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Houston Pool Scouts Offers Tips for National Water Safety Month

May is National Water Safety Month and summertime is almost here. As we all look forward to days by the pool, I'd like to offer an interview with Brent Berridge, owner of Houston's Pool Scouts, to discuss the importance of water safety.

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Key lawmaker warns at UFO hearing: 'Unidentified aerial phenomena are a potential national security threat'

Key lawmakers warned at a House hearing on Tuesday that unidentified aerial phenomena -- popularly known as UFOs -- must be investigated and taken seriously as a potential threat to national security.

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How golfers embraced fitness training and 'learned to love' the gym

Trevor Anderson calls it a "lightbulb" moment for Jordan Spieth. Anderson, a performance coach with 27 years' experience, was guiding the three-time major winner through a series of exercises for a photoshoot back in 2014 when he saw something click.

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Biden visits memorial site for victims of Buffalo mass shooting

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden visited the memorial site for a mass shooting in which 10 people were killed in an act of violent racism, a devastating reminder to the President of challenges he ran to address.

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Online posts reveal suspected gunman spent months planning racist attack at a Buffalo supermarketket

Social media posts by the 18-year-old White man suspected of shooting and killing 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket Saturday reveal he had been planning his attack for months. Alleged gunman Payton S. Gendron of Conklin, New York, posted that he selected a particular ZIP code in Buffalo because it had the highest percentage of a Black population close enough to where he lived. Police and other officials have described the mass shooting as a hate crime.

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FDA authorizes Pfizer Covid-19 booster shots for children ages 5 to 11

The US Food and Drug Administration has granted emergency use authorization for a booster dose of Pfizer/BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 at least five months after completion of the primary vaccine series.

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Knowing the signs of a stroke and getting help quickly can make all the difference, experts say

When it comes to a stroke, acting fast is key. "Time lost is brain lost. Every minute counts," according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Buffalo shooting victims: 'Hero' guard and a teacher who was a 'pillar of the community' are among 10 killed

A retired police lieutenant. A substitute teacher who was a "pillar of the community." A beloved grandmother of six. A dedicated community activist.

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City of Houston Announces New Art Installation at Central Library's Barbara Bush Literacy Plaza

The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) announced today the completion of a new commission of mosaic artworks located in the Barbara Bush Literacy Plaza at the Jesse H. Jones Central Library.

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Supreme Court limits review of factual disputes in immigration cases

The Supreme Court ruled against a Georgia man who has spent decades in the US and faces deportation after checking the wrong box on a driver's license application.

Four deadly shootings across Michiana this weekend are among many across the US

Since Thursday at least four people have died in shootings across Michiana, and so far no suspects have been found. First on Thursday night, a man was shot and killed in South Bend. Hours later in Niles, a 14-year-old boy was shot and later died. And then, Saturday two more people were shot and killed in South Bend.

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Around The Bases: Astros Takes Series From The Washington Nationals

No problem. Houston sent former two-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander to the mound to put everything back in order. He pitched five scoreless innings allowing only two hits in his final inning of work as the Astros got back on the winning track by defeating Washington 8-0.

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Captivating and Exciting: South Seas Island Resort Awaits your Arrival

SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY AND EXCLUSIVITY is calling your name at South Seas Island Resort. With exclusive white-sand beaches renowned for its world-class shelling, South Seas is the perfect getaway for friends, family or romance.

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Lexus LC 500 Named Performance Vehicle of Texas

Texas Auto Writers Association Recognize 2022 Lexus LC 500, 2022 Lexus NX 450h+, and 2022 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 at 2022 Texas Auto Roundup

The 2022 Lexus LC 500 was named the Performance Vehicle of Texas by the Texas Auto Writers Association’s (TAWA) at the 2022 Texas Auto Roundup held recently in Fort Worth, Texas. The LC 500 also won the highest mark in the luxury car category and was recognized for best exterior at the signature spring driving event. The 2022 Lexus NX 450h+ won the highest mark in the Luxury CUV category and the 2022 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 in the Performance Coupe category.

GOP looks to marginalize Cawthorn if he wins Tuesday primary

Republicans are publicly and privately rooting for Rep. Madison Cawthorn to lose his North Carolina primary race on Tuesday. But they're also preparing for an alternate scenario: how to deal with the embattled freshman if he returns to Congress after becoming a party pariah.

Ann Johnson – The Sankofa Project Curated By Tierney Malone

Main Street Windows • Through May 14th

Derived from the Ghanian word “Sankofa,” meaning “one must acknowledge the past to move forward,” The Sankofa Project is a multi-year curatorial project examining the historical events leading up to our current moment of social unrest and racial reckoning. Artwork curated by Malone will be presented on Lawndale’s east-facing windows off Main Street and accompanied by programming to inspire dialogue within our community.

Now Accepting Nominations for EPA Human Studies Review Board

EPA is seeking nominations for ex- appointed by the EPA Administrator to experts to serve on the Human Studies Review Board (HSRB), a federal advisory committee that provides independent advice and recommendations to EPA on proposed and completed third party pesticide or disinfection research involving intentional human subject exposures.

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Menefee Urges EPA Action On Ozone Measures

Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee advocated for residents and voiced concerns about Texas's noncompliance with ozone standards at a virtual public hearing with the Environmental Protection Agency regarding Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), a press release states.

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Peace Is the Presence of Justice

Justice Alito's draft decision to overturn Roe v. Wade asserts that women have no constitutional right over their own bodies that man or law must respect. This arbitrary opinion in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, part of the brazen effort of reactionary judges to roll back decades of progress toward a more perfect union, scorns the will of the vast majority of Americans. That the Supreme Court now convenes huddled behind concrete bunkers and unscalable metal fences is testament to the fury that this judicial wilding has already sparked.

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April Showers Bloomed May Flowers And A Winning Streak For The Astros

“Usually, when you have a winning streak, you’re either hitting the ball a ton or pitching a ton, or both usually,” said Astros manager Dusty Baker after his team won a doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. “I can’t take anything away from our pitching. They’re pitching great.”