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Lawsuit to block Trump from Colorado 2024 ballot survives more legal challenges

A judge has rejected three more attempts by former President Donald Trump and the Colorado GOP to shut down a lawsuit seeking to block him from the 2024 presidential ballot in the state based on the 14th Amendment’s “insurrectionist ban.”

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Honoring Nigerian Independence Day and Making Waves at the Honeyland Festival with Chef Kavachi Ukegbu

As the sun sets on October 1st, the vibrant celebrations of Nigerian Independence Day come alive in Houston's beloved 'Little Lagos.' At the heart of this cultural extravaganza stands Chef Kavachi Ukegbu, renowned author of the cookbook 'The Art of Fufu,' ready to orchestrate a culinary celebration that will dazzle the senses and honor the rich heritage of Nigeria.

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Celebrate the Richness of Hispanic Heritage

America would not be the country it is today without the contributions of Hispanic Americans. Every year from September 15 to October 15 we remember the achievements of Hispanic Americans and how they have made America the country that it is. The influential touches of their rich culture can be seen all over Houston and around the world. A greater grasp of the culture can be gained when visiting the Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston (IHCH). Houston Style got a chance to speak with the president and chairman of the board Mayte Sera Weitzman to learn more about the culture and the institute.

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Kenya: Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and coach killed in road accident

Current marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach Gervais Hakizimana died in a road accident Sunday night outside the Rift Valley town of Eldoret, Kenyan police confirmed.

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Navy Honors the Contributions of African Americans during 2018 African American/Black History Month

The Navy joins the nation in celebrating the history of African American Sailors and civilians during African American/Black History Month, Feb. 1-28.

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Harvey Runoff Menaces Texas' Coral Reefs

Saline levels dropped 10 percent in one day over parts of Flower Garden Banks

The more than 13 trillion gallons of floodwater from Hurricane Harvey have created a massive plume of freshwater in the Gulf of Mexico that is threatening the coral reefs of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary about 100 miles offshore of Galveston.

Houston Chamber Choir announces cancellation of spring concerts and gala

The GRAMMY® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir regretfully announces the cancellation of its spring events, including the concerts Night Vision and Anthracite Fields (with partner Da Camera) on Mar. 28 and May 8, respectively, along with the annual gala, Take Flight!, slated for Apr. 19 at the Petroleum Club.

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Texans lose season opener to the Saints on a last-second field goal

“Barefield. You almost got it,” said one of my teammates on the basketball team in high school. What he was referring to was my attempt to try and dunk a basketball. I was very close. So close that after a few tries I just hung on the rim. It gave me a sense that one day soon I would complete the task of dunking like my favorite NBA player at the time, Dominique Wilkins.

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Celebrate National Brisket Day with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

Texas-style BBQ restaurant celebrates the most versatile cut of meat – brisket – with special offers in honor of national holiday

Did you know, brisket is one of the most versatile cuts of meat? It’s no surprise that it has its own national holiday. There’s no better way to celebrate than with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, where our experienced pitmasters are serving up Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™

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The Pete and Thomas Foundation Joins Southern Black Girls and Women's Consortium as a Community Partner for Inaugural "Joy Is Our Journey" Dream Bus Tour, August 20-September 17, 2022

The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (Southern Black Girls) has announced that they have partnered with the Pete and Thomas Foundation as a community partner for the inaugural Joy is our Journey Dream Bus Tour! The highly anticipated, month-long caravan kicked off in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, August 20, and will continue through Elaine, AR (8/27); Little Rock, AR (8/28); Wilcox County, AL (9/10); Livingston, AL (9/10); Jackson, MS (9/11); Houston, TX (9/13); and will culminate in Birmingham, AL at the 2022 Black Girls Dream Conference, Friday, September 16 through Saturday, September 17.

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Look to exercise to extend life, even for the oldest, study say

Physical activity guidelines for older adults stress doing at least two days of strength training and 2½ hours of moderate to vigorous aerobic physical activity each week. Yet many people downplay muscle strengthening, relying on the heart-pumping benefits of aerobic exercise.

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ExxonMobil posts another record profit as oil prices remain high

America's largest oil company ExxonMobil set a profit record for the second-straight quarter as oil and gas prices remained high. No. 2 US oil company Chevron also posted much-better-than-expected results.

Tennessee Deathrow Inmate Pervis Payene is Innocent and Should be Freed, SCLC President Dr. Charles Steele, Jr. Says-sclc1

We Know Beyond a Reasonable Doubt That Mr. Pervis Payne Is Innocent and Should be Exonerated, Says SCLC President and CEO Dr. Charles Steele, Jr.

Dr. Charles Steele, Jr., the president and the CEO of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), the organization co-founded and first led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., said today that the legendary civil rights organization will launch a global movement for the freedom of Pervis Payne, a Tennessee man with intellectual disabilities who was sentenced to the death penalty for the 1987 murders of a 28-year-old Tennessee mother and her two-year-old daughter. With the announcement, the SCLC joins a growing number of organizations seeking Payne’s freedom. The campaign has led to a massive movement with nearly one million people signing a petition for Payne’s release.

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A juror in the Derek Chauvin trial says every day in the courtroom felt like a funeral

The images from inside the courtroom still trouble Brandon Mitchell, juror 52 in the trial against Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd.

CHD Warns FDA of Insufficient Safety Evidence to Support Authorization of Risky COVID Shots and ‘Boosters’ for Infants and Young Children

Moderna and Pfizer seek COVID-19 Vaccine Emergency Use Authorizations for young children while COVID poses virtually zero threat to this age group

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Teen artist's soon-to-be-releaed book already No. 1

In the South Bay, a teen artist who is known for his paintings of celebrities is days away from releasing his first book.

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Here are the No. 1 seeds for the men and women's 2023 NCAA tournament

The Alabama Crimson Tide, Houston Cougars, Kansas Jayhawks and Purdue Boilermakers were named as the No. 1 seeds in the men's NCAA tournament on Sunday.

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Houston Man Receives 55-Year Prison Sentence for Fatal Shooting Outside Gulf Freeway Club

In a landmark verdict, a 28-year-old man, Luis Alejandro Valencia, has been sentenced to 55 years in prison and a $10,000 fine for the brutal murder of Erik Villeda, a beloved husband and father of two. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg, expressing gratitude towards the jury's decision, emphasized the necessity of justice in holding Valencia accountable for his egregious actions.

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What we know about the Beirut blastcnn

A massive explosion rocked the Lebanese capital of Beirut on Tuesday evening, leaving at least at least 100 dead and 4,000 injured.

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Sewage testing shows a country flush with coronavirus cases

When Rosa Inchausti and her colleagues started testing wastewater in Tempe, Arizona, it was 2018 and they were not looking for coronavirus. They were tracking the opioid epidemic.