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John Whitmire Endorsed for Houston Mayor

John Whitmire announced today that the American Council of Engineering Companies Houston PAC has endorsed him in his campaign for mayor of the City of Houston.

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Yonutz Brings Fantastical Freebies and Festivities on National Donut Day

Creators of the award-winning SMASHED™Donut, Yonutz offers free donuts,

Yonutz, the celebrated and innovative donut and ice cream concept, creator of the famed SMASHED™Donut, and three-time winner of Dessert Wars, will celebrate National Donut Day in the most fantastical way: with free SMASHED Donuts and a side of surprises on Friday, June 2.

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The Little Mermaid

Romantic and social drama ignite this ode to love, tolerance and acceptance.

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Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy and Director/Producer Rob Marshall

Cast and Filmmakers Attend Sydney Premiere of “The Little Mermaid”

The Australian premiere of “The Little Mermaid,” Disney’s live-action reimagining of the studio’s Oscar®-winning animated musical classic, took place in Sydney earlier this evening, with the film’s Ariel (Halle Bailey) and Ursula (Melissa McCarthy) joining director/producer Rob Marshall on the festive blue carpet outside the State Theatre to toast the film’s upcoming launch. “The Little Mermaid” opens exclusively in theaters May 26, 2023.

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Houston native serves at U.S. Navy Helicopter Squadron in Japan

ATSUGI, Japan - Airman Angel Gomez, a native of Houston, Texas, serves in the U.S. Navy as a member of a helicopter squadron forward deployed to Japan.

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The 2023 ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ Presented by Coca-Cola® Celebrates Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary with Partners AT&T®, Disney, L’Oréal and Target

It's about to go down at the 2023 ESSENCE Festival of CultureTM presented by Coca-Cola®. This year's four-day event will celebrate Hip-Hop's undeniable legacy with new and returning experiences from long-standing presenting sponsor, Coca-Cola®, and major partners AT&T®, Disney, L’Oréal and Target.

Press Release: ‘Isiah Factor’ Panelist to Launch On-Demand Male Panel Talk Show ‘Regal Roundtable’

Todd A. Smith, a regular panelist on “Isiah Factor Uncensored,” which airs on Fox 26 Houston and Fox Soul, will launch the on-demand male panel talk show “Regal Roundtable” on May 28.

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Abducted Child Found After 6 Years

A girl who was abducted nearly six years ago is safe after someone recognized her from a Netflix show.

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Anheuser-Busch loses top LGBTQ+ rating over its Bud Light response

Last year, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation gave Bud Light parent company Anheuser-Busch a top rating for LGBTQ+ equality. But because of how the company handled backlash to a sponsored post by Dylan Mulvaney, a transgender woman, it’s now off the list.

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Debt ceiling talks hit a snag, negotiators press pause for now

Debt ceiling talks between the White House and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s office have hit a snag, and negotiators have put a pause on the talks, multiple sources tell CNN.

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Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Statement on Unauthorized Release of Children’s Medical Information

Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee is calling for swift and appropriate action in response to children’s medical records from Texas Children’s Hospital being illicitly released to an individual not affiliated with the hospital. The medical records were published by The Manhattan Institute, a conservative think tank, and relate to children receiving gender-affirming care.

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FDA advisers vote in support of RSV vaccine to protect newborns

The US Food and Drug Administration’s independent vaccine advisers voted Thursday in favor of recommending approval of a new vaccine to protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV.

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Your Ultimate Guide to Asian Restaurant Month: Explore Cuisines, Earn Points, and Win Prizes

The month of May is Asian American Pacific Islander Month (AAPI) Heritage Month and the Houston Asian Chamber of Commerce is celebrating their third annual Asian Restaurant Month in partnership with Houston First Corporation. This year the event has grown to more than one hundred restaurants to try during your journey through the ten plus ethnic cuisines to explore. From now until May 31st, you have the opportunity to take advantage of the Asian Restaurant Month digital pass, which offers not only a comprehensive directory of participating restaurants but also the ability to earn points and redeem them for exciting prizes by simply checking in at each location. With the pass easily downloadable on your phone, you can browse different cuisines using the filters or find restaurants that are conveniently located nearby. It's a great way to discover new dining experiences and have some fun along the way!

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Landmark Exhibition William Kentridge: In Praise of Shadows Travels to the MFAH, Surveying the Celebrated South African Artist’s Work

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston will host the acclaimed exhibition William Kentridge: In Praise of Shadows, from June 25 to September 10, 2023. Organized in cooperation with The Broad, Los Angeles, where it opened in November 2022, the exhibition surveys 35 years of the celebrated South African artist’s career, and features more than 80 works touching on every aspect of Kentridge’s wide-ranging investigations in the visual arts, film, and theater.

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Biden previews 2024 election pitch to young Black voters

Biden gives commencement speech at Howard University

President Joe Biden previewed his 2024 election pitch to young Black voters Saturday in commencement remarks at a Howard University graduation ceremony in Washington, DC, articulating his vision of a "future for all Americans,"

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Fort Bend County Honors COVID-19 Frontline Workers and Pandemic Partners as Global Health Emergency Ends

Fort Bend County Judge KP George and the Fort Bend County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) held a ceremony at the Historic Fort Bend County Courthouse to recognize nearly 50 individuals, institutions of learning, organizations, county departments, schools, businesses, nonprofits, and medical facilities for their outstanding contributions to the fight against COVID-19.

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Florida rejects social studies textbooks

taking a knee and other content of 'concern'

Florida rejected nearly 35% of social studies textbooks submitted by publishers for approval, including those that referenced social justice and "other information that was not aligned with Florida Law," the state's Department of Education announced Tuesday.

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13-year-old Oklahoma boy makes history as he crosses stage as college graduate

Four diplomas. Dozens of certifications and awards. And now, 13-year-old Elijah Muhammad's family says he's the youngest African American to graduate college with a degree in computer science and cybersecurity.

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San Antonio Spurs win NBA Draft lottery and are expected to pick 7-foot-4 Frenchman Victor Wembanyama

Young French superstar Victor Wembanyama is likely headed to San Antonio after the five-time NBA champion Spurs on Tuesday night won the rights to the top pick at the NBA Draft lottery.

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98-year-old woman and her daughter among 3 victims killed by New Mexico student who fired randomly, hitting cars and homes

A 98-year-old woman and her 73-year-old daughter were among the three people killed by an 18-year-old high school student who roamed through his neighborhood Monday firing indiscriminately at homes and passersby in their vehicles, according to authorities in the northwestern New Mexico town of Farmington.