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Lexus LC 500 Named Performance Vehicle of Texas

Texas Auto Writers Association Recognize 2022 Lexus LC 500, 2022 Lexus NX 450h+, and 2022 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 at 2022 Texas Auto Roundup

The 2022 Lexus LC 500 was named the Performance Vehicle of Texas by the Texas Auto Writers Association’s (TAWA) at the 2022 Texas Auto Roundup held recently in Fort Worth, Texas. The LC 500 also won the highest mark in the luxury car category and was recognized for best exterior at the signature spring driving event. The 2022 Lexus NX 450h+ won the highest mark in the Luxury CUV category and the 2022 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 in the Performance Coupe category.

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Canceled TV shows: 'Magnum P.I,' 'Queens,' 'Keenan,' and other network series that won't be returning

It's that time of the year again when TV networks announce new and renewed shows. But it's also when they announce the series that have been canceled. Here are some of the shows by network that have been axed or are ending:

GOP looks to marginalize Cawthorn if he wins Tuesday primary

Republicans are publicly and privately rooting for Rep. Madison Cawthorn to lose his North Carolina primary race on Tuesday. But they're also preparing for an alternate scenario: how to deal with the embattled freshman if he returns to Congress after becoming a party pariah.

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US defense secretary speaks with Russian counterpart for first time since Russia invaded Ukraine

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke with his Russian counterpart for the first time since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Pentagon announced on Friday.

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Fred Ward, 'The Right Stuff' and 'Short Cuts' actor, dead at 79

Fred Ward, a veteran character actor in film and television, has died, according to his publicist Ron Hofmann.

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Brittney Griner's pretrial detention in Russia has been extended by a month, Russian state news reports

A Russian court has extended the pretrial detention of US basketball star Brittney Griner -- held since February on accusations of drug smuggling -- for another month, Russian state news agency TASS reported Friday.

Ann Johnson – The Sankofa Project Curated By Tierney Malone

Main Street Windows • Through May 14th

Derived from the Ghanian word “Sankofa,” meaning “one must acknowledge the past to move forward,” The Sankofa Project is a multi-year curatorial project examining the historical events leading up to our current moment of social unrest and racial reckoning. Artwork curated by Malone will be presented on Lawndale’s east-facing windows off Main Street and accompanied by programming to inspire dialogue within our community.

The Battle for Legalization Is Heating Up!

As we inch closer to the summer months, the battle to legalize marijuana in more states this year is truly heating up. Not only is it probable that there will be more federal hearings on marijuana-related legislation, but states across this country will be voting on legalization and medical marijuana ballot measures this fall.

Now Accepting Nominations for EPA Human Studies Review Board

EPA is seeking nominations for ex- appointed by the EPA Administrator to experts to serve on the Human Studies Review Board (HSRB), a federal advisory committee that provides independent advice and recommendations to EPA on proposed and completed third party pesticide or disinfection research involving intentional human subject exposures.

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Menefee Urges EPA Action On Ozone Measures

Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee advocated for residents and voiced concerns about Texas's noncompliance with ozone standards at a virtual public hearing with the Environmental Protection Agency regarding Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), a press release states.

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Peace Is the Presence of Justice

Justice Alito's draft decision to overturn Roe v. Wade asserts that women have no constitutional right over their own bodies that man or law must respect. This arbitrary opinion in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, part of the brazen effort of reactionary judges to roll back decades of progress toward a more perfect union, scorns the will of the vast majority of Americans. That the Supreme Court now convenes huddled behind concrete bunkers and unscalable metal fences is testament to the fury that this judicial wilding has already sparked.

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April Showers Bloomed May Flowers And A Winning Streak For The Astros

“Usually, when you have a winning streak, you’re either hitting the ball a ton or pitching a ton, or both usually,” said Astros manager Dusty Baker after his team won a doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. “I can’t take anything away from our pitching. They’re pitching great.”

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Jack Harlow Announces the "Come Home the Kids Miss You Tour" Presented by Live Nation with Special Guests City Girls

3x-Grammy Nominated Rapper Returns To The Road • Kicking Off September 6th In Nashville, TN • Sign Up For Presale Access www.Jackharlow.Us/Tour New Album ‘Come Home, Kids Miss You’ Out Everywhere Now Download/Stream

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PERRY HOMES ANNOUNCES 55-FOOT VALENCIA PRODUCT IN WEST HOUSTON

New Product Line Offers Mediterranean-style Stucco Exteriors

Perry Homes has added a 55-foot Valencia series to its list of homes available in the Katy master-planned community of Cane Island by Rise Communities LLC.

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Save more with Verizon: Military, First responders, Teachers and Nurses Get Best Pricing

Military, first responders, teachers and nurses with personal accounts save up to $25 a month on our best 5G Unlimited phone plans2 – which adds up to $300 a year – and can also take advantage of Fios 300 Mbps home internet for as low as $34.99/mo with enrollment in Auto Pay3.

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Texans Rookies Begin Second Phase to Becoming Part of the Process

As the Houston Texans prepare for rookie minicamp this weekend, the only thing the fans and the media will get to see are the rookies in their projected numbers for the season doing walk-throughs and some small drills.

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White House officially marks 1 million American deaths from Covid and pushes Congress for more funding

The Biden administration on Thursday mourned 1 million American deaths from Covid-19, using the occasion to again urge Congress to pass additional funding to control the pandemic.

Swing for Kids’ Sake Benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston hosted its 23rd annual golf tournament, Swing for Kids’ Sake, on May 9th at the Kingwood Country Club located in Kingwood, TX.

Seven Texas Students Named 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today announced the 58th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.

Lionel Messi tops Forbes' highest-paid athlete list for 2022

Despite a disappointing season on the pitch, Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi was the highest-paid athlete in the world over the last 12 months, according to Forbes.