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Longtime UHD Professor of Art Floyd Newsum Receives First Major Retrospective at Madison Museum of Contemporary Art

Co-Curated by The Huntington’s Lauren Cross and UHD’s Mark Cervenka

Professor of Art at the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) for 47 years and Project Row Houses Co-Founder Floyd Newsum is presenting his first large-scale retrospective, Evolution of Sight, at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art in Madison, Wisconsin, from May 20 through October 8, 2023. The exhibition is organized by guest curators Dr. Lauren Cross, Gail-Oxford Associate Curator of American Decorative Arts at The Huntington in San Marino, California, and Mark Cervenka, UHD Professor of Art and O’Kane Gallery Director.

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Jerry Springer, former Cincinnati mayor and talk show host, dead at 79

Jerry Springer, the former Cincinnati mayor and and long time TV host whose tabloid talk show was known for outrageous arguments, thrown chairs and physical confrontations between sparring couples and homewreckers, has died, a family spokesperson said Thursday. Springer was 79.

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Man accused of bringing guns to the Wisconsin Capitol grounds faces a misdemeanor firearm charge

A man accused of bringing guns to the Wisconsin Capitol grounds twice in a day this month has been charged with a misdemeanor count of carrying a firearm in a public building, records show.

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Ex-Trump adviser Michael Flynn's call for 'one religion' in the US garners swift condemnation

Former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn's call for "one religion" in the US to win the battle of good versus evil has garnered sharp backlash from a range of critics.

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Patrick Mahomes won’t take consecutive Super Bowl titles for ‘granted’ as Kansas City Chiefs QB eyes ‘legendary’ three-peat

Just a day after Patrick Mahomes lifted the Vince Lombardi Trophy aloft for the second time in as many years, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback already had his eyes set on more success.

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Empowerment Through History: Dr. Mario Robinson Headlines Prairie View's Men’s Prayer Breakfast

Join the St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Prairie View for an enriching morning at the Men's Prayer Breakfast, featuring Dr. Mario Robinson, a distinguished academic and advocate for racial justice. As the Assistant Director of the Ruth J. Simmons Center for Race and Justice at Prairie View A&M University, Dr. Robinson brings a wealth of knowledge, stemming from a career dedicated to education and a passion for social history.

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Jose Altuve Named Hickok Belt® Award Winner for July 2017

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has been named the Hickok Belt® Award winner for the month of July 2017. Voting was conducted by a select panel of members of the National Sports Media Association (NSMA). The voters selected Altuve for his torrid hitting throughout the month. In July, he batted .485 with four home runs, 21 RBI and a .727 slugging percentage.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Calls For National Security Advisor Michael Flynn In View of Shocking News Reports That He Has Been Irreparably Compromised by Improper Communications With Russian Amb

Jackson Lee: “In view of the recent disclosures reported in the media, Gen. Flynn’s effectiveness has been severely compromised and given the current international world situation, the President and the nation would be better served if Gen. Flynn is removed and replaced immediately.”

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Did Carmelo Anthony Knock Up A Stripper?

So, was Carmelo Anthony not happy with what he had at home? Is that what ultimately led to his separation from wife La La Anthony after 7 years of marriage?

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Kendrick Lamar's New Album Sets Fire to Internet

Be kind to Kendrick Lamar fans today; they probably didn't get much sleep last night.

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Exxon CEO Darren Woods Steps Out Of Tillerson's Shadow

Darren Woods, the new CEO of Exxon Mobil, is a veteran of the more cautious refining side of the oil business who’s likely to focus relentlessly on controlling costs.

Author Sam Brown Offers Safe Dining Options for the Houston Area During the Pandemic

With state and local governments adjusting to the reality of measured reopening and social distancing, Sam Brown, author of Unique Eats and Eateries of Houston, has put together a number of safe and socially conscious places to eat from the book.

Cherokee County man arrested for possessing a weapon of mass destruction

A Murphy man has been arrested for possessing a weapon of mass destruction after police found blasting caps at his home.

Family uses tattoos to create living tapestry of memories

Morgen Wulf has always celebrated major life events with tattoos. When her son left the neonatal intensive care unit, she got a tattoo of a cartoon bear to mark the occasion.

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Houston Texans Release ILB Brian Cushing

The Houston Texans have released ILB Brian Cushing, the team announced today. Cushing is the team’s all-time leading tackler with 664 total tackles since getting drafted in the first round (15th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft.

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Student shot in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, school shooting has died

A 15-year-old boy who was shot Monday at a junior high school in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, has died from his injuries, police said.

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Danny Amendola Participates In His First Practice As A Houston Texan

And just like that, the Danny Amendola era has started in Houston. The former New England Patriots star was in practice with the Houston Texans on Monday after signing a one-year, $2.5 million dollar deal.

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Man awaiting trial today for attempted murder dies by suicide

KTBS has confirmed a man who died by suicide Monday morning on the Shreveport riverfront was scheduled to go on trial today for attempted murder in a 2021 shooting related to a child custody issue.

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Sixth defendant in Central Park jogger case to be exonerated

A sixth man who was a co-defendant of the Central Park Five -- a group of teens who were convicted of beating and raping a woman in the famed New York City landmark -- is having his conviction overturned on Monday, according to the Manhattan District Attorney's office.

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Rafael Nadal advances to men's French Open final after Alexander Zverev retires due to injury

Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal advanced to the men's French Open final on Friday, after opponent Alexander Zverev was forced to retire due to an injury.