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Suspect Arrested, Charged in Fatal Shooting at 4141 Barberry Drive

Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of a man at 4141 Barberry Drive about 2:40 p.m. on Monday (Nov. 13).

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Jordin Sparks Is Married and Pregnant

"American Idol" alum Jordin Sparks has been keeping secrets. The 27-year-old singer revealed to People that she's been secretly married since July and is expecting her first child.

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Ride & Vote: METRO Providing Free Rides on Election Day

Registered voters can hop on board METRO for a free ride to the voting booth on Election Day, Nov. 8.

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Harris County DA’s Office announces change in Communications Division leadership

The Harris County District Attorney’s Office bids farewell this week to one of its key employees. Director of Communications Dane Schiller, who devoted six years to keeping the public informed about our work, is leaving the office to pursue life abroad.

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Metro Approves Purchase of 20 Electric Buses As Part of Sustainability Initiative

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County voted unanimously to carry out a contract with Nova Bus for the purchase of 20 electric buses.

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METRO Provides Free Round-Trip Service to the Polls on Election Day

Registered voters can hop on board METRO for a free round-trip ride to the voting booth on Election Day, Nov. 7.

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Trill Burgers Early Closure for Beyoncé Concerts

Trill Burgers will be closing at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23 and Sunday, Sept. 24.

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'Voting while black': How activists are racing to create a midterm 'black wave'

On a drizzly Saturday morning, nearly 200 people gathered in a downtown conference center here for what was billed as a "black joy" brunch -- complete with mimosas, glasses of sweet tea and plates of fried chicken and waffles.

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Why Kamala Harris' shoutouts to AKAs and HBCUs matter so much

During the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, Kamala Harris accepted her party's vice presidential nomination -- and as she did, she brought a rich history of Black womanhood with her, and embraced what makes her different at a moment afflicted by division.

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People debating Nike's Kaepernick ads are missing an opportunity: Using shareholder activism to make their voices heard

Sportswear company Nike has received both praise and condemnation for its decision to make former NFL quarterback and racial justice advocate Colin Kaepernick the face of its 30th anniversary "Just Do It" campaign.

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5 Ways to Stay Healthy and Avoid Flu Germs Over the Holidays

As the holiday rush kicks into high gear, so is the flu season. Right now, doctors are seeing more patients test positive for the illness that landed a half million people in the hospital last year. And we can all agree there is nothing worse than being sick during the holidays.

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The Unwarranted Storm Over Security Clearances

There would be no current storm over security clearances if all such access ended the day people leave government service. In that case President Donald Trump lifting former CIA director John Brennan’s security clearance would be a non-issue. There are two reasons why high-ranking civilian and military officials want their clearances and both involve access.

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Suspect arrested in case of father who was killed while camping with daughters

Prosecutors say a 35-year-old father who was fatally shot while camping with his daughters in June was killed by the same man who opened fire on a number of unsuspecting campers and motorists in the past few years.

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Family caregivers save Texas billions of dollars

November is National Caregivers Month, a good time to remember that caregiving affects us all in deeply personal ways. In the words of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter: “There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers."

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China signs huge Asia Pacific trade deal with 14 countries

China has just joined forces with more than a dozen countries across the Asia Pacific region to sign a huge free trade deal nearly a decade in the making.

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TikTok Star's Amazing Transformation

Virginia native, Bailey Spinnenweber, transformed herself from an awkward, acne-plagued and overweight teen who was the target of constant bullying, into the gorgeous, super fit, blonde TikTok star, known today as Bailey Spinn. Most importantly, it was a makeover from the inside out.

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Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli 'just wanted a good education for their kids'

Actress Lori Loughlin and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, maintain they are innocent of the charges against them in the college admissions scandal.

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Denny’s Partners with Getty Images to Preserve History at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

As part of its continuing commitment to Black colleges, Denny’s Inc. today announced a major partnership with Getty Images, a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, to help preserve the history of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

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Student's sudden cardiac event sparks Southwest School district to become 'heart-safe'

After an elementary school student went into cardiac arrest at school, the Southwest School district teamed up with Cincinnati Children's to become "heart safe."

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Bill Gates To New Grads: 'You Can Start Fighting Inequity Sooner'

The billionaire Microsoft co-founder turned philanthropist said artificial intelligence, energy and biosciences are "promising" fields where new graduates can make "a huge impact."