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Chicago's 762 Homicides in 2016 Is Highest in 19 Years

Chicago marked 2016 as the deadliest year in nearly two decades, data released by the Chicago Police Department shows.

Dylann Roof Ruled Competent for Sentencing Phase

A federal judge ruled Monday that Dylann Roof, convicted of killing nine people inside an African-American church in Charleston, South Carolina, is mentally competent to represent himself at the sentencing phase of his trial.

4 Children Die When Pesticide, Water Mix Creates Toxic Gas

Four children died after someone at their home sprayed water on a previously applied pesticide, causing a reaction that produced toxic phosphine gas, officials in Amarillo, Texas, said.

5 Things for Tuesday, January 3, 2017: House Republicans, Airport Computer Outage and Turkey Shooting

Gutting the watchdog and passing the blame. Here are the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

Denver Broncos Head Coach Gary Kubiak Announces Retirement

Less than a year after winning the Super Bowl, Gary Kubiak is leaving his position as Denver Broncos head coach. In a press conference on Monday, an emotional Kubiak said that he was retiring from coaching because the demands of the job were becoming too much for him.

Houston Blogger Celebrates with Charity Birthday Bash

Houston blogger, Mallory Henderson, is doing it bigger and better with her second annual birthday party with a cause. On Saturday, January 7, 2017, she will host The Premier, a birthday celebration benefitting mental health awareness. The party is to be held from 4-8 p.m. at the new and improved Jet Lounge, which is owned and operated by Houston’s premier promotions team, Aristocrat Life.

President Barack Obama Ranked by Gallup Poll as Most Admired Man of 2016

For the ninth year in a row, respondents to a Gallup poll ranked President Barack Obama as the most admired man in America.

RespectAbility Creates Harriet Tubman Fellowships with Ford Foundation Grant to Train Future Disability Advocates

RespectAbility, a nonprofit organization fighting stigmas and advancing opportunities for people with disabilities, recently announced that the Ford Foundation awarded the charity a grant, which has enabled RespectAbility to create and offer Harriett Tubman Fellowships to select participants in the National Leadership Program.

American Girl’s “Girl of the Year” for 2017 is African-American Doll Gabriela McBride

Dollmaker American Girl named its “Girl of the Year” Friday, revealing a new African-American doll named Gabriela McBride. She’s the first Girl of the Year doll since 2011 who wasn’t white. American Girl, a Mattel-owned company, sells the popular — but expensive, at $115 a pop — 18-inch dolls that aim to teach young girls about different historical eras and perspectives. The dolls also come with books, outfits, and accessories to personalize each one.

Repealing Obamacare Affects Everyone

Obamacare touches just about everyone. It's not just for the 20 million people who have health insurance through the individual Obamacare exchanges or Medicaid expansion.

The New Face of Mother Emanuel

The young pastor stood in a house filled with mourners ready to minister. His parishioner had been strangled, her body dumped.

'Stray' Bullet Hits Texas Legislator in the Head at New Year's Celebration

A Texas lawmaker is lucky to be alive after an apparently stray bullet hit his head during a New Year's celebration early Sunday, authorities said.

5 Things for Monday, January 2, 2017: Turkey Attack, Chicago Deaths, Queen Elizabeth

Happy New Year! We hope one of your resolutions is to keep reading about the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

Servir 2016 Gala and Fundraiser

Photographer by Vicky Pink - Actor & Director Malcolm Jamal Warner, Model & TV Personality …

“Operation Chromite” Screening

Photography by Vicky Pink - “Operation Chromite” is the codename for the famous Battle of …

Muhammad of the U.S. makes history in opening fencing bout

Ibtihaj Muhammad became the first American woman to compete in a hijab, a traditional headscarf worn by Muslim women. Muhammad defeated Olena Kravatska of Ukraine 15-13 to move on to the round of 16.

H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best Contest 2016 Finalists

Ten local food artisans have been named out of nearly 500 entries as finalists in …

2016 UNCF Walk for Education Kick-off Breakfast

Photography by Vicky Pink - The United Negro College Fund is making plans for the …

1st Annual Spoiled Latina Women’s Brunch

Photography by Mike Munoz - Spoiling yourself is the goal of one Houston lifestyle blogger …

Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum Monthly Breakfast

Photography by Vicky Pink - Networking and mingling were coupled with eggs and bacon at …

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