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Harris County Jail Inmate Death Ruled Homicide: Record Number of Jail Deaths in 20

Jacilet Lee the mother of Evan Lee, 31, has been waiting since March to find out any information she could about how her son ended up unconscious at Ben Taub Hospital from the Harris County jail and then passed away March 27, 2022. Friday she found out. Homicide.

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UPDATED: Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee and Labor Advocates to Announce Contractor Safety Policy

Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee will be joined by Commissioners Rodney Ellis and Lesley Briones and members of the Build Houston Better coalition to announce a new policy that will make Harris County construction sites safer. The policy will be on the agenda for the first Commissioners Court meeting of 2023.

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Astros Jose Altuve Listed As Day-To-Day And Will Miss Remainder Of The Series

“A few days, at least,” Baker said when asked how much rest he would give Altuve. “We just want to make sure he’s ok and doesn’t pull anything. So that’s why we haven’t placed him on the IL because it might not be the full term.”

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Quavo and Offset reunited to pay tribute to Takeoff at the BET Awards

Quavo and Offset came together for their first public performance in years in an emotional tribute to Takeoff at Sunday’s BET Awards. Together the trio formed the influential hip-hop group Migos, but split in 2021. Takeoff was fatally shot during a private party held in Houston, Texas, in November 2022.

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Virtual Community Meeting for Arlington Heights Drainage Improvements and Crenshaw Stromwater Detention Projects

Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin would like to remind Arlington Heights and Edgebrook area residents Harris County Flood Control District and Houston Public Works will be hosting a virtual community meeting on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at 6:30 pm to discuss the Arlington Heights Area Drainage Improvements and the Crenshaw Stormwater Detention Basin Projects.

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Star Class Entertainment Presents Galentine’s Day Soiree With LaTavia Roberson!

The Day before Valentine’s Day is designed for Galentine’s Day which is the ultimate day for girl friends to hang out. Houston Native and Original Destiny’s Child Member, LaTavia Roberson has teamed up with Star Class Entertainment to host “Galentine’s Day Soiree”.

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More and more women being diagnosed with ADHD, study finds

ADHD is often associated with children who may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors, or are overly active.

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Cyberbullying Victims' Families Rally For Awareness, Legislative Changes

On one of the last days of Spring Break, students, teachers and the families of cyber bullying victims rallied at La Marque High School's Etheredge Stadium.

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Viola Davis Helps Fight Childhood Hunger as Ambassador for Hunger Is Campaign

Viola Davis has never been afraid to speak out for what’s right — from issues like sexual assault to the lack of diversity in the entertainment industry, and beyond. Now Davis is using her star power to focus on another worthy cause: childhood hunger.

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Spelman student’s design featured in Target’s Black History Month Collection

A sophomore at Spelman College is making a name for herself in the world of graphic design during Black History Month.

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Mark Zuckerberg To Speak At Harvard Commencement

The university announced on Tuesday that Zuckerberg will address graduates at the 366th commencement ceremony on May 25.

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Supreme Court guts affirmative action in college admissions

The Supreme Court says colleges and universities can no longer take race into consideration as a specific basis for granting admission, a landmark decision that overturns long-standing precedent that has benefited Black and Latino students in higher education.

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Negro League Celebration

Baker talks about the MLB honoring the Centennial Year for the Negro National League

On Sunday, Major League Baseball honored the Negro National League and it’s 100th year anniversary. Everyone associated with the MLB had on Negro Leagues 100th anniversary logos at all ball parks. The NNL was formed during the 1920s and was the first of the seven leagues formed for “Colored Players.” The “Negro Leagues” were established because black players were not allowed in MLB.

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Rites of Passage | Join Us - Friday, February 9th @ 7pm | University Museum at Texas Southern

Rites of Passage: An Ode to Humanity & Culture is an exhibition celebrating the spirit of nature and human experience. A fusion of vintage African art and vibrant contemporary works, this exhibition weaves the paradigms of history into present day sentiment, paying homage to the archetypes of family and society.

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Gore remembers Bush's 'personal kindness'

Former Vice President Al Gore on Tuesday remembered late President George H.W. Bush's "personal kindness" in the wake of the wrenching 2000 presidential campaign that pitted Gore against Bush's son, former President George W. Bush.

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Monterey’s Little Mexico Celebrates Police Officers With Free Entrées May 14 During National Police Week

Legacy Tex-Mex restaurant honors local police officers with free offer

In celebration of National Police Week, participating Monterey’s Little Mexico locations will be offering police officers a free entrée on Monday, May 14, 2018 during regular business hours. The special offer is open to all police officers in uniform or with an official identification badge, which must be presented to receive the deal.

Kolache Factory Corporate Stores Re-Close Dining Rooms Effective Immediately

Effective immediately, dining rooms and restrooms at all corporate-owned Kolache Factory restaurants will be closed. For the safety of employees and customers, Kolache Factory stores will move back to carry-out, curbside, or drive thru service only.

The Harris County Democratic Party calls on city and county leaders to take action locally to end gun violence

In the wake of 3 more mass shootings this past week, we find ourselves in the same posture of grief, disbelief and rage. We continue to wonder exactly why this became our norm and what we can do to make sure this never happens again. New Zealand took action in 6 days. Why can’t we?

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Castle Biosciences Collaborates with The Sun Bus to Provide Free Skin Cancer Screenings

The Sun Bus will make a stop at Castle’s headquarters in the Houston area on Monday, May 16

Castle Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSTL), a company improving health through innovative tests that guide patient care, today announced that for the second year, it is a national sponsor of The Sun Bus, a mobile clinic that provides free skin checks and sun safety education across numerous U.S. states.

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Unleash the Force at the Lone Star Flight Museum's Star Wars Day Saturday, July 22

Attention all Jedis, Siths, and fans of a galaxy far, far away! Prepare your X-wings and lightsabers because the Lone Star Flight Museum is gearing up for an epic Star Wars Day event on Saturday, July 22! Movie characters will be onsite and Hangar Talks about the aircraft that inspired the movie are hand. Dress up as your favorite Star Wars character and enjoy $2 off on general admission tickets. Then stay late for Star Wars: The Force Awakens movie night! The movie is not included in general admission, $5 per person. FREE for museum members! Event details: