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Investigation into Stabbing at 6300 Gay Street
Houston police are investigating the stabbing of a man at 6300 Gay Street about 10:50 p.m. on Thursday (May 4).
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Trumpcare Will Take Away Health Care for Millions of Latinos
Cristóbal J. Alex, President of Latino Victory Fund, issued the following statement after the Republicans in the House of Representatives passed their Obamacare repeal bill 217 to 213:
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Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital Celebrates 30th Birthday and Raises $3.1 Million at Annual Memorial Hermann Circle of Life Gala
Memorial Hermann Foundation celebrated the 30th anniversary of Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital at its annual Circle of Life Gala on Saturday, April 29. The festive birthday “CELEBRATION”-themed event was held at the Hilton Americas-Houston and chaired by Memorial Hermann System Board members Diane and Bill Campbell and Elizabeth and Will Galtney. With more than 1,600 guests in attendance including KHOU’s Len Cannon as emcee, the gala raised $3.1 million to benefit Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital’s specialty programs and services.
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Tickets Now On Sale
Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chance The Rapper, The Killers, Gorillaz, Martin Garrix, and The xx are set to headline this year’s massive Austin City Limits Music Festival lineup. ICE CUBE, Ryan Adams, Solange, The Head and the Heart, Run The Jewels, FOSTER THE PEOPLE, Spoon, Vance Joy, ZHU and more will deliver an incredibly diverse musical landscape throughout ACL Fest’s epic two consecutive weekends. The world-class festival will deliver more than 140 bands across eight stages at Zilker Park, October 6-8 and October 13-15.
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Council Member Dave Martin's District E Newsletter - May 2017
The City of Houston is currently awaiting the final word from the 85th Texas Legislature on key pension legislation. The passage of Senate Bill 2190 and House Bill 43 are critical to the City of Houston's Fiscal Year 2018 Budget. The passage of these two pieces of legislation allows the City of Houston to avoid a $240 million budget shortfall that would lead to layoffs for city employees. I am dedicated to making sure the City of Houston's budget is balanced, services are not cut, and I will fight for District E residents.
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H-E-B to Announce Statewide Winners in 2017 Excellence in Education Awards
H-E-B will announce statewide winners of the 2017 Excellence in Education Awards at a special ceremony featuring keynote speaker Dr. Robert Gates.
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'Sextortion' Case Fuels Legal Debate Over Phone Passwords
An extortion case involving bikini-clad models, social media celebrities and racy images has sparked an intriguing legal debate over phone security and the Fifth Amendment.
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Houston Area Urban League 49TH Annual Equal Opportunity Day Gala
“Celebrating 49 Years of Excellence”
The Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) will celebrate 49 years of providing services to the Greater Houston community on Saturday, June 17th, 2017 with its Equal Opportunity Day Gala featuring a dinner, Honoree recognition and entertainment. The event will be held in the Ballroom of the Americas at the Hilton Americas Hotel, beginning at 6 p.m. with a reception, followed by the program and dinner at 7:00 pm. This year’s featured entertainment will be Texas Southern University.
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Warren Buffett Should Answer These 6 Key Questions
Are you ready for the so-called Woodstock of Capitalism? Warren Buffett will address tens of thousands of Berkshire Hathaway shareholders at the company's annual meeting in Omaha on Saturday.
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Emotional Jimmy Kimmel Discusses Baby Son's Heart Surgery
An emotional Jimmy Kimmel revealed Monday that his son, Billy, had successful open-heart surgery shortly after his birth on April 21.
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Health Problem? Just Stop By the Vending Machine
From diapers to needles to bike helmets, vending machines have been rebuilt to go beyond breath mints and cold soda.
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Gorsuch Shows An Independent Streak to Begin Life at Supreme Court
Justice Neil Gorsuch appears undaunted by the tsunami of work facing his chambers as he settles into his first few weeks on the bench and attempts to catch up during the last months of the term.
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Houston Area Urban League 49TH Annual Equal Opportunity Day Gala
Houston Area Urban League 49TH Annual Equal Opportunity Day Gala “Celebrating 49 Years of Excellence”
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Trump, Kim's Standoff On The Korean Peninsula Keeps Region On Edge
The US and North Korea began the new month staring off over the Korean Peninsula, with both sides giving few clues as to what their next move might be.
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Maroon & Gray Affair Raises Over $800,000 for Scholarships
Texas Southern University recognized outstanding students and alumni
Texas Southern University held its inaugural Maroon and Gray Affair on April 29 at the Marriott Marquis Houston and raised in excess of $800,000 in scholarship money for deserving TSU students. More than 1,100 people were in attendance. Texas Southern’s award-winning Ocean of Soul marching band opened the evening with a thunderous performance. Nephew Tommy, comedian and radio personality on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, and Melinda Spaulding from Fox News Houston served as the masters of ceremonies.
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2017 WABC IMPACT Awards and Luncheon
Photography by Vicky Pink - The Women’s Guild, an auxiliary of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, …
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NNPA Expresses Condolences To The Family Of John B. Smith, Sr.
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) extends heartfelt, deepest sorrow and condolences to the family of John B. Smith, Sr. As publisher of the Atlanta Inquirer, and as a former Chairman of the NNPA, John B. Smith, Sr. was a respected, strong, effective, compassionate and courageous leader of the Black Press in America for decades.
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Rethinking Antibiotic Use in Early Pregnancy: Some Linked to Miscarriage
When used in early pregnancy, many classes of common antibiotics are associated with an increased risk of miscarriage, according to a study published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.