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Police: Girl confined to basement room with alarm; 2 charged

A man and woman from New Boston are facing felony charges in connection with accusations that they held a girl against her will, police said.

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Turner Sworn In for Second Term

Sylvester Turner officially began his second term as mayor for the city of Houston when he, City Controller Chris Brown, and Houston City Council were sworn in on January 2, 2020, before a packed house at the Wortham Theater. Mayor Turner won the honor of continuing to lead Houston after defeating opponent Tony Buzbee in the run-off election.

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Kentucky Gov. Beshear signs into law bipartisan elections bill expanding voting access

Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear signed a bipartisan-supported bill into law on Wednesday that expanded voting access by codifying election recount procedures, online absentee ballot portals and early voting procedures -- an exception to the GOP efforts nationwide to overhaul state election rules in the wake of the 2020 election.

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Nicole Ari Parker appears to have replaced Kim Cattrall on 'Sex and The City' reboot

Bye, Samantha Jones. Hello, Lisa Todd Wexley. Sarah Jessica Parker has posted a photo on her official Instagram account that is leading many to believe that Kim Cattrall has been replaced in the "Sex and the City" foursome by Nicole Ari Parker in the new reboot.

One of the longest marches of the civil rights movement is honored in Louisiana

The Louisiana Civil Rights Trail is steadily growing after officials in the state unveiled a fourth marker this week honoring a historic march against anti-Black violence.

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Mayor Sylvester Turner Appoints Michael Heckman Chief Executive Officer of Houston First Corporation

Heckman Served in Interim Role Since August 2020

Houston First Corporation, the official destination marketing organization for Houston, today announced that Michael Heckman has been named Chief Executive Officer.

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Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones Breaks Ground on Westfield Pines and Village Drainage Improvement Project

$6.1 million project to improve flood resilience in community heavily impacted by Hurricane Harvey

Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones’ office was joined by elected officials and community partners in a groundbreaking ceremony Monday, April 17 that marked the next step in improving street drainage and mitigating flood risks for the Westfield Pines and Village communities. During Hurricane Harvey, 33 single-family residences flooded in the subdivisions.

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Health officials link 11 non-viral hepatitis cases linked to water products

After working with federal partners, the health district has identified 11 probable cases of acute non-viral hepatitis linked to the consumption of “Real Water” brand alkaline water in Clark County.

Fort Bend County Judge KP George Ask Residents To Comply With ERCOT’s Conservation Appeal

With the summer heatwave that has engulfed the state showing no signs of letting up, today, Fort Bend County Judge KP George and County Officials asked residents to heed the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) conservation appeal urging area residents to consider their neighbors and the well-being of others when making the decision to conserve electricity.

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Lola Brooke Releases New Single "Just Relax"

Breakout artist Lola Brooke returns with the unveil of her new single "Just Relax" today via Arista Records/Team Eighty Productions. The preeminent new single from the Brooklyn-born rapper is a dynamic flip of one of Hip Hop's most revered classic tracks, "The Choice Is Yours" by Black Sheep, and is met with an accompanying music video directed by Shanghaii, out now HERE.

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Suspect in University of Idaho quadruple killings, Bryan Kohberger, indicted by grand jury on murder and burglary charges

The suspect in the fatal stabbing last year of four University of Idaho students has been indicted by a grand jury on murder and burglary charges, a court official told CNN.

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Houston Celebrates Dr. Margaret Ford Fisher's Appointment as HCC Chancellor

In a momentous announcement for Houston's academic community, Dr. Margaret Ford Fisher has been officially named the Chancellor of Houston Community College (HCC), a pivotal step for an institution known for its dedication to educational innovation and excellence. Dr. Ford Fisher, who previously excelled as the Interim Chancellor since September 1, 2023, is celebrated for her unwavering commitment and strategic vision.

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Travis Scott announces his first tour since the 2021 Astroworld tragedy

Travis Scott is gearing up to again take the stage nearly two years after the Astroworld tragedy, his ill-fated Houston concert that left 10 dead and hundreds injured in 2021.

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Houston PetSet and Mayor John Whitmire Spearhead New Era for Animal Welfare: A Path Forward for Houston's Homeless Pets

Houston PetSet, a dynamic nonprofit dedicated to eradicating Houston’s homeless animal crisis, orchestrated a pivotal event on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. The State of Animal Welfare Address, graced by the esteemed presence of City of Houston Mayor John Whitmire, illuminated the progress made, current challenges, and the roadmap ahead #ForTheAnimals.

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Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators Welcome Jeff See as Strength and Conditioning Coach for Inaugural 2024 Season

The Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators proudly introduce Jeff See as their esteemed strength and conditioning coach for the upcoming inaugural season. With over 14 years of experience in the human performance field and a distinguished track record working with elite athletes, See's appointment marks a significant addition to the Gumbeaux Gators coaching staff.

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Princess of Wales in hospital up to two weeks - underwent abdominal surgery

Catherine, Princess of Wales, will spend up to two weeks recovering in hospital after successfully undergoing abdominal surgery.

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At least 8 dead - landslide buries dozens in southwest China in freezing winter temperatures

Rescuers have recovered the bodies of eight people as the race to reach dozens more buried in a landslide in southwestern China on Monday continues, according to state media.

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Two of Houston's Own Selected for 2024 McDonald’s All American Games in Houston

Episcopal High School and Seven Lakes Hi

In a thrilling moment for Houston's basketball scene, Me'Arah O'Neal from Episcopal High School and Justice Carlton from Seven Lakes High School have been selected to participate in the highly coveted 2024 McDonald’s All American Games. The announcement of the official girls and boys rosters marks a significant achievement for these rising stars, who will join an elite group of players competing on April 2 in Houston.

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Small fiery plane crash along Nashville’s I-40 kills all 5 people on board

A small plane burst into flames as it careened into a shoulder of Nashville’s Interstate 40 Monday night, killing all five people on board and prompting the partial closure of the highway as officials investigated the scene, police said.

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Dictator for Life: The Rise of the American

“The presidency will survive. The real question is what leads American presidents into the imperial temptation. When the American presidency conceives itself as the appointed savior of a world in which mortal danger requires rapid and incessant deployment of men, weapons, and decisions behind a wall of secrecy, power rushes from Capitol Hill to the White House.”—Historian Arthur Schlesinger, Jr.