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'Sharknado 5' Rains Down Swarm of Silliness

"Sharknado" jumped the you-know-what three movies ago, once Syfy parent Comcast sought to turn this unexpected social-media sensation into a money-munching, synergistic promotional machine. The latest edition, "Sharknado 5: Global Swarming," hardly reverses that trend but does fleetingly feel a bit more energetic, raining down a relentless barrage of silliness.

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Taylor Swift to Testify DJ Groped Her

Taylor Swift has been pretty quiet lately, but she will soon speak out about an alleged sexual assault.

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Lionsgate Launches Spanish-Language Subscription Streaming Service

Pantaya, a partnership with Hemisphere Media, will offer premium content to the U.S. Hispanic market for $5.99 a month. Lionsgate and Hemisphere Media on Tuesday launched a premium Spanish-language subscription VOD service, Pantaya, aimed at the Hispanic movie going audience in the U.S.

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“Popular: The Power of Likability in a Status-Obsessed World” by Mitch Prinstein

None of the other kids like you. They don’t include you in anything; in fact, they often just plain ignore you, and some even pick on you. You don’t understand why this is, but there isn’t much you can do: quitting your job is not an option. In “Popular” by Mitch Prinstein, you’ll see why being Top Dog matters, after all these years.

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AboutThatCar.com: 2017 Toyota 86

Toyota is billing its 86 as “the Affordable, Fun-damental Sports Car.” We can’t argue with that description. But first let’s be clear. The Toyota 86 used to be the Scion FR-S in this market. The 86 nameplate was used on the car in other markets, meaning other countries. Now, as Toyota terms it, the FR-S transitions back to the Toyota brand in this market.

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Grammy Award-Winning Dixie Chicks Upcoming Live DVD Comes to Movie Theaters for Special One Night Event On August 7

13-time Grammy Award-winning global superstars Dixie Chicks are bringing their highly anticipated live DVD DCX MMXVI to big screens nationwide this summer for one night only, giving fans a rare opportunity to experience the band’s spectacular live presence in a cinema setting as if they were front row concert attendees.

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Book Hopes to Shed Light to Readers About Kingdom of God

Author Ty Allen Ed. D’s ‘The Kingdom of God in the 21st Century’ addresses Jesus’ self designation as ‘Son of Man’

Author Ty Allen Ed. D’s book, “The Kingdom of God in the 21st Century” (published by Xlibris), is an outgrowth of his thesis discussion on the “Son of Man.” He began to be intrigued by this discussion while attending Pepperdine University under the late Dr. Frank Pack, who was then chair of religion. His wife Denise shares thoughts on key women of the Bible, Sarah, Bathsheba, Mary, Jesus mother and Mary of Magdala’s contribution to the Kingdom of God. This book on the kingdom of God also represents a topic that spans the more than 35 years of the Allen’s walk with Christ.

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The Big 3 Visits the Big D!

Growing more and more in popularity, the Big 3 is basketball’s first four-point shot in 3-on-3 matchups. The winning team is the first to score 60 points according to the Big3 website. The games highlight the biggest basketball superstars at their highest level of play. Games are played every Sunday in a different city, in a quadruple header at the same venue.

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Fossils and Gems Combine for Exquisite New Jewelry Collection

I’m a guy that loves male accessories and it’s not often you find good quality ones. After viewing the William Henry Collection, I thought, “These bracelets are nice and will accessorize well with most things.” Beyond that I had no real opinion of the brand to be completely transparent. All of that changed when what I thought would be a fifteen minute, five question interview turned into something much more. And after learning more about William Henry the brand you’ll have a new appreciation for jewelry as well.

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My Letter Requesting Texas Expand Medicaid Has Been Sent: Next Move is on Governor Abbott

Jackson Lee: “The Governor should reconsider his opposition and lead Texas into the column of 32 states including the District of Columbia that have accepted the deal of the century and expanded their Medicaid program.”

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More Than 1,000 Arrests in Sex Trafficking Operation

A pastor, a state trooper and a convicted sex offender were among 1,000 people arrested in a monthlong period trying to sell or buy sex across the country.

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Eight Houston Area Finalists Vie to Be Named a H-E-B’s Primo Pick Product

Prepare your taste buds for some new, interesting flavorful combinations that will hit H-E-B stores in the future thanks to their annual competition, H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best. Now in its fourth year, the statewide competition is the signature program for the grocer that allows food entrepreneurs to compete for a chance to have their products on H-E-B store shelves. To date, the competition has yield more than 200 new products for H-E-B.

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HISD Board Names Auditorium After Late District III Trustee Manuel Rodríguez Jr.

The HISD Board of Education honored the late District III Trustee Manuel Rodríguez Jr. by naming the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center auditorium The Manuel Rodríguez Jr. Board Auditorium during their monthly agenda review meeting.

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Trump Just Won't Stop Talking About Russia

There was a line of thinking in Washington this week that President Donald Trump might scale back his rhetoric on the ongoing special counsel investigation into Russia, the result of a new White House chief of staff in John Kelly and a reshuffled legal team.

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Legislative Study Group Supports Public Ed

During the regular session, the Texas House passed a school finance plan - House Bill 21 in the regular session - which was also supported by the LSG. The legislation would have added desperately-needed funding to our public school system, boost per-student funding, increase the basic funding for almost all school districts, and more. HB 21(85(R)) was an important first step in school finance reform, however the Chairman of the Senate Education Committee refused to appoint conferees to negotiate with the House and so the bill died.

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Harris County Public Health Encourages New Mothers to Breastfeed

In observance of August as National Breastfeeding Month, and World Breastfeeding Week Aug. 1-7, the Harris County Public Health (HCPH) Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program will host two special events to protect, promote and support the rights of women who breastfeed their children.

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Home Is Where The Heart Is Houston Astros Open Seven-game Homestand

Although the Astros own the best road record in the Major Leagues at 38-15 and are averaging 6.89 runs per game on the road, they could not have been happier to return to Houston for the upcoming seven game homestand. Coming off a brutal nine game road trip (5-4), the Astros needed to be back in familiar territory to re-evaluate some late season issues that may cause some trouble as they make a run for the 2017 World Series.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Brings 'Detroit' to Houston

Sheila Jackson Lee knew the importance of ‘Detroit’. So much so that when the film regarding the 1967 killing of three African-American men during the 12th Street Riot began screening across the country, she secured the only Tex- as-based screening and decided upon Houston to show it. It occurred only moments after a lengthy panel discussion in regards to community-based policing and reforms in criminal justice and the bail system.

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Statement of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Regarding Mueller Convening A Grand Jury

Jackson Lee: “Special Counsel Mueller is acting within his assigned duties and responsibilities under the law. It is imperative that the House Judiciary Committee exercise its oversight responsibilities in furtherance of the Constitution and the rule of law.”

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LL Cool J to Become Kennedy Center’s First Hip-Hop Honoree

Thirty years after becoming rap’s first sex symbol, LL Cool J will be the first hip-hop artist to receive Kennedy Center Honors in its 40-year history.