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Houston Rockets Wins Third Pick In 2022 NBA Draft Lottery, But Will They Use The Selection In June?

For the second consecutive season, the Houston Rockets will select in the top five of the NBA Draft after the lottery drawing on Tuesday night. With general manager, Rafael Stone representing the Rockets organization, Houston secured the number three overall selection for the first time in team history since 1983.

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CAIR Welcomes Launch of Emmett Till Hate Crime Alert System in Maryland

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the launch of the “Emmett Till Alert” system, designed to bring awareness to hate crimes in Maryland.

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Three fun facts about La traviata!

Playing October 21 - November 6

Boasting some of Verdi’s most wonderful melodies, La traviata is one of the best-loved operas in the repertory, with an influence that only continues to grow. Here are just three fun facts about one of the world’s most popular operas, La traviata:

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Chris Hollins Receives First Mayoral Endorsement From Texas Legislator

Today, State Representative Joe Deshotel endorsed Chris Hollins to serve as the next Mayor of Houston, becoming the first member of the Texas House of Representatives to weigh in on the race. Serving 22 years in public office, Rep. Deshotel expressed confidence in Chris’s ability to effectively lead and deliver results.

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Twin Peaks to Donate $10 for Every NFL Touchdown This Season to ALS Association

The ultimate sports lodge is committed to donating a minimum of $15,000 and is encouraging fans to join in the fight against the disease

Twin Peaks wants its loyal fans to join the fight against ALS.

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Senate passes bill to expand death and disability benefits for public safety officers who suffer from PTSD and those who die by suicide

The Senate approved a House-passed bill on Monday night that would expand disability benefits to public safety officers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder following traumatic events, and would provide death benefits to survivors of officers who die by suicide in the wake of those events.

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Texas Southern University Museum hosting exhibition of world-renowned artist Jean-Michel Basquiat’s earliest works

The University Museum at Texas Southern is hosting “Our Friend, Jean,” an historic exhibition tour featuring the early works of legendary contemporary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. The Bishop Gallery, based in Brooklyn, has partnered with Group Black, the largest collective of Black-owned media to bring the “Our Friend, Jean” exhibition to six HBCU campuses.

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Local News Anchors Isiah Carey & Jonathan Martin Honored at Houston Museum of African American Culture Annual Champagne & Ribs Fundraiser

The Houston Museum of African Thousand kept the party going as American Culture (HMAAC) pop the champagne last night as they rolled out the red carpet for their annual Champagne & Ribs Fundraiser hosted by Houston's own, Grammy Award Winning Writer/Producer, Bryan-Michael Cox. The lavish night set out to raise funds for the Houston community to be able to continue to enjoy the museum free of cost, was a sold-out event for the first time since its start a couple years ago.

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Houston Texans fire head coach Lovie Smith after one season

The Houston Texans have fired head coach Lovie Smith after just one season in charge, the team announced on Sunday.

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Houston Texans fire head coach Lovie Smith after one season

The Houston Texans have fired head coach Lovie Smith after just one season in charge, the team announced on Sunday. The Texans finished the year with a 3-13-1 record.

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Nebraska Gov. Pillen appoints Pete Ricketts to Sasse's Senate seat

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen on Thursday said he is appointing former Gov. Pete Ricketts to fill the Senate seat left vacant by Republican Ben Sasse's resignation.

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ABC & Will Trent Want You to Adopt Your Very Own Betty

Adoption Fees Waived at Best Friends Animal Society Locations for National Adopt-A-Shelter-Pet-Day (April 28 – April 30)

This Adopt A Shelter Pet Day, the cast of ABC’S Will Trent are urging fans to get out and adopt their very own sidekick and Best Friend.

Nominees for USPS Board of Governors say they haven't been pressured about DeJoy

President Joe Biden's trio of US Postal Service Board of Governors nominees said Thursday they have not made any commitments or been pressured about the potential firing of embattled Trump-era Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.

Congressman Al Green Thanks FBI for Responding to His Appeal for Uvalde Investigation

“Last week I sent a letter to the FBI urging them to conduct a federal independent investigation into the mass shooting that occurred on May 24, 2022 in Uvalde, Texas. It is of utmost importance that investigative efforts into this horrific massacre are conducted swiftly, fairly, and with transparency. Without answers or a full and accurate account of what transpired at Robb Elementary School on that tragic day, we cannot fully move forward as a country to protect our children and prevent more senseless deaths. The entire Uvalde community as well as the American people deserve answers.”

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Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation, Slim Thug's BossLife Foundation & Tres Generaciones Will Celebrate Everyday Dads This Thursday at 7:00 PM!

TWEF is a non-profit organization geared towards helping families, from all walks of life; reach their fullest potential in the areas of business, education, finances, and socio-economic status. The focus of programming is therefore on the whole family; men, women, and youth. The Foundation works to achieve these goals by sponsoring successful programs aimed at helping families achieve and maintain a sense of empowerment that manifests itself through life performance.

US issues new sanctions on Belarusian President Lukashenko

The United States applied new sanctions Tuesday on Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who has allied with Russia in its war on Ukraine.

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Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Statement on Texas Abortion Ban Ruling

Late Friday night, the Texas Supreme Court temporarily set aside part of a Harris County court order that blocked the enforcement of Texas abortion bans that predate Roe v. Wade. The Supreme Court’s order now allows Attorney General Ken Paxton to enforce those pre-Roe laws while the court hears the case.

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Drake has a nostalgic moment on stage with the Backstreet Boys

The Backstreet Boys had an on-stage visitor at their show in Toronto, Canada on Saturday night.

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Madonna home from the hospital, source says

Madonna has been discharged from the hospital and transported to her New York City home via a private ambulance, a source with knowledge of the matter told CNN Thursday.

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Ciara discovers she’s related to Derek Jeter

Ciara has a connection to sports that doesn’t have anything to do with her being married to Denver Bronco quarterback Russell Wilson.