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Woman killed on way to granddaughter’s birthday party

Less than five months into the year, 11 people walking on the streets of Las Vegas have been hit by a car and killed. That includes a great-grandmother who was on her way to her granddaughter’s birthday party.

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Welcome Home: Astros Set To Play First Game In Front Of Fans At Minute Maid Park Since 2019.

As Houston prepares for its home opener against the Oakland A’s, they will be greeted by some familiar faces as fans are allowed back into Major League stadiums this season. Minute Maid Park will allow 50 percent capacity to be met in the month of April and will reevaluate more options before the next month begins.

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New Community Initiative

“Changing 1 Life At A Time” Inner City Communities -VS- First Responders

I would like to invite you to join my new initiative “Changing 1 Life at a Time.”

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K-pop stars BTS share racial discrimination they faced

K-pop stars BTS have spoken out about their own experience with racial discrimination in the wake of rising anti-Asian violence in the US.

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Bitcoin plunges more than 20% in three days. It's now in a bear market

Bitcoin prices surged to a new all-time high of nearly $42,000 on Friday, only to plunge all the way back to about $31,000 Monday morning. That's a more than 20% drop -- which means bitcoin is now in a bear market, as bizarre as it sounds.

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Ribociclib added to endocrine therapy extends survival in postmenopausal patients with metastatic breast cancer

A study led by researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center showed a significant overall survival benefit with ribociclib plus endocrine therapy for postmenopausal patients with hormone receptor-positive (HR+) human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2-) metastatic breast cancer. This is the first demonstration of a survival advantage with a front-line CDK4/6 inhibitor in postmenopausal patients with HR+/HER 2- advanced breast cancer.

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The Democrats won the Senate. Here's why they aren't in charge yet

Democrats won the Senate, but they're not yet in charge until the chamber's party leaders strike a power-sharing agreement.

Starbucks names Mellody Hobson board chair — the first Black woman in the role

Starbucks has named Mellody Hobson the new chair of its board of directors, the first Black woman in that role at the company.

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One month later: These maps show how quickly Covid engulfed the US again

More than 98% of US residents now live in an area where there is a "high" or "substantial" risk of Covid-19 community transmission, up from 19% of residents only a month ago. This sharp turn has been driven in large part by the highly infectious Delta variant and low vaccination rates in many regions.

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Texas Takeover Pt. II: In-State Rivals Prairie View and Texas Southern Faceoff In SWAC Championship Game

On Saturday, the state of Alabama will witness what a true “Texas Takeover” looks like as the No. 1 seeded Prairie View A&M University will take on No. 3 seeded Texas Southern University in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Men’s Tournament Championship Game at 5 p.m. (CST) on ESPNU. The winner will advance to the Men’s NCAA Tournament.

Texas Republicans’ Voters Discriminatory Bill – SB7

A newly proposed bill – SB7 introduced in the Texas Senate this week marked as a priority from the Texas Governor Greg Abbott would ban voting measures Harris County implemented or attempted to implement in 2020.

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Warnock slams GOP-controlled Georgia Legislature for bill that would restrict voter access

Georgia US Sen. Raphael Warnock, in his first Sunday show interview since being elected to Congress in January, slammed the Republican-controlled Georgia Legislature for a massive voting bill that would restrict voter access.

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Rockets Look To Extend Winning Streak Against The Hornets

As one of the hottest teams in the NBA prepares to play on Wednesday. Ok. Wait. I know you are saying to yourself, “Slow down sir. It was just one game.” Semantically speaking you are right. It was just one game to us, but to the Houston Rockets, that game meant everything.

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Houston Texans And Partners Launch $400,000 Grant To Support Social Justice And Racial Equity Initiatives In Houston

The Houston Texans, ConocoPhillips, Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages and Miller Lite are proud to announce the Inspire Change Grant, which will fund programs, seed projects and create partnerships that support social justice and racial equity efforts in Houston.

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Houston Rockets legend and NBA on TNT Analyst Kenny Smith to serve as Spring 2022 Commencement speaker

Texas Southern University announces the speaker for its Spring 2022 Commencement ceremony will be NBA on TNT analyst Houston Rockets great Kenny Smith.

SMU First-Generation Students to be Honored at Commencement

Special stoles will signal pride and spotlight accomplishment

When Abena Marfo crosses the stage on May 14 to accept the three degrees she is earning from SMU, her commencement regalia will include a special honor. In addition to the blue gown and red stole all SMU graduates wear, she’ll be among the first students to wear a white stole with a logo honoring her as a first-generation graduate of SMU.

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Jeff Gladney, Arizona Cardinals cornerback, dies at 25

Jeff Gladney, a cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals, died in a car crash Monday morning in Dallas, according to the team's official website.

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Houston Texans Announce Partnership with Sire Spirits LLC and G-Unity Foundation

Today, the Houston Texans are announcing a multi-year partnership with Grammy award-winning musician, two-time New York Times best-selling author, executive producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist and Houston resident Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, his premium wine and spirits company Sire Spirits LLC and his charitable arm the G-Unity Foundation. The partnership goes into effect immediately. Jackson was recently nominated for an Emmy Award for his halftime performance at Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles.

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Houston Recognized as One of America’s Best Cities in 2022

The city climbs up six spots from 2021 ranking, achieving high marks for diversity, culture, education and its expansive culinary scene

Houston has once again garnered global attention as one of the best places to live, work, invest, and visit, according to the 2022 list of America’s Best Cities. Earning the No. 11 spot among 100 cities named, the country’s fourth largest city made notable gains from its previous ranking, in addition to receiving a new moniker as “America’s stealthy powerhouse on the rise.”

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Harris County Public Health and HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest Announce New Hospital - Linked Violence Interruption Program

Harris County Public Health (HCPH), through its Community Health and Violence Prevention Services (CHVPS) Division, and HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest is launching a pilot program to assist injured survivors of violence in overall healing from the trauma associated with their injuries.