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AboutThatCar.com: 2019 Ford F150 Limited

Ford’s F-150 Limited is a lot of pickup truck. It is the top of the line model of the bestselling vehicle on the American market f

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Community Corner: Emancipation Park: An Historical Treasure of Houston

Tired of feeling captive, a group of former slaves utilized their resources and talents to raised $1,000 to buy 10 acres of land in Houston 147 years ago to create a space where they could just be free. The space would become Emancipation Park, the central hub of generations coming together with a sense of community. Passing years has seen the park at its ups and downs causing it to be revitalized in 2006 by TIRZ7 and again this year with a $33 million renovation.

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'Mom, it's happening again!' Two mass shootings leave El Paso residents wondering if anywhere is safe

The Walmart massacre had shattered the sense of peace and security that typically surrounds this border town. Now the shock and fear was being magnified by another unexplained massacre 1,600 miles away.

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H-E-B Announces 2018 Excellence in Education School District and Early Childhood Finalists and Recognizes Outstanding Public School Boards

H-E-B announced today that eight school districts, five early childhood facilities and five public school boards have been selected as finalists for the retailer’s 17th annual 2018 Excellence in Education Awards program.

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Biden officials urge states to 'buckle down' amid virus resurgence but avoid issuing federal guidance

Biden administration officials are increasingly urging governors and local officials to reinstate or avoid relaxing public health restrictions as coronavirus cases continue to rise and the US stares down the prospect of another surge.

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Supreme Court conservatives hint at ducking ruling on legality of Trump plan to cut undocumented immigrants from Census

Several conservative justices on Monday seemed to suggest they could avoid immediately ruling on whether President Donald Trump's attempt to exclude undocumented immigrants from being counted when seats in Congress are divvied up between the states next year is lawful.

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The big bet Joe Biden is making on Afghanistan

Joe Biden believes that you don't care about Afghanistan. Or, maybe more accurately, that you won't care about it by the time the 2022 (and 2024) elections rolls around.

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Austin mayor apologizes after he told residents to stay at home while vacationing in Mexico

Mayor Steve Adler of Austin, Texas, said in a video posted on YouTube Wednesday that he regrets traveling to Mexico in early November as he was urging people to be cautious about the spread of Covid-19.

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House lawmakers release early details of program that would overhaul electricity sector and slash fossil fuel emissions

Lawmakers in the House released early details of a clean electricity program Thursday, which Democrats say would slash fossil fuel emissions by moving the US electric grid to 80% clean energy, like solar and wind.

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Price hikes took a breather in July, fueling hopes that inflation has peaked

Runaway inflation took a breather in July, with consumer prices increasing by 8.5% year over year, a slower pace than the 9.1% increase in June, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday.

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Autopsies are being conducted on the guests found dead at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas. Here's what we know

Officials are conducting autopsies to learn more about the circumstances surrounding the deaths of three Americans at a Sandals resort on the Bahamas' Great Exuma island on Friday, according to the Bahamian police commissioner.

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Fort Bend County Offers Residents Respite from Scorching Temperatures

Opens Cooling Centers Throughout the County

A heat advisory issued for Texas over the weekend expects temperatures to top out between 91-102 degrees on Saturday, as a result, public facilities located throughout Fort Bend County will open and serve as Emergency Cooling Centers, Saturday thru Sunday.

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Tax penalties are a waste of your money. Here's how to avoid them

Unless you enjoy throwing money away, you'll want to do all you can to avoid being hit with tax penalties and interest if you end up owing money to the IRS on your 2021 tax return.

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Biden and Putin speak at a critical moment for Ukraine

President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin are speaking over a secure video call on Tuesday in what is expected to be a highly consequential meeting for the two leaders amid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine.

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Mother’s last words inspire surprise act of compassion

Hours before her death, Rosie Minor got on the phone and called into a prayer line with friends and members of her church.

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Marijuana use raises risk of heart attack, heart failure and stroke, studies say

Older adults who don’t smoke tobacco but do use marijuana were at higher risk of both heart attack and stroke when hospitalized, while people who use marijuana daily were 34% more likely to develop heart failure, according to two new non-published studies presented Monday at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia.

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How Biden's infrastructure funding will help the US prepare for future climate disasters

Around $50 billion of President Joe Biden's infrastructure package is marked for climate resilience -- replacing roads to withstand extreme rainfall, treating forests to prevent wildfires and shoring up reservoirs that sank to new lows this year amid incredible drought.

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The University of Houston-Downtown Ushers in New Era with Grand Opening of Wellness & Success Center

New Center Called a Game Changer for UHD and the Downtown Houston Community

On the cusp of its 50th anniversary, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) ushered in a new era today with the official opening of its Wellness & Success Center (WSC). Designed by SmithGroup in association with HarrisonKornberg Architects and built by Vaughn Construction, the $39 million, 75,000-square-foot facility not only expands UHD’s footprint and visibility, it also establishes a dynamic core and recognizable landmark for fostering and nurturing an on-campus community.

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Marijuana and hallucinogen use, binge drinking reached record highs in middle-aged adults, survey finds

Last year, more middle-aged adults were binge drinking, using marijuana or consuming hallucinogens than ever before, according to a new report. Cannabis use surged among young adults under 30, alongside historic rates of vaping, as well.

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White House defends response to asylum seeker influx following criticism from New York governor

The White House defended its response to the asylum seeker influx facing New York Friday, arguing that without congressional action, the administration is limited in what it can do, following a letter from New York Gov. Kathy Hochul urging more action.