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6 people die in Cessna plane crash in California
A Cessna business jet crashed near French Valley Airport in Murrieta, California, early Saturday morning, the FAA said.
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Attorney for former West Virginia basketball head coach said he did not resign, threatens to sue school if not reinstated
Former West Virginia University men’s head basketball coach Bob Huggins claims he did not resign from the school after he was arrested and charged with driving under the influence in Pittsburgh last month, his attorney said.
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Houston Texans and Crime Stoppers Join Tech Leader to Surprise Youth
Loud cheers and big smiles filled the gymnasium at the Mission Bend Boys and Girls Club in Fort Bend County. Comcast, the company powering the Xfinity 10G Network, surprised the audience this week with much-needed devices – brand new laptops. Watch the incredible moment.
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Houston Texans and Crime Stoppers Join Tech Leader to Surprise Youth
Loud cheers and big smiles filled the gymnasium at the Mission Bend Boys and Girls Club in Fort Bend County. Comcast, the company powering the Xfinity 10G Network, surprised the audience this week with much-needed devices - brand new laptops.
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Houston Texans and Crime Stoppers Join Tech Leader to Surprise Youth
Loud cheers and big smiles filled the gymnasium at the Mission Bend Boys and Girls …
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Teen gets life sentence for killing Spanish teacher
An Iowa teenager who killed his Spanish teacher was sentenced to life in prison Thursday, court documents show.
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NRG Park Job Fair Saturday July 15th
All NRG Park partners are now hiring talented guest services oriented professionals for all events at NRG Park. Register at www.worknrgpark.com
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City of Houston Files Suit Against the State of Texas' "Death Star" Super Preemption Law
Today, the City of Houston filed a lawsuit in Travis County against the State of Texas to have declared unconstitutional, void, and unenforceable House Bill 2127, the so-called "Death Star" or "Super" preemption bill. Governor Greg Abbott signed Texas House Bill 2127 on June 14, 2023, with an effective date of September 1, 2023.
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Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Announces Legal Challenge to New Texas Election Law
Today Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee announced that Harris County has filed a lawsuit against Texas officials to challenge the constitutionality of Senate Bill 1750, a recently-passed law that abolishes the nonpartisan elections administrator office in only Harris County and no other county in Texas.
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Prosecutors say man went to Obama’s DC neighborhood after Trump posted what he claimed was the Obamas’ address
A man arrested last week with weapons in former President Barack Obama’s Washington, DC, neighborhood began live-streaming in the area shortly after resharing a social media post from Donald Trump in which the former president posted what he claimed was Obama’s address, according to federal prosecutors.
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Interactive Children's Theater Performance at First Colony Branch Library
In conjunction with Fort Bend County Libraries’ annual Summer Reading Challenge, the First Colony Branch Library will feature a special children’s theater performance of “Goldilocks & the 3 Plays” on Tuesday, July 25, beginning at 2:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2121 Austin Parkway in Sugar Land.
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Mental Health: How to Cope With Anxiety, Depression, & Other Mental Health Issues
Mental Health Awareness Month has drifted away from us, but that does not mean you have to drift away from your mental health issues once the month ends!
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Right-wing SCOTUS justices are not acting alone
The right-wing gang of six justices on the Supreme Court just ruled that affirmative action in university admissions at Harvard and the University of North Carolina violates the Constitution. Do not be fooled. This ruling is not limited to the elite universities that seek to ensure diversity in their student bodies. It is not limited to education. The right-wing majority on the Court is escalating war on the reconstruction that was launched by the civil rights movement.
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Moms Who Triumph Through Adult Education
Graduation is a significant milestone, but it will be particularly special for 77 courageous adult learners who overcame challenges and got a second chance to earn their high school credentials.
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‘I’m so sorry I couldn’t save you’: Ryan Mallett’s girlfriend pens emotional Facebook tribute
The girlfriend of former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett, who died last week in an apparent drowning off a Florida beach, said she tried hard to save him.
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Civic Heart Community Services Relocates to One Emancipation Center
New office provides collaborative space, synergy with like-minded non-profit organizations to create a thriving Third Ward community
Civic Heart Community Services (Civic Heart) relocated its headquarters to One Emancipation Center at 3131 Emancipation Avenue in Houston’s Third Ward in June 2023. The 34-year-old organization, the largest black-founded non-profit organization in the Gulf coast region, formerly known as Change Happens!, recently announced its name change to Civic Heart Community Services.
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Civic Heart Community Services Relocates to One Emancipation Center
New office provides collaborative space, synergy with like-minded non-profit organizations to create a thriving Third Ward community
Civic Heart Community Services (Civic Heart) relocated its headquarters to One Emancipation Center at 3131 Emancipation Avenue in Houston’s Third Ward in June 2023. The 34-year-old organization, the largest black-founded non-profit organization in the Gulf coast region, formerly known as Change Happens!, recently announced its name change to Civic Heart Community Services.
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The Alliance’s Kijana Youth Program Receives a $14,000 County Connections Youth Summer Initiative 2023 Grant Award
Refugee and immigrant youth enrichment program awarded grant on behalf of HCDE CASE for Kids
The Alliance’s Kijana Youth Program was recently awarded $14,000 of grant funding from the Center for Afterschool, Summer and Enrichment for Kids, or CASE for Kids, a division of Harris County Department of Education. The County Connections Youth Summer Initiative 2023, funded directly by Harris County, supports non-profit organizations that address the need for youth services during the summer.
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Fort Bend County Judge KP George Spearheads Sensible Gun Safety Talks with County Law Enforcement
Fort Bend County Judge KP George is spearheading a crucial initiative to promote sensible gun safety within the county. Recognizing the significance of balanced dialogue, Judge George, on Wednesday, June 29, organized a discussion with Fort Bend County District Attorney Brian Middleton, Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan, Former Fort Bend County Pct. 3 Constable Wayne Thompson, Mom’s Demand Action Texas Leslie Morrison, Texas Gun Club owner Jason Short, and community members of all ages.
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Houston Man Sentenced to 22 Years for Drunken-Driving Crash That Killed 6-Year-Old Stepdaughter
A Houston man was sentenced to 22 years in prison after pleading guilty to felony murder for killing his 6-year-old stepdaughter in a 2021 drunken-driving crash, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
