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Houston native serves aboard U.S. Navy warship in Mayport

Petty Officer 3rd Class Blake Thompson, a native of Houston, Texas, is serving aboard USS Winston S. Churchill, a U.S. Navy warship, operating out of Mayport, Florida.

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Plane crashes into power line in Houston, leaving 1 dead

An aircraft hit a power line and crashed in Houston on Saturday night, killing one person and knocking out power in the area, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

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Doritos® SOLID BLACK™ Continues to Ignite Boldness and Celebrate Diversity with Launch of New Doritos Spicy Pineapple Jalapeno

Created in partnership with award-winning Chef Chris Williams, new Doritos Spicy Pineapple Jalapeno flavor continues ongoing commitment to celebrate Changemakers through specially designed SOLID BLACK packaging

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Jill Biden to travel to Paris to commemorate US rejoining UNESCO after Trump exit

First lady Dr. Jill Biden will travel to Paris next week to celebrate the US rejoining UNESCO, according to senior administration officials, in a visit that will highlight the national security imperative of American involvement in such coalitions and emphasize the role of US leadership in the world.

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7 Republican presidential candidates meet polling criteria for first RNC debate

Seven Republican presidential candidates have, as of Sunday, met the polling requirements to appear on the August debate stage following new polling from Fox Business in Iowa and South Carolina.

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The Negro Motorist Green Book

The Negro Motorist Green Book, a new exhibition developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) in collaboration with award-winning author, photographer, and cultural documentarian, Candacy Taylor will be on display in Holocaust Museum Houston’s Josef and Edith Mincberg Gallery Sept. 1 through Nov. 26, 2023.

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Urban League Texas Delegation to hold "Urban League Fights for You Rally" on Opening Day of National Urban League Conference

With new political challenges rapidly emerging in Texas, coordinated action among the state’s civil rights advocacy groups is essential.

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‘They’re trying to kill me’: 911 calls capture unarmed Black man’s comments before being attacked by police K-9

The unarmed Black man who was attacked by a police K-9 while surrendering to authorities with his hands up earlier this month told emergency dispatchers that officers were “trying to kill” him and he did not feel safe pulling over, according to audio recordings of his 911 calls.

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S.A.F.E. Diversity Communities Joins The Fight For Environmental Rights

S.A.F.E. Diversity joins the fight for environmental rights.

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Zoe Saldana takes point in ‘Special Ops: Lioness’

“Yellowstone” writer-producer Taylor Sheridan has excelled at luring big stars to television with relatively thin material, a formula that feels especially transparent with “Special Ops: Lioness,” his latest series for Paramount+. Zoe Saldaña takes point in this fact-based tale of female special-ops soldiers, which races through the set up by relying on a litany of war-story cliches.

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Pfizer says most tornado damage to North Carolina plant was to warehouse facility, not manufacturing lines

Most of the damage from Wednesday’s tornado to a major Pfizer plant in North Carolina was to a warehouse facility, rather than areas that produce medicines, the drug giant said Friday.

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AI is a concern for writers. But actors could have even more to fear

How many actors does it take to make the movies and shows produced by studios and streaming services? SAG-AFTRA, the actors union that has had 160,000 members on strike since last week, is afraid that artificial intelligence will lead to far fewer employed actors in the future.

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Tony Bennett, crooner who sang ‘I Left My Heart in San Francisco,’ dies at 96

Legendary singer Tony Bennett, best known for singing “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” has died, according to his longtime publicist, Sylvia Weiner.

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15 of America’s best small towns and cities

The vast majority of Americans may live in big cities (more than 70%, according to the 2020 census), but there’s an enduring affection for small towns and cities.

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What’s more important as you age — stretching, balance work or strength training?

People often bemoan gray hair and wrinkled skin as some of the most unpleasant side effects of aging. It may be discouraging to watch your youthful visage slip away, but the status of your strength, balance and flexibility is of much greater concern. Significant declines in these areas can lead to pain, falls and fractures, and an overall loss of mobility and functionality. Think about the inability to play with the grandkids, climb stairs or carry groceries.

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Mayor's Office of Education and Youth Engagement Recognized as Ally by United States Department of Education

The Mayor's Office of Education and Youth Engagement has achieved a momentous milestone in its commitment to fostering academic and holistic development among the youth. The United States Department of Education recently recognized the Office as an official ally of the Engage Every Student initiative. A bold new call to action to provide high-quality out-of-school time learning opportunities for every child who wants to participate.

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Texas A&M President Katherine Banks resigns amid fallout from failed hiring of journalism professor

“The recent challenges regarding Dr. McElroy have made it clear to me that I must retire immediately,” Banks wrote in her resignation letter. “The negative press is a distraction from the wonderful work being done here.”

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Fridayy Unveils Captivating Music Video to "When It Comes to You"

Flaunting the year’s most sought-after voice, undisputed “Melody God'' and R&B phenomenon Fridayy unveils a brand-new single & music video entitled “When It Comes To You,” the second single off his long awaited debut album set to drop in August. Listen to “When It Comes To You” HERE via Def Jam Recordings. Watch the official music video to the awe-inspiring single HERE.

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Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office Celebrates Promotions and Awards

The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office recognized the men and women within the department for their commitment to public safety.

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HCDE Opens New Adult Education Learning Center with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Harris County Department of Education hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday to celebrate the opening of its new Adult Education Learning Center in north Houston.