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Houston Contractor Pays Back Wages After U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Finds Overtime Violations

After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), D & V Painting Services – based in Houston, Texas – has paid $67,363 in back wages for violating the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

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Houston man gets more than 6 years in prison for attempting to blow up Confederate statue

A 26-year-old man was sentenced to six and a half years in prison after he tried to blow up the Dick Dowling Confederate monument in Houston. Andrew Schneck had been charged with attempting to maliciously damage property receiving federal financial assistance, according to federal court documents. He pleaded guilty in March.

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Astros Greeted With Hostility In Yankee Stadium

Well, the Houston Astros was that team who was involved in a cheating scandal back in 2017 when they defeated the Yankees in the ALCS and advanced to the World Series outlasting the Los Angeles Dodgers in seven games. On Tuesday, New York fans came out in full force to boo the five remaining players from the 2017 team and that energy helped fuel the Yankees to a 7-3 victory over the Astros.

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Prominent Business Man, Melvyn E. Huckaby II, Passes

wWll-known business man & entrepreneur, native Houstonian, Melvyn Everette Huckaby II has died. He was the son, grandson and great grandson of prominent Houstonians who are pioneers in the healthcare industry.

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League City native supports U.S. Navy Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron

Petty Officer 2nd Class Thomas Dill, a native of League City, Texas, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49.

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“Wobbly-wheel” scammer who victimized at least 25 people sentenced to six years in prison

A Spring Branch man has been sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to engaging in organized criminal activity for his part in a “wobbly-wheel” scam, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Tuesday.

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Houston Wins $100,000 National Creative Placemaking Grant for Fifth Ward Initiative

Mayor Sylvester Turner celebrates the Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation’s (FWCRC) receipt of a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Our Town grant.

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Disney’s Frozen North American Tour Welcomes Back Ryan McCartan as “Hans” for a Limited Run Beginning in Houston on July 12

Houston’s Limited Premiere Engagement Plays Thursday, June 30 – Sunday, July 17, 2022 at the Hobby Center

Disney Theatrical Productions, under the direction of Thomas Schumacher, is pleased to announce casting for the Houston engagement of Disney’s Frozen. From the producer of The Lion King and Aladdin, Frozen, the Tony®-nominated Best Musical, will play a three-week premiere engagement at the Hobby Center beginning Thursday, June 30, with performances playing through Sunday, July 17, 2022.

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Mayor Whitmire Fosters Historic Pact, Ending Houston Firefighter Pay Deadlock

In a landmark move for public safety, Mayor John Whitmire and the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association have brokered a ground- breaking tentative deal, concluding a longstanding salary dispute dating back to 2017. This resolution, a cornerstone achievement just weeks into Mayor Whitmire's tenure, heralds a new era of acknowledgment and progress for Houston's bravest.

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Andre Johnson Becomes Houston Texans First Ring of Honor Inductee

The Houston Texans said a huge ‘thank you’ to former player Andre Johnson by making him their first inductee into the Texans Ring of Honor during this past Sunday’s home game. The former wide receiver spent 12 seasons with the team and signed a one-day contract on Wednesday, April 19 to officially retire as a member of the Texans. Johnson earned seven Pro Bowl berths with Houston and remains the team’s all-time leader in numerous categories, including receptions (1,012), receiving yards (13,597) and receiving touchdowns (64).

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You Never Forget Your First Time

Chris Paul leads the Houston Rockets to the Western Conference Finals

Growing up in Houston, I remember traveling on the 610 freeway frequently, staring out the window dreaming about going to Astroworld. That big amusement park that sat right across the freeway from the 8th Wonder of the world (Astrodome), always made my brothers and I smile.

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Rockets Go On Winning Streak Using Small Ball

Houston Rockets go on winning streak using small ball.

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Houston Realtor Noel Collier Explains Why the Market is Ripe for First-Time Homebuyers

Easing supply chain issues and a decelerating housing market are positives for renters looking to buy right now.

It hasn’t been a great few months for real estate in the Houston area, or really anywhere in the U.S. As national consumer confidence in housing hit a 10-year-low in July, worries about inflation and recession sent Houston home sales to their lowest level since the beginning of the COVID epidemic.

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White powder found at senior center was cocaine

A senior center in Madison was evacuated on Monday after a white powder was found in a packet in the parking lot.

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Eric Benet Headlines the 2017 Black Heritage Fest

"Not just a festival, It's an Experience"

Eric Benét and many others set to rip the stage at the third annual Black Heritage Festival. Center stage in the nation's fourth largest black populated city, Houston Texas. Over 10k African-Americans, Afro-Caribbeans, Africans from the Continent, Afro Latinos & Hispanics, multi-cultural guest flock to Houston's iconic Discovery Green, Saturday September 30th 2017.

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Mayor Marks Houston Bike Plan 1-Year Anniversary by Citing Progress

Marking the first anniversary of the City Bicycle Master Plan’s adoption by City Council, Mayor Sylvester Turner is spotlighting several milestones toward improved bicycle-riding safety, increased ridership, increased bicycling access to pathways and development of more bicycle facilities.

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Delta Sigma Theta Gift Creates $301,000 Endowed Scholarship at Texas Southern University

TSU Alumna Anna Pearl Barrett’s bequest to the Houston Alumnae Chapter matched by the university

More Texas Southern University students will experience the enrichment of studying abroad because of TSU Alumna Anna Pearl Barrett and the Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

Mayor Turner Welcomes Union Support

Mayor Sylvester Turner today welcomed the endorsement of his campaign for re-election by labor unions across the city of Houston.

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Full Frame The Literacy Through Photography Fundraising Luncheon

Honoring renowned photographer Earlie Hudnall, Jr.

FotoFest invites you to join a lively event benefiting Houston-area students at Full Frame, the annual fundraising luncheon for the Literacy Through Photography Learning Program.

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Elevating Inclusion: Houston's Corporate Titans Forge Ahead with LGBTQ+ Alliance Program

Houston's corporate leaders, including luminaries from HP, Sysco, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell USA, and HPE, recently convened at the HP Campus to lay the groundwork for an innovative LGBTQ+ Workplace Alliance Program.