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Ellis Leads Harris County Democrats Into Office

Rodney Ellis in one of his first acts as County Commissioner hosted a formal inaugural event at NRG Stadium Monday, January 2nd featuring Mayor Sylvester Turner administering a celebratory oath of office to Ellis, DA Kim Hogg, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, Tax Assessor Ann Bennett Harris and 30 judges and constables in the largest Harris County Democrat stampede to office in decades.

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A President Named Barack Obama: His Accomplishments, His Legacy, His Future

Eight years ago America was a very different county. Our economy was at a low. Healthcare was not made for everyone. Troops were at war. Topping off everything there weren’t enough jobs to go around for all of America. The country was pretty dim. But we found our light in hope through a change we could believe in brought on by an African American guy from Chicago, IL, who would later become the 44th President of the United States.

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5 Things for Friday, January 6, 2017: Russia Hacking, Border Wall, Facebook Live

Good Friday morning. And thank you. Why? Because 5 Things just hit 50,000 subscribers! It's a great way to start the year, and we appreciate the support. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Successive Waves of Massive Storms Cover Tahoe Ski Resorts in Six Feet of Snow, Forecasts Calling for Additional Accumulations of 3 to 5 Feet

Jubilant Skiers and Snowboarders Rejoice as Resorts 100% Open; Ideal Conditions for January's Learn to Ski or Snowboard Month

Lake Tahoe ski resorts are in the midst of a potentially historic storm cycle with more than six feet of fresh snow already on the ground and forecasters calling for additional accumulations of more than 3 to 5 feet heading into next week. Perfectly timed for January's Learn to Ski or Snowboard Month, Lake Tahoe resorts are making it easy for guests to stick to their New Year's resolution to hit the slopes this season and elevate their riding to the next level.

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Talented Houston ISD Student Orators Vie for Coveted Finalist Positions at 21st Annual Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Semifinal Competition

Fourth- and Fifth-Grade Students Portray Dr. King and Honor Muhammed Ali at Event

On Friday, Jan. 6, fourth- and fifth-grade students representing 24 Houston ISD elementary schools will compete at Thompson Elementary to earn one of 12 finalist positions during the semifinal round of the 21st Annual Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Competition. Students will present original speeches, not to exceed five minutes, addressing the topic: “If Dr. King were alive today, what would he say about Muhammad Ali’s contribution to society?”

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Mike Pence: Trump's Fixer with Hill Republicans

Republicans on Capitol Hill are still feeling out President-elect Donald Trump -- but they're warmly embracing his vice president, Mike Pence.

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Will Black College Band Perform at Trump Inauguration?

The president of a historically black college in Alabama is yet to decide whether the school's marching band will perform at President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural parade, a college spokesman said Tuesday.

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Rex Tillerson To Put Exxon Nest Egg In a Trust Over Conflict of Interest Concerns

ExxonMobil and Rex Tillerson have announced their plan to address concerns about the huge nest egg the oil giant has promised to its former CEO.

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The Best New Restaurants for 2017

Korean barbecue in London, Danish cuisine in New York and a seafood specialist in Dubai all share one thing in common -- they're served at some of the world's hottest new restaurants for 2017.

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5 Things for Wednesday, January 4, 2017: Donald Trump, Inauguration Day, Charles Manson

Good Wednesday morning. There are just 16 more days until Inauguration Day, which brings you either great joy or great heartburn. Anyway, here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Bill, Hillary Clinton to Attend Trump Inauguration

Former President Bill Clinton and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton will attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration later this month, aides to both Clintons told CNN on Tuesday.

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Latino Leaders Ask: When Will Trump Reach Out to Hispanics?

Latino leaders around the country say they want to keep an open mind about Donald Trump's presidency, but less than one month before Inauguration Day, many are disappointed he has not done more to reach out to them.

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Donald Trump's New Year's Eve Speech Cited Dubai Business Partner

Donald Trump gave a lengthy description of his electoral victory, and lavished praise upon a Dubai business partner, during a ten-minute speech to 800 paying guests at his Florida estate Saturday night.

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African-American Billionaire Robert Smith Offers Full Scholarships for Education of Chibok Girls Who Escaped Boko Haram

American billionaire Robert Smith has offered to sponsor the education of 24 girls from the Chibok community, including the 21 girls who escaped from Boko Haram captivity in October this year.

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