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Mayor Turner Issues Statement on Passing of Captain Dowling
I join the Houston Fire Department in mourning the loss of Captain William “Iron Bill” Dowling, who died today from complications suffered in the 2013 fire at the Southwest Inn that claimed the lives of four other Houston fire fighters. Captain Dowling left us on the day we were honoring our first responders at the Houston Rodeo. He was truly a hero whose service to the city will not be forgotten. I ask all Houstonians to pray for his family and friends.
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Houston Health Day Event to Feature Health Demos, Services Offered by Houston Health Department
The Houston Health Department will showcase its health services and programs during the second annual Houston Health Day, a free event full of activities, games and prizes that encourage exercise.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Calls WikiLeaks Publication of Alleged CIA Files A Devastaing Blow
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a senior member of the House Committees on Judiciary and Homeland Security and Ranking Member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and Investigations, released the following statement about the WikiLeaks publication of files purported to have been hack from the CIA:
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Mayor Turner asks Houston Companies to Hire Houston Youth
With the March 27 deadline to sign up just around the corner, Mayor Sylvester Turner called on Houston corporations and nonprofits to join his Hire Houston Youth (HHY) summer jobs program. The mayor has set a goal of providing 5,000 jobs for Houston youth this summer. As of today, there are pledges from companies for just 3,000 positions.
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4 Dead After Train, Bus Collide in Biloxi, Mississippi
Four people were killed when a bus carrying senior citizens on a casino outing collided with a freight train Tuesday in Biloxi, Mississippi, officials said.
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5 Things for Wednesday, March 8, 2017: Women's Day, Health Care, CIA Leaks
Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Houston's GLBT Political Caucus To Testify Against 'Bathroom Bill'
On Tuesday Texas lawmakers will debate one of the most controversial bills currently on the table, the so called “Bathroom Bill”. However, first they’re hearing testimony from those on both sides of the issue, many of whom made the trip to Austin from Houston.
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'This Is Not Your Mother's Arthritis': Most Cases Found In Younger Americans
About 54.4 million American adults have had a doctor diagnose them with painful joint inflammation and stiffness, according to the new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Vital Signs Report. That breaks down to about one in four adults in the nation.
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Mark Zuckerberg To Speak At Harvard Commencement
The university announced on Tuesday that Zuckerberg will address graduates at the 366th commencement ceremony on May 25.
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Airport Lawyer Service Helps Fliers Worried About The Travel Ban
Trump signed a revised executive order on Monday banning immigration from six Muslim-majority countries, and reinstating a temporary blanket ban on all refugees. But the second time around, many major U.S. airports have lawyers on the ready to support travelers who are worried they'll be impacted by the Trump administration's policy changes.
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Starbucks Unveils Whiskey Barrel-Aged Coffee. Yum!
Starbucks announced Monday that its Roastery store in Seattle has begun selling two new specialty drinks made from beans aged in whiskey barrels. Starbucks will be selling bags of those coffee beans as well.
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Azealia Banks Issued Arrest Warrant After Missing Court Date For Assault Charges
According to a statement from her lawyer, Azealia was at Paris Fashion Week during her scheduled court appearance.
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Chrissy Teigen Reveals Postpartum Depression, Anxiety
Model, television host and social media maven Chrissy Teigen has developed a reputation as a person who is willing to talk about just about anything in Twitter posts to her more than 4.5 million followers. But she has been silent about one topic until now: Her own struggle with postpartum depression and anxiety, which affects as many as one in seven women in the United States, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
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Attorneys: Travel Ban fight is 'a marathon' With No End in Sight
In the days after President Donald Trump's first travel ban was introduced on January 27, clients streamed into Neha Vyas' Seattle law office. Some just wanted to hear a reassuring voice. She was a lawyer, counselor and therapist all in one.
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5 Things for Tuesday, March 7, 2017: Health Care, Immigration, North Korea
Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door
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Congresswoman Fights Against Deportation Of Local Father, Husband
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has stepped in to help a father who has been deported after living in the United States illegally for years.
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All 13 Trail Rides In Town For RodeoHouston
Traditions continued Friday night in Memorial Park, 65 years after the very first trail ride.
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Houston Metro To Make Safety Upgrades After Recent Crashes
After two deadly wrecks between MetroRail trains and bikes within a month, the head of Houston Metro says the agency is putting in place measures to keep it from happening again.
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New Bill Preventing Firing Employees For Political Expression
A bill proposed in the Texas Legislature on Friday would prevent employers from firing off-the-clock employees who express their political views.
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Whitney Houston Documentary Headed To Tribeca Film Festival
Documentaries about Whitney Houston, Gilbert Gottfried, Elian Gonzalez and Frank Serpico will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival.

