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HoustonISD Sets New Rules for Parents to Follow

Principals make rules for students to follow. However, the new principal at James Madison High School is teaching parents a little about appearance.

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School apologizes for 'most likely to bomb the U.S.' yearbook superlative

It's a yearbook controversy, which has a Valley charter school issuing an apology to parents Monday night. Parents who just received the yearbook from Sonoran Science Academy were in disbelief after seeing a page in which a student with a Muslim first name was voted "most likely to bomb the U.S."

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Race in 2020: What Impact Will Identity Politics Have On the Upcoming Elections?

I’m black and I’m proud! Some of you may recognize my intro from James Brown’s popular 1968 hit, “Say It Loud!” The song was an anthem with a call and response chorus that was not only infectious but also empowering. It starts with James Brown saying “Uh! Your bad self!”

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2023 Pro Bowl Games: How to watch and what to expect

The traditional NFL Pro Bowl has been revamped for the 2022-23 season. The rebranded Pro Bowl Games breathe new life into the longstanding praxis of bringing together the league's top talent.

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Trump, Christie Promise To Combat Opioid Abuse During WH Session

Christie, an early backer of Trump's campaign, led the President's transition team before running afoul of Trump's inner circle and being replaced by Vice President Mike Pence. The New Jersey governor and former 2016 campaign rival has been an outspoken leader on opioid deaths, which have skyrocketed by 214% since 2010 in the Garden State, according to the New Jersey attorney general.

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The Rose Hosts 4th Annual Ensemble Theatre Fundraiser to Decrease High Breast Cancer Death Rate of African American Women

On Sunday, October 8, 2017, The Rose bought “out the house” at the Ensemble Theater in Midtown Houston for an afternoon of entertainment, refreshments and great door prizes, plus a chance to impact the lives of African American women. The Reception started at 1:30 p.m., followed by an exclusive showing of Sassy Mamas, a romantic comedy about three women who confidently pursue their heart’s desires. This year, The Rose @ The Ensemble raised over $30,000 to fund 200 mammograms for patients of The Rose.

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Second Wind: Houston Rockets Prepare for the 2018 NBA Playoffs

Ask any distance runner what sets them apart from any other athlete and they will give you the same answer over and over. “I knew I could complete the race when my second wind kicked in,” most would reiterate. Second wind is defined as a new strength or energy to continue something that is an effort.

NeuMoDx™ Molecular Announces CE Mark for HPV Diagnostic Test Company continues to expand its CE-IVD Menu

NeuMoDx™ Molecular, a sample-to-result molecular diagnostic company focused on central laboratory customers, announced today it has received CE Mark approval for its molecular diagnostic test for high-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV), which was developed in collaboration with Self-screen BV (Amsterdam, the Netherlands). HPV is the virus regarded as the major cause of cervical cancer.

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The Unsung Hero: Eric Gordon Is An Intricate Part of the Rockets Success This Season

With less than a week left in the 2018-19 NBA season, the Houston Rockets are looking to secure the number three seed in the Western Conference playoffs. If the cards fall right they may even be able to move up behind the Golden State Warriors for the number two spot if the Denver Nuggets have a couple of setbacks and Houston wins out. The Rockets needs to stay in that spot to avoid an early matchup with the 2018 NBA Finals champs Golden State Warriors.

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Ellen Burstyn returns to legendary horror franchise 50 years later in eerie ‘Exorcist: Believer’ trailer

Ellen Burstyn, beloved actor who starred in the groundbreaking 1973 horror film “The Exorcist,” has returned to the nightmare-inducing franchise for the first time since its debut 50 years ago in the franchise’s next installment, “The Exorcist: Believer.”

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Sterling K. Brown to Guest Host Series Premiere of Primetime Newsmagazine 'Soul of a Nation' - Tue, March 2, 10pm EST

Premiere Episode Examines the Racial Reckoning in Present-Day America From Policing to Reparations to Arts and Entertainment

ABC News announced today award winning actor/producer Sterling K. Brown will be the special guest host for the series premiere of primetime newsmagazine “Soul of a Nation.” The premiere episode will dive into this moment of racial reckoning in present-day America tackling issues ranging from policing to reparations and segments highlighting the arts and entertainment. Brown, ABC News’ Adrienne Bankert, Sunny Hostin, Byron Pitts and Pierre Thomas lead this groundbreaking hour.

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Houston Man Sentenced to 38 Years in Prison for Stabbing East End Neighbor

A Houston man was sentenced Wednesday to 38 years in prison by a Harris County jury for the fatal stabbing of his neighbor in the East End in 2019, District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

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Murphy, Gregory, Stanton, and Vincent Omitted From Emmys' "In Memoriam"

While the 2017 Emmys was a great night for African Americans with both Donald Glover and Lena Waithe making historic wins. And who can forget Sterling K. Brown's acceptance speech for his Emmy. But while some African Americans were honored, others were forgotten.

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Artificially sweetened beverages may not be a heart-healthy alternative to sugary drinks, a new study found. Credit: Shutterstock

The injuries continue to pile up in the NFL. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is the latest player who will be forced to sit out with a season-ending injury.

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PADDINGTON 2 - Los Angeles Premiere Footage Now Available for Download

Following the worldwide hit "Paddington," one of the most successful family films of all time, this much-anticipated sequel finds Paddington (Ben Whishaw) happily settled with the Brown family in London, where he has become a popular member of the local community, spreading joy and marmalade wherever he goes.

MOVE Texas on the Passage of Voter Suppressing SB 7

Today, after Senate Bill 7 passed the Texas Senate, MOVE Texas released a statement rebuking the bill and the legislators complicit in shepherding in restrictive, discriminatory anti-voter legislation that will disproportionately harm Black and brown voters, disabled, elderly and low-income voters.

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Former Scratch Leader Shawna Young: U.S. Must Improve STEM Across for Black & Brown Students

Appearing on the new edition of the Let’s Talk STEM with Dr. Calvin Mackie podcast, Shawna Young, former executive director of the Scratch Foundation, says it’s critical

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Donald Trump's 'PARDON' tweet tells us a lot about where his head is at

You don't tweet about pardoning yourself unless you are thinking about pardoning yourself.

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Disney Titles and Talent Front and Center at 2022 EssenceFest in New Orleans

Moses Ingram (“Obi Wan-Kenobi”), Justin Simien and Surprise Guest Tiffany Haddish (“Haunted Mansion”), Keke Palmer (“Lightyear”) and Cast and Director of Disney+’s “Rise” Among Stellar In-Person Lineup with Taped Greetings from Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson (“Thor: Love and Thunder”) and Zoe Saldaña (“Avatar: The Way of Water”)

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Avenida Houston to Add New Restaurant Concept, Major Exhibition Planned

Six months after its initial debut, the downtown district known as Avenida Houston continues to expand with the announcement of a new restaurant and entertainment concept and upcoming attractions.