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Former JPD officer sentenced after being convicted in man's 2019 death

A former Jackson police officer has been sentenced to prison.

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Texas Historical Marker designated for Dr. Thomas F. Freeman

The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has recognized the late Dr. Thomas F. Freeman, long-time Texas Southern University debate coach, as a significant part of Texas history by awarding an Official Texas Historical Marker in his name. The designation honors his legacy as an important and educational part of local and national history.

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Why the Stakes are High in This Year’s Elections!

We are a few days away from one of the biggest elections in our community and country. After the election of President Barack Obama in 2008, low turnout and apathy led to many candidates losing the 2010 midterm elections which ushered in and legitimized 12 years of grievance politics and radical hate. Black communities and all fair-minded Americans are still reeling from ramifications of those elections.

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Houston Rank Among the Country’s 50 Best Places to Rent a New Apartment. Outside The Big City, Renters Have Even More Options to Upgrade [RentCafe]

New year, new apartment! As rentals are a red-hot commodity and many apartment buildings across the U.S. are almost fully occupied, renters have a better chance of finding a new place to call home in newly built rental communities.

THIS MONTH: Texas Communities Bring Hope, Can-Do Spirit to School Choice Week Celebrations

Gov. Greg Abbott Issues Proclamation Recognizing Jan. 23-29 as School Choice Week

Kids learn differently, and families need education options. That's the message Texas families and educators are bringing to their celebrations of National School Choice Week 2022.

Unprecedented Demand for Mental Health Services in the Local Region Creates Urgent Need for HGI Counseling

After more than two years of the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the 44-year-old nonprofit organization HGI Counseling is confronting an unprecedented demand for its mental health services in the Greater Houston region. Since March 2020, HGI Counseling has experienced an increase of 600 percent in the number of therapy sessions it completes on an ongoing basis.

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Unprecedented Demand for Mental Health Services in the Local Region Creates Urgent Need for HGI Counseling

After more than two years of the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the 44-year-old nonprofit organization HGI Counseling is confronting an unprecedented demand for its mental health services in the Greater Houston region. Since March 2020, HGI Counseling has experienced an increase of 600 percent in the number of therapy sessions it completes on an ongoing basis. This significant increase has caused the nonprofit organization to now need urgent support from the local community to be able to continue supporting the mental health needs of its residents.

TPPF CEO: Washington Will Not Save Lives Policymakers in the states must act to secure schools and protect students

The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s CEO Greg Sindelar released the following statement on the “Safer Communities Act” being debated in the U.S. Senate:

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Alec Baldwin says he's going to interview Woody Allen on Instagram Live

Alec Baldwin has announced that he will be interviewing controversial filmmaker Woody Allen.

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Online predators are on the rise, Oregon police say

78-year-old Douglas Edward Mulloy thought he was chatting with a 15-year-old girl on social media, when he sent her messages agreeing to meet up with her. Instead, Beaverton Police Detective Chad Opitz showed up.

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Driver hospitalized in turnpike shooting: Troubling trend is an “epidemic’ says criminologist

The search is on for the gunman who opened fire on the Florida Turnpike over the weekend which sent one man to the hospital. The shooting is part of a troubling trend we have been seeing on South Florida roads.

Fishermen rescued after ice shelf separates from shore in Green Bay

Ice fishermen in Wisconsin had a rare kind of scare this weekend when a large ice shelf broke off and drifted out into the water.

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Group: Proposed tiger sanctuary 'misleading'

A request to build a tiger sanctuary near the Strip will be brought to the table this week, but an animal rights group said using the term "sanctuary" is misleading.

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Midland Native Serves Aboard USS Essex

A Midland, Texas, native is serving aboard USS Essex, a U.S. Navy Wasp class amphibious assault ship.

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Downtown Houston 4th Of July Celebration Will Go Virtual Again In 2021

Houston Public Media reports Houstonians can view the fireworks live from nearby parks, but like last year, Mayor Sylvester Turner said the public will not be able to physically watch the live music acts downtown.

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Travis Scott Cleared of Criminal Charges in Astroworld Crowd Crush Tragedy

Travis Scott, the rapper and producer behind the ill-fated 2021 Astroworld Festival, will not face criminal charges in connection with the tragic crowd crush that resulted in the deaths of 10 people and injured numerous others, according to District Attorney Kim Ogg. The decision was made by a grand jury, which also chose not to indict other individuals involved in the festival's organization, including chief of security John Junnell and festival director Brett Silberstein.

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Amanda Edwards Files Official Candidacy for Congressional District 18, Securing Over $1 Million in Funds, Key Endorsements, and Momentum

Amanda Edwards officially enters the race for Congressional District 18 with over $1 million raised in four months, strong grassroots support, key endorsements, and momentum, positioning her as the leading candidate for the historic seat held by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, previously occupied by Barbara Jordan and Mickey Leland.

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Houston's Mayoral Run-off Election Kicks Off With Early Voting

As the buzz of civic duty intensifies, Houston residents are poised to make their voices heard with ear- ly voting for the 2023 mayoral run-off commencing Monday, November 20. This critical election, culminating on Saturday, December 9, will determine the city’s leadership and the composition of the City Council across multiple at-large positions and districts D, H, and G.

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Hit-and-run driver arrested after colliding with FHP trooper on I-75

Authorities responded to reports of a hit-and-run crash after a reckless driver collided with a Florida Highway Patrol trooper vehicle, leading to a multi-agency manhunt.

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Houston, Dallas schools place friendly wager on Astros, Rangers ALCS series

Two Texas elementary schools – one from Dallas, one from Houston – have placed a friendly wager on the outcome of the upcoming American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers.