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Bellaire High School Class of 2022 has record-breaking 13 valedictorians

All HISD valedictorians and salutatorians will be honored April 12

Bellaire High School has 13 valedictorians in the Class of 2022, surpassing last year’s record-breaking nine students who graduated with a perfect grade point average.

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East End Street Fest: A Celebration of Mexican and Chicano Art & Culture in East End Houston

The East End Improvement Corporation (501c3) and the East End Houston Cultural District proudly invite the Houston community to the 2022 East End Street Fest on Saturday, May 7, from 12:00 pm until 6:00 pm on the award-winning Esplanade on Navigation Boulevard. Admission is free.

Congressman Al Green Helps Many Low-Income Families File to Get Up to $6,728

On Tuesday, April 12, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement: “With the deadline to file taxes around the corner, it is important to make sure eligible recipients are informed of the resources and incentives available to them so they do not leave money on the table; money that could otherwise be used to feed their families.

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In Washington's Covid-19 outbreak, new variants flout old 'close contact' rule

Washington, DC is coping with a cluster of high-profile Covid-19 cases after a series of public events exposed high-level officials.

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Ambitious trial judges could be wary after GOP attacks on Judge Jackson's sentencing record

The Senate Republicans who led the attacks on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's sentencing record say they hoped to send a message to other trial judges who might seek appointments to higher courts.

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What we know and don't know about quarterback Dwayne Haskins' death

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins died when he was struck by a dump truck Saturday morning as he tried to cross a highway on foot in South Florida, authorities said.

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Biden to announce new gun regulation and name ATF nominee

President Joe Biden will announce a new firearm regulation Monday meant to contain the use of privately made weapons, senior administration officials said, as he comes under pressure to take more steps to address a national crisis of gun violence.

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This Texas mom says she's moving her family to California to protect her transgender daughter

A Texas mom is doing whatever it takes to keep her transgender child safe -- even if that requires picking up their lives, leaving family and friends behind and moving hundreds of miles west.

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Being Black Can Cost An Arm and a Leg

COVID-19 is not the only epidemic plaguing America’s Black community today.

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Exotic Pop Creates Scholarships and Financial Literacy Program to Give Back to HISD Students

Exotic Pop, a Houston-based beverage company known for offering rare and hard-to-find soda flavors, brands and snacks from around the world, is giving back to Houston Independent School District (HISD) students with a financial literacy program and scholarships to help students pursue their entrepreneurial dreams!

Fatal Attraction Tells the Story of a True Monster in Disguise Tonight, April 11 at 9/8c on TV One

An all-new episode of TV One’s True Crime Mondays is back tonight! This week's episode of FATAL ATTRACTION unpacks a young woman's unfortunate demise when she is found dead in a car. Watch the story unfold at 9 p.m. ET/8C.

Far-Right Smears of Judge Jackson Show Why We Can’t Let Them Take Power

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson made history this week when the U.S. Senate confirmed her nomination as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice. That is cause for celebration.

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Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 120th Anniversary Edition Debuts and Minutes Later is Auctioned Off for $250,000

All proceeds will be donated to benefit STEM education

This year marks the 120th Anniversary of the Cadillac brand. To celebrate, Cadillac is proud to expand the Collector’s Series with the introduction of the 2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 120th Anniversary Edition.

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Expressions from the Heart Creative Writing Competition

Writing contest offers prize money for juniors Create art through the written word Deadline to enter is April 25

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Around The Bases: Astros Dominance Shines Early In Series Win Over The Los Angeles Angels

The Houston Astros wrapped up their four-game series against the Los Angeles Angels with a 4-1 win on Sunday to put the Astros in a familiar position early in the season as they lead the American League West with a 3-1 record. They outscored the Angels 20-10 and hit a total of eight home runs against a revamped Los Angeles pitching staff.

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Astros Rookie Jeremy Peña Has Breakout Performance In Win Over Angels

“It has been a dream come true,” Peña said after the game about his first two days on the major league level.

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Dallas Native Serves the U.S. Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella, Italy

Chief Petty Officer Clarence Allen, a native of Dallas, Texas, serves the U.S. Navy at Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLCSI), located in Sigonella, Italy.

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Texas Is Quietly Using Redistricting Lawsuits to Launch a Broader War Against Federal Voting Rights Law

Beyond the immediate legal fight over whether Texas lawmakers again discriminated against voters of color when drawing new political districts, a quieter war is being waged that could dramatically constrict voting rights protections nationwide for years to come. For decades, redistricting in Texas has tracked a familiar rhythm — new maps are followed by claims of discrimination and lawsuits asking federal courts to step in. Over the years, Texas lawmakers have repeatedly been ordered to correct gerrymandering that suppressed the political power of Black and Hispanic voters.

Art League Houston Announces Top Honors for 2022 Annual Awards

For over three decades, Art League Houston (ALH) has honored the brightest lights in the arts in Texas. This year, ALH proudly announces the selection of Letitia Huckaby as the 2022 Texas Artist of the Year, Earlie Hudnall, Jr. as the recipient of the biennial 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award in the Visual Arts, and Melanie Lawson and John Guess, Jr. as the 2022 Texas Patrons of the Year.

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Houston Mother Gives ‘Inside Look’ at Staying Connected to the Internet During the Pandemic

Comcast and the New Affordable Connectivity Program will help millions of people just like her get connected and stay connected to the transformative power of the internet.

A Houston mother is one of the millions of low-income Americans who will now be able to get free, fast and reliable Comcast broadband service, thanks to the new Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) — a federally-funded program that gives eligible households a credit of up to $30 per month towards the cost of broadband service.