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Tech company teams up with university to create longer lasting disinfectant for COVID-19

A local technology company is working with the University of Central Florida to come up with a new disinfectant against the coronavirus.

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Chronic Conditions More Common in African-Americans

Heart disease, cancer, diabetes and stroke are among the most common causes of illness, disability and death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These chronic conditions and the factors that lead to them can be more common or severe in minorities, including African-Americans.

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This isn't a car crash. This is one of the best senior pranks cops ever saw

Seniors at a Wisconsin high school pulled off what police are calling one of the best senior pranks they've ever seen.

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Hiatus Spa + Retreat's 2020 Valentine's Day

Give the gift of a spa day for Valentine's Day.

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Astros Launch Houston Together T-Shirt Campaign

Net proceeds from T-shirt sales go directly to the Astros Foundation's COVID-19 relief efforts

The Houston Astros organization continues to do their part in helping the citizens of Houston and surrounding areas get through the coronavirus pandemic. They have launched a Houston Together T-shirt campaign with net proceeds from sales going directly to the Astros Foundation and it's COVID-19 relief efforts.

Aventer Gray Launches 'Ave U Unfiltered' Podcast

Former OWN Star Launches Podcast featuring special guests Ayesha Curry, LeToya Luckett-Walker, Devi Brown and Iyanla Vanzant in First Season

Aventer Gray, wife of famed Pastor John Gray and co-star of The Book of John Gray, is launching Ave Unfiltered, a podcast for women as part of her expanding Aventer Gray Co. brand. Bringing together a host of inspirational, powerful women, Gray will launch the podcast on Saturday, May 23, 2020 on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.

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Former Astros longtime clubhouse manager Liborio passes away

Was popular, well-respected among players, staff and media during 32 seasons in Houston

Dennis Liborio, former longtime Astros clubhouse manager, passed away on Monday. He served as the Astros clubhouse manager for 32 seasons (1980-2011) before retiring in January of 2012 due to health reasons.

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First sentencing set in hazing death of Penn State fraternity pledge

A former Penn State University fraternity brother faces sentencing Tuesday for his role in the alcohol-fueled death of a pledge. Ryan Burke, 21, pleaded guilty last month to four counts of hazing and five counts related to unlawful acts involving liquor, the office of Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro said.

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Harris County Students Attend Houston Urban Debate League Summer Institute through CASE Debates

Thirty-four CASE Debates students joined other young debaters at the Houston Urban Debate League (HUDL) Summer Institute last week to develop their public speaking skills and learn more about the theory of debate. The CASE Debates students represented seven schools, three districts and two charter schools in Harris County.

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Federal Lawsuit: 3 white Pearland ISD Employees Blacken 13-Year Old African American Student's Scalp with Sharpie 2015 US DOJ Report Shows Pearland ISD Had Heavy Bias

A federal civil rights lawsuit (see attached) has been filed today against the Pearland ISD, a School Discipline Clerk, Head Principal Tony Barcelona, and teacher Jeanette Peterson who May 17, 2019 used a jet-black permanent marker (Sharpie) to blacken the scalp of a never-before-disciplined 7th grader’s head (95 lbs., 4 ft., 11 in.) because they claimed his common African American “fade” haircut with innocuous line design violated the Pearland ISD dress code policy.

Animal Defenders International urges public to avoid elephant rides at Texas Renaissance Festival

Elephants supplied for rides at this year’s Texas Renaissance Festival in Todd Mission have been filmed by Animal Defenders International (ADI) being beaten by their handler, Mike Swain of Trunks & Humps, during training. ADI is asking the public not to pay for the elephant rides at the festival, which continues every weekend through December 1, as well as on Black Friday (November 29).

Astros Add Two '2005 NL Champions' Replica Ring Dates to Promotions Calendar

Fans have the chance to collect a Craig Biggio version (8/19) and Jeff Bagwell version (9/9)

The Houston Astros announced today two additional ALL FANS gate giveaways! Fans with a game ticket on August 19 and September 9 will have the opportunity to receive a 2005 NL Champions Replica Ring, presented by Gallery Furniture, the first date featuring Craig Biggio and the second featuring Jeff Bagwell.

Houston Grand Opera presents Puccini’s classic love story La bohème at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands on May 22

Houston Grand Opera and The Wortham Foundation present Puccini’s enchanting La bohème, which tells the dramatic, heartbreaking story of a group of young, Parisian artists living life to the fullest until they are suddenly forced to confront their own mortality.

Mom has brand new car stolen

It was in the parking lot of Parkview Flats on Bradyville Pike Monday morning in Murfreesboro when Latoya Moore's car was stolen. She was about to drive her daughter to school when she turned the car on and noticed she forgot her wallet.

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Rockets Look To Avoid Their 20th Consecutive Loss On Sunday Against The Thunder

If you watched the Houston Rockets on Friday in the 113-100 loss to the Detroit Pistons, you could see why some consider them the perfect conundrum. Even with losing their franchise high 19th game in a row, many fans still support them and can find more positives in the loss than negatives.

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Hugh Jackman says his father died on Australia's Father's Day

"X-Men" actor Hugh Jackman has revealed that his father, Christopher John Jackman, died on Sunday. He passed away on Australia's Father's Day, Jackman said, telling fans on Instagram: "Whilst there is deep sadness, I am filled with such gratitude and love."

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Rapist sentenced to 37 years in prison

A 38-year-old Houston man who raped a woman after using the internet to lure her to a motel has been sentenced to 37 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Tuesday.

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Crime Stoppers’ Leading the Way to a Safer Houston Gala Returns November 13 “On the Field” at Minute Maid Park

Honoring Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Jim McIngvale ‘Mattress Mack’ for their steadfast contributions to public safety and the Houston community

Alley Theatre Hosts Young Actor Auditions for A Christmas Carol

Calling all young actors ages 5 to 13 to be considered for Rob Melrose’s magical new adaptation of the heart-warming holiday classic

Gloria Estefan responds to Jennifer Lopez's 'Halftime' comments

Gloria Estefan didn't end up performing with Jennifer Lopez and Shakira during the Super Bowl LIV halftime show, but she still has some thoughts.