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Man indicted on murder charge in rapper Takeoff’s shooting death

A grand jury in Harris County, Texas, on Thursday indicted a man on a murder charge in connection with last year’s shooting death of Takeoff, a member of the rap group Migos.

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Stages Presents Thunder Knocking on the Door

The finale of Stages’ 2022-2023 season runs June 16–August 6

The finale of Stages’ 2022-2023 season, Thunder Knocking on the Door starts as a deal with the devil and turns into a love story for the ages. This show "asks us what we believe about love, about art, about family and explores the crossroads of all of these ideas,” said artistic director Kenn McLaughlin. "It is a fairy tale. It is the blues. It is highly theatrical and it abounds with pure joy that flashes like lightning again and again.”

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Italian secret service agents among victims of Lake Maggiore boat accident

Two Italian secret service agents and a retired member of Israel’s security forces were among the four victims from Sunday’s fatal boat accident on Lake Maggiore, northern Italy.

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Weight-loss surgery is becoming more common among children and teens, new research shows

Millions of children and teens live with obesity in the United States, and weight-loss surgery is becoming a more common way to treat it, new research shows.

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Cognitive decline accelerates after heart attack, study finds

Having a heart attack may put you at risk of accelerated cognitive decline in later years, above and beyond what is considered appropriate for the aging mind, according to a new study.

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SpaceX mission carrying former NASA astronaut, three paying customers departs space station

A SpaceX capsule carrying a decorated former NASA astronaut and three paying customers departed from the International Space Station at 11:05 a.m. ET on Tuesday, kicking off the final leg of a historic weeklong mission for the crew.

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Texas Southern University president retires after two years on the job

Lesia Crumpton-Young said she is leaving TSU to help elevate historically Black colleges and universities on the national stage.

Texas Southern University President Lesia Crumpton-Young has retired from her position just two years after joining the historically Black university in Houston.

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Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ rakes in $117 million at the US box office on opening weekend

Disney’s live-action movie “The Little Mermaid” brought in $117.5 million at the US box office in the fifth-best opening for Memorial Day weekend in history, according to Box Office Mojo.

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Texas House of Representatives votes to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton

The Texas House of Representatives has voted to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton, an unprecedented move following a legislative probe that faulted the third-term Republican for a yearslong pattern of corruption, including abusing his office’s powers, retaliating against whistleblowers and obstructing justice.

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3 people killed and 5 wounded in shooting at motorcycle rally in Red River, New Mexico

Multiple people were shot and at least three people were killed at a motorcycle rally in Red River, New Mexico, on Saturday, according to local officials.

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Announcing Community Activist Ndjabuka Francine Murhebwa as Afternon Keynote Speaker at The Alliance 6th Annual Refugee Mental Health & Wellness Conference

Ndjabuka Francine Murhebwa joins Anhlan Nguyen, DBA, as keynotes during this cross-cultural event

The Alliance, a non-profit organization serving Greater Houston, is pleased to share that Community Activist Ndjabuka Francine Murhebwa will be the afternoon keynote speaker during The Alliance 6th Annual Refugee Mental Health & Wellness Conference. The cross-cultural event is open to the public and scheduled for Wednesday, May 31, 2023 from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm at the United Way of Greater Houston, 50 Waugh Drive, Houston, Texas.

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Houston Teen Selected to Represent U.S. at Goalball Youth World Championships

Five teen athletes have been named to represent the United States at this summer’s 2023 IBSA Goalball Youth World Championships in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The competition, taking place July 15-19, is a significant tournament in the development of young goalball athletes, many of whom have gone on to represent Team USA and win medals at the Paralympic Games.

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Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Will Join Art Community and Downtown Houston Officials in Unveiling Murals

New Murals Bring Total to More than 2 Dozen Pieces of Art on Downtown Buildings that are Part of Big Art. Bigger Change

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, County Judge Lina Hidalgo, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Central Houston Inc., Houston Downtown Management District and Street Art for Mankind officials will unveil more murals added to Big Art. Bigger Change., the downtown outdoor art exhibition spanning more than a mile from the Hilton Americas Houston Hotel to the Historic District and another mile from the banks of Buffalo Bayou to south downtown.

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BikeHouston Paves the Way for Bike Accessibility in Houston, Thanks to a $50,000 Grant From Green Mountain Energy Sun Club

BikeHouston to install 15 bike stations across Houston plus an electric cargo trike for vehicle transport.

BikeHouston is celebrating the funding of 15 new bike stations and an electric cargo trike, thanks to a $50,000 grant from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club. The new electric cargo trike will eliminate the need for gasoline-powered vehicle transport for BikeHouston, while strategically placed bike stations with racks and air pumps at local businesses and trail entry points will encourage more usage.

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Original Screwed Up Click Member Lil KeKe Releases New Summer Anthem "25 Summers" Project!

As everyone prepares for cookouts leading into Memorial Day Weekend, Legendary Screwed Up Click Member, Lil Keke has a new project celebrating being in the industry for 25 Summers. The project was released at Midnight on May 25th and features artists such as DJ Chose, Big K.R.I.T, Jack Freeman, Slim Thug, Big Pokey, Al D, Trapboy Fredy, Big Jade, Paul Wall, 8 Ball & MJG, and more.

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Artist Spotlight: Houston's Own R&B Songress XANDi Drops an Enticing Visual To Her Hit Single 'A.R.T.'

Dear Houston, we have an R&B princess on the rise. XANDi drops "A.R.T." right at the cusp of a busy holiday weekend.

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Rev. William “Bill” Lawson Grateful that Commissioner Ellis Names Park after Civil Rights Icon and his Wife

The audience fell emotionally silent when the Rev. William “Bill” Lawson fielded questions from his daughter, Channel 13 anchor Melanie Lawson, during a ceremony hosted by Commissioner Rodney Ellis to dedicate a park named after Rev. Lawson and his late wife, Audrey.

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Fort Bend County Judge KP George to Host Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony at Historic Courthouse

Fort Bend County Judge KP George will host a Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony at the Historic Fort Bend County Courthouse, 401 Jackson St., Richmond, TX 77469, on Monday, May 29, 2023. The ceremony is scheduled to take place in the Courthouse courtyard from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and aims to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the armed forces.

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Houston Restaurant Stuff’d Wings Celebrates Special Collaboration With BBQ Staple Ray’s BBQ Shack Just In Time For Juneteenth Weekend!

In anticipation of the upcoming Juneteenth weekend, one of Houston’s favorite 3rd ward restaurants, Stuff’d Wings is excited to announce a collaboration with one of Houston’s BBQ staples, Rays BBQ Shack, which is also located in the 3rd ward area. The family owned and operated businesses will be joining forces to put together a full weekend of celebration for the city of Houston, including debuting their new limited time menu items and also a huge surprise unveiling at Rays BBQ Shack on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 18th at 11am, honoring Mr. Ray himself for 30 years of contributions and service to the community.

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METRO Memorial Day Schedule

In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, METRO will operate the following schedule on Monday, May 29, 2023: