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Former Pct. 4 constable’s deputy indicted for bribery and theft by a public servant; additional victims encouraged to come forward
Authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in finding additional victims of a former deputy constable accused of stealing from Vietnamese businesses while in uniform, District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Tuesday.
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Democrats are facing stiff battles for governor in these key states
Democratic nominees for governor are facing the stiffest competition this year as the party tries to hold on to its gains from the "blue wave" of 2018, even though Republicans are defending more governorships in November.
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Trump's company charged Secret Service 'exorbitant' hotel rates to protect the first family, House committee report says
The Trump Organization charged the Secret Service "exorbitant rates" -- upwards of $1.4 million over four years -- to protect the former President and his family at properties they owned, according to documents released by the House Oversight Committee on Monday.
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Prosecutors want Bannon to be sentenced to six months
Federal prosecutors want Steve Bannon, a former top adviser to former President Donald Trump, to be sentenced to six months in prison for contempt of Congress, according to a recommendation filed Monday.
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Texas Survey Examines Trust in Law Enforcement, Immigration
Stark Contrasts Found by Race, Political Ideology
A survey released today found areas of agreement within two of the hottest political topics in the state — criminal justice and immigration. Though wide separations were revealed, too, in the latest Texas Trends report by the UH Hobby School of Public Affairs and TSU Barbara Jordan–Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs. Those differences were especially sharp when comparing responses by ideology, race and generation.
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Houston Entrepreneurs & local City officials host Photography Exhibit and Marker Preview of George Floyd Statue at Tom Bass Park
Dannette Davis, Founder of Kay Davis in the Community and local city officials will host a photo exhibit titled “The Unveiling 5/25/22” in observance of the Birthdate of George Floyd on October 14th, 2022.
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H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade to be Led By Houston Philanthropist and Global Multi-Hyphenate Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson
Exclusive performances from Bun B, Theatre Under the Stars and the iconic Apache Belles
Mayor Turner and the City of Houston are thrilled to announce official plans for the 73rd Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade. This year’s parade will kick-off the holiday season by celebrating Houston and those who make our city a great place to live. The parade’s 2022 Grand Marshal Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson along with Mayor Turner, Honored guest 2021 Grand Marshal, Dr. Peter Hotez and H-E-B will lead the parade on the iconic Tom Turkey float.
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Mayor Sylvester Turner Honors Outstanding Houstonians During Hispanic Heritage Month
America is a great melting pot that was built by the people who live here no matter how they got here. In that time, different groups of people made various contributions to make this country what it is today. The Hispanic Community has made significant contributions to society including building up the economy.
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Willie Spence, 'American Idol' Season 19 runner-up, dead at 23
Willie Spence, a singer who as a teen went viral with his rendition of Rihanna's hit "Diamonds" and was the runner up on Season 19 on "American Idol, has died the show confirmed in a social media posting on Wednesday.
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Cynthia Bailey and Mike Hill are divorcing
Two years after they married on 10-10-20, CHill is no more.
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Mike Hill and Cynthia Bailey, here in 2021, are parting ways. Mandatory Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Published on October 12, 2022
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Acting LA City Council president pitches expansion and 'major reform' after former leader's racist comments
A day after Los Angeles City Council's president resigned from her post for making racist remarks, the new acting president proposed several changes to help move the city forward.
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Autism Speaks Walk Returns to Houston for 2022
Advocacy organization brings back walk better than ever to raise funds for autism community
Get ready, set and walk with Autism Speaks on Saturday, Oct. 22 at The University of Houston’s Lynn Eusan Park.
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UHD President Loren J. Blanchard Underscores Bold Strategic Direction for the University: “A New Paradigm” during 2022 State of the University Address
University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) President Loren J. Blanchard recently presented UHD’s accomplishments over the last year and his vision for the future to UHD stakeholders, including University of Houston System Chancellor Renu Khator, during his second Annual State of the University Address. T
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The last Covid holdouts in Asia are throwing open their doors for travel -- except for China
Across Asia, borders are opening and quarantine measures are lifting as even the last few countries clinging to Covid restrictions embrace a return to travel.
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Yordan Alvarez Delivers Crushing Blow To The Mariners With Walk-Off Home Run In ALDS Game 1
“It was a very special moment,” said Alvarez, who finished the game going 3-for-5 at the plate with five RBI. “When I hit the ball and saw the ball go, I could feel all the fans getting super loud and excited. I think it was one of the most special moments in my career.”
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'The worst is yet to come': IMF issues stark recession warning
The International Monetary Fund has once again downgraded its forecast for the global economy with a sharp warning: "The worst is yet to come, and for many people 2023 will feel like a recession."
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Tens of thousands likely jobless after Hurricane Ian, economists say
Hurricane Ian's devastating impact will be felt for weeks and months to come, especially in the state of Florida where much of the storm's damage was sustained. Economists say tens of thousands of people are likely to file for unemployment benefits in the storm's wake, but if those workers — many in low-paying service sector industries like tourism — don't come back, the local economies of some hard-hit areas could struggle to rebound.
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William Shatner on traveling to space: 'All I saw was death'
Astronauts have for decades described their trips to space as "breathtaking" and humbling, a reminder of the Earth's fragility and humanity's need to serve as stewards of our home planet.
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Actor William Shatner speaks to the media after his flight in a capsule powered by Blue Origin near Van Horn, Texas, in October 2021. Shatner …
Published on October 10, 2022
