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Not everyone is sad to be missing the holidays with family this year

In pre-pandemic times, Sarah Sheehan always headed to North Carolina for a hectic holiday schedule that included hopping between the homes of several different relatives, a Christmas Eve midnight church service and caroling around the rural county where her extended family lives.

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What to know when your child starts school during a deadly heat wave

Millions of children are heading to school in August during the worst heat wave in recorded human history.

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Donald Trump's John Podesta Tweet Has So, So Many Things Wrong With It

Before heading into a consequential day of meetings with world leaders at the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany, President Donald Trump took to Twitter to offer his thoughts about -- wait for it! -- the 2016 election.

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Texas Black Women’s Expo Welcomes Ashley Turner, Houston’s First Daughter

With Speed Networking Breakfast, EMI Awards Reception, “Black Fashion Week”, Children’s Beauty Pageant, workshops and more!

Visionary Business Owner and Trichologist, Leola Anifowoshe, is proud to announce the inaugural Texas Black Women’s Expo (TBWe) on Saturday, August 12, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the NRG Center. City of Houston’s First Daughter, Ashley Turner will serve as this year's Honorary Chair and will do the honors and host the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the Expo. Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, attendees will have the opportunity to see, hear and experience direct economic empowerment through prominent and influential individuals from all over the world.

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End of the Summer STEM Camp Prepares Kids for Back-to-School

Local Non-Profit Partners with ABB to Engage Kids in STEM Skills

Proving that learning can be fun and exciting, local nonprofit, C-STEM Teacher and Student Support Services (C-STEM), The Health Museum and ABB, joined forces to show area Houston kids about the power of electricity. “C-STEM Summer PopUp Maker Space Camp,” was held last Friday at the museum from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. This camp came just before Houston area kids head back to classes in two weeks.

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A First For SpaceX: Sending A Used Rocket Into Space

The private space exploration company -- headed by Tesla CEO Elon Musk -- plans to launch another mission to space on Thursday at 6 pm ET out of Cape Canaveral in Florida. But this mission has the potential to be historic. That's because this is the first time SpaceX will reuse a rocket that has already traveled to space and then returned safely to Earth.

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Panic Mode

Texans lose third game in a row to start the season

Sometimes life comes at you very hard and very fast. It is something you wish you could control, but I have learned that it is something you can’t. For the Houston Texans, they are trying to do their best to just get out of the whirlwind that this early 2020 NFL season has them in. Houston (0-3) dropped their third game of the season to the Pittsburgh Steelers (3-0) losing in Heinz Field by a score of 28-21.

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So Close, Yet So Far Away: The Rockets come up short in their bid for the NBA Finals

In high school, I had the opportunity to play against Mike Miller from Willowridge High School that went on to play college football at Notre Dame and professionally for the Cleveland Browns. Here I was a pretty decent player matched up against an All American. Once the ball was snapped he came towards me with that blazing 4.1 speed and I immediately turned to try and run with him. The ball was thrown high and short.

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The Senate Is Now Very Much in Play in 2018

Doug Jones' stunning victory in Alabama on Tuesday night sent a very clear signal heading into the 2018 election: No Republican Senate seat is safe. What that means is this: Democrats now have a reason to believe that they could do something that was considered unthinkable as recently as the start of this week: Retake control of the Senate next November.

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Why a Personalized Diet Can Help You Achieve Better Results

From custom-designed sneakers to tailor-made sunglasses, the trend of personalization is going head-to-toe, and for good reason, making its way to the world of weight loss and wellness.

Local Kids Compete in "American Ninja Warrior Junior" Quarter Finals Airing Saturday, March 14 at &pm ET/PT

“American Ninja Warrior Junior” Hosted by Fan-favorites Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila Alongside New Co-Host Victoria Arlen

Universal Kids’ Daytime Emmy-nominated series “American Ninja Warrior Junior” begins quarter finals with the first round debuting on Saturday, March 14 at 7pm ET/PT.

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Houston Native Promoted to U.S. Navy Lieutenant Aboard USS James E. Williams

Lt. j.g. Shelby Ramirez, a native of Houston, was promoted to the rank of lieutenant during a ceremony held onboard USS James E. Williams, a guided missile destroyer, currently deployed in the Persian Gulf.

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No deaths reported in Mexican airliner crash

A strong wind gust brought down an Aeromexico plane carrying 103 people in northern Mexico, leading to a fiery crash that left dozens aboard injured but no fatalities, Durango state officials say.

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A plane crashed in Mexico but everyone on board survived

A strong wind gust brought down an Aeromexico plane carrying 103 people in northern Mexico, leading to a fiery crash that left dozens aboard injured but no fatalities, Durango state officials say.

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Super Matchup: Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots Prepare for Super Bowl 53

It is that special time of year again for all football fans. A time where many will make their way to the local grocery store and purchase an abundance of food to feed all the people that will attend the party at their house. Yes, you guessed it. Super Bowl LIII is Sunday, February 3, 2019, in Atlanta, Georgia at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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“A Death in Harlem” by Karla FC Holloway

With a book in your hands, you can do almost anything.

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“Surrounded by Idiots” by Thomas Erikson

Every day of the week, you want to pound your head against your desk.

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Prairie View A&M and Texas Southern Square Off In the 35th Labor Day Classic

You ever heard the phrase, “Love and Hate” relationship? It’s a phrase frequently used by siblings, best friends, college roommates, teammates, etc. Two people who have a genuine love for one another, can’t stand each other at times but doesn’t want to see each other hurt. That last sentence would describe the relationship that players, fans, and alumni from Prairie View A&M University and Texas Southern University have for each other.

Congress should pass the USMCA trade deal

Congress will soon vote to approve -- or reject -- the biggest trade deal in a generation.

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Texans waive D’Onta Foreman before heading to Green Bay

The Houston Texans waived former third-round pick running back D’Onta Foreman on Sunday before departing to Green Bay to practice against the Packers before playing against them in a preseason game on Thursday.