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This Texas Man Has a Boat — And a Mission: 'Go save some lives'

The statement is short but powerful. CNN's Ed Lavandera comes up on a pair of men readying a boat under a flooded overpass somewhere in southeast Texas. "You guys just jumping in to help out?" asks Lavandera. "Yes sir," says one of the men.

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Top Three Tips for Back-to-School Safety and Savings

Safety lessons start for Houston students before they hit the classroom. When school starts at the 25 schools and university campuses near or along METRORail, METRO Police Officers and METRO staff will be on several platforms sharing life-saving information with parents and students.

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NFL Player Turned Youth Mentor Hosts Book Signing in Houston this Weekend

Former NFL player of the San Francisco 49ers, Tyrone Smith now spends his time showing others how to score in life. His new book, “Outside the Huddle – Steps to Developing a Game Plan for Life,” recalls his journey as an at-risk, inner city youth struggling in school to graduating from Baylor University with a B.A. in Sociology, and ultimately, playing in the NFL.

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Finalists Named For 2017 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards

Three Houston area educators were tapped as finalists for the 2017 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, highlighting the trio as some of the best educators in the state. 

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County Attorney Vince Ryan Files Suit to Stop Polluting Pasadena Refinery

Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan filed an enforcement action in state District Court Friday against Pasadena Refining Services Inc. (PRSI) seeking to hold that company responsible for repeated violations of Texas environmental protection laws.

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Homeowner Kills Alleged Robber In Home Invasion

A man who fought off would-be robbers and killed one attacker during a home invasion thought he was going to die.

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Bowl & Barrel Supports Local Children with Big Hearts, Full Tummies Promotion

For every burger purchased for a child in need, Bowl & Barrel will match it with another from Sept. 17 – Oct. 15

During these trying times, distanced learning has made it increasingly difficult for many children who rely on meals served at public schools to be regularly fed.

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National Museum of Funeral History reveals new exhibit, George H.W. Bush Memorial Exhibit on President’s Day 2020

Connect with key moments in U.S. history. The highly anticipated George H.W. Bush Memorial Exhibit, Honoring the 41st President of the United States, will be revealed on President’s Day, Monday, February 17, 2020.

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HISD to offer no-cost flu shots to all students for 2019-2020 school year

The Houston Independent School District is once again partnering with Healthy Schools, LLC, a division of CareDox, to offer no-cost flu vaccines to students during the 2019-2020 school year.

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Bobbie Wallace Wright’s exhibition opening in September at The Collective examines the effect of the environment upon memory

“Facing Pages…Bodies of Water,” opens September 5 at the Community Artists’ Collective, with the art of Bobbie Wallace Wright, whose work often intersects and connects the literary, visual and performing arts disciplines.

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Hundreds to be Baptized at Second Day of Global Convention

NRG Stadium Hosts Houston’s Second “Love Never Fails”!

Saturday will mark the most important day in the lives of hundreds who will be attending the “Love Never Fails”! International Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses, as they symbolize their life-long dedication through water baptism at NRG Stadium.

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Harris County Law Library Awarded Texas Bar Foundation Grant to Enhance Delivery of Digital Content to Self-Represented Litigants

The Texas Bar Foundation awarded the Harris County Law Library a $16,225 grant to improve access to legal aid resources for self-represented litigants through the Law Library’s Self-Represented Litigant Assistive Technology Initiative.

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MoneyLIVE - Financial Literacy and Scholarship Event for Students

Event promotes education and understanding of various financial concepts

Alliance Financial Ministries, Inc. will host its 7th annual one-day student financial literacy event. This FREE event is for high school students who desire to learn about and prepare for their financial future. MoneyLIVE is a fun interactive, event designed to educate students and engage students in a variety of real-life financial situations in which they have to make decisions.

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New Texas Laws For 2018: Voter ID And A Lot Of Little Tweaks

The 26 new laws that took effect on January 1 include the latest effort at a voter ID law

With the beginning of the new year, a batch of laws passed during the 2017 legislative session have now taken effect. The 26 laws range from a revamped voter ID law to how much milk trucks can haul.

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Downtown Aquarium Celebrates Thanksgiving with Family-Friendly Buffet

Area Residents Invited to Celebrate the Holiday with a Feast of Delicious Food on Thursday, November 23

It’s time to eat turkey, and cranberries too… Just like the pilgrims used to do! Families are invited to the Downtown Aquarium to gobble up some delicious food at the Thanksgiving Buffet on Thursday, November 23, with buffet seating times starting at 10:30 a.m.

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She’s Happy Hair and The She’s Happy Foundation Thanksgiving Give Back

On November 25th six families in the Houston area will have a reason to be thankful this Thanksgiving holiday; thanks to a group of black business owners that collaborated to create memorable moments to make a difference in the community.

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JANICE Weaver 7th Annual Blood Drive A Big Success

Here are some photos of the Janice Weaver 7th Annual Blood Drive last Friday at KTSU which was very successfully attended. The an- nual ‘Blood Drive’ event was also a perfect time to salute Houston’s “First Responders” and Chief Sam Pena of HFD, Executive Assistant Chief Troy Finner of HPD, and Dr. David Persse, Medical Director of HHD were all honored for their unselfish service to our Texas community.