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Texas Border Protection Officers find undeclared, endangered ‘new world’ spider monkeys

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and agriculture specialists at the Progreso International Bridge made “an unusual discovery” this past week when they found four undeclared spider monkeys concealed inside a duffle bag.

John Whitmire Endorsed for Houston Mayor By State Representative Suleman Lalani

State Representative Suleman Lalani, MD, District 76, has officially endorsed John Whitmire in his mayoral campaign, citing Whitmire's proven ability to work across the aisle and steadfast commitment to Houston's diverse communities.

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Beloved restaurant in Jacksonville, NC, closed after 60 years

The Ark Drive-in in Onslow County served people in the community for 60 years and served its last customer on Saturday, November 13.

Mayor Turner’s LGBTQ Advisory Board Seeks New Members

Mayor Sylvester Turner’s LGBTQ Advisory Board is searching for new members.

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Biden defers to Justice Department in first public answer on special counsel investigation into his son

President Joe Biden on Friday said he had no comment and deferred to the Department of Justice when asked for his reaction to the special counsel appointment in the case of his son, Hunter Biden.

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Review: Beyoncé is Bigger Than Coachella | New York Times

Let’s just cut to the chase: There’s not likely to be a more meaningful, absorbing, forceful and radical performance by an American musician this year, or any year soon, than Beyoncé’s headlining set at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Saturday night.

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Federal Appeals Court Rules Unanimously to Revive Fast-Food Workers' Landmark Lawsuit Charging Alabama Violated Equal Protection Laws in Blocking Birmingham Minimum Wage Increase

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled unanimously Wednesday to overturn a lower court’s 2017 dismissal of a lawsuit charging Alabama violated federal equal protection laws when it passed a state law blocking a minimum wage increase to $10.10 an hour for 40,000 workers in Birmingham.

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Theatre Under The Stars ​to Hold Local Houston Auditions for ​SLEEPING BEAUTY AND HER WINTER KNIGHT

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is holding dance auditions for the upcoming holiday production of SLEEPING BEAUTY AND HER WINTER KNIGHT, which TUTS is bringing to Houston with Lythgoe Family Panto (LFP).

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Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir presents “On this Day Earth Shall Ring – Christmas at the Villa” holiday concerts Dec. 10 and Dec. 11

The Choir returns to Villa de Matel for four concerts with guests Treble Choir of Houston and Marc Garvin

The Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the direction of Robert Simpson, presents “On this Day Earth Shall Ring – Christmas at the Villa” Saturday, Dec. 10 and Sunday, Dec. 11.

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New Season of Tyler Perry Comedy Series "For Better Or Worse" Premieres Saturday, June 10 On Own

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network’s popular comedy series from Tyler Perry, “For Better or Worse,” returns for its sixth and final season on Saturday, June 10 with two back-to-back episodes starting at 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. ET/PT. The series’ most recent season was Friday night’s #1 original cable series for African-American women.

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Weekend Recap: Bengals' Andy Dalton Stars, AFC Holds On In Pro Bowl

Andy Dalton completed 10 of 12 passes for 100 yards and engineered two scoring drives to help lead the AFC to a 20-13 victory over the NFC in the Pro Bowl on Sunday night.

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First-Ever Mayor's History Makers Awards 10 Houstonians Making a Difference in the Community

In celebration of Black History Month, Comcast today announced a partnership with City of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner to honor 10 community volunteers at the first-ever Mayor’s History Makers Awards. Held at the Houstonian Hotel, the honorees will be recognized for their commitment to making a difference in the community through volunteerism, mentorship, advocacy and civic engagement.

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Texas Standard Debuts Classic Shirt Designs for Fall Collection

Performance-Hybrid Polos tout both craftsmanship and quality

DALLAS (Sep. 10, 2018) – Texas Standard, a Dallas-based premium men’s clothing and accessories brand that embodies the essence of the Texas gentleman, has released three new performance hybrid polos and six new versions of their classic, button-down sport shirts. All performance hybrid polos include Texas Standards’ hidden button-down collar feature to ensure shape retention.

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Rod Stewart Announces North American Summer 2020 Tour With Special Guest Cheap Trick

Tickets On Sale Starting Friday, January 10 At 10am At LiveNation.com

Rod Stewart, the legendary two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted singer/songwriter today announced details for his highly anticipated 2020 summer tour with special guests Cheap Trick. Produced by Live Nation, the 21-city summer tour promises an unprecedented night of iconic hits songs from some of the most scenic venues across North America, kicking off July 21 in Cleveland, OH and wrapping in Chicago, IL on September 5.

Celebrate Easter with The Rustic’s Holiday Meal Kit To-Go

Ready to Cook and Ready to Eat meals available for pickup April 10-12

While Easter may look a little different this year with current shelter-in-place mandates, that doesn’t mean you can’t still celebrate the holiday. Houstonians can enjoy The Rustic's Easter Meal Kit at home by pre-ordering its new Ready to Cook and Ready to Eat meals.

Legendary S.O.S Band & Famed DJ Kid Capri Headline MCTX 2019 Community Night Out Celebration—Oct. 5

Put your dancing shoes on and prepare to move to the beat at the Fourth Annual Community Night Out festival on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the City Hall Complex, 1522 Texas Pkwy. Residents are invited to attend the community unity event to enjoy live music, food, family-oriented fun and fellowship.

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Author & Entrepreneur Sonyia Graham Gives 10 Motivational Tips For The Entire Family On How To Fulfill Your Purpose

Author of the Original Blueprint Series chimes in with Style to give motivation tips to our readers.

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Semi-trucks Filled with 1.2 Million Packages of Girl Scout Cookies Roll into Houston February 10

It’s the day Girl Scout cookie lovers have been waiting for. Girl Scout Cookies are rolling into southeast Texas beginning Saturday, February 10. From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sam Houston Race Park, hundreds of Girl Scout volunteers will be unloading more than 1.2 million packages of Girl Scout Cookies from dozens of semi-trucks that will line the event park. The cookies will be delivered to customers in the following days by Girl Scouts who took pre-orders in January.

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One month later: These maps show how quickly Covid engulfed the US again

More than 98% of US residents now live in an area where there is a "high" or "substantial" risk of Covid-19 community transmission, up from 19% of residents only a month ago. This sharp turn has been driven in large part by the highly infectious Delta variant and low vaccination rates in many regions.

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Imperial Calcasieu Museum Announces Upcoming Exhibits and Events

Imperial Calcasieu Museum (204 W. Sallier St., Lake Charles) announces the return of Holiday Art Under the Oak, an open-air market, Sunday, December 11, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Experience holiday music being performed by Dominique Darbonne and Wesley Royer. Shop local art and wares, make holiday crafts, and dine on delicious foods and desserts under the Historic Sallier Oak! The O’Gauge Model Railroad Club will be running the holiday trains, and Santa will be visiting and taking free photos with guests. This event is free and open to the public.