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Houston Fire Department Statement Regarding the Line of Duty Death of Captain William ‘Iron Bill’ Dowling

Houston Fire Department Statement Regarding the Line of Duty Death of Captain William ‘Iron Bill’ Dowling

The men and women of the Houston Fire Department mourn the loss Captain William ‘Iron Bill’ Dowling. Captain William Dowling has died on Today, March 7, 2017. Captain Dowling entered the Houston Fire Department 17 years ago, on March 21, 2000.

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Kodak Black Responds To Allegations He Has A Gay Lover

A man claiming to be Kodak Black's lover prompted the rapper to issue a response.

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RNC Statement On President Trump’s Joint Address To Congress

Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel released the following statement at the conclusion of President Donald Trump’s first joint address to Congress:

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Drake’s ‘More Life’ Sets New Streaming Record

Drake, who was the most streamed act on Spotify last year, has started 2017 strong — his new album, “More Life,” has broken the U.S. record for the number of online streams from a single album in one week.

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One Tweet Saved a Texas Bakery From Closing

A viral tweet has managed to save a Houston-area bakery from shutting its doors. Trinidad Garza has been baking since he was 12-years-old, he told ABC13. But after Hurricane Harvey, business at La Casa Bakery and Cafe had slowed.

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'This Is Us' Star Justin Hartley Marries Chrishell Stause

Justin Hartley is officially off the market. Hartley, who plays Kevin Pearson on the hit NBC show, "This Is Us," married his longtime girlfriend, Chrishell Stause on Saturday.

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Pompeo set to meet with Tillerson

CIA Director Mike Pompeo will meet with outgoing Secretary of State Rex Tillerson at the State Department on Monday after the former was picked to be Tillerson's replacement.

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Benny Martinez, Texas Native & Latino Civil Rights Leader, Dies at 85

Benny Martinez, a Mexican-American civil rights leader who helped organize the historic Latino meeting with President John F. Kennedy, died Sunday.

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Substitute Teacher Resigns After Telling Classroom of Students to Kill Themselves

A North Carolina substitute teacher resigned after she allegedly told a predominantly Black classroom of 10-year-old students that Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. killed himself and that his assassination was a myth.

Bank Calls Police On Black Mayor in His Own City

Mayor Richard Thomas discussed how staff at JP Morgan & Chase summoned the police on him, his staff member, and a Mount Vernon Police detective as the Mayor sought to deposit a six figure check and get access to the City’s online banking records

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Beyoncé's Father Is Producing a Destiny's Child Musical

Beyoncé's father is working on a Destiny's Child musical. Mathew Knowles announced Tuesday that he's producing a musical featuring the former girl group.

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Algerian President Bouteflika pulls candidacy for fifth term

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has announced that he will not seek a fifth term in office, after weeks of protests surrounding his candidacy.

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Author Meltzer Features the First Latinx Icon in His New York Times Bestselling Series

Author and History Channel host Brad Meltzer features the first Latinx icon in his New York Times bestselling series titled Ordinary People Change the World, which highlights about a dozen historical figures and the personality traits kids can emulate if they aspire to live heroic lives.

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Intersection of Crenshaw and Slauson in South L.A. to Be Named Ermias “Nipsey Hussle” Asghedom Square

According to Ashley K. Thomas, Communications Director for South Los Angeles City Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Harris-Dawson just announced that the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and West Slauson Avenue would be named in honor of one of its own, Ermias “Nipsey Hussle” Asghedom.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Collects The Spoils From Congressman Who Lost The Astros/Dodgers Bet

Jackson Lee: “In a true sign of class and integrity, my friend Congressman Jimmy Gomez made good on his pledge, fed my staff, and learned the hard way why you should never bet against the Houston Astros.”

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Outrage Over Student Arrest That Landed Him in Immigration Detention

The Houston school district is under fire after a student without legal status ended up in immigration detention following his arrest by a school police officer for an altercation with a female student.

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Man Freed After Being Wrongfully Convicted of Murder 20 Years Ago

A man who spent 20 years behind bars after he was wrongly convicted of murder walked out of court a free man. A judge agreed to throw out the conviction after the Bronx District Attorney told the judge a key piece of evidence was not shared with the defense.

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Former CFO of Trump Org pleads guilty for his role in 15-year-long tax fraud scheme and agrees to testify against Trump Organization

Allen Weisselberg, the former chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, pleaded guilty Thursday to his role in a 15-year-long tax fraud scheme, and as part of the deal he has agreed to testify against former President Donald Trump's real estate company at trial.

Fort Bend County Judge KP George To Deliver State of the County Address

The Best Is Yet To Come

Fort Bend County Judge KP George will deliver his 4th State of the County address on Thursday, June 9, 2022.

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John Whitmire Endorsed for Houston Mayor By Community Activist Ken Olive

John Whitmire announced today that Community Activist Ken Olive has endorsed him in his campaign for mayor of the City of Houston.