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Astros to Host Public Rally for Bagwell Monday

The Houston Astros will give their fans the opportunity to salute new Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell with a public rally on Monday at 6 p.m. in the Union Station Lobby at Minute Maid Park. The rally is open to the public with no admission charge.

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Black Employee Accuses Fuddruckers of Discrimination

A black Harris County man is suing the restaurant chain Fuddruckers, alleging discrimination and wrongful termination. Lloyd Mitchell filed a complaint June 30 in the Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas against Luby’s Fuddruckers Restaurants, alleging violation of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

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Houston Community College Trustee Convicted of Bribery

A trustee of the Houston Community College System board has been convicted of bribery related to his tenure on the board. Chris Oliver will be sentenced Aug. 28 for bribery of a public official concerning programs receiving federal funds, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas Abe Martinez’s office announced Monday once the case was unsealed.

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Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 4805 Lyons

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 4805 Lyons about 2:25 p.m. last Friday (June 16).

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Astros Set 2017 Opening Day Roster

Six players to debut on active Opening Day roster

The Houston Astros have set their 2017 Opening Day roster today, which includes 13 pitchers, 12 position players and two players on the 10-day Disabled List. The announcement was made by Astros General Manager Jeff Luhnow.

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Megachurch Backs Pastor Indicted for $3.5 Million Fraud

Thousands of worshipers at a Methodist megachurch in Houston didn’t expect to hear from their pastor’s lawyer on Easter morning. The special guest dropped in to speak days after Kirbyjon Caldwell—a prominent Texas pastor and former spiritual adviser to presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama—was charged with more than a dozen crimes in an alleged fraud scheme.

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Harris County Warned of Flood Risks 20 Years Ago

A report released two decades ago on the Harris County reservoir system predicted with alarming accuracy the catastrophic flooding that would besiege the Houston area if changes weren't made in the face of rapid development. The report released in 1996 by engineers with the Harris County Flood Control District said the Addicks and Barker reservoirs were adequate when built in the 1940s.

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Chris Young Makes 6th Rodeo Appearance

The weather didn't stop the crowd from coming out on Monday night at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo to have a little fun! And it didn’t stop this writer either.

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Congressman Al Green Distributes Masks to Two Local Nursing Homes

On Wednesday, June 10, 2020, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:

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Congressman Al Green Distributes Masks to Two Local Nursing Homes

On Wednesday, June 10, 2020, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:

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Houston Black Restaurant Week Set to Kick Off On April 14

It's that time of the year again! Houston's Black Restaurant Week will be in full effect for two weeks from April 14 through April 28 this year. This will be the fourth annual culinary fest where Houstonians will celebrate the flavors of African-American, African and Caribbean cuisines.

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Carlos Correa Proposes to Texas Beauty After World Series Win

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa was finishing up his interview on Fox minutes after his club clinched its first World Series title when he pulled a ring out of his back pocket and took a knee.

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New Custom Built Houston Fire Department Ladder 28 In Service

A new custom built ladder truck has been placed into service at Fire Station 28 in southwest Houston.

Kellogg’s Black History Every Month: A Call for Food Justice

Kellogg Company is continuing to celebrate the launch of its campaign, “Kellogg’s Black History Every Month: A Call for Food Justice.”

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Houston native serves aboard USS Carl Vinson

viation Electrician’s Mate Airman Lopez Cervantes, a native of Houston, conducts maintenance in the hangar bay of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Dec. 6, 2021. Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Micheal Mensah)

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Senator Kamala Harris Statement on the Passing of Civil Rights Hero John Lewis

U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) on Saturday released the following statement on the passing of Congressman John Lewis. Congressman Lewis passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020.

Solid Waste Management Department Collection and Facility Schedule for Independence Day, July 4, 2022

Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin would like to make residents aware of the collection and facility schedule changes for the up coming 4th of July holiday .

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Film/TV Producer Datari Turner to Host Master Class & Premiere Two Films at ABFF

Fresh off his NAACP Image Award nomination for the Showtime documentary Shut Up and Dribble, film and television producer Datari Turner will debut his latest works -- the films Same Difference and If Not Now, When? -- at the American Black Film Festival this month. Produced under his Datari Turner Productions enterprise, both films were selected in the festival's Narrative Features category.

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NAACP Calls for Full Release of Mueller Report, Barr Summary Not Enough

Robert Mueller stated, "While this report does not conclude that the President committed a crime [of obstruction of justice], it also does not exonerate him.” Yet that is exactly what William Barr has tried to do. It is even more imperative that we have full access to the Mueller report and evidentiary basis to learn the facts surrounding Donald Trump’s actions and potential attacks on the integrity of our democracy.

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Angela Bassett checked on Ariana DeBose after viral rap

Angela Bassett did indeed do the thing. The "Black Panther" star told Variety she messaged Oscar-winning actress Ariana DeBose after DeBose mentioned her in a now-viral performance at the BAFTA Awards.