Daybreak Today Thursday Morning Brief

On Daybreak Today,

Three police officers are now back on the job and cleared in a shooting during a police chase earlier this month.

• Police say Jerome Garcia fired a shotgun at officers during the chase, which prompted them to return fire.
• He is now behind bars on a $300,000 bond.
• KCBD’s Blair Sabol has more details: LPD: Suspect in officer-involved shooting fired at officers from vehicle

What will the weather be like today?

Texas House Democrats remain in Washington D.C. to protest new voting bills.

• Republicans say they are blocking passage of other bills, such as lower taxes and retired teacher pay.
• Democrats say the have no plans to return soon.
• Get the latest from The Texas Tribune.

New Data from the Texas Department of State Health shows COVID-19 hospitalizations are on the rise, statewide.

• There are currently 2,400 people hospitalized with COVID throughout the entire state.
• Two weeks ago, that number was around 1,400.
• Take a look at that data here.

A bipartisan Senate bill is calling for an end to the federal prohibition on marijuana.

• The bill would allow marijuana to be taxed and regulated.
• Sales would only be legal for those 21 and up, states would still be allowed to outlaw marijuana sales.
• Read more here: Senate leader lends clout to marijuana legalization push

The first child tax credit payments will go out today as part of the COVID relief plan.

• Families will receive monthly payments of up-to $300 per child through the end of the year.
• Read more here: IRS to issue refunds to 4 million taxpayers who overpaid taxes on unemployment

Read more top headlines here:

• Police want RV owners to respect their neighbors as sales skyrocket in Lubbock
• Burglars break through walls to take money from The Shack BBQ
• Former Christ the King employee formally charged, accused of embezzling $250,000
• Photos in criminal complaint show Borger family in U.S. Capitol on January 6

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