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Leroy Walker, a city councilor in Auburn, Maine, says, that his son, Joseph Walker, was one of the victims at Schemengees. Mandatory Credit: Obtained by …
Published on October 27, 2023
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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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WNBA Statement on Racial Injustice
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C.J. Stroud of Houston Texans: AFC Offensive Player of the Month and NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month
Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud named as the AFC Offensive Player of the Month and NFL Offensive Rookie of the month.
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5 Things for Wednesday, June 14: London Building Fire, Jeff Sessions, Georgia Inmates
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Police Kill Gunman Trying to Steal Helicopter at Oregon Airport
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Eight Young Black Men Earned Highest Award for Boy Scouts
Our young black men struggle day to stay alive, not to fall to peer pressure of negative influences, and to stay on the successful rite of passage. Since this is such a treacherous for our young black boys and men successes should be celebrated to encourage and motivate them to continue on that right path. Such young men are being honored for an achievement that few have earned. It is the highest and the most distinguished honor for a member of the Boy Scouts of America, the Eagle Award.
