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TSU: 90 Years Later and Still A Force to Be Reckoned With

Any institution around for 90 years has its share of stories. The ones of triumph, the ones of defeat, and all the ones in between that have helped shape the institution to be stronger, more competitive and a leader in the education arena. Texas Southern University has been that pillar for Houston. This week they celebrate the students, faculty, staff, and alumni who have contributed to the making of those stories with their annual homecoming celebration themed ‘TSU Dynasty, 90 Years In, The Reign Continues.’

Duckworth: Trump sees these true patriots as enemies

Marching and chanting, grieving and kneeling, countless Americans have braved tear gas and rubber bullets over the past six weeks to send an unequivocal message to their elected leaders: that they will not stand idly by as racial injustice continues to tear at our country.

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Police say man saved many lives by stopping gunman in Waffle House shooting

Police say a 29-year-old man saved many lives when he confronted the gunman during the deadly mass shooting at Waffle House early Sunday morning.

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Kim Wall murder: Danish inventor Peter Madsen given life sentence

Danish inventor Peter Madsen has been found guilty of the mutilation and murder of Swedish journalist Kim Wall, and sentenced to life in prison.

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Interim city manager passes disaster-recovery test

Interim City Manager Fernando Quintanilla juggled many duties as Hurricane Harvey ripped through Aransas Pass, Texas, but perhaps the most difficult was keeping up morale among his team.

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Trump says he doesn't regret signing immigration order

President Donald Trump was insistent on Monday he doesn't regret signing an executive order meant to keep migrant families together, even as the measure from last week continues to sow confusion and internal angst.

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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner proclaimed himself proud today to receive endorsements from Fort Bend County elected officials

At a news conference in Chasewood, part of Fort Bend County in the City of Houston, elected officials lined up to praise the Mayor for his work in their community. Endorsers included County Judge K.P. George, Commissioner Ken DeMerchant, Precinct 4, District Attorney Brian Middleton, Constable Daryl L. Smith Sr., Precinct 2, State Representative Ron Reynolds and Fort Bend County Democratic Party Chair Cynthia Ginyard. Commissioner Grady Prestage, Precinct 2, District Clerk Beverly Walker and Senator Borris Miles are also endorsing Mayor Turner but were unable to attend the news conference.

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With The 23rd Pick in the 2019 NFL Draft the Houston Texans Select: Tytus Howard

"Our scouts were on him as early as August," said Texans General Manager Brian Gaine as he addressed the media after the completion of the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Houston selected offensive tackle Tytus Howard out of Alabama State with the 23rd pick and Howard was elated about the team giving him an opportunity to play on the next level.

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This teen defied his mom and got vaccinated. This week, he'll testify to Congress about need for vaccines

Ethan Lindenberger will testify Tuesday in front of a Senate committee on preventable disease outbreaks and the misinformation that causes them.

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A Better Bail Bond & Local Bondsmen File Lawsuit Against Harris County Democratic Judges! It’s More Than Business, It’s About Our Community!

One of Houston’s leading bail bond companies, A Better Bail Bond has partnered with several local bail bond companies to fight to restore bail for misdemeanors. In January 2019, Harris County Criminal Court at Law judges voted to adopt a new bond rule granting most misdemeanor arrestees a personal recognizance bond, or “PR bond, releasing them on the spot without posting bail. This rule will not benefit the community as it will increase crime, become a safety issue, and will not hold criminals accountable for their actions.

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Garrett Rolfe, former Atlanta officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks, was wrongly terminated, board says

Garrett Rolfe, the former Atlanta police officer charged in the fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks in a Wendy's parking lot, was wrongly terminated, the Atlanta Civil Service Board has ruled.

Rookie detectorist finds huge Iron Age gold hoard in Denmark

A huge hoard of Iron Age gold artifacts has been uncovered by an amateur metal detectorist in Denmark. The "enormous" find consists of almost one kilogram (2.2 pounds) of gold buried 1,500 years ago, according to a press release from the Vejlemuseerne museum, which will exhibit the hoard.

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New York appeals court rules Trump, Ivanka and Don Jr. must sit for depositions

A New York appeals court has ruled former President Donald Trump and two of his adult children must sit for depositions in the New York attorney general's civil investigation into the Trump Organization.

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Yordan Alvarez Delivers Crushing Blow To The Mariners With Walk-Off Home Run In ALDS Game 1

“It was a very special moment,” said Alvarez, who finished the game going 3-for-5 at the plate with five RBI. “When I hit the ball and saw the ball go, I could feel all the fans getting super loud and excited. I think it was one of the most special moments in my career.”

A Republican senator just went *there* on Joe Biden

Well, I guess the kidding around is pretty much over. In a blistering statement released Tuesday morning, Florida Republican Sen. Rick Scott said this of President Joe Biden:

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Injustice of Emmett Till's murder resonates to this day

"The wheels of justice turn slowly, but grind exceedingly fine," goes the saying. For the brutal killing of Emmett Till in 1955, just how fine those wheels will grind remains to be seen even to this day.

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Dallas police release video of officer shooting woman who fired gun at Dallas airport

The Dallas Police Department released edited surveillance and body camera video of a woman who fired a gun at Dallas Love Field Airport Monday and was taken down by a police officer.

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'SNL' took on TikTok with brutal accuracy

TikTok served as a source of hilarious fodder on this weekend's episode of "Saturday Night Live."

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Jim Jordan loses second vote for House speaker amid steep GOP opposition

Republican Rep. Jim Jordan again failed to win the House speaker’s gavel in a second vote on Wednesday, drawing less support than in an initial vote the day before. The loss raises serious questions over whether the Ohio Republican has a viable path forward as he confronts steep opposition and the House remains in a state of paralysis.

James Beard Nominated Chefs Help Reopen Kulture Restaurant with Limited Dining Series

Houston-based restauranteur Marcus Davis and Chef Keisha Griggs announce the line-up of featured chefs for the first round of Kulture: A Black Chef Table dinner experience.