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Judge Lesley Briones Announces for Precinct 4 Harris County Commissioner

County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and County Commissioner Adrian García announce their endorsements of Lesley Briones

Judge Lesley Briones announced her candidacy today for Harris County Commissioner, Precinct 4. The Democratic primary election is on March 1, 2022. The general election is on November 8, 2022.

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Crime Stoppers of Houston’s Annual Gala Celebrates with Historic Record-Breaking Results – Over $1,035,000 Raised for Crime Solving and Prevention Programs

Powerful Evening Honors and Remembers Crime Victims and Calls for ‘Community Solutions’ to Stop the Crime Trends Plaguing Houston

Crime Stoppers of Houston’s ‘Leading the Way to a Safer Houston’ Annual Gala, held on November 7, 2021 at the Hilton Americas Houston, raised a record-setting $1,035,000 for crime prevention programs, including a new Safe Community Research Center launching in 2022, as well as critically-needed victim services. This historic event brought together more than 500 generous supporters, courageous victims of crime, devoted community advocates, elected officials and law enforcement from across Texas for a moving evening that honored the innocent lives lost to senseless violence in our City and County.

AIDS Foundation Houston announces World AIDS Day 2021, Presented by Chevron

The Virtual Commemoration will include remarks from Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, surprise performances, award presentations and more

AIDS Foundation Houston, Inc. (AFH) will host their annual World AIDS Day event as a Virtual Experience on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Emceed live by Houston Public Media’s Ernie Manouse, the fundraiser will support AFH in its mission to end the HIV epidemic in the greater Houston area and will showcase its vision of a community where HIV is stigma-free and rare, and people have equitable access to care.

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Festive Holiday Cocktails That Should Be On Your Radar

Skip the boring holiday cocktails this year and upgrade your drink selection with Tommy Bahama’s signature cocktails. Whether you’re in the mood for whiskey, champagne or rum, Tommy Bahama Restaurants has something everyone can enjoy.

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Kyle Rittenhouse provoked fatal shootings by pointing AR-15 at man, prosecutors say in closing arguments

Kyle Rittenhouse provoked the fatal shootings in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last year by pointing his AR-15-style weapon at Joseph Rosenbaum, prosecutors said Monday in closing arguments of his homicide trial.

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Beloved restaurant in Jacksonville, NC, closed after 60 years

The Ark Drive-in in Onslow County served people in the community for 60 years and served its last customer on Saturday, November 13.

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Rev. Jesse Jackson attends Ahmaud Arbery killing trial as testimony from investigators continues Monday

As the defense cross-examined a Georgia state investigator who interviewed one of the defendants in the trial for the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, noted civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson attended Monday's court proceedings in a show of support for the Arbery family.

Arrest made in murder of 62-year-old KCK woman driving home from church

Almost two months after begging the public for information, police have arrested someone in connection with the homicide of a 62-year-old woman who was gunned down while driving home from church in September.

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MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Killing Witness

Director Francesca Zambello returns to HGO to helm the Houston premiere

An MS-13 gang member pleaded guilty to his role in the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old witness in exchange for a 40-year prison sentence, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Thursday.

Mayor Turner Releases City Permits Related to AstroWorld Fest

In the interest of transparency and amid great public interest, Mayor Sylvester Turner has released all permits filed with the City related to this Nov. 5, 2021 Astroworld Fest incident where eight people died and hundreds more were injured.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston’s Santa Project Seeking Sponsors

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston’s Santa Project, presented by Kroger and CW39, seeks sponsors to fulfill holiday wish lists.

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Bringing Everyone Together For Sister Act at Theatre Under the Stars

Alan H. Green has been part of several Broadway shows (among them: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, School of Rock, Sister Act). And over the years he's been asked by Theatre Under the Stars to be part of one of their productions at the Hobby Center.

This is how much racial segregation is costing the US

If communities across America were to become more racially integrated, it would be an "economic game changer," boosting gross domestic product growth by an estimated 0.3 percentage points in the span of a decade, Moody's Analytics has found.

Halloween Covid scare forces Shanghai Disney into lockdown as China steps up efforts to eradicate virus

Health workers in hazmat suits are not typically among the cast of characters featured at Shanghai Disneyland's Halloween party.

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Kyle Rittenhouse's homicide trial for Kenosha shootings opens with jury selection

Kyle Rittenhouse, the armed Illinois teenager who killed two people and wounded another during unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last summer, went on trial Monday on homicide charges in a case that will test the distinction between self-defense and vigilante killings.

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The Far-Right Political Playbook Is a Threat to Our Health, Our Schools, and Our Democracy

The answer is disturbing. Our public health system is being put at risk by the same right-wing disinformation tactics that are undermining our educational and election systems.

'Lock those guns up': 9-year-old boy critically injured after accidentally shooting himself

More than five Milwaukee children have accidentally shot themselves from May to October in 2021. Milwaukee police say a 9-year-old boy is in critical condition after accidentally shooting himself Tuesday, Oct. 26.

Child whose skeletal remains were found in Houston apartment killed by 'homicidal violence' medical examiner says

The cause of death of the child whose body was found abandoned in an apartment in Houston has been ruled "homicidal violence with multiple blunt force injuries," according to the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

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How the fatal 'Rust' shooting unfolded, moment by moment

The cast and crew of "Rust" had just returned from lunch when it happened.

Groundbreaking for HCDE’s new Academic and Behavior School East building

Harris County Department of Education leaders will gather on Tuesday for a groundbreaking ceremony to launch the construction phase of the new Academic and Behavior School East building. The new facility will be built on the existing campus’ field, located in southeast Harris County.