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Bagwell Inducted Into Baseball Hall of Fame Today

Became second player ever to go into the Hall as a member of the Houston Astros

On January 18, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum officially announced that former Astros All-Star first baseman Jeff Bagwell would be a part of the Hall’s Class of 2017. This afternoon in Cooperstown, NY, that became a reality as Bagwell was officially inducted into the Hall of Fame along with Tim Raines and Ivan Rodriguez. He is the second player to go into the Hall as a member of the Houston Astros, joining former teammate Craig Biggio, who was inducted in 2015.

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Trae Tha Truth Brings Out Hot Celebs for Trae Day 10 Year Anniversary

The hottest celebrities were at Houston’s Discovery Green Park on this past Saturday for a great cause hosted by Houston rapper Trae Tha Truth as he celebrated the 10 year anniversary of Trae Day. Families lined up early for a chance to see their favorite celebs and enjoy free entertainment sponsored by the entertainer.

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Going Camping: Houston Texans Open 2017 Training Camp in West Virginia

The Houston Texans started training camp in unfamiliar territory. The franchise decided to hold the majority of their 2017 camp at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia and it will be the first time in franchise history (15 years) that training camp will be held outside the city of Houston. There will be a total of fifteen training camp practice sessions that the residents of White Sulphur Springs can attend to see the reigning 2016 AFC South Champions. The Aug. 15 – 16 sessions will be joint practices with the Super Bowl Champions New England Patriots.

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Republicans Just Dodged Political Disaster On Health Care

Senate Republicans won a relatively minor but important legislative victory on health care on Tuesday afternoon. But the lengths they had to go to secure it -- John McCain flying back from Arizona fewer than two weeks removed from surgery that led to a brain cancer diagnosis -- suggest the problems, political and policy-wise, that await congressional GOPers and the Trump White House.

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Baltimore Ravens' John Urschel Retires From NFL at Age 26

John Urschel, a Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman known for his passion for mathematics, has retired from the NFL at age 26.

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Chris Froome Bids to End 22-year Wait in 'vicious' Vuelta a Espana

Just days have passed since he sealed a fourth Tour de France victory, but Chris Froome has no intention of putting his feet up.

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Charlie Gard Will Be Moved to Hospice for Final Hours: Judge

Charlie Gard, the terminally ill baby at the center of a bitter legal battle that has garnered global attention, is to have his life support treatment withdrawn.

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“Called to Rise” by Dallas Police Chief (Ret.) David O. Brown (with Michelle Burford)

Your life is entirely wrapped up in your job. You never aimed for that to happen, but it’s okay: what you do for a living has become your passion and therefore, you do it well. Life and work balance for you, but in the new book “Called to Rise” by David O. Brown (with Michelle Burford), you’ll see the balance tip.

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Houston Minority Supplier Development Council 2017 Business EXPO Set for Sept. 6-7

“Rooted in Business, Growing in Diversity”

“Rooted in Business, Growing in Diversity” is the theme of the upcoming Houston Minority Supplier Development Council’s 2017 Business EXPO, set for Sept. 6-7 at George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston.

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Aurora Pays $110K for Unlawful Detention and Tasing of Darsean Kelley

Police Tased Kelley in the Back as he Said, “I Know My Rights”

The City of Aurora will pay $110,000 to settle claims brought by ACLU of Colorado on behalf of Darsean Kelley, a young Black man who was unlawfully stopped, detained, and tased in the back by Aurora police just as he said “I know my rights.”

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Tragedy at Ohio State Fair As One Person Is Killed After Ride Malfunction

A chaotic scene unfolded at the Ohio State Fair after a ride malfunctioned during opening day -- killing one person and injuring several others.

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2017 Houston Texans Single-Game Tickets On Sale Thursday, July 27

Single-game tickets for the Houston Texans 2017 home games will go on sale Thursday, July 27, at 10 a.m. CT, the team announced today.

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Fifth Ward Documentary Film Festival to Premiere at the DeLuxe Theater Aug. 4-6

The DeLuxe Theater and Texas Southern University will host the premiere of The Fifth Ward Documentary Film Festival. The event will be held August 4 through August 6, 2017 at the DeLuxe Theater on Lyons Avenue and I-59. The festival will screen three documentaries – I Am Not Your Negro, Porgy & Me, Mickey Leland: Citizen of the World – and discussions with documentary principals following selected screenings.

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5 Things for Tuesday, July 25: Afghanistan, Health Care, Jeff Sessions

Planet of the apes is fiction, but the island of the apes is not. Check it out, then find out what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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12-Year Old Entrepreneur Convinces Ten NFL Players to Invest $810K into Her Lemonade Business

Mikaila Ulmer was only 4-years old when she started branding her Bee Sweet Lemonade. Now she is 12-years old and has just convinced ten NFL players to invest $810K in her lemonade business, now called Me & the Bees Lemonade.

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Jordan Spieth: 'Tiger Woods made winning look easy ... it's not'

He bemoaned Tiger Woods for making winning look easy, labeling his countryman's exploits "almost unfair." And after Sunday's rollercoaster final day at the British Open, newly-crowned champion Jordan Spieth knows just how hard it can be to win a major golf tournament.

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Top Luxury Travel Offerings of 2017 for the Privileged Few

When money is no object, luxury travel can offer extraordinary experiences. The recent International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM), held in Shanghai, featured some of the most extravagant opportunities to gain bragging rights for the privileged few.

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Rare Case of 9-year-old in HIV Remission for Years -- Without Drugs

A 9-year-old South African child diagnosed with HIV when he was 1 month old has been in HIV remission for 8½ years -- without regular treatment.

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Charlie Gard's Parents Give Up Battle to Take Son to US

The parents of the terminally ill British baby Charlie Gard have given up their legal fight over treatment for their son in the US.

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Linkin Park: 'Our hearts are broken'

Linkin Park paid tribute to their late lead singer Chester Bennington on social media Monday with a touching letter penned to the late singer.