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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3411: Roland Garros
Episode: 3411 Roland Garros: Airplane pioneer, inventor, and almost combat air ace. Today, meet Roland Garros.
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Black women who redefined Disney princesses
Three generations of Black Disney royalty shared one stage Thursday, and for many Black households, it felt like something worth celebrating. A trio of iconic Black Disney princesses united for the first time during “Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration,” part of D23...
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‘Good’ school, or failing one: Black parents’ impossible choice
This article was originally written by Ameshia Cross for Word In Black. I haven’t stopped thinking about Nikole Hannah-Jones’s recent essay in The New York Times Magazine and the questions it raises about Black parents, public education, and the choices we make for our own childr...
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OpEd: Buying Black should be a habit
Every August, right on cue, my social media feeds fill up with the exact same call to action: “Buy Black.” People proudly post receipts from Black-owned restaurants, share links to independent bookstores, and promise to spend their money intentionally. For a few weeks, everyone a...
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The unseen costs of our beauty obsession
These days we are constantly bombarded with images of what we’re supposed to look like, sculpted bodies, flawless skin and perfectly styled hair. Our society has developed a deep-seated cultural obsession with a narrow, manufactured ideal of beauty, often tied to Eurocentric stan...
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3 ways to save money on healthcare in Houston: Community clinics, low-cost labs and other options
Healthcare costs continue to be a source of frustration for many families. Even with health insurance, costs add up. Between doctor visits, prescriptions, insurance premiums, deductibles and other out-of-pocket expenses, many people are looking for ways to lower the financial bur...
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Alvarez and Moreno win batting titles, Misiorowski leads majors in ERA and strikeouts
Houston’s Yordan Alvarez and Arizona’s Gabriel Moreno won their first batting titles Sunday, while Milwaukee ace Jacob Misiorowski became just the fourth pitcher since 1950 to lead the majors in ERA, strikeouts and opponents’ batting average. Alvarez's .316 average was the lowest...
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Former Tomball coach plans not guilty plea after arrest on child sex charges, attorney says
A former Houston-area high school football coach is facing two felony charges after a woman told investigators that a sexual relationship with him began when she was 16 years old and he was working at Tomball High School. Nicholas Alan Codutti, 43, is charged with indecency with ...
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Harris County deputies discover 18-year-old in fatal crash was shot multiple times
An 18-year-old driver died at the hospital after being found shot multiple times following a crash on Kuykendahl Road, according to Harris County authorities....
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Clinic owner stole millions from military health program to buy luxuries like gold-plated Cybertruck, DOJ says
A Texas man is accused of stealing millions of taxpayer dollars from a military health care program.
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Astros win AL West title on last day of the season
It’s official! The Houston Astros are playoff bound once again after clinching the AL West division title for the 8th time since 2017. The Astros were still playing when the Texas Rangers lost to the Minnesota Twins Sunday afternoon. That loss by the Rangers clinched the title si...
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12 teens wounded Georgia shootout at birthday party
Eleven teenagers were shot during a large gathering early Sunday morning at a park in Macon, Georgia.
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Walmart pledges digital price tags won’t personalize prices for shoppers
Walmart CEO John Furner said the retailer will not use digital price labels or its AI shopping assistant to personalize prices based on customers’ personal information, shopping history or willingness to pay....
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From Gotham to H-Town: Who’s behind the wheel of Houston’s Batmobile?
Holy Houston! A Batmobile cruising down the street looks like something straight out of a comic book. But the person behind this attention-grabbing ride may be even more surprising. When he’s not cruising the streets at night, Houston ER doctor Dr. Abdulla Kudrath is saving lives...
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Man arrested for crashing into Rosenberg store for bathroom
"I guess when you gotta go, you gotta go."
schools
Former Tomball ISD coach charged with indecency, sexual performance by a child
Authorities say the alleged abuse began when the victim was a student and continued over several years.
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3 dead, 4 injured in Detroit mass shooting at location hosting ‘dancing-type activities’
Three people are dead and four more injured after a Sunday morning shooting at a strip club-like location in Detroit.
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Pedestrian possibly struck by multiple vehicles on Gulf Freeway
There are no confirmed details regarding why the pedestrian was on the freeway.
safety
Driver killed in rollover crash on US-90 in east Harris County
A man reportedly struck a guard rail and a cement wall on Highway 90, causing the vehicle to roll over.
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Man killed after being struck multiple times on Gulf Freeway near Baybrook Mall, HPD says
A man was killed Saturday night after being struck on the northbound Gulf Freeway near El Dorado Boulevard and Baybrook Mall, Houston police said. Clear Lake Division officers responded to the crash around 9:11 p.m. after receiving reports that a man was walking in multiple lanes...
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Nearly 333 pounds of tuna recalled over food poisoning risk
Nearly 333 pounds of Buckhead tuna have been recalled after two samples tested positive for elevated levels of scombrotoxin, which can cause food poisoning....
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Fatal pedestrian crash on I-10 leads to second crash injuring Houston officer
A pedestrian was struck and killed late Friday night on the East Freeway, and a Houston police officer was injured shortly after when a motorist crashed into a patrol vehicle blocking the accident scene, authorities said....
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Houston weather: Remnants of Hurricane Polo to bring storm chances and flood risks
Relative humidity will gradually rise in Texas this week alongside mid-90s temperatures ahead of a mid-week cold front.
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Person found fatally shot in back after car crashes into pole in northeast Houston
Houston police are investigating after a person was found with a gunshot wound following a vehicle crash early Sunday, near Mesa Drive and Nyssa Street in northeast Houston. According to HPD, officers responded around 1:40 a.m. after reports that a car had struck a pole. A securi...
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Alabama teens getting their own version of TikTok under sweeping $100M deal
Alabama teenagers using TikTok will soon face two-hour daily limits, overnight curfews and an end to the app's customized "For You" page after the social media giant reached a $100 million settlement with the state....
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Man fatally struck while crossing East Freeway on foot; officer injured while blocking traffic
A man was hit and killed while crossing the East Freeway late Saturday night after his truck reportedly ran out of gas, according to Houston police. The crash happened around 11:55 p.m. on I-10 near Mercury Drive. Investigators believe the man crossed the freeway to get fuel and ...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1635: The Sign of the Barber’s Pole
Episode: 1635 At the Sign of the Barber Pole: of barbers and barber-surgeons. Today, reflections in a barbershop.
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1635: The Sign of the Barber Pole
Episode: 1635 At the Sign of the Barber Pole: of barbers and barber-surgeons. Today, reflections in a barbershop.
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Rangers push the AL West race to the final day of the regular season with a 6-2 win over the Twins
Danny Jansen homered and drove in two runs as the Texas Rangers pushed the AL West race to the final day of the regular season with a rain-delayed 6-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday. Jake Burger also went deep for the Rangers, who remained tied with Houston atop the...