News Wrap: Texas Gulf Coast braces for hurricane ‘Harvey’
Clip: 8/24/2017 | 4m 58sVideo has Closed Captions
The Texas Gulf Coast is bracing for a major hurricane that could have winds up to 125 mph.
In our news wrap Thursday, the Texas Gulf Coast is bracing for a major hurricane. The storm, dubbed “Harvey," could have winds of up to 125 miles per hour when it comes ashore. Also, the California Supreme Court upheld a ballot measure approved by voters last year to expedite the legal process leading up to an execution.
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News Wrap: Texas Gulf Coast braces for hurricane ‘Harvey’
Clip: 8/24/2017 | 4m 58sVideo has Closed Captions
In our news wrap Thursday, the Texas Gulf Coast is bracing for a major hurricane. The storm, dubbed “Harvey," could have winds of up to 125 miles per hour when it comes ashore. Also, the California Supreme Court upheld a ballot measure approved by voters last year to expedite the legal process leading up to an execution.
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