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A prolonged and record heat wave builds over the West this week

Some of the hottest temperatures of the year are on the way for the West Coast and possibly staying dangerously hot through Labor Day as a mega heat wave builds in for the long term.

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Train conductor killed in train derailment in El Paso, Texas

A train conductor was killed in a train derailment in El Paso, Texas, late Monday night, officials said.

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Biden condemns 'sickening' attacks on FBI following Mar-a-Lago search and slams GOP over January 6

President Joe Biden on Tuesday said the attacks on the FBI following the agency's search of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence are "sickening," and offered scathing criticism of Republicans in Congress who have not condemned the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol.

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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Mariah Carey talk biracial identity in new podcast

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex returned with the second episode of her "Archetypes" podcast this week, this time featuring a conversation with Mariah Carey.

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Sheriff’s Office Begins National Night Out Registration

Citizens, along with business and community leaders of unincorporated areas of Fort Bend County, are invited to join their neighbors and meet with Fort Bend County Sheriff’s deputies during the 38th Annual Texas National Night Out, the nation's night out against crime. This year, Fort Bend County citizens will celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, by joining their neighbors at neighborhood block parties all across the county. Registration is required and is now open for groups wishing to have a Sheriff’s Office representative attend their gathering.

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Eight Harmony Public Schools teachers across Beaumont to receive up to an additional $9,000 in salary through TEA’s Teacher Incentive Allotment

Harmony Public Schools is proud to announce that eight teachers in the Beaumont area are recipients of the Teacher Incentive Allotment, a special fund created to reward the state’s highest-performing teachers.

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Progressive Forum Presents Karen Armstrong in Houston September 12, 7:30 p.m. CT

Acclaimed religious historian Karen Armstrong is returning to The Progressive Forum for the American launch event of her upcoming book, Sacred Nature: Restoring Our Ancient Bond with the Natural World, on Monday, September 12, at 7:30 p.m. CT.

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Hundreds of Harmony Public Schools teachers across Houston to receive up to an additional $22,000 in salary through TEA’s Teacher Incentive Allotment

Harmony Public Schools is proud to announce that 227 teachers in the Greater Houston area are recipients of the Teacher Incentive Allotment, a special fund created to reward the state’s highest-performing teachers.

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Houston Grand Opera's The Wreckers Stars Grammy Award Winner Sasha Cooke

New production a lost masterpiece

Dame Ethel Smyth’s epic 1906 opera The Wreckers gets its first-ever full-scale production from a major American opera company. This must-see new production stars Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke as the resolute Thirza whose husband, the preacher Pascoe, declares to the coastal community that shipwrecks along their shore are meant to be pillaged—and meant to be premeditated by leaving the lighthouse dark.

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'Do not drink the water': Mississippi National Guard will hand out water as Jackson's main water facility fails

Mississippi's capital city lacks enough water pressure to fight fires, flush toilets and meet other critical needs because its main water treatment facility began failing Monday, the governor said -- a problem officials blame on longstanding water system problems and this week's river flooding.

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Kohl's and Gap have a surprising plan for this season's unsold clothing

Retailers are overstocked on clothing, and some are packing it away in hopes of selling it in future seasons.

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Opinion: We have finally gotten some relief at the pump. But it may not last long

Americans have never seen a wilder year when it comes to gas prices, thanks to the confluence of a surge in demand as the pandemic eased, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which created myriad challenges among oil producers, from supply constraints to volatile markets to unpredictable demand.

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An 'annoyed' Melania Trump stays mum on Mar-a-Lago search as she promotes NFT business

Shortly after the FBI searched his Mar-a-Lago home earlier this month, former President Donald Trump fumed on social media about agents rummaging through his wife's clothing and personal items.

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Lodi, California is redefining Wine Country

Defined as a sophisticated agriculture and culinary scene, Lodi adds to the year-round appeal of a vibrant community within the Wine Country. With a visit to Lodi, CA you will expand your horizons among the dozens of unique things to do in this small city.

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Beat the Heat at Chuck E. Cheese Now with More Play Time and More Music All Summer Long

Chuck E. Cheese Upgrades New Summer Fun Pass, Announces Hot Summer Nights Dance Parties in partnership with KIDZ BOP

Chuck E. Cheese, the number one family entertainment fun center, is leveling-up its Summer of Fun celebration to deliver fans the ultimate summer playcation experience. Starting June 27 through August 28, fans can now expect DOUBLE the play time with an upgraded Summer Fun Pass and cool entertainment for Hot Summer Nights in July.

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Houston Realtor Noel Collier Explains Why the Market is Ripe for First-Time Homebuyers

Easing supply chain issues and a decelerating housing market are positives for renters looking to buy right now.

It hasn’t been a great few months for real estate in the Houston area, or really anywhere in the U.S. As national consumer confidence in housing hit a 10-year-low in July, worries about inflation and recession sent Houston home sales to their lowest level since the beginning of the COVID epidemic.

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Six Flags Announces 2022-2023 Special Events Lineup

Plus the Return of the Popular Dining and Membership Programs

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown Houston’s largest water park, today announced a robust lineup of special events during the 2022 and 2023 seasons. In addition, the park’s dining pass and membership programs are back by popular demand. Returning guest favorites and new offerings create endless opportunities for fun all season long. Event highlights for the 2022/2023 seasons include:

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Biden to speak about 'the continued battle for the soul of the nation' Thursday

President Joe Biden will travel to Philadelphia on Thursday for a primetime speech on "the continued battle for the soul of the nation" in front of Independence Hall, the White House said Monday.

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Jill Biden tests negative for Covid-19 and will return to Washington on Tuesday

First lady Jill Biden has tested negative for Covid-19 after a rebound case and will return to the Washington, DC, area on Tuesday, communications director Elizabeth Alexander said in a statement Monday.

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5 things to know for August 30: Flooding, Trump, Ukraine, Oregon Shooting, Fukushima

When it comes to your wireless device, carriers not only know where you are every time you make a phone call or use your data connection, but they may also routinely hold onto your location information for years, providing it to law enforcement whether you like it or not. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.