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Mayor Turner Announces Details of FY 2024 Fiscally Sound, Balanced Budget

Mayor Sylvester Turner announced details of the proposed FY '24 budget today, describing it as a fiscally sound spending plan that provides a strong fund balance reserve and prepares Houston for the future.

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Houston Is Mural Celebrating 10 Years

10 YEARS of Houston Is… Celebrating with a Community Mural Refresh!

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City of Houston Awards Five Scholarships to Area High School Seniors

Scholarships were awarded to five Houston area high school seniors who shared their thoughts on ways City of Houston employees could strengthen the city and improve quality of life for residents.

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The touching reason Virginia family hosted benefit for 9-year-old with cancer

A Mechanicsville family who lost their child to an infection while battling cancer held a benefit for another girl with the disease as a testament to their daughter's giving spirit.

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Riley Keough pays Mother's Day tribute to late mom Lisa Marie Presley

Riley Keough marked the first Mother's Day since the death of her mother Lisa Marie Presley with a tribute to her.

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Woman finds out she's 36 weeks pregnant with miracle child after 20 years of trying to conceive

All hope felt lost for one Green Country couple facing infertility issues until the shock of a lifetime brought them a sweet baby girl after 20 years of trying to conceive.

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Second grader donating haircare kits to foster children

This week's changemaker proves age ain't nothing but a number.

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'The Bear' Season 2 trailer will leave you hungry for more kitchen chaos

The first trailer for Season 2 of "The Bear" was released on Monday and, according to Carmy Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White), the crew of the Chicago sandwich shop wants to "start fresh and clean."

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CDC warns about potential risk of US mpox resurgence this summer

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is raising the alarm about the potential risk for new cases of mpox, previously known as monkeypox, to emerge this summer.

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Gas is almost $1 cheaper than a year ago

Filling up at the pump might not be cheap. But gas prices are miles away from last summer's nightmare.

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Who is John Durham, the special counsel who investigated the Trump-Russia probe?

John Durham, the special counsel who led the investigation into potential misconduct in the FBI's Trump-Russia probe, has made a career of investigating high-profile public corruption.

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Antidepressants and pregnancy may be a more nuanced conversation than you think

For people who have managed anxiety or depression with antidepressants, pregnancy can seem like a terrifying choice between mental health and the well-being of a future child.

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Reba McEntire joins 'The Voice' as a coach as Blake Shelton wraps up final season

As Blake Shelton's time on "The Voice" comes to an end, he'll be passing the torch to country music legend Reba McEntire.

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At least 3 people killed and 2 officers wounded in a shooting in Farmington, New Mexico, police say

Multiple people were shot and at least three killed in a shooting in Farmington, New Mexico, police said in a Facebook post.

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Don't use sugar substitutes for weight loss, World Health Organization advises

Don't use sugar substitutes if you are trying to lose weight, according to new guidance from the World Health Organization.

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New Initiative Invites Houstonians to Read Together

Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Public Library (HPL) announce a new citywide reading program: One Houston, One Book: Diverse Stories for a Diverse City. This new program highlights stories that celebrate our diverse backgrounds and experiences. Featured books are aimed at readers’ interest by age; they include Yangsook Choi’s “The Name Jar,” now considered a children’s literature classic; “Punching the Air,” a novel in verse for teens, by Ebi Zoboi and Dr. Yusef Salaam; and a memoir, “Once I Was You,” by award-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa.

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93% of residents in Texas’ largest city support universal background checks for gun ownership

Rice’s 2023 Kinder Houston Area Survey: Respondents also overwhelmingly support abortion rights

A turbulent economy and increasingly expensive and unattainable housing were dominant concerns cited by respondents to the 42nd annual Kinder Houston Area Survey, released today at the annual Kinder Institute Luncheon at the Marriott Marquis in downtown Houston.

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Raising Cane’s Celebrates New Caney Opening With “Raising Cane’s Rodeo” TOMORROW

Raising Cane’s celebrates New Caney Restaurant opening with rodeo-themed celebration including live music, carnival games, giveaways and more.

Raising Cane’s is continuing to spread its ONE LOVE® – craveable chicken finger meals – across Houston as it opens its 51st Restaurant in the area on Tuesday, May 16. The New Caney grand opening will take on a flair reflective of Houston’s biggest event, the Houston rodeo, as Raising Cane’s hosts “Raising Cane’s Rodeo,” complete with carnival games, a live band and fun for Caniacs of all ages.

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Disney Springs® Resort Area Hotels offer room rates starting at $92 for teachers

Disney Springs® Resort Area Hotels honors the hard work and dedication of teachers and school support staff with room rates starting at $92 this summer to enjoy enchantment, excitement, and experiences at all four Walt Disney World® Theme Parks.

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Fewer than expected migrants arrived at the border after Title 42 expired, but officials remain on high alert

Despite warnings about a potential surge in migrants that sent thousands of federal personnel to the southern US border, officials said the days after the expiration of a Covid-related border restriction policy known as Title 42 saw fewer migrants arriving at the border than initially expected.