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Andrew Gillum says he identifies as bisexual
Andrew Gillum, the former Democratic candidate for governor of Florida, revealed in an interview released Monday that he identifies as bisexual.
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NFL owners mull penalty for players kneeling during National Anthem
As NFL owners work to conclude their spring meeting Wednesday in Atlanta, a big question remains: How will teams respond if players protest during the National Anthem?
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Texas State Historical Marker Honors the Astrodome
The Harris County Historical Commission will dedicate a new Texas State Historical Marker for the Astrodome this Tuesday afternoon, May 29 at 3:00 PM. The event will be held on the west side of the Astrodome at NRG Park. Parking should be accessed through Gate 9 at Westridge and Kirby. The lot will open at 2:00 PM that afternoon.
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Black Teen Awarded $1 Million Settlement After Cop Slammed Him Through a Window and Shattered His Lungs
Four years ago, Javier Payne nearly died from severe injuries after a police officer pushed him through a window in a brutalizing arrest. Now, Payne has been awarded a $1 million civil lawsuit settlement.
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California congresswoman will honor slain rapper Nipsey Hussle on House floor
California Rep. Karen Bass plans to honor slain rapper Nipsey Hussle's "contributions to South Los Angeles" on the House floor next week.
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Ardmore Bridge Over Brays Bayou Opens to Public
The Harris County Flood Control District completed the more than $4 million construction project to replace the Ardmore Bridge over Brays Bayou with a higher, longer, and wider bridge to reduce the risk of flooding in the area.
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Clifford Tatum sworn in as Harris County Elections Administrator
Preparations for November 8 Election well underway
Clifford Tatum assumed the duties and responsibilities as the Harris County Elections Administrator after being sworn in on Wednesday, August 24. Tatum brings over 16 years of elections experience from the local, state, and national level to serve Harris County’s 2.5 million registered voters.
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MONKEY POX Has Claimed First Death Of Person Diagnosed In Texas
The Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed the first death of a person diagnosed with monkeypox in Texas. The patient was an adult resident of Harris County who was severely immunocompromised. The case is under investigation to determine what role monkeypox played in the death.
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Fort Bend County Announces New Economic Development Director
Fort Bend County Judge KP George will hold a press conference on Monday, October 10, at 12:00 p.m., at the Historic Fort Bend County Courthouse, 401 Jackson St., Richmond, TX 77469, to announce the County’s new Economic Development Director (EDD) Carlos Guzman.
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DSHS encourages flu vaccination ahead of Thanksgiving
Public Health flu monitoring indicates the Texas flu season kicked off a few weeks earlier than usual this year. That’s why the Texas Department of State Health Services encourages Texans to get vaccinated now to protect themselves and their families from flu as the holidays approach.
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More than 2K firefighters in medical leave
City Hall reports 91 percent of the entire city's workforce is vaccinated, with an increase in vaccination rates in just the last 24 hours.
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National Urban League: Celebrates Achievements and Advocate For A Better Nation
Thousands of National Urban League convention goers from all corners of the country gathered at the George R. Brown Convention Center last week for a momentous event. The occasion was not only a celebration of the organization's remarkable achievements but also a collective commitment to improving the nation for everyone.
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Soldier Accused of Killing New York Trooper After Domestic Dispute
A New York state trooper was shot dead Sunday night while responding to a domestic dispute in Jefferson County.
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Elton John Cancels Las Vegas Shows After Hospitalization
Elton John thanked his fans Tuesday for "an avalanche of kindness" as he recovers from a "rare and potential deadly infection" he apparently got during a tour of South America.
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Ludacris Tapped As Host For ‘Fear Factor’ Reboot
MTV is bringing back “Fear Factor” with Ludacris set to host and executive produce.
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Kit Harington is so done with 'Game of Thrones'
Winter has apparently come and gone for Kit Harington. The actor who portrayed Jon Snow recently told the BBC he has moved on from the character and the hit HBO series.
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Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino sentenced to eight months in prison
Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, best known for starring on MTV's "Jersey Shore," has been sentenced to prison for tax evasion. The reality star appeared in New Jersey federal court on Friday and was given an eight month prison sentence, along with two years of supervised release.
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Pope Francis tells gay man: 'God made you like that and loves you like that'
A victim of clerical sexual abuse has said that Pope Francis told him that God made him gay and that his sexuality "does not matter."
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Pete Wentz and Meagan Camper welcome new baby
There's a new girl in Fall Out Boy Pete Wentz's life. Wentz and his longtime partner Meagan Camper recently welcomed a daughter. The musician made the birth announcement in a special Mother's Day post on social media.
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Houston Staffing Firm Wins Black Enterprise’s Family Business Of The Year Award
Sterling Staffing Solutions takes home best in nation for minority-owned small business
Houston’s own Sterling Staffing Solutions announces it has won the country’s top award for a family owned business.
