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Cracks emerge in the restaurant recovery as Delta variant rages

Americans living in high-risk Covid states are starting to shy away from restaurants, malls and airports as the Delta variant rapidly spreads.

Senate Judiciary chairman wants to interview former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows

The Trump White House is facing increased scrutiny on Capitol Hill as a powerful committee chairman wants to interview then-President Donald Trump's former chief of staff to determine the extent of the pressure the Justice Department faced to try to overturn Joe Biden's victory.

Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocks judge's order that prevented arrest of quorum-busting Texas Democrats

The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a state district judge's temporary restraining order that had prevented the arrest of Texas House Democrats, who left the state last month in an attempt to stop the passage of restrictive voting bills.

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Texans Training Camp Day 11

Fresh off an intra-squad scrimmage on Saturday night, the Houston Texans came into camp Monday morning a tad bit lethargic to begin the day, but by the time the day was done the energy level was back to 10 as season ticket holders observed from the stands.

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Biden issues executive order targeting Belarusian regime on anniversary of fraudulent election

President Joe Biden issued a sweeping executive order Monday to target those in the Belarusian regime involved in the repression of human rights and democracy in the former Soviet state.

Mom dies after giving birth to fifth child

A local father is left to raise his young kids after his wife passed away giving birth to their fifth child.

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'I didn't think that I was just going to be killed': Ocasio-Cortez on her fears on January 6

When Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was barricaded inside her office during the Capitol insurrection on January 6, she not only feared that mob would kill her, but that she would be raped if the rioters found her.

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Teen arrested after 2 killed in shooting

Police arrested a teenager in connection with a deadly double shooting Saturday afternoon in southwest Oklahoma City.

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Norwegian Cruise Line can require proof of Covid-19 vaccination in Florida, federal judge rules

Norwegian Cruise Line can require proof of Covid-19 vaccination for passengers and crew members, a federal judge ruled Sunday, after the cruise line operator had challenged Florida's ban on vaccine passports.

WORKFAITH AIMS TO HIRE HOUSTON AT THE iWORK HOUSTON HIRING EXPO

The iWork Hiring Expo Presented by Houston's First Baptist Church Downtown, is an in-person hiring event designed to provide hope, build community, and connect job seekers with long-term employment.

Discovery+ OWN Order New Documentary Series 'Justice, USA' From Award-Winning Executive Producers Common, Marshall Goldberg and Mike Tollin/MSM

Discovery+ Original Series is an In-depth and Unflinching Look at the U.S. Criminal Justice System

discovery+ and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today a straight-to-series order for the new documentary series “Justice, USA” from Academy®, GRAMMY® and Emmy® Award winning artist and activist Common, Humanitas Prize finalist Marshall Goldberg (“Life Goes On”), and Emmy® award-winning executive producer Mike Tollin (“The Last Dance”), with Think Common Entertainment’s Tamara Brown also executive producing. OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network will oversee production for discovery+. “Justice, USA” is produced by MSM. Executive producers are Common, Tamara Brown, Marshall Goldberg, and Mike Tollin. Randy Ferrell serves as showrunner on the series. Slated to premiere in 2022 on discovery+, “Justice, USA” is a comprehensive insider 360-degree view of the criminal justice system.

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Rockets Young Guns Put On A Show In Las Vegas Summer League

If I had to take an educated guest, I would say that at some point during the game of the Houston Rockets against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday that Rockets head coach Stephen Silas turned to general manager Rafael Stone and gave him a fist bump of approval for his selections in the 2021 NBA Draft.

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Rockets Acquire Daniel Theis

“Daniel is a versatile center who impacts both ends of the court,” said Rockets general manager Rafael Stone. “We’re looking forward to adding his skillset to our young core and giving Coach Silas even more flexibility with his lineups.”

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Texans Head Coach Passion Stands Out During Scrimmage

I am here to say that after observing what I have seen in Texans training camp so far, we all have been wrong up to this point. Coach Culley brings a passion to the field that is unlike his demeanor when he is in front of a microphone.

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The Open House with Realtor Falyn Davis - Become an Airbnb Host

Welcome back to the Open House. It’s officially August, meaning a new month for new home opportunities. You might have seen on Tik Tok there are thousands of people creating videos on how you can make money by becoming an Airbnb host.So if you have an extra room in your house that rarely gets used or if you thrive in creating experiences for people to enjoy, joining Airbnb might be the best money move for you.

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Keeping the Dollar Black: Meet Abreetta Bonner of Bree Nicole & Co.

A new entrepreneur has to have vision in sights unseen, a strong belief in self to achieve success, and a whole lot of faith to keep pushing during the ups and downs. Abreetta Bonner had all of these characteristics when she launched her luxury lifestyle brand business, Bree Nicole & Co., in the middle of a pandemic.

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Denzel Washington continues to fulfill his $1 million commitment to an HBCU debate team

In 2007, the actor starred in “The Great Debaters,” portraying Melvin B. Tolson, a legendary debate team coach at Wiley College in the 1930s. During Tolson’s time, he helped break barriers, integrating collegiate debates and guiding the Wiley debate team on a 10-year undefeated winning streak. The year the film debuted, Washington made a $1 million commitment to ensure the debate team at Wiley college would continue to succeed and keep the scholarly tradition alive and kicking.

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Covid-19 infections of vaccinated people are expected. But the unvaccinated are 'the big highway of transmission,' expert says

Tens of thousands of vaccinated people may catch Covid-19, but the majority will not fall severely ill — a testament to the efficacy of inoculations even against the Delta variant that has been fueling case surges across the US, a top health official said.

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Houston's Raevyn Rogers Leans On Faith

When Houston’s Raevyn Rogers helped give her mother a birthday to remember until the end of time.

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Fort Bend County Ups COVID Threat Level As School Year Approaches And Delta Variant Surges

Even though Fort Bend County has one of the highest COVID-19 vaccination rate of all Texas counties, Fort Bend County Judge KP George announced Tuesday that the Delta variant of the coronavirus has caused local virus metrics to spike enough for him to raise the county’s COVID threat level from yellow to orange, asking all county residents to minimize contact with others and imploring folks to mask up and get vaccinated if they haven’t already.