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Warner Robins native serves aboard U.S. Navy floating airport

Seaman Donovan Alexander-Profit, a native of Warner Robins, Georgia, is one of more than 5,000 sailors serving aboard the self-contained mobile airport, USS Abraham Lincoln.

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$5 Million in ARPA Funding Invested in Arts and Cultural Organizations

Four months following approval by Houston City Council, 62 Houston Arts & Cultural organizations from across the City learned that their requested funding, up to $100,000, was approved. The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) was able to accomplish this effort in collaboration with Mid-America Arts Alliance, a trusted partner with a track record of helping the city efficiently distribute federal funds within the creative economy.

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Jury deliberations begin in Trump adviser Peter Navarro’s contempt of Congress trial

A federal jury in Washington, DC, has begun deliberating the criminal contempt of Congress charges against former Trump White House trade adviser Peter Navarro.

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Terror suspect on the run after escaping London prison

A manhunt has been launched for a British soldier awaiting trial on terror charges after he escaped from a London prison on Wednesday while dressed as a chef, officials say.

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Travis Scott announces his first tour since the 2021 Astroworld tragedy

Travis Scott is gearing up to again take the stage nearly two years after the Astroworld tragedy, his ill-fated Houston concert that left 10 dead and hundreds injured in 2021.

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What to know about Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial

The impeachment trial of Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general who faces accusations of repeatedly abusing his office to help a donor, is set to begin Tuesday in the state Senate.

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2023 NFL season: everything you need to know ahead of another year of football

Another year, another calendar filled with thrills, spills and a whole lot of touchdowns. The arrival of September means one thing: the NFL is back.

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Disneyland Resort Welcomes Fall with Halloween Time and Plaza de la Familia, Beginning Sept. 1, 2023

*Halloween fans can start the festivities early with family-friendly entertainment and limited-time offerings beginning in September ▪ Featuring Disney and Pixar’s ‘Coco,’ Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure Park honors the traditions of Día de los Muertos ▪ Hotels of the Disneyland Resort debut Halloween décor at Goofy’s Kitchen and new ‘Coco’-inspired confectionery sculpture at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

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Deadly shooting of college student from CT deemed justified, police say

A 20-year-old college student from Madison was shot and killed over the weekend after he tried to enter the wrong home at the University of South Carolina.

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The ‘blue moon’ won’t be the only rare sight in the night sky this week

August began with a bright supermoon and will end the same way as another one lights up the night sky this week. The ringed planet Saturn will also make its closest and brightest appearance of the year near the moon.

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Trump cited the ‘Scottsboro Boys’ case when he asked for a 2026 trial. Judge Chutkan rejected any comparison

When Donald Trump urged the judge in his federal election subversion case to set his trial for April 2026 earlier this month, he cited a landmark Supreme Court decision concerning the infamous 1931 Scottsboro Boys cases to bolster his argument that special counsel Jack Smith isn’t giving him enough time to prepare a defense.

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Families of troops killed in Abbey Gate bombing in Afghanistan demand accountability in emotional testimony

Family members of the 13 US service members killed two years ago in the Abbey Gate bombing during the US withdrawal from Afghanistan demanded accountability and answers from the Biden administration on Tuesday in emotional testimony about the withdrawal and their losses.

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Here’s how Trump may try to challenge Jack Smith and delay his March 4 trial

Attorneys for former President Donald Trump have previewed that they will be seeking to launch several legal maneuvers to gum up the federal election subversion case that has been brought against him by special counsel Jack Smith.

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Mark Thompson named CNN chief executive and chairman at critical juncture in news network’s history

Mark Thompson, the former chief executive of The New York Times and director-general of the BBC, will be the next leader of CNN, the network announced Wednesday, taking the reins of the renowned global news organization at one of the most pivotal times in its 43-year history.

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Giuliani loses defamation lawsuit from two Georgia election workers

A federal judge has determined Rudy Giuliani forfeits the defamation lawsuit from two Georgia election workers against him, a decision that could lead to significant penalties for the former Donald Trump attorney.

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Commissioner Rodney Ellis’s Statement on Commissioners Court’s Forced Elimination of Election Administrator’s Office Because of SB 1750

Today, the Harris County Commissioners Court is forced to take action to comply with Senate Bill 1750, a new state law that forces Harris County, and only Harris County, to eliminate the position of elections administrator and revert election duties to a bifurcated system, where the Tax Assessor-Collector maintains voter registration and the County Clerk administers elections. Below is Harris County Rodney Ellis’s statement on that action:

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Archaeology Now presents Senan Shaibani Marsh Arabs Project with Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting of a Mudhif on Rice University campus Sept. 9 featuring events for all ages

Hosted by Rice University in partnership with the Arab American Educational Foundation and Iraqi community groups with support from the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Archaeology Now, the Houston affiliate of Archaeology Institute of America, presents the Senan Shaibani Marsh Arabs Project, kicking off with the Sept. 9 grand opening/ribbon cutting of a traditional Mudhif constructed on the campus of Rice University.

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Simone Biles makes history after title at the US Gymnastics Championships winning a record 8th all-around national

The woman most people consider the greatest gymnast of all time keeps adding to her amazing legacy.

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Five ways technology is changing how you get your online shopping and takeout deliveries

In recent years, we’ve grown accustomed to the sight of Amazon vans and courier cars bringing packages to our doors. But according to consultancy firm McKinsey, the growth of e-commerce since the Covid pandemic has “put huge pressure on the last-mile delivery system” – the final stage of the delivery process, where parcels are transported from warehouse to customers.

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The Pavilion and Houston Symphony Blast Off to Space! September 14

Guests are invited to buckle up for an outer-space adventure with The Cynthia Woodlands Pavilion and Houston Symphony at Blast Off to Space! Thursday, September 14, 2023. The action-packed show, sponsored by Insperity, will feature iconic music from Star Wars, E.T., The Planets and more – from the moon to Mars and beyond, this event is sure to transport everyone’s imagination to a galaxy far, far away! Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. performance. Mezzanine and lawn seating are FREE. Reserved orchestra seats are available for $25 per ticket.