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Tom Brady's Missing Super Bowl LI Jersey Valued At $500,000

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s missing Super Bowl jersey is valued $500,000 and police are investigating its disappearance as a first-degree felony theft, according to a document made public on Tuesday.

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Surveillance Video of Incident at 8300 Boone Road

Houston police are asking for the public's help in identifying individuals wanted for questioning in the death of a man at 8300 Boone Road about 11:15 p.m. on July 3, 2016.

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Houston Native Supports Naval Aviation Modernization

Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason Flores works as a personnel specialist and operates out of Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, California.

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Frey Road SWAT Project Scheduled

Council Member Dave Martin is pleased to announce a roadside ditch rehabilitation project to be conducted by the Storm Water Action Team (SWAT) on Frey Road, from Hartsook Street to Almeda Genoa Road, will begin Monday, September 24, 2018. The map below shows the project limits outlined in red. The scope of work includes:

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National Rail Safety Week Activities in Houston

In recognition of National Rail Safety Week, Union Pacific Railroad is joining its community partners across the state to promote rail safety for drivers and pedestrians. Media representatives are invited to ride in the cab of a locomotive with Union Pacific Police and local law enforcement officers, while they observe motorists’ behavior at railroad grade crossings.

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Texas Man Shielding Sun for Elderly Woman Sparks Several Acts of Kindness

For the past month or so, Louis Jordan, 35, has been going to pick up his mother almost every afternoon at her job in downtown Houston at the city's Solid Waste Management department after working a full day himself at UPS. As he waits for his mother, Vernette Botts, Jordan also began noticing an elderly woman, "Miss Michelle," waiting for the METRO Lift, a free paratransit service, to pick her up and take her home.

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Paul Wall, Cricket Wireless Team for Mother’s Day Surprise

When Paul Wall heard the story of Dr. Bernada Baker and “Baby Bella,” he had to spring into action.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Defends The Rights Of “Internally Displaced Persons” Following Catastrophic Storms

Jackson Lee: “We must establish a level of care and concern that flows from policy for persons who are facing catastrophic life-altering events.”

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Encourages Texas Small Businesses Affected by Hurricane Harvey to Apply for Small Business Grants

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Senior Member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget, issued this statement urging Texas small businesses to apply for small business grants made possible through my introduction of H.R. 3990, the Small Business Hurricane Harvey Recovery Grants Bill:

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Sponsor a Meal for the Emergency First Responders

Amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, you can now give back to the hard working first responders who are tireless working around the clock and send them a meal through The Bougainvilleas, 12126 Westheimer Rd, Houston, Texas 77077. The First Responders Appreciation Meal it's an opportunity for companies to support, encourage and say Thank You.

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Mayor Turner Appoints – Mary Benton New Director of Communications

Mayor Sylvester Turner has appointed Mary Benton as the new Director of Communications effective immediately. Benton brings valuable years of experience in media relations, strategic communications, crisis communications, and social media strategy.

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Sweet Sound

As soon as I stepped off the elevator, I could hear that sweet sound that I had missed for over nine months.

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Russell Westbrook reveals he has tested positive for COVID-19

The Houston Rockets were dealt a huge blow today when All-Star guard Russell Westbrook announced that he was diagnosed with the coronavirus before the team departed for Orlando for practice.

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Boxing Champion Floyd Mayweather to Pay George Floyd’s Funeral Expenses

As reported by The Grio, boxing champion Floyd Mayweather offered last week to cover all funeral expenses for George Floyd. His generous offer has been accepted.

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H-E-B Acquires Property at Meyerland Plaza

95,000 sq. ft., two-story store slated for Fall 2019

H-E-B has finalized an agreement with Fidelis Realty Partners to develop a 95,000 sq. ft., two-story location in the northwest corner of Meyerland Plaza. The store will house a parking structure, BBVA Compass Bank and an elevator vestibule on the lower level, with exceptional shopping situated on the second floor which will be connected to neighboring JC Penney via sky bridge.

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New Date (Kingwood): San Jacinto River Watershed Community Meeting

Council Member Dave Martin would like to make Kingwood residents aware that the San Jacinto River Watershed Community Meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, July 10, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Kingwood Community Center, 4102 Rustic Woods Drive, Kingwood, Texas, 77345.

Governor Abbott Appoints Carson And Hellums To Health And Human Services Transition Legislative Oversight Committee

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Bonnie Hellums and Wayne Carson, Ph.D. to the Health and Human Services (HHS) Transition Legislative Oversight Committee for terms at the pleasure of the Governor. The Committee was created to make recommendations regarding the reorganization of HHS into a system that is more efficient and effective in client service delivery.

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Tony Buzbee has gone to a new low in this city

KPRC-TV Channel 2 has sunk to the bottom right along with him.

Mayor Sylvester Turner issued the following statement on Tony Buzbee’s new TV ad:

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N'Tune Is Bringing An Experience To Remember To A Spot Near You

Houston, there is a hot new band collective on the scene performing at your favorite popular wine bars to bringing in special occasions on an upbeat. The N'Tune band plays Top 40 to the "Down Home Blues" from the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

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Historic Portrait Unveiling and Dedication Ceremony to Be Held for Judges of 246th District Court

Judge John W. Peavy, Jr.’s Judge Peavy is not a stranger to making history and is a man of many “firsts”. Upon his appointment by Governor Dolph Briscoe in 1977, he became the first African American to serve as the first Family Law Judge in the state of Texas for the 246th District Court of Texas (1977-1994).