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Everything you need to know about the updated Covid-19 boosters

There's a new kind of Covid-19 shot coming soon to a pharmacy or clinic near you.

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Twitter is finally testing an edit button

After years of users clamoring for such a feature, Twitter is finally testing edited tweets.

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A 4-year-old took a loaded gun to his South Texas school. Now his father faces charges, police say

A 4-year-old took a loaded handgun Wednesday to his South Texas elementary school, and his father has been arrested after the incident prompted a lockdown, officials said.

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Fall air travel: What to expect this Labor Day and beyond

Summer air travel has been trying, to put it mildly. Hellacious, many travelers would say.

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Southwest Airlines passenger AirDrops nude photo to other fliers

The pilot of a Southwest Airlines flight threatened to cancel takeoff after someone on the plane sent a naked photograph to other passengers.

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Kevin Dillon goes from 'Entourage' to action star alongside Bruce Willis

Actor Kevin Dillon has taken a detour from Johnny Drama, his comedic hanger-on "Entourage" character.

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What to watch for at Thursday's hearing in Trump's bid for a special master over documents seized at Mar-a-Lago

After an explosive court brief and picture of classified documents from Mar-a-Lago earlier this week, the Justice Department will argue in court Thursday against a request by former President Donald Trump that a so-called special master be appointed in to review the evidence the FBI seized at his Florida resort last month.

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House Oversight Committee reaches deal with Trump over financial records

The House Oversight Committee has reached a deal with former President Donald Trump to end litigation over Trump's financial records, according to a filing obtained by CNN.

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Body camera video shows a Columbus, Ohio, police officer fatally shooting an unarmed 20-year-old Black man

Police in Columbus, Ohio, have released body camera video that shows a police officer fatally shooting an unarmed Black man in his bed.

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Jackson, Mississippi, residents told to shower with mouths closed as water treatment plant repairs continue on Day 4 of water shortage

As Mississippi's capital city entered a fourth day Thursday with little or no water flowing from faucets, authorities are scrambling to get a failing water treatment plant plagued by decades of deferred maintenance back online.

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Police Chief Finner: Violent and Overall Crime Decreasing in Houston

In a positive crime summary report to Houston City Councilmembers today (Aug. 31), Houston Police Chief Troy Finner shared that violent crime in the City of Houston is down by 10% and overall crime is down 5% compared to the same time period one year ago.

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Labor Day Week Trash Pickup Schedules

Solid Waste Management Department

The following holiday schedule is provided for your information and convenience. Please keep this schedule handy so you will be informed of changes in your solid waste and recycling pickup services.

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Houston Pays It Forward Mayor Sylvester Turner Announces Water Donation Drive For Mississippi

Mayor Sylvester Turner is encouraging Houstonians to donate water to help residents of Jackson, Mississippi. People in the state's largest city lack safe drinking water or water to flush toilets due to a catastrophic failure of that city's water system earlier this week following flooding and torrential rains.

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Your Right to Vote Is Not Tied To A Political Party

It appears that our recent discussions about the importance of each of us becoming Registered Voters and using our right to vote has been taken by some as an endorsement of a political party preference, as a necessity to voting. For the record, there is no constitutional requirement of a political party affiliation as a condition of voting. One only has to declare a party affiliation in states requiring such affiliation for voting Democratic or Republican in primary races.

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Here Is Why The Public Owns Former President Trumps Presidential Records

That former President Donald Trump apparently tried, despite a subpoena and negotiations, to hold documents from his presidency away from the National Archives is -- as with so much of Trump's presidency -- completely unprecedented.

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We Can Make America Better

Benefits of a long life include lived memory and perspective. Today, it is easy to despair about America - with its extreme inequality, its continuing racial divide, its fragile democracy,

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Mayor Turner and Bun B Announce "Trill Burger Pop-Up" at Houston City Hall for a Family Friendly Event

City Hall * Sunday, September 18, 2022 * 3pm-7pm

Hosted at Houston City Hall (901 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002) in downtown Houston from 3-7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18, the pop-up will feature Trill Burgers’ full menu, including the OG Trill Burger, Grilled Onion Burger, Vegan Smashburger, and seasoned fries, with burgers for sale on a first-come, first-served basis until they sell out.

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There Are Long COVID-19, or Post-COVID Conditions You Should Know About

Sometimes there are some who have been infected by the virus that causes Covid 19 can experience long-term effects known as post-Covid conditions (PCC) or long Covid. It is also referred to by other names such as: long Covid, long-haul Covid, post-acute Covid or chronic Covid.

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Austin Symphony Orchestra Begins "Your Musical Escape" With Season Opener – VIRTUOSITY

Otchaikovsky's Symphony No.4 & Benedetto Lupo Performs Ravel

Marvel as your Austin Symphony Orchestra (ASO) takes back the stage with the opening of their 112th season, “Virtuosity.” On Friday, Sept. 23, and Saturday, Sept. 24, the ASO will welcome the audience in Dell Hall with the extraordinary dance-like composition that is John Estacio’s Wondrous Light, followed by pianist Benedetto Lupo performing Maurice Ravel’s delightful Piano Concerto in G Major. The second half of the program showcases Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s virtuosic Symphony No. 4 in F Minor, a favorite in the concert hall.

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Houston Health Department Urges Precaution Against West Nile Virus

Standing Water From Recent Thunderstorms Possible Breeding Ground

The Houston Health Department urges people to take precautions against West Nile Virus as stand- ing water from recent thunderstorms creates potential breeding grounds for mosquitos.