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Why are robocalls such a big problem?

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Headlines: Hurricane preparedness week kicks off; Jasper gets new mayor
Hurricane Preparedness Week Q & A
Headlines: Rain in lakes area of SE Texas; Hurricane Preparedness Week starts today
Mother inspires daughter to graduate from Lamar University after completing degree
One dead after Friday night shooting in Port Arthur
Officials look to strengthen tourism, spending in Southeast Texas
87th Texas Legislature generating lots of debate, pushback on hot topic bills

Sports

Hamshire-Fannett rallies to eliminate Bridge City in 12 innings
Woodville rolls into 3A Regional Quarterfinals with sweep of Hardin
Big fifth powers undefeated Friendswood past Nederland, 5-0
Hardin-Jefferson takes Bi-District series opener against LCM
Port Neches native Drake Varnado contending for MaxPreps National Player of The Year Award
Hardin-Jefferson tops Hamshire-Fannett in 21-4A tiebreaker
Sabine Pass tennis player Travis Mistry is State bound!
Kelly edged by St. Thomas in TAPPS DI Area Playoffs

Power City

ExxonMobil lockout of United Steelworker union workers continues
ExxonMobil, United Steelworkers still at impasse as lockout continues
ExxonMobil lockout to continue until both the company and USW union come to an agreement
United Steelworkers picket after lockout at ExxonMobil
Lockout looms for ExxonMobil United Steelworkers at downtown Beaumont refinery
Top headlines, weather for Thursday evening, April 29, 2021
United Steelworkers rally following ExxonMobil lockout notice
Land cleared ahead of possible Chevron Phillips expansion in Orange County

VERIFY

Will kids get the same COVID vaccine dose as adults?
VERIFY: Can you donate blood after taking the COVID-19 vaccine?
VERIFY: Do lactating mothers who are COVID vaccinated have antibodies in their breastmilk?
Kanye West's 'Grammy worn' Yeezys are now the most expensive sneakers in the world
VERIFY: Is a COVID-19 vaccine passport required for travel?
VERIFY: What you can and can't do once you're fully vaccinated
VERIFY: Are Israeli scientists working on a drug to cure COVID-19?
VERIFY: If you can't get the 2nd dose within recommended time, should you restart vaccine process?

Investigations

Why most robocallers will never be caught
Why are robocalls such a big problem?
Woman cites robocallers in grandmother's death
Meet the robocallers
We bought 16 brand new cell phones. They started getting robocalls before we even used them.
Beaumont neighbors rescue two men from burning home
Top headlines, weather for Friday night, April 30, 2021
ICYMI: Angler identified in fatal accident; Missing man last seen in Lumberton

Hurricane Headquarters

NOAA considering earlier start for 2021 hurricane season on May 15
Name Contest: Iconic horse on The Horseman's Store in Orange needs a name, owner says
Orange County residents still waiting for debris pickup 2 months after Hurricane Laura
Tropical Storm Iota takes aim at Central America, already damaged by Hurricane Eta
Eta re-strengthens to hurricane off southwestern Florida coast Wednesday morning
Tropical Storm Eta track shifts further east Wednesday morning
Tropical Storm Eta meanders of coast of Western Cuba
Tropical Storm Eta remains off tip of Western Cuba

Nation World

Mars Perseverance rover hears Ingenuity helicopter in flight
Man bowls perfect game using ball filled with father's ashes
Apple's app store goes on trial in threat to 'walled garden'
Reaction: Houston Texans third round picks of the NFL Draft
Reaction: Baltimore Ravens third round picks of the NFL Draft
Reaction: Tennessee Titans third round picks of the NFL Draft
Reaction: Ronnie Perkins picked by New England Patriots in third round of the NFL Draft
Reaction: Los Angeles Rams second and third round picks of the NFL Draft

HeartThreads

Man bowls perfect game using ball filled with father's ashes
Parents fighting for funding to save son from 'childhood Alzheimer's'
Comedian Robyn Schall surprises waitstaff with $13,000 in donated tips
Barber school sets students up for success
Man walks 100 miles for ill wife
Good news you might have missed in 2020
People who restored our faith in humanity in 2020
Woman responds to letters from Santa

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