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House Democrats will not vote on gun and policing bills this week

House Democrats will not vote on a series of gun and policing bills this week that would have included an assault weapons ban, according to a source familiar with the matter. This comes after the chamber had scheduled these bills in the wake of a wave of mass shootings across the United States.

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Ferdinand! New Trailer

20th Century Fox has released a new trailer and poster for FERDINAND! Inspired by the beloved book "The Story of Ferdinand" by Munro Leaf and Robert Lawson, FERDINAND tells the story of a giant bull with a big heart. After being mistaken for a dangerous beast, he is captured and torn from his home. Determined to return to his family, he rallies a misfit team on the ultimate adventure.

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Midtown Property Where Beyonce's Career Was Launched Sold to BMW Dealer

The Houston Chronicle reports the Houston property housing the studio where Houston-born superstars Beyoncé and her sister Solange once recorded has been sold to a realty group associated with car dealer chain Group 1 Automotive.

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John Legend Premieres Animated Lyric Video for "Bring Me Love"

Newly anointed EGOT winner and multi-platinum singer-songwriter John Legend has premiered the animated lyric video for “Bring Me Love” from his first Christmas album, A Legendary Christmas available now on Columbia Records.

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Texas Catholic Dioceses Reveal Names Clergy Accused of Child Sex Abuse

Every Catholic diocese in Texas has released the names of all priests, deacons and other clergy members accused of sexually abusing children in the past decades.

Teen charged as adult in connection with stabbing and robbery

A 17 year-old is charged as an adult in connection with a stabbing and robbery that happened in October in Spring Garden Township.

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Comcast Offers Thousands Of Grants, Equipment, Marketing And Tech Resources To Small Businesses Hardest Hit By COVID

lack-Owned Small Businesses, Those Impacted Most by the Pandemic, are the First Eligible Applicants for Comcast RISE Resources and Grants Up To $10,000

Comcast Corporation today launched Comcast RISE, an initiative created to help strengthen and empower small businesses hard hit by COVID-19. The Comcast RISE program will help thousands of small businesses over the next three years. The multi-faceted program offers grants, mar- keting and technology upgrades, including media campaigns and connectivity, computer and voice equipment, as well as free marketing insights to all applicants.

Held by Russia as prisoners of war, two Ukrainian helicopter pilots recount their time in captivity

On March 8, three Ukrainian military helicopters were shot down as they returned from a combat mission inside Russian-occupied territory. The only two pilots to survive were badly injured and taken prisoner by Russian forces.

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Investigation into Shooting at 13111 Northborough

Houston police are investigating the shooting of a man at 13111 Northborough about 1:10 a.m. today (July 12).

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Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 10603 South Wilcrest

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man found at 10603 South Wilcrest about 10:40 p.m. on Saturday (June 17).

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Houston Votes to Join Other Texas Cities in Lawsuit Over New Immigration Law, Senate Bill 4

The largest city in Texas will join San Antonio, Dallas, Austin and other local governments in a lawsuit against the state’s new immigration enforcement law. The Houston City Council voted 10-6 to join the lawsuit, which was filed last month against Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton.

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Investigation into Fatal Crash at 3300 Broyles

Houston police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred at 3300 Broyles at about 3:10 p.m. on Sunday (April 16).

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Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 4002 Corder

Houston police are investigating the apparent accidental shooting of two men at 4002 Corder about 1:10 a.m. today (March 22).

The KIPP Texas- Houston is encouraging families to get out and vote with voter registration drive during meal distribution today, October 5

In an effort to engage our students, staff and parents in neighborhoods where our schools are located, the KIPP Texas-Houston Advocacy team is hosting voter registration application “stations” at our meal distribution sites today, October 5, 2020 from 10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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National Drug Take-Back Day in Clear Lake

Houston City Council Member Dave Martin is pleased to announce that National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day will take place on Saturday, April 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Houston Police Department's Clear Lake Substation, 2855 Bay Area Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77058.

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Houston Health Department Urges Health Precautions to Citizens Affected By Harvey

The Houston Health Department urges people take health precautions when dealing with impacts of Hurricane Harvey. People 7 years of age and older with puncture wounds or cuts that were exposed to Harvey floodwaters may be at risk for contracting tetanus. They will need a tetanus shot if they have not had one in the past 10 years.

Online church services reduce 'sense of loneliness,' says Baker Institute expert

With local and state government officials restricting large public gatherings and President Trump urging Americans to limit their gatherings to fewer than 10 people during the novel coronavirus outbreak, houses of worship all over the country are streaming services online.

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Mayor Sylvester Turner Has Issued COVID-19 Safety Recommendations for the Next 3 Weeks

Mayor Sylvester Turner has made new recommendations for #Houstonians to follow over the next 3 weeks to blunt the progression

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Investigation into Shooting Incident at 4840 Jarmese Street

Houston police are investigating the shooting of a man and a woman at 4840 Jarmese Street about 10 p.m. on Saturday (Sept. 1).

Winter Collection, a Fifth Ward Art Pop Up

Date: Saturday, December 14, 1-5pm

Mystic Lyon is excited to present the fourth annual Winter Collection, a Fifth Ward Art Pop Up featuring works by Fifth Ward artists and their friends. Prices start at $4 for handmade cards and most paintings are priced between $10 and $200. The art pop up shop will be open one day only—Saturday, December 14 from 1-5pm.