotion humanly possible, and you try your best to handle them. In my case, I was confused about everything that led to my relationship ending. I was angry that I let a cruel boy break my heart, and I was sad because I missed that cruel boy. I hated everything about the situation I found myself in, so I tried everything to get over my feelings.

By Julian Garcia

Why Did A Cell Phone Company Help Pay For The White House Ballroom? — See Also

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Gov’t rejects false claims on E-ID cards
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Gov’t rejects false claims on E-ID cards

—Minister Walrond reaffirms initiative aims to strengthen national security, modernise public services Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond, has firmly rejected what she described as “false and misleading” claims circulating on social media regarding the new Electronic Identification (E-ID) cards, emphasising that they are aimed at strengthening national security, modernising public services and not for legitimising illegal migrants. See full statement from the Minister below: 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐄-𝐈𝐃) 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝 I categorically reject the false and misleading statements circulating on social media regarding the issuance of the new 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐄-𝐈𝐃) 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝. These claims are misinformed, irresponsible, and clearly intended to create public confusion about a legitimate national security initiative. As I stated during last evening’s press conference, the 𝐄-𝐈𝐃 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝 will be issued to both citizens and non-citizens. There will be an 𝐄-𝐈𝐃 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝 for Guyanese nationals and an 𝐄-𝐈𝐃 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 for migrants who meet the required legal criteria — such as those holding valid work permits. The 𝐄-𝐈𝐃 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 is designed to ensure compliance with national regulations, including those of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), while also providing secure access to government and private sector services. 𝐄-𝐈𝐃 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 issued to non-citizens will remain valid only for the period of their approved legal stay, after which they automatically become invalid. Attempts to portray the Government’s monitoring of foreign nationals as an effort to “legitimize illegal migrants” are entirely false. These statements are malicious, mischievous, and intended to sow public discord — tactics that serve the narrow interests of those who peddle misinformation. The Government of Guyana remains firmly committed to 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲. I urge all citizens to rely only on 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝, 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 and to reject divisive narratives that undermine national unity.

Staff Reporter
WNBA rivals are 'jealous' of Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever's surge in popularity, teammate claims
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WNBA rivals are 'jealous' of Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever's surge in popularity, teammate claims

Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull has heard the haters when it comes to her team and its biggest star. Hull spoke to Glamour Magazine as a part of their cover story for Women of the Year. In that discussion, Hull spoke about the rising media attention around the WNBA - especially with the spotlight shining brightest on her teammate, Caitlin Clark. 'I think there is a level of jealousy when it comes to the Fever, just because of the media attention and the fans that have shown up for us ever since Caitlin got here,' Hull said of Clark, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. 'We've heard people and players and teams talking in their locker room about, "We can't let the Fever win."' While Clark's popularity from college carried over into the pro ranks, it has also led to plenty of envy and hatred from rivals. Hull, who was picked sixth overall in 2022 out of Stanford, is welcoming the negativity and the drive to beat Indiana. 'If you have extra motivation to beat us because of something out of our control, that's fine, if that's what it takes for you guys to come and try extra hard,' she said. 'I think a little bit of that is needed across the league. … Everyone should feel like they're getting everyone else's best, and I do feel like we get everyone else's best.' Last season, the Fever finished 24-20 after a series of injuries kept multiple players out. Not only did Clark miss more than half of the season with groin and quad injuries, Hull also sat out a chunk of the season. Others who missed significant time included guards Sophie Cunningham, Sydney Colson, and Aari McDonald. In the playoffs, the Fever fell to the eventual champion Las Vegas Aces.

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