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H-E-B's Feast of Sharing: A Celebration of Community and Giving Back

This Saturday, December 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the heart of Houston will beat a little brighter as thousands of residents gather at the NRG Yellow Lot for the highly anticipated H-E-B Feast of Sharing. This cherished annual event combines the magic of the holiday season with a heartfelt mission to give back, bringing joy, warmth, and nourishment to families across the city.

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The Department of Energy Powers the Future with $36 Million STEM Traineeship Program

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is turning the spotlight on the next generation of innovators, announcing a $36 million investment into 29 groundbreaking projects under its Reaching a New Energy Sciences Workforce (RENEW) initiative. This ambitious funding push spans 42 institutions across 16 states and is aimed at turbocharging the pipeline of talent in STEM fields—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

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Children’s Museum Houston Secures $2.5 Million Grant to Launch Character Development Initiative

Children’s Museum Houston has received a $2.5 million Lilly Endowment Inc. grant to launch a five-year initiative promoting character development through innovative exhibits, programs, and community outreach.

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Jay-Z Strongly Denies ‘Heinous’ Rape Allegations, Slams Attorney Tony Buzbee’s Legal Tactics

In the latest twist in a legal battle that has captured the public's attention, Shawn Corey Carter—better known as Jay-Z—has vehemently denied the "heinous" rape allegations brought against him by a 13-year-old girl. The lawsuit, filed by Texas attorney Tony Buzbee, alleges that the Grammy-winning rapper, along with his long-time friend Sean “Diddy” Combs, raped the minor at a party in 2000. The claims, which Jay-Z has branded as “blackmail,” have shaken the foundations of his public image, prompting an outpouring of support for the rapper, his family, and his long-standing commitment to justice.

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Hyundai AutoEver: Driving the Future of Mobility with AWS Premier Tier Partner Recognition

At this year’s AWS re:Invent in Las Vegas, Hyundai AutoEver accelerated its position as a global leader in mobility technology by earning AWS Premier Tier Partner recognition. This prestigious acknowledgment from Amazon Web Services (AWS) highlights Hyundai AutoEver's prowess in cloud-based services, particularly in revolutionizing connected cars and smart factories.

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Why Justice Jackson invoked interracial marriage in Supreme Court’s historic transgender care arguments

The Supreme Court was more than an hour into its feisty debate over gender-affirming care when Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson invoked one of the most significant civil rights precedents in the nation’s history.

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Texas Comfort: DQ's Chicken & Dumplings Are Back to Warm Your Winter

Winter in Texas might not bring blizzards, but it does deliver chilly nights perfect for cozying up with a bowl of something warm, hearty, and undeniably comforting. Enter Dairy Queen's fan-favorite Chicken & Dumplings, making its much-anticipated return to select Texas locations just in time for the season. This isn’t just a dish—it’s a spoonful of nostalgia, crafted with care and bursting with flavor.

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Jay-Z denies allegations he sexually assaulted a 13-year-old in 2000 with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

A woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by Sean “Diddy” Combs has amended her lawsuit to include allegations that she was also assaulted by Jay-Z at the same party.

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Jamie Foxx reveals details of his ‘near-death experience’ in new Netflix special

Jamie Foxx told a packed audience at a taping for his Netflix special that he had a “near-death experience” and was in a weeks-long coma during his mystery health crisis that had him hospitalized in 2023.

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Prosecutors move to dismiss top manslaughter charge against Daniel Penny after second notice of jury deadlock

Prosecutors moved to dismiss the more serious charge of second-degree manslaughter against Daniel Penny on Friday in his trial over the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway last year, after a Manhattan jury said they were deadlocked twice on the charge.

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Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO prompts flurry of stories on social media over denied insurance claims

The early morning killing of a top health insurance executive in midtown Manhattan Wednesday has unleashed a flurry of rage and frustration from social media users over denials of their medical claims, a public display of Americans’ pent-up anger at the nation’s complex health insurance industry.

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I-45 North and South HOV/HOT Lanes Closed this Weekend

This weekend, the I-45 North (North Freeway) and I-45 South (Gulf Freeway) HOV/HOT lanes will be closed due to ongoing construction and maintenance projects.

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Deck the Halls, Richmond: A Magical Christmas Walk and Tree Lighting Await

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Richmond, Texas, where the historic charm of this small town comes alive in festive splendor. The City of Richmond invites you to ring in the holiday season on Friday, December 6, 2024, with its beloved Tree Lighting Ceremony and the highly anticipated sixth annual Community Christmas Walk. Get ready to be swept off your feet by the sights, sounds, and tastes of a classic small-town Christmas!

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Statement from President Joe Biden on the November 2024 Jobs Report

America’s comeback continues. Today’s report shows that the economy created 227,000 jobs in November, as Boeing machinists returned to work with record wage gains and hurricane recovery continued. Unemployment of 4.2% is in the same low range of the past seven months. This has been a hard-fought recovery, but we are making progress for working families.

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Yara Shahidi and Danielle Deadwyler Spotted Wearing Gucci

Yara Shahidi wore a Gucci Spring Summer 2025 military green gabardine bomber and shorts, leather gloves and wedge mules to Night Shift hosted by American Express and Delta Air Lines at Jon & Vinny's Miami Residency at The Rubell Museum on December 05, 2024 in Miami, Florida.

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METRO to Break Ground on New Rail Maintenance Facility

Join METRO in celebrating the ground breaking of the new state-of-the-art Maintenance of Way (MOW) Facility. Centrally located to serve all three METRORail lines, the facility is designed to enhance operational efficiency, support the maintenance of METRORail vehicles, and expand storage capacity to meet the growing needs of the region.Join METRO in celebrating the ground breaking of the new state-of-the-art Maintenance of Way (MOW) Facility.

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Get Ready, Houston: Styx, Kevin Cronin, and Don Felder Unite for The Brotherhood of Rock Tour at The Pavilion

It’s official! Mark your calendars, Houston music lovers, because The Pavilion is bringing rock royalty to our backyard. On June 6, 2025, iconic rock band Styx, alongside Kevin Cronin (formerly of REO Speedwagon) and Don Felder (formerly of the Eagles), will set the stage ablaze with their electrifying Brotherhood of Rock Tour. Prepare for an unforgettable night of timeless classics, soaring guitar solos, and memories that will last a lifetime.

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AfroPoP Digital Shorts Unveil 'Spare Me': A Powerful Look at Sundown Town Terrors

Black Public Media (BPM) is redefining storytelling, offering authentic narratives and documentaries through its acclaimed AfroPoP Digital Shorts series. Every other month, BPM delivers thought-provoking films on its YouTube channel, shining a light on untold Black experiences—for free. And just in time for the holiday season, the latest offering, Spare Me, directed by Wilderley Mauricette, promises to take viewers on a haunting journey into America’s unsettling past, while sounding alarms about its echoes in the present.

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Taylor Swift started the Eras Tour when people needed it most. Now, it’s time to say goodbye

Taylor Swift was still a new-to-the-scene country artist when she performed at Cowboys, a small bar in the Colorado Springs area, in 2007. At the end of the show, she took two purple beaded bracelets off of her wrist and handed them to a woman who’d been at the front of the stage, singing her songs louder than anyone else.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announces bid to become top Democrat on Oversight Committee

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced on Friday that she is jumping into the race to be the top Democrat on the influential House Oversight Committee.

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