Houston Police Nab 14 Armed Robbers and Looters as City Struggles with Harvey Aftermath

JD Tue, 08/29/2017 - 19:25

Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo is warning looters and robbers that his officers are not too busy with flood response to head off criminal activity.
Chief Acevedo said that the department has arrested 14 suspects who have been charged with looting and robbery in the flood ravaged city, ABC 13 reported.

The Chief reported arresting several looters at a local Game Stop outlet as well as an armed crew victimizing people on the streets.

Houston Bakers Shut in by Harvey Bake Hundreds of Loaves of Bread for Hungry Storm Victims

JD Tue, 08/29/2017 - 19:22

A group of Houston bakery employees stuck at work for two days due to flood waters in their area spent their time wisely by baking hundreds of loaves of pan dulce bread to ease the hunger of fellow victims, a report says.

The owner and employees of El Bolillo Bakery in Houston shared a Facebook post to alert customers that the shop is closed due to the storm of the century. But, the post also notes that they haven’t been idle, ABC’s KSAT reported.

Russia Kills 800 ISIS Terrorists Overnight As US Rescue Survivors

JD Tue, 08/29/2017 - 19:16

Syrian troops supported by Russian warplanes conducted one of the biggest operations against ISIS to-date, with over 800 ISIS militants, 13 tanks, and 39 pickup trucks equipped with machine guns completely destroyed, the Russian Defence Ministry confirmed.

HARVEY FLOODS: Bass Pro Shops Provide Boats for Rescue Efforts

JD Tue, 08/29/2017 - 18:20

HOUSTON, Texas — Missouri-based Bass Pro Shops is donating the use of more than 80 boats to aid in search and rescue efforts in areas ravaged by the flood waters of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Harvey.

Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church Closes Doors to Displaced Harvey Victims

JD Tue, 08/29/2017 - 13:44

HOUSTON, Texas — Joel Osteen is facing a public relations nightmare as his 17,000-seat facility, Lakewood Church, is keeping doors closed during the overwhelming crisis caused by Hurricane Harvey.

Donald Trump to Cheering Crowd: ‘Texas Can Handle Anything!’ After Hurricane Harvey

JD Tue, 08/29/2017 - 13:20

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump traveled to Corpus Christi, Texas, for a briefing on the state’s efforts to rescue victims of Hurricane Harvey.

The storm briefing took place at the Annaville Fire Department, as hundreds of Texans lined the streets to welcome him with chants of “USA!,” “Texas for Trump,” “We Love Trump,” “Texas Strong,” and “We Love Trump!”

After spotting the crowd, Trump stood on a ladder and waved the Texas flag.

Chicago Schools Gearing Up To Teach Students About Police Brutality

JD Tue, 08/29/2017 - 13:03

Chicago public schools unveiled their plan to teach 8th and 10th grade students about a police torture case as part of a 2015 reparations package, the school system announced Monday.

The lesson plan, known as the Burge Reparation Curriculum, will focus on former Chicago Police Commander Jon Burge and the accusations he tortured black men to get false confessions from them during the ’80s and ’90s, reports ABC7 Chicago.

Melania Looks Ready To Get Down To Business In Texas

JD Tue, 08/29/2017 - 12:58

Melania stepped off of Air Force One in Texas Tuesday afternoon looking ready to get down to business and offer a helping hand to victims of Hurricane Harvey.

The first lady departed the White House wearing an all black ensemble with a military green jacket, high heels and Aviator sunglasses for the flight. Many were quick to criticize her for her shoe choice, but it looks like she already planned to change clothes for the trip.

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