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Houston Area Urban League to host annual National Urban League Conference July 26-29
Event kicks off with major rally highlighting ambitious agendas on civil rights, education, women’s rights and gun safety
The Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) is honored and excited to host the 2023 National Urban League (NUL) Conference July 26-29 at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
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Family of Woman Killed by Minneapolis Police Hires Castile Family Attorney
Justine Ruszczyk's relatives say they're still stunned the bride-to-be was killed by police -- and they've hired an attorney with experience handling controversial police-involved shootings.
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical Premieres in Houston at the Hobby Center February 22 – March 12, 2023
Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center announces tickets for the first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical will go on sale Friday, November 4 at 10AM. Moulin Rouge! The Musical will play the Hobby Center February 22 – March 12, 2023.
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FBI: Marijuana Arrests Decline Year-Over-Year, But Still Outpace Arrest For ALL Violent Crimes
The total number of persons arrested in the United States for violating marijuana laws declined for the first time in four years, but still outpaces arrests for all violent crimes, according to data released today by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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Brad Pitt responds to question about reuniting with Jennifer Aniston
It may be time to let it go. Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston have been divorced since 2005 and have married (and divorced) other people since then.
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HCC Social Media Campaign Captures Top National Award
An Instagram campaign designed to inform and engage students about activities and events at Houston Community College (HCC) has been awarded a prestigious gold Paragon Award by the National Council of Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR).
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Michael B. Jordan to Star as Equal Justice Lawyer Bryan Stevenson in Drama ‘Just Mercy’ at Warner Bros.
Michael B. Jordan has set legal drama “Just Mercy” as the next feature he will shoot, as Warner Bros. picks up the rights for the story.
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Governor Lamont addresses spike in gun violence
The governor addressed a rise in gun violence during a news conference on Monday morning.
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Mom has brand new car stolen
It was in the parking lot of Parkview Flats on Bradyville Pike Monday morning in Murfreesboro when Latoya Moore's car was stolen. She was about to drive her daughter to school when she turned the car on and noticed she forgot her wallet.
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About 100 Sears Hometown stores are closing
Roughly 100 Sears Hometown locations are permanently closing in the coming weeks, representing roughly half of its remaining retail footprint.
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Ari Lennox arrested in Amsterdam, cites racist treatment
American R&B singer Ari Lennox was arrested at Amsterdam Schiphol airport on Monday for disturbing public order, Dutch military police said after she had accused airline staff of racial discrimination.
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Actress Jasmine Davis Stars in Showtime's Hit Drama Series, The Chi
Jasmine Davis currently stars in Showtime’s critically-acclaimed original series, "The Chi.” The series unveiled its fourth season on May 23, and new episodes are available every Sunday at 9:00 PM ET/PT.
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Stamp prices are going up starting Sunday
The US Postal Service will increase prices on first-class mail stamps to 66 cents from 63 cents.
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Rite Aid stock is experiencing extreme turbulence: Here’s why
Shares of Rite Aid were slightly lower Monday after soaring more than 20% higher in morning trading.
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Rescued snowmobiler wanted to 'just give up (but) you can't'
A 60-year-old snowmobiler who spent four nights alone in the woods without supplies recalls watching a rescue helicopter fly across the night sky as he crawled under a pine, believing "that was my chance. I missed it."
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Astros win Game 4 to push them closer to a return to the World Series
The Astros are on the brink of going back to their second World Series within the last three years. Houston (3-1) got a much needed and some might think unexpected victory on last night by beating the New York Yankees (1-3) in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS) by a score of 8-3. Houston will now send their ace, Justin Verlander to the mound in Game 5 to try and close out the series, while the Yankees will start James Paxton to stave off elimination.
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Justin Amash just exposed a little secret about conservatism under Trump
When the House Freedom Caucus was formed back in January 2015, here's the mission statement the group released:
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Disney Titles and Talent Front and Center at 2022 EssenceFest in New Orleans
Moses Ingram (“Obi Wan-Kenobi”), Justin Simien and Surprise Guest Tiffany Haddish (“Haunted Mansion”), Keke Palmer (“Lightyear”) and Cast and Director of Disney+’s “Rise” Among Stellar In-Person Lineup with Taped Greetings from Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson (“Thor: Love and Thunder”) and Zoe Saldaña (“Avatar: The Way of Water”)
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Fort Bend County Officials Advise Resident on Safety and Keeping Cool During Extreme Heat
Announces Cooling Centers and Summer Safety Tips
Fort Bend County Judge KP George led a summer safety press conference earlier today to address the rising temperatures and provide valuable resources and tips for the residents of Fort Bend County. County officials urged residents to take the necessary precautions to combat the heat during summer in anticipation of the heat index exceeding 100 ° F.
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Jennifer Crumbley, school shooter mother , guilty of manslaughter in who’s responsible for a mass shooting
Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the teenager who killed four students at an Oxford, Michigan, high school in 2021, was found guilty Tuesday of all four counts of involuntary manslaughter in a novel legal case that stood as a test of the limits of who’s responsible for a school shooting.
