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Marvel Studios' "Echo" Debut January 20, 2024, Simultaneously On Disney+ and Hulu

Trailer & Poster Now Available for Maya Lopez’s Gritty, Action-Packed Drama Series

No bad deed goes unpunished on Jan. 10, 2024, when Marvel Studios’ “Echo” launches on Disney+ and Hulu. Check out the all-new trailer and poster revealed this morning. The five-episode streaming event spotlights Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox) as she is pursued by Wilson Fisk’s (Vincent D’Onofrio) criminal empire. When the journey brings her home, she must confront her own family and legacy.

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Execs ignored the damage Instagram does to teens, Meta whistleblower tells Congress

Meta’s top executives, including CEO Mark Zuckerberg, ignored warnings for years about harms to teens on its platforms such as Instagram, a company whistleblower told a Senate subcommittee on Tuesday.

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Five graphics that show some of the biggest threats facing the natural world

Blazing fires, biblical floods and catastrophic storms are becoming increasingly common but they could be just a taste of things to come. Scientists say our planet is teetering towards a number of climate “tipping points” which could cause irreversible changes to the place we all call home.

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Hootie and the Blowfish are heading out on tour

Hootie & the Blowfish fans mark your calendars: the feel-good pop rock band is hitting the road next year with the “Summer Camp with Trucks Tour.”

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Marijuana use raises risk of heart attack, heart failure and stroke, studies say

Older adults who don’t smoke tobacco but do use marijuana were at higher risk of both heart attack and stroke when hospitalized, while people who use marijuana daily were 34% more likely to develop heart failure, according to two new non-published studies presented Monday at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia.

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How Usher is preparing for his Super Bowl performance to take it to ‘another level’

It’s a short commute from Usher’s “My Way” residency show to Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, where he’s been in heavy rehearsals for the 2024 Super Bowl.

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Solid Waste Management Department Collection And Facility Schedule For Veterans Day 2023

The Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) provides the city with integrated municipal waste management services designed to support environmental health, sustainability, and economic development in all communities throughout Houston.

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What to watch for in Tuesday’s elections

Abortion rights are on the ballot Tuesday as Americans head to the polls for state and local races that will set the stage for next year’s presidential election.

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Supreme Court revisits the scope of the right to bear arms in the wake of latest mass shooting

It was only a year ago that the Supreme Court issued a landmark Second Amendment opinion that expanded gun rights nationwide and established that firearms rules must be consistent with the nation’s “historical tradition.”

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Meta prohibits generative AI tools for political ads

Meta is prohibiting political advertisers from using the company’s new, artificial intelligence tools that help brands generate text, backgrounds and other marketing content, in what the company says is a decision to limit the technology’s potential risks.

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Houston City Council At-Large #2 Candidate Danielle Keys Bess Hosts Election Night Watch Party at The Savoy

Houston City Council At-Large Position 2 Candidate Danielle Keys Bess will be hosting an Election Night Watch Party, tonight, Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 7:00pm at The Savoy, located at 4402 Emancipation Ave., in Houston’s Historic Third Ward!

Third Annual Black Entrepreneurs Week Spotlights Black Entrepreneurs and Community Empowerment Efforts

Equiliberty joins forces with Chase and an array of partners to uplift local Black-owned businesses and community capital initiatives.

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Tony! Toni! Toné! still jamming after all these years

To borrow from one of their hits, it “Feels Good” to see Tony! Toni! Toné! still performing together.

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Keith Lee responds to Chad ‘OchoCinco’ Johnson’s criticism about his Atlanta food reviews

Keith Lee believes Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson is “completely entitled” to his opinions, even though Lee does not agree with some of them.

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Coastal Prairie Conservancy and Partners Awarded $25 million for the Texas Grasslands and Savannas Initiative to Conserve Lands in Texas

The Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) along with its partner organizations announced this week a $25 million pledge from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through its Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). This award will support the Texas Grasslands and Savannas Initiative, which aims to permanently preserve lands and improve soil health, leading to enhanced carbon sequestration and increased carbon stock as well as long-term protection of land under threat of conversion.

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J.D. Silva & Associates Gives Thanks by Giving Back with 500-Turkey Giveaway and Free Family Fall Festival

J.D. Silva & Associates, a distinguished Texas-based veteran and minority-owned personal injury and criminal defense law firm, is giving thanks by giving back to the community this holiday season with a 500-Turkey Thanksgiving Giveaway and Free Family Fall Festival!

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Houston Man Involved in Two Murders Sentenced to Life in Prison

A Houston man was sentenced to life in prison this week for his role in two murders in 2020, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

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Bereavement: Celebrating The Life and Legacy of Catherine Yvette “Ms Chag’ Chargois Houston’s Beacon Of Community Spirit

Houston mourns the loss of a cherished luminary, Yvette ‘Ms. Chag’ Chargois, whose remarkable life journey ended on November 10, 2023, at the venerable age of 81. With a rich tapestry of roles from a dedicated City of Houston administrator to the beloved Street Olympics chair, Ms. Chag’s indelible mark on our community is both profound and inspiring.

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The 16th Annual H-Town Blues Festival Comes to Houston

Tickets On Sale Starting Friday, October 27 at 10 a.m. Local Time on Ticketmaster.com

The Blues Is Alright Tour comes to the NRG Arena with the 16th Annual H-Town Blues Festival on Friday, April 5 at 8 p.m. The Blues is musical storytelling filled with stark emotion and a revolving reality check. It’s authentically raw; transforming tragedy, adversity and heartache into a visceral and cathartic experience. This special night of emotive lyrics and guitar-driven accompaniment features performances by Tucka, King George, Calvin Richardson, Pokey Bear, J’Wonn, and West Love.

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PUMPKINS: Revitalize Houston's Earth – The 3rd Annual Pumpkin Compost Drop-Off

Halloween is just around the corner, which means pumpkins aplenty! From festive jack-o-lanterns to scrumptious pumpkin pies, these gourds are synonymous with the season. But once the celebrations are over, what do you do with your used pumpkins? The answer: Turn them into gold for the earth!