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By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper Chairman of the Board of Directors, NNPA BlackPressUSA Newswire It is a well-established fact that the Black Press is and always has been the “Trusted Messenger” of the Black community. With that being said, i...
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Episode: 1612 Trying to tell the story of the worst battle. Today, we wonder how to tell of history.
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At just one year old, Cadence Johnson began her first swim lessons, splashing in the water like any toddler. By the time she reached Bellaire High School, those early lessons had led to record-breaking performances, including a state title in the girls’ 100-yard butterfly with a ...
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Back-to-school shopping can strain any family budget. Between school supplies, uniforms, backpacks, electronics, and extracurricular expenses, costs add up quickly. The good news is that families don’t have to tackle those expenses alone. From tax-free shopping weekends and schoo...
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Talarico’s Houston promises loom large James Talarico is leading in the polls. Now comes the harder test: follow-through. Credit: Getty Images In recent weeks, Democratic Congressional candidate James Talarico has opened up a five-point lead over Republican candidate Ken Paxton i...
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Behind every jail statistic lies a deeply human story that raw numbers can rarely capture. While statistics reveal sobering realities for Black Houstonians—who make up roughly 19% of the Harris County population, yet account for approximately 45% to 51% of jail bookings and total...
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A Houston-area business owner who voted for President Donald Trump says he supported removing dangerous criminals from the United States. Now, he is fighting the administration he supported after immigration officers detained his fiancée at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. J...
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A Montgomery County man is facing criminal charges after investigators discovered he was operating two unlicensed personal care homes out of residential houses where bedridden and disabled seniors were living without required fire safety equipment or state licensing. Jeffrey Cana...
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A ship and a towboat collided near Lynchburg in 2024, killing a crewmember on the towboat.
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Following almost 20 felony theft charges within five years in nine Texas counties, a Houston woman is now wanted for a hit-and-run that injured a teen....
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Herbert served as the Fort Bend County Judge from 2003 to 2018, according to Ballotpedia.
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While Houston’s cultured art aficionados were cooling off in Aspen, London and coasts of California this summer, there was a quiet change afoot at one of the city’s most notable museums: The former restaurant space of Bistro Menil on The Menil Collection campus found a new occupa...
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Houston-area families struggling with food costs can find help through HISD, Kids’ Meals and the Houston Food Bank. Here’s how to apply for school-meal benefits, locate a pantry and access other assistance...
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A massive fire that tore through a seafood distribution facility reignited Thursday, forcing crews to continue battling hot spots at Texas Gulf Seafood along Galveston’s waterfront. The blaze originally broke out along Galveston’s waterfront Wednesday night, just before 8:45 p.m....
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The fire broke out Wednesday night at Texas Gulf Seafood near 7th Street and Wharf Road on Pier 7.
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A Katy homeowner says a new policy adopted by the Sunterra Homeowners Association is adding thousands of dollars in annual costs for residents who rent out their homes, and he’s now questioning whether the HOA has the authority to impose the fee after he purchased his property. V...
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Travel mom Emily Kaufman joined Houston Life from Terranea Resort, Southern California’s oceanfront gem, to share why a spa vacation is the perfect reset. Nestled on cliffs above the Pacific, Terranea offers sweeping views, luxury treatments and a relaxed pace that’s ideal for a ...
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A shocking dashcam video released by the Tennessee Highway Patrol shows the moment a patrol cruiser was blindsided during a traffic stop, sending it crashing into another vehicle....
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From the stage to the lab, Houston City College is training students for real jobs in creative and technical fields. HCC’s hands‑on programs give aspiring designers, performers and engineers practical experience employers want and the campus connections to turn classroom projects...
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As kids head back to school, many families are focused on school supplies, new teachers, schedules, and getting back into a routine. But safety experts say one of the most important back-to-school conversations has nothing to do with homework. It is about making sure children kno...
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A woman flying from Houston to Detroit on Thursday afternoon is accused of making a bomb threat as the plane was preparing to leave the gate, according to Frontier Airlines and Houston police. Law enforcement said the woman had been drinking and said, “I could have planted a bomb...
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August is National Deli Month, a time to celebrate and honor the cultural significance of delicatessens while also supporting local charities. This month in Houston, Kenny and Ziggy’s New York Delicatessen is donating 10% of their proceeds to Holocaust Museum Houston. The owner, ...
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The longtime Houston man's death drew national attention and raised questions surrounding the incident -- which federal authorities said happened when he attempted to run over an ICE agent with his vehicle....
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A deadly, often drug-resistant fungus is infecting more than 6,600 people across more than half of the United States, with Texas reporting the most cases....
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Yorlan Rafael Reyes, 31, escaped from jail custody on July 18 at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, leading to the termination of a correctional officer....
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Miss North Carolina USA was stripped of her crown weeks before the Miss USA pageant after organizers cited an extended pattern of conduct violating the organization's standards....
