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Five Houstonians Named As Top 25 Finalists in H-E-B’s 5th Quest for Texas Best Statewide Competition
H-E-B received more than 700 entries from 140 cities from across the state of Texas of the most delectable, scrumptious, memorable dishes and beverages for its 5th Annual Quest for Texas Best culinary competition. Official judges have had the audacious task of narrowing down that field to the top 25 and five of them are from Houston. All 25 finalists will compete in the final round of competition on August 9-10, 2018, in Austin, TX for prizes totaling $70,000.
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John Roberts shows he still has a grip on the Supreme Court
Chief Justice John Roberts has at times staked out the middle ground on the conservative-dominated Supreme Court -- as in June when he tried to prevent the majority from completely overturning federal abortion rights. But when it comes to race and such issues as school integration and redistricting, Roberts has been unyielding in decrying, the "sordid business, this divvying us up by race."
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Supreme Court revisits the scope of the right to bear arms in the wake of latest mass shooting
It was only a year ago that the Supreme Court issued a landmark Second Amendment opinion that expanded gun rights nationwide and established that firearms rules must be consistent with the nation’s “historical tradition.”
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Cornyn on Appointment of Special Counsel in Russia Investigation
‘I'll continue to work with my colleagues on the Senate Intelligence Committee on a broad, bipartisan basis to conduct the kind of investigation that is entirely appropriate so that we can get to the bottom of this matter and the American people, of course, deserve nothing less.’
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Press Conference “The tragic shooting of 15 year-old Jordan Edwards” State Representative Jarvis Johnson
"I feel compelled to say something in regards to the tragic shooting of 15 year-old Jordan Edwards. A loss of a life deserves more of a consequence than a loss of a job. ” – State Representative Jarvis Johnson #jordanedwards
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Health Care Debacle: Trump Attacks Conservatives Over Bill Failure
President Donald Trump is attacking conservative lawmakers after the failure of the Republican bill to replace Obamacare.
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All-Star outfielder George Springer listed day-to-day with wrist strain
The Astros suffered a minor setback in Thursday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. All-Star center fielder George Springer had to leave the game after he suffered a right wrist strain in the bottom of the fifth inning. Springer made a brilliant diving catch to hinder Arizona’s Andy Young from getting a hit.
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Charges expected in unsolved 2002 murder of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay, source says
Prosecutors are set to announce charges against two people in the unsolved murder of Jam Master Jay, the pioneering DJ of Run-DMC who was killed in 2002, according to a law enforcement source.
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Calls for Justice Follow Police Shooting of Danny Ray Thomas
Several from the Texas Organizing Project were calling for justice at the intersection where Danny Ray Thomas lost his life. They were calling for “no more bloodshed.” Others handed out flyers for a town hall to discuss potential policy changes with local politicians and officials stemming from the latest officer-involved shooting of an unarmed black man.
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Mayor Appoints Mary Benton as Press Secretary
Houston Mayor Sylvester has appointed seasoned communicator Mary Benton as his press secretary, two months after she stepped into the job on an interim basis.
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Construction Scheduled for Ramada Drive Safe Sidewalk Project
Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin is pleased to announce, in an effort to provide increased pedestrian mobility as well as safety, Houston Public Works will be making repairs to the sidewalk on the northern side of Ramada Drive from El Camino Real to Diana Lane. Mayor Pro Tem Martin has allocated $53,250.00 from his Council District Service Funds for the sidewalk repairs.
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Dr. James Dixon Eulogizes The Memory of John Lewis and C.T. Vivian. "They Challenged Us To Change!"
At such a critical national moment, a force for freedom and equality has fallen!
In the wake of the passing of two American icons, the Honorable John Lewis, and Dr. C.T. Vivian, this message by Dr. James Dixon is powerful. “Divine Interruptions to American Hypocrisy.”
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LeBron James trading card sold for $1.8 million at auction
A rare LeBron James trading card sold for a record-breaking $1.845 million at auction over the weekend, the NBA said.
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Protecting the Blind Side
Texans sign Left Tackle Laremy Tunsil To Three-Year Extension
The Houston Texans have made it clear since the 2017 NFL Draft that their number one priority is to keep their star quarterback, Deshaun Watson protected while he is out on the field. Today they showed Watson how much they value him by coming to terms with left tackle Laremy Tunsil.
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Drake Becomes First Artist to Cross 50 Billion Streams
DRAKE has just made history becoming the first artist to surpass 50 billion streams across all global streaming platforms. His latest full-length album, Scorpion, has successfully pushed the artist into rarefied air. On top of the streaming record, Scorpion is sitting atop the Billboard Top 200 for a fifth straight week and the hit single ‘In My Feelings’ sits atop the Billboard Hot 100 for a fourth straight week, bringing Drake’s total Hot 100 run to 23 weeks in 2018.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement Following the Release of the Report of the Inspector General of the Justice Department on the Origins of Operation Crossfire Hurricane
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Senior Member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget, issued this statement following the release of a report by the Inspector General of the Department of Justice concerning the origins of Operation Crossfire Hurricane:
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Governor Abbott Appoints Perkes To Thirteenth Court Of Appeals
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Greg Perkes to the Thirteenth Court of Appeals for a term set to expire on December 31, 2020, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
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Fox News and Other Outlets Join CNN Fight Over Press Access to White House
More than a dozen news outlets -- from the Associated Press to USA Today, The Washington Post and Politico -- are filing friend-of-the-court briefs to support CNN and Jim Acosta's lawsuit against President Trump and several top aides.
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Jason Derulo and girlfriend Jena Frumes are expecting their first child
Jason Derulo and his girlfriend, model Jena Frumes, are expecting their first child.
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Rev. Jesse Jackson recovering in the hospital after 'successful' surgery
Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson is recovering from surgery after being hospitalized for abdominal discomfort.

