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Mayor Turner Takes Part in Musical 'Memphis!'

According to KHOU, Mayor Sylvester Turner made a theatrical debut on Tuesday. Although he is used to facing crowds, they aren't like the ones at the Hobby Center. Mayor Turner appeared in a special walk on role with Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) in the first act of the Tony Award-winning musical Memphis!.

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African-Americans Face More Pollution-Related Health Hazards, New Report Shows

African-Americans face a disproportionate risk of pollution-related health problems caused by the location of oil and gas refineries, according to a new study released Tuesday.

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Investigation into Fatal Crash at 7900 North Loop East

Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 7900 North Loop East (North Interstate Highway 610 East) about 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday (November 21).

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HISD Schools Closed Due to Boil Water Notice

HISD SCHOOLS CLOSED DUE TO BOIL WATER NOTICE

Due to the Boil Water Notice issued by the City of Houston Sunday evening, all Houston ISD campuses and facilities will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 29.

Clifford Tatum Named New Harris County Elections Administrator

By a vote of 5-0, Harris County now has a new elections administrator, and his name is Clifford Tatum. Judge Lina Hidalgo made the announced on late Tuesday evening. The five-member bipartisan Harris County Elections Commission will make the official appointment of Tatum once he moves to Harris County and becomes a registered voter.

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The Louisville shooter's family says he had mental health challenges as the city prepares to honor the victims

As officials in Louisville, Kentucky, prepare to host a vigil to grieve the five people killed Monday in a downtown bank shooting, the 25-year-old gunman's family released a statement saying he struggled with depression but they had no idea he was plotting the attack.As officials in Louisville, Kentucky, prepare to host a vigil to grieve the five people killed Monday in a downtown bank shooting, the 25-year-old gunman's family released a statement saying he struggled with depression but they had no idea he was plotting the attack.

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Parts of Yellowstone National Park may stay closed for 'substantial length of time' after severe flooding

While all entrances of Yellowstone National Park are temporarily closed because flooding has damaged roads and bridges, the park's northern portion in particular may remain closed for "a substantial length of time," park officials said Tuesday.

Biden addresses an anxious world as Putin makes nuclear threats

As Russian President Vladimir Putin rattles the West with nuclear threats, President Joe Biden faces an even tougher-than-expected task in Tuesday's State of the Union address.

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Federal Ruling Points to Low Levels of Latino Representation in Texas

A federal judge’s ruling last week that the city of Pasadena tried to dilute the voting power of its fast-growing Latino population through the use of at-large council districts could change how Texas officials enforce voting rights laws in the state, though the case is likely to be appealed.

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NAACP & Delta Sigma Theta Honored for Their Tobacco Control Advocacy at State Soiree

A soiree with a purpose as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People are honored for their commitment and visionary tobacco control leadership efforts. 

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5 Shot at Maryland Office Park, Authorities Say

Five people have been shot at an office park in the Maryland community of Edgewood, and the shooter is believed to be on the loose, a deputy with the Harford County sheriff's office said Wednesday morning.

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Spanish Billionaire Amancio Ortega Was World’s Wealthiest Man for a Day

Spanish billionaire Amancio Ortega edged out Bill Gates last to take the top spot as the world’s wealthiest person with an estimated worth of $85 billion. But by day’s end after the U.S. markets closed Gates was back on top.

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Bethune-Cookman University Announces Its Sixth Annual '40 Under 40' ward Honorees

The University Will Recognize 40 Alumni, Under the Age of 40, Who Are Making Great Strides Within their Professions and Communities

Bethune-Cookman University will welcome its sixth annual ‘40 Under 40’ class during this year’s homecoming festivities in Daytona Beach, FL. The ‘40 Under 40’ recipients are a group of the University’s top graduates under the age of 40, who exemplify B-CU’s Core Values- Faith, Integrity, Respect, Service, and a Thirst for Knowledge (F.I.R.S.T).

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Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road' Hits No. 1

Who needs the country charts when you can top the Billboard 100? That's just what rapper Lil Nas X has done with his viral hit "Old Town Road."

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Exclusive Furniture Hits The Ground In The Wake Of Harvey

For many Houstonians, Hurricane Harvey meant two things: before the storm and after the storm. After a few hours of wondering when the storm would actually hit, the city became battered with heavy rains for six consecutive days, resulting in historic flooding that the city had never experienced before. By the time the rain had stopped, the city of Houston along with Beaumont and Port Arthur had sustained more than 50 inches of rain or about four-feet, breaking the national record.

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Truth Social owner Trump Media will begin trading Tuesday as the merger closes

Truth Social owner Trump Media & Technology Group announced Monday its merger with a publicly traded shell company has closed and trading will begin on the stock market on Tuesday.

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'Big Brother': New Cast Revealed

CBS has announced the new cast of "Big Brother." Season 19 of the reality franchise returns with a two-night premiere on June 28 and 29. Here are the 16 contestants who will live sequestered in a house and compete in challenges with the hopes of winning $500,000

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Austin police identify 17-year-old killed by porch package bomb

A 17-year-old victim in a series of deadly package bombs delivered to homes in Austin, Texas, was identified Tuesday as Draylen Mason, as a law enforcement source revealed the same person may have constructed the three devices.

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US has to overcome Covid-19 denial and pull together, Fauci says

Dr. Anthony Fauci wants people who still believe Covid-19 is a hoax to know it's real and that the US needs everyone to get behind public health measures.

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Federal Court Invalidates Part of Texas Congressional Map for Violating Voting Rights Act and U.S. Constitution

Federal judges invalidated two Texas congressional districts Tuesday, ruling that they must be fixed by either the Legislature or a federal court. A three-judge panel in San Antonio unanimously ruled that Congressional Districts 27 and 35 violate the U.S. Constitution and the federal Voting Rights Act.