Good morning, Texas. Here's what you need to know today.

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Breezy and warm with some scattered showers Tuesday. A stout cold front arrives Wednesday. An upper disturbance on Thursday could produce a wintry mix to the west for New Year’s Eve.

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Around Texas

1. Dallas' New Police Chief: Reducing Violent Crime Is Priority No. 1

With Dallas on track to see the highest number of murders in more than 15 years, reducing violent crime in the city will be a number one priority, said incoming police chief Eddie Garcia.

2. Social Media Companies Struggle to Contain Vaccine Misinformation as Distribution Continues

More than 100,000 people in Texas have received the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine, and that number is growing daily. But health experts are still worried about convincing enough people to get the vaccine as misinformation around it spreads online.

3. What a Biden-Harris Administration Means for HBCUs

President-elect Joe Biden pledged more than $70 billion to HBCUs and minority serving institutions. It would include funding to lower costs for students, improve student retention, and modernize facilities. Graduates and supporters of HBCUs are hoping the incoming administration delivers its promise to make investments in these institutions. 

 

Around the Nation

1. President-Elect Biden Says Transition Team Has "Encountered Road Blocks" from Pentagon

2. Southwest Pulls Threat of Furloughs After Relief Bill Signed

3. House Votes In Favor of $2,000 Stimulus Checks

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Socially-Distanced Carnival Offers Brief Respite for Fort Worth Family

After nine months of living in the new normal and now that a COVID-19 vaccine is being distributed, some parents are beginning to feel encouraged to resume certain family activities with their children.