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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will 'address her future plans' Thursday, spokesperson says
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will "address her future plans" on Thursday, her spokesperson said, at a time when the longtime Democratic leader is at a personal and professional crossroads.
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AAMA Celebrated Annual Illumine Gala at The Ballroom at Bayou Place
The Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans held its largest fundraising event of the year at The Ballroom at Bayou Place in support of its year-round programs and services.
On Friday, October 28, 2022, AAMA–the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans–celebrated its over five decades of existence as the leading nonprofit organization in Texas working with Latino families to achieve financial security, well-being, and self-actualization through its largest fundraising event of the year. The Illumine Gala took place at the The Ballroom at Bayou Place from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., and raised proceeds for AAMA’s year-round programs and services, which annually serve over 10,000 individuals across the state of Texas.
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Animated Children’s Program Gracie’s Corner to Celebrate One Million YouTube Subscribers at Houston Museum of Natural Science
A general admission museum ticket is required for admission
On Saturday, November 19, 2022, Graceyn Hollingsworth, known to millions as the voice of Gracie from the widely popular YouTube animated children’s series Gracie’s Corner, family, and friends, will gather to celebrate the milestone of reaching one million subscribers on YouTube at the Houston Museum of Natural Science.
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Armed robber shot in the face during deadly home invasion is sentenced to 30 years in prison; accomplice still sought
A 21-year-old Houston man who was shot in the face during a home invasion that left the homeowner dead has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Tuesday.
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What we know about the suspect in the deadly University of Virginia shooting
The 22-year-old University of Virginia student suspected of killing three football players and wounding two other people was facing school disciplinary action after UVA officials learned he failed to disclose his conviction last year on a misdemeanor concealed weapons charge, a school spokesperson says.
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New details emerge about the University of Virginia shooting suspect as students mourn the deaths of 3 football players
A torrent of grief has enveloped the University of Virginia, where classes are canceled for a second day after three football players were killed on campus and new details emerge about the fellow student accused of killing them.
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Takeoff's killing: Details from the coroner's report and Offset's subtle tribute
New details regarding the death of Takeoff have been revealed as the artist continues to be mourned.
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Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program
President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, is on hold indefinitely as legal challenges work their way through the courts.
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Google agrees to $392 million settlement with 40 states over location tracking practices
Google has agreed to a record $391.5 million settlement with 40 states for allegedly misleading consumers over its location tracking practices, a coalition of attorneys general announced Monday.
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Pence details fracture with Trump over his refusal to overturn 2020 election in new book
Former Vice President Mike Pence wrote in his new memoir that former President Donald Trump warned him days before the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol that he would inspire the hatred of hundreds of thousands of people because he was "too honest" to attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
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Michelle Obama on Donald Trump's 2016 win: 'It shook me profoundly'
Michelle Obama addressed in a new book the deep hurt and disappointment she felt when Donald Trump won the 2016 presidential election.
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Trump is on the defense as he prepares for expected 2024 announcement
Should Donald Trump announce his third presidential bid on Tuesday, as is widely expected, he will begin the next phase of his political career under siege.
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Kate Winslet gives mother $20,000 to fund disabled child's soaring electricity bill
Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet has donated £17,000 ($20,000) to a mother facing astronomical home energy bills to operate her disabled daughter's life-support equipment.
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David Beckham's 'status as a gay icon will be shredded' if he continues as Qatar World Cup ambassador says British comedian
David Beckham's "status as a gay icon will be shredded" if the former England captain and Manchester United star continues in his role as a Qatar World Cup ambassador said British comedian Joe Lycett on Sunday.
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Supreme Court says House January 6 Committee can get Kelli Ward's phone and text records
The Supreme Court cleared the way on Monday for the House select committee investigating the January 6 US Capitol attack to obtain the phone and text records of Arizona Republican Party Chair Kelli Ward.
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Red Cross Honors United States Army Veteran Chester Jourdan Jr.
This Veterans Day, November 11, 2022, the American Red Cross is recognizing veterans who continue their service in local communities across the country like Southeast and Deep East Executive Director Chester Jourdan Jr.
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Houston Parks and Recreation Department Releases Statement On Death of Parks & Recreation Employee
On Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at approximately 11:20 am, an electrocution incident involving a Houston Parks and Recreation Department employee occurred. The Houston Fire Department responded to an EMS call to Melrose Park, 1001 Canino Road. Upon arrival HFD found the employee to be deceased. An investigation regarding the incident is still underway.
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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Wins Tight Race for Reelection
GOP donors spent millions to unseat Hidalgo, a Democrat who leads the state’s most populous county, and take back a seat they lost four years ago. Republican Alexandra del Moral Mealer conceded the race Wednesday morning.
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Florida airports and attractions closing as Tropical Storm Nicole approaches
Some Florida airports and theme parks were halting operations Wednesday and about 2,000 flights were canceled as Tropical Storm Nicole advanced toward the eastern coast of Florida.