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A Sugar Land family’s home caught fire this afternoon and a fire department spokesman told KPRC 2’s Jaewon Jung that they’re 99.9% sure it was caused by a lightning strike. The home is in a residential area off of I-59 near University Boulevard, where heavy rain hit during Thursd...
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The Trump administration said Wednesday it will shut down a Kentucky organ donation group accused of continuing plans for organ retrieval from some patients who unexpectedly showed signs of life....
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Police arrested a 23-year-old U-Haul employee after a workplace argument over a drink turned deadly.
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The Galveston Fire Department responded to the fire at Texas Gulf Seafood at about 8:40 p.m. Wednesday, city officials said. The structure fire, located near 7th Street and Wharf Road, was contained by early Thursday morning, but crews were still putting out flare ups throughout ...
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Yorland Fafael Reyes, 31, escaped from HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood on July 18.
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I’ll be honest — I had no idea what I was getting into. Buying school supplies for a 4-year-old can’t be that hard, right?! Wrong! Kind of. This is my first year sending my son to Pre-K within Houston Independent School District, and when I received that school supply list, I did...
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For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
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Isolated thunderstorms have developed over the north side of Houston Tuesday evening. Track it all on our live radar: Check the latest weather alerts Check real-time traffic conditions Check the forecast Share your weather pictures and video Download the free Storm Tracker 2 app...
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The Philanthropy in Fashion Houston Best Dressed honorees represent a cross section of backgrounds, interests and ages with two unifying characteristics. Each has an altruistic interest in contributing to the Bayou City and each has a defining style. The philanthropic femmes will...
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Today: We discuss new research on America's healthcare affordability crisis, listen to a conversation with Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman, and learn about Alley Theatre’s production of “The Girl on the Train.” Plus, Current Obsessions....
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KPRC 2 is seeking an Engagement Editor to support the growth of ENOUGH , KPRC 2’s accountability journalism project focused on investigative reporting, community solutions, and the issues impacting everyday Houstonians. This position is responsible for developing and executing th...
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New Mexico has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice, alleging the federal agency unlawfully refused to hand over unredacted documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation....
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The spill was reported in the eastbound lanes of I-610 near Broad Street.
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Wong is the Republican nominee for county judge and is facing Dexter McCoy, one of two Democratic commissioners who have boycotted commissioners court meetings since June. That leaves quorum questions as budget and tax rate discussions approach....
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Sen. Mitch McConnell says he has been discharged from a rehabilitation center and will continue intensive physical therapy at home following a fall that led to weeks of treatment....
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A Houston-based law firm with previous ties to the Trump administration has been awarded a contract to provide legal services to unaccompanied children, according to a filing in the federal register....
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Deeper Gulf moisture moves into Southeast Texas, increasing humidity and helping fuel more clouds and afternoon rain chances.
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Erik Arceneaux was found guilty of murder earlier this month for the disappearance of Maria Rodriguez.
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A Dallas ISD police officer was shot while trying to help someone near the Walmart and Sam’s Club stores in Northwest Dallas on Thursday morning.
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The rejection came almost one year after commissioners voted against Hidalgo's first penny-tax proposal and said the county judge's efforts to pass the measure to support a slate of education programs disrupted decorum as she brought a group of children to the meeting in 2025....
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The strike began after Ashland Specialty Chemicals proposed a new contract that removed benefits for senior workers, reorganized job positions and reduced sick leave benefits, according to a union representative for 70 workers....
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Texas Children’s Hospital must open a free “detransition clinic” by October under a settlement with the state.
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents The Greatest Show On Earth returns to Reliant Stadium August 6–9 with a reimagined, high-energy production designed for a new generation of circus fans! This two-hour spectacular features world-class performers from around the globe, in...
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A new case of screwworm was reported in Texas this week, bringing the total reported cases in the state this year to 44.
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Texas Democrats are urging the Trump administration to delay its plans for building border barriers and roads across the West Texas park.
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North Carolina Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards announced Wednesday that he is ending his reelection campaign, two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured....
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A new study suggests one Texas city is seeing household incomes rise faster than almost anywhere else in the country. According to a new analysis from SmartAsset , Lubbock ranked No. 6 nationwide for the largest increase in median household income over the past two years after ad...
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A former Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy is accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl, according to court documents.
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SpaceX is building a $16.8B semiconductor plant in Grimes County, Texas. The "Terafab" facility will create 3,000 jobs and consolidate chip manufacturing for space and AI....
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Hinojosa is trying to overcome a significant fundraising disadvantage against incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott, the Republican seeking a record fourth term.
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Drivers on Houston’s east side should prepare for a full weekend closure of a stretch of westbound Interstate 10 next week as crews complete asphalt repairs. The Texas Department of Transportation announced that all westbound lanes of I-10 between Freeport Street and Uvalde Road/...
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The structure fire at Texas Gulf Seafood, located near 7th Street and Wharf Road, was contained by early Thursday morning, according to a city spokesperson....
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Three people have been charged for making threats to a judge, a witness and local officials tied to the investigation of Nolan Well’s death.
