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Engineering Executive Who Oversaw Flood Reduction Overhaul in Medical Center Area Endorses Mayor's Construction Ordinance Reform

In a letter to Mayor Sylvester Turner, James F. Thompson, chief executive of the Texas & Gulf Coast Infrastructure division of the international engineering/development/construction firm AECOM, endorses the mayor's proposal to require that future dwellings and other buildings in flood plains be constructed higher to prevent flooding.

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Man Arrested for Chaining Up His Twin Daughters for 10 Years, Repeatedly Raping Them, and Fathering Two Children By One

A Minnesota man has been arrested on nine felony charges after raping, beating, and holding his twin daughters captive for 10 years. One of the sisters was impregnated twice before he was detained, according to the charges filed against him.

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Jordan Peele Becomes 1st African-American to Win Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay

At last night’s 90th Annual Academy Awards ceremony, “Get Out” writer/director/actor Jordan Peele won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, the first African American to ever earn this honor. On Saturday evening, Peele also won Independent Spirit Awards for Best Feature and Best Director.

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Flint Engine to Build All-new Diesel Engine for 2019 Chevrolet Silverado

General Motors announced today that Flint Engine Operations will serve as the manufacturing site for the all-new Duramax 3.0L turbo-diesel for the 2019 Silverado.

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New Beverly Crawford CD in Walmart Stores Everywhere!

Debuting on Billboard this week, Beverly Crawford's brand new CD "THE ESSENTIAL BEVERLY CRAWFORD - VOL. 2" takes us straight to church like only Beverly can with her blazing new remake of her all-time classic - "Jesus Precious King 2.0 (PRAISE BREAK VERSION)".

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Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Model Ebonee Davis On Why She Embraced Her Natural Hair

Sports Illustrated launched their annual swimsuit edition with a little #BlackGirlMagic!

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Beyonce Shuts Down Woman Wanting $10 Million So She Can Trademark Her Daughter Blue Ivy’s Name

Beyonce is not singing the blues after she turned down a $10M offer to claim the Blue Ivy trademark from a wedding planner.

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Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Named 2020 CarBuzz Awards Winner

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Recognized In “Save The Planet” Category For Exceptional Fuel Economy and Feature-Packed Driving Experience

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The FBI wants your help in ID'ing the man carrying a Confederate flag inside the US Capitol

The FBI wants the public's help to identify the man seen in photos, widely circulated online, carrying a large Confederate flag inside the US Capitol during Wednesday's riot.

HISD Board Appoints Houston Attorney Myrna Guidry To District IX Position

During a special meeting last Tuesday, the Houston Independent School District Board of Education unanimously voted to appoint attor- ney Myrna Guidry as the new trustee for District IX to fulfill the unexpired term of Wanda Adams.

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R&B Singer-Songwriter Chantaul Williams Partners With Houston's Own Signature Sipz For Chan Wine

R&B Singer-Songwriter Chantaul Williams partners with Celebrity Beverage Pioneer, Hope Foster, CEO of Signature Sipz, LLC. to create a delicious wine blend called Fruit Bliss launching in April 2021.

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Downtown Houston 3rd in the Country for Residential Revival

A brief overview: In the past decade, there has been an increasing desire of young people to live near city centers, a trend that is poised to continue coming out of the pandemic. But even with the rapid development of life in the suburbs, downtown living never lost its shine. In fact, according to our latest study, the country’s major cities experienced a resurgence of apartment construction in their downtown areas over the last decade.

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Congressional Black Caucus Institute Launches Tech Platform to Diversify Public Policy Recruitment

The Congressional Black Caucus Institute (CBCI) announces the launch of an AI-enabled tech platform to strengthen diversity hiring in public policy.

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Twin Peaks to Donate $10 for Every NFL Touchdown This Season to ALS Association

The ultimate sports lodge is committed to donating a minimum of $15,000 and is encouraging fans to join in the fight against the disease

Twin Peaks wants its loyal fans to join the fight against ALS.

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Texas Southern University Hosts Boots and Bling After the Rodeo Festival to Raise Scholarship Funding for Students

Boots and Bling After the Rodeo is a family and community-friendly cultural festival on the campus of Texas Southern University to raise funding for student scholarships for the College of Liberal Arts and Behavioral Sciences. It will take place on Saturday, March 25 from 1 to 6 p.m. in lot M (Blodgett and Tierwester).

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ABC & Will Trent Want You to Adopt Your Very Own Betty

Adoption Fees Waived at Best Friends Animal Society Locations for National Adopt-A-Shelter-Pet-Day (April 28 – April 30)

This Adopt A Shelter Pet Day, the cast of ABC’S Will Trent are urging fans to get out and adopt their very own sidekick and Best Friend.

Westside High School Wrestling Team Wins District Championship

The Westside High School boys wrestling team will send 14 wrestlers to the UIL regional championship this weekend after winning its twenty-first district title.

People For Launches Second in Video Series Documenting Jan. 6 Conspiracy

As the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack continued public hearings this week, People For the American Way launched the second in a series of videos regarding the ongoing investigation into the months-long plot to overturn the 2020 election that led to the violence on that day. This video explores the role of the Oath Keepers, an antigovernment extremist group, and its leader, Stewart Rhodes. The videos are researched and reported by People For’s Right Wing Watch analysts.

Houston Health Department e=Extends COVID-19 Vaccination Incentive Program

The Houston Health Department is extending its COVID-19 vaccination incentive program by adding two more $1,000 prize opportunities and an additional week.

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Lexus Shows OFF Electric LFA Successor At Goodwood

The Unnamed electric SuperCar Caught The Attention Of Many

Lexus finally has another supercar in the works. Over 10 years after the iconic LFA went on sale, the company is working on an all-electric successor. However, it probably won't arrive anytime soon. Crossovers and SUVs will be prioritized in the initial phase of Lexus' new era, meaning it could be 2030 before we see the production version of this unnamed supercar EV.