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5 Things for Tuesday, May 30: Russia Probe, North Korea, Portland Stabbing
There was So. Much. News. over the holiday weekend. So let's get right to what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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5 things for May 2: Trump, Arizona teachers, migrants, Armenia, air pollution
Not content with pretty much taking over every aspect of your life, Facebook now wants to help you get a date. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Kroger Houston Kicks Off Annual Backpack Boosters School Supply Drive
Customers can donate a school supply kit at any Houston Kroger location
Thousands of students will receive free school supplies as part of Kroger’s annual Backpack Boosters school supply drive.
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4-year-old twins found dead just weeks after temporary custody agreement reached
A temporary custody agreement involving 4-year-old twins was reached just two weeks ago, according to court documents. On Saturday, instead of picking up the boys, the father was calling 911 to report their deaths.
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5 Things for Thursday, July 13: President Trump, FBI Nominee, Missing Men, Chinese Base, Flood Threat
NASA just released photos of Jupiter -- and its famous Great Red Spot storm -- that are clearer and closer than ever before. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Former Houston Rocket Calvin Murphy will Conduct Basketball Clinic Before 225 Boys and Girls Compete in 2-Day Street Olympics Basketball Tournament
3-on-3 Basketball Championship Tournament Designed to Instill Teamwork, Leadership and Confidence
Calvin Murphy, retired Houston Rockets and a Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, will conduct a basketball clinic before about 225 Houston-area boys and girls – ages 7 to 17 – hoop it up at the annual Harris County Street Olympics Summer Games 3-on-3 Basketball Championship Tournament. The two-day, single-elimination tourney at Fonde Recreation Center, operated by the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, features youth from recreation centers that participate in the nonprofit Street Olympics events.
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#OscarsLessWhite? Diversity Comes to Academy Awards
Is it time for a new hashtag? This year's Oscar nominations have thrust the conversation about diversity back into the limelight, but this time in a more positive context.
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Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth at Dickey's Barbecue Pit for National Blonde Brownie Day
Texas-style barbecue restaurant offers free Blondie Brownie with purchase of a Big Yellow Cup on Jan. 22
Whether you're craving a taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue™ or just looking for a delicious deal on decadent desserts, Dickey's Barbecue Pit has got you covered. What better way to cure your cravings than with a meat plate stacked with smoked BBQ, a Big Yellow Cup, and a blondie brownie-cookie.
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A Pioneer: Stephanie Tilley makes history as PVAMU’s first Fulbright scholar
For over 70 years, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program has been a notable study-abroad exchange initiative that attracts college and university faculty, administrators, students, researchers, artists, and professionals from various countries. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the Fulbright Program promotes mutual understanding between the United States and other countries.
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Juanita Campbell Rasmus To Release New Powerful Book, “Learning To Be” Finding Your Center After The Bottom Falls Out, on September 15th
Tina Knowles Lawson Pens A Personal And Moving Foreword For The Book
Juanita Campbell Rasmus will release her 1st highly anticipated book, “Learning to Be” Finding Your Center after the Bottom Falls Out. It will be released on September 15, 2020 by InterVarsity Press. Juanita Campbell Rasmus, is an author, speaker, spiritual director, pastor and cancer survivor.
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Four Possible DACA Options as Clock Ticks
On March 6, 2018 almost 1,000 people a day could begin to lose their protected status as their Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program permits expire two-years later. President Donald Trump has left it to Congress to figure out what to do with the nearly 700,000 dreamers who are able to legally live and work in the US under DACA.
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Bravo Has Just What the Doctor Ordered as 'Married to Medicine' Season 10 Premiere Sunday, Nov. 5 at 9:15 PM
“Married to Medicine” season 10 premieres Sunday, Nov. 5 at 9:15 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo, and will resume its regular timeslot at 9 p.m. ET/PT the following week. Each episode will stream next day on Peacock.
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Greinke Wins Astros Debut 11-6 Over the Rockies
RHP Zack Greinke made his Astros’ debut in front of the largest crowd in attendance for a game this year (43,243) at Minute Maid Park and gave the fans a sample size of what they can expect heading towards the end of the season and into the playoffs. Although Greinke allowed five earned runs, three coming off of a homerun in the top of the sixth inning, he pitched a very efficient game.
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Houston Astros Begin Defense Of World Series Title On Opening Day At Minute Maid Park
“I am not really concentrating or thinking about last year,” said Astros manager Dusty Baker when asked about the emotions on Opening Day after finishing the season as the champions. “You have to go on from there because you have new heights to climb. This is the start of the “Great Race,” and it is a long race.
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Arizona father held in Mexico for accidentally bringing gun on vacation
A Glendale father could now be facing almost three years in a Mexican federal prison for unintentionally bringing a gun on their Rocky Point vacation. Francine Nicholson's husband, Ira Beavers, is currently being held in Hermosillo, the capital of Sonora.
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Time Keeps On Ticking For Carlos Correa
“It is visualizing the moment,” said Correa “When I am on deck, I am visualizing where I want the pitch to start. I am visualizing a tunnel and what I want to do with it.”
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Apple's Tim Cook Hopes China Will Ease VPN Restrictions
Apple's CEO says he hopes China's intensified crackdown on internet access is only temporary. Tim Cook on Tuesday addressed the controversy over his company's recent removal of some virtual private network (VPN) apps from its China App Store, reiterating that the U.S. company was simply complying with Chinese regulations.
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Houston Public Library is a 'Fine Free' System for Cardholders
With the support of Mayor Sylvester Turner and approval by Houston City Council, Houston Public Library (HPL) will no longer charge late fines on overdue books and other borrowed items. This change is effective January 11, 2023. By eliminating late fines, HPL joins other public library systems across North America in lowering financial barriers to library access and creating more equitable services for all users.
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5 Things for Wednesday, July 26: Russia Sanctions, Health Care, NFL and Brain Disease
President Donald Trump said Apple's going to build three new plants right here in the US. Apple says, well, hold on a minute. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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How the fatal 'Rust' shooting unfolded, moment by moment
The cast and crew of "Rust" had just returned from lunch when it happened.