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Former U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, Black Democratic trailblazer, dies at 88
Johnson, the first Black woman elected to any seat in Dallas and the first Black Dallasite to serve in Congress, was a towering figure in Texas politics.
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Chelsea Clinton: Barron Trump Deserves a Chance to 'be a kid'
From one former White House resident to the newest one -- Chelsea Clinton has a message for the world regarding the latest first kid.
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Teen Wears Black Lives Matter Inspired Dress to Prom
A Florida teenager wore a dress featuring pictures of Trayvon Martin, Sandra Bland, Michael Brown, and others to her high school prom.
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Jordin Sparks Pumps It Up At the NFL Experience: Play 360 Kids Day
Before the Patriots completed the biggest upset in NFL history, it was the kids turn to take the field; as over 1,000 Houston area kids flooded into the George R. Brown Convention Center for “NFL Experience: Play 360 Kids Day.” Held during this year’s “NFL Experience Driven by Genesis” festivities, students were given the opportunity to spend time with some of their favorite NFL players as they took part in quarterback challenge games, mobility drills and more.
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UH Student In Iran Unable To Return Due To Travel Ban
A University of Houston graduate student from Iran is unable to return to the United States because of President Trump's executive order, administrators say.
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Target Recalls Easter Toys Due to 'serious ingestion hazard'
The retailer Target is recalling more than 560,000 water-absorbing Easter egg and dinosaur toys due to a "serious ingestion hazard," the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday. The recalled products include Hatch & Grow Easter Eggs, Easter Grow Toys and Hatch Your Own Dino Egg products.
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HCDE Tidwell Head Start Program Recruits Students Ages 3-5 for Immediate Openings
Harris County Department of Education Head Start Tidwell Center located at 8302 John Ralston Rd. is recruiting students ages 3-5. The program ensures future success for students both academically and socially and provides comprehensive health, education, nutrition and financial services to the families.
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LaTanya Michell Brooks Pushes for STEM Education
‘Marisol’ encourages young children to follow dreams, demonstrates importance of parent/child communication
As a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teacher, LaTanya Michell Brooks encourages participation in STEM subjects to all students at her school. Brooks always wanted to write children’s books, and with her involvement in STEM, she wrote “Marisol: A Little Girl with a Big Dream” (published by Xlibris).
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Paul Wall, Cricket Wireless Team for Mother’s Day Surprise
When Paul Wall heard the story of Dr. Bernada Baker and “Baby Bella,” he had to spring into action.
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Pittsburgh Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster Surprises Family With New House
Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster says he just tackled one of the biggest accomplishments of his life.
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Vigil held for 11-month-old who drowned in basement of Detroit home
A baby is dead, and her tragic death was brutal and unexpected. Now a Detroit family is looking for answers from the person, the babysitter, who was supposed to be in charge of her care.
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Houston school with offerings that compare to Lebron James' I Promise School
Founded in 2002, by Cynthia Trigg, a 25-year educator, Evolution Academy is a tuition-free public charter school and drop-off recovery center. Evolution Academy expanded to Houston more than five years ago and also has a campus in Beaumont.
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Here's the other thing that made Cardi B cry
Cardi B got so emotional. Oh not just for her historic Grammys win as the first solo female rapper to win rap album of the year for her debut project "Invasion of Privacy."
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Representative Garnet F. Coleman Announces Bid for Re-Election
Today, August 20th, Representative Garnet F. Coleman (D-147) released the following statement:
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Keanu Reeves voices new character in 'Toy Story 4' trailer
We're just one month away from "Toy Story 4" and Pixar has dropped a new trailer with yet another new character.
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'Do Something!': mourners at Dayton vigil urge Ohio governor to act on gun control
The same day that a gunman opened fire on an early-morning crowd in a Dayton, Ohio, nightlife district, residents attending a vigil for the victims of the shooting shouted at Gov. Mike DeWine to "do something."
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BakerRipley Hosts Annual Back to School Health Fair throughout Houston
BakerRipley is hosting its annual Back to School Health Fair at 3 of its locations throughout Houston. This is the ninth year BakerRipley is hosting its annual Back to School Heath Fairs to help communities it serves get ready for back to school. The non-profit provides resources and education to help families live a healthy lifestyle.
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'Toy Story 4' takes fans on an adventure to save a new character
Your favorite gang of toys is back, and the latest adventure looks like the most action-packed yet.
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Michigan measles outbreak linked to outbreak in New York
Michigan health officials confirmed the measles outbreak in Oakland County is linked to the ongoing outbreak in New York.
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Toddler battling leukemia receives princess room makeover
It’s best simply said: a bedroom of her dreams. Volunteers with Special Spaces Boca Raton recently worked around the clock to give a Delray Beach toddler, who is battling acute leukemia, a place as special as she is. It's what they do.
