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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1647: Houston Traffic, 1924
Episode: 1647 In which we study traffic problems in Houston, TX, in 1924. Today, Houston’s traffic in 1924.
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Deadly shooting at Houston party rental raises questions about city oversight
A deadly shooting at a short-term rental where more than 50 people reportedly gathered for a party is raising questions about how Houston enforces its rules for these properties. Houston police say a disturbance inside the home escalated into an exchange of gunfire involving mult...
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From isolation to community: Houston mom launches 'Abby’s Brave Buddies' after daughter’s cancer fight
When Jennifer Clark asked her daughter, Abby, what she wanted to do for her third birthday, the toddler did not ask for a trip to the playground or a party with classmates....
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2 vehicles involved in Cypress crash; teen killed
Officials say the passenger who died was ejected from a vehicle as it was rolling over.
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Some dogs found abandoned in Shady Lane case from N. Houston meet potential adopters
BARC says some of the dogs that were rescued after being found abandoned in a North Houston neighborhood met potential adopters Saturday. The dogs were just some of the estimated 30-40 dogs found abandoned near Shady Lane and Bantum Street at about 10 p.m. Tuesday. “Today, some o...
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14-year-old struck by bus in hit-and-run crash in Dayton dies
A 14-year-old boy who was critically injured after being struck by a bus in Dayton has died. The family of Brantley Conner confirms he died in an update on GoFundMe. “Brantley fought with everything he had. Words cannot express the depth of pain our family is feeling right now as...
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Trump talks midterm issues, praises first lady on securing ceasefire after casting early vote in Florida
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump spoke with reporters at his Florida polling place Saturday after casting early ballots in the midterm election....
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Houston METRO bus passenger shot with suspected pellet gun; 2 wanted
Police say two suspected minors shot the woman while she was getting off the bus Saturday evening.
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Feds warn of shock, electrocution risk from brand of pressure washers: Here's what to do
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning owners of a brand of pressure washer sold online that using it could subject them to a serious electric shock or electrocution....
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We need to resurrect Chappelle Show’s racial draft
There are moments when Black America needs a committee. Not another congressional committee. Not another task force. And certainly not another panel discussion featuring 17 people explaining what “the community” should do. We need the Racial Draft. Yes, that Racial Draft—the bril...
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Fort Bend Marshall’s Hershal Miller has goals beyond football
At 5-foot-8 and 155 pounds, Fort Bend Marshall senior running back Hershal Miller uses his speed and agility to make an impact on the football field. With college scholarship offers from Southwest Baptist University and Midwestern State, he has opportunities to play at the next level. While footb...
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Admission to US national parks will be free this Tuesday: Here’s why
All fee-charging U.S. national parks will waive admission this Tuesday to celebrate the birthday of former President Teddy Roosevelt.
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Are cashless kids missing key money lessons?
Venmo. Apple Pay. Zelle. Many children today do not experience physical money; instead, they use digital transactions through their phones. That shift away from cash is changing how children understand money, and financial experts say Black families have the most to lose if an ol...
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Message from the Associate Editor: Blindness, Hurts, cops
The Jalen Hurts saga hurts The disturbing reports surrounding Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, Houston-born Jalen Hurts, raise a troubling question: How much is a Black athlete’s life worth when winning is on the line? According to reports, the Eagles knew Hurts had a blood clot ...
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How young Black people navigate online misinformation
Tashia Willie does not read a newspaper or watch television news. When the Texas Southern University senior wants to know what is happening in politics, she opens her phone. “When I wake up, I usually check my phone, and I would see news,” Willie said. “But unfortunately, it woul...