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In competitive South Texas legislative race, a fight emerges over a candidate’s Hispanic surname
Read full article: In competitive South Texas legislative race, a fight emerges over a candidate’s Hispanic surnameThe Bexar County GOP accused Democrat Kristian Carranza of using a Hispanic surname to appeal to the district’s largely Hispanic population.
I-10 East Freeway near Thompson back open after major crash involving truck, SUV
Read full article: I-10 East Freeway near Thompson back open after major crash involving truck, SUVA crash involving a truck and an SUV has shut down I-10 East Freeway westbound near Thompson Tuesday, according to TranStar.
6 employees at power plant taken to the hospital, 2 in critical condition following chemical exposure, officials say
Read full article: 6 employees at power plant taken to the hospital, 2 in critical condition following chemical exposure, officials sayMedical professionals evaluated several employees following exposure to a chemical at a plant that left two people in critical condition on Thursday, officials said.
Sweden's Naeslund punctuates dominant ski cross season with Olympic gold
Read full article: Sweden's Naeslund punctuates dominant ski cross season with Olympic goldThe two-time world champion, fifth in Sochi and fourth in PyeongChang, won nine of this season's 10 World Cup events in the leadup to the 2022 Games.
Capitol rioters enter 1st guilty pleas to assaulting police
Read full article: Capitol rioters enter 1st guilty pleas to assaulting policeA New Jersey gym owner and a Washington state man have become the first people charged in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol to plead guilty to assaulting a law enforcement officer during the deadly siege.
Layden: Despite lack of familiar names, track and field surging forward on wings of today's stars
Read full article: Layden: Despite lack of familiar names, track and field surging forward on wings of today's starsThere's no denying the absences felt in track and field -- both in the stands and on the starting blocks. But the athletes in Tokyo this year are breathing life into track and field with new remarkable feats of athleticism and altruism.
Don Johnson gets his funny on with help from 'SNL' stars
Read full article: Don Johnson gets his funny on with help from 'SNL' starsThis image released by NBC shows, from left, Don Johnson as Rick, Chris Redd as Gary, and Kenan Thompson as Kenan in a scene from the comedy series "Kenan," premiering on Feb. 16. (Casey Durkin/NBC via AP)LOS ANGELES – Don Johnson is getting his funny on with help from a couple of “Saturday Night Live” stars. Johnson's most recent forays into series work came in ABC's “Blood and Oil” in 2015 and HBO's “Watchmen” in 2019. “Kenan and I got on the phone and I felt instant chemistry with Kenan,” Johnson said. Thompson will juggle shooting the series in Los Angeles and doing “SNL” in New York.
6 HISD summer curbside meal distribution sites shut down after staff member tests positive for COVID-19
Read full article: 6 HISD summer curbside meal distribution sites shut down after staff member tests positive for COVID-19HOUSTON Six Houston Independent School District summer meal distribution locations have been shut down after district officials said a staff member tested positive for COVID-19Bastian, Foster, Shearn, Thompson, Whidby and R. P. Harris elementary schools are temporarily closed. According to the district, potentially exposed employees have been notified and are in self-quarantine. Health authorities do not believe families participating in the summer meal program were affected. The Houston Health Department said that contact tracing will be conducted in this case to determine the number of people who may have been potentially exposed. You know, that they wont be able to get the food.While the six distribution sites remain closed, there are 65 other HISD curbside meal distribution sites that remain open.
All things free and fun to do this weekend: Pick up freebies when you shop at Thompson’s Antique Center of Texas Friday and more
Read full article: All things free and fun to do this weekend: Pick up freebies when you shop at Thompson’s Antique Center of Texas Friday and moreGo Treasure Hunting for FreebiesLook for these signs on vendor booths at Thompson's Antique Center of Texas today to score freebies. (Thompson's Antique Center of Houston)All-day Friday when you shop at Thompson’s Antique Center of Texas, you can pick up freebies from participating vendor booths. Thompson’s has more than 100 vendors and 108,000-square feet of unique finds on Hempstead Road inside the old JC Penney location at Northwest Mall. Baby Day EventCelebrate all things “baby” Saturday at the Baby Day event at the Baytown Community Center. Free Wellness ClassNettbar on Nett Street is hosting a free wellness class for adults Sunday at 11 a.m. Just bring your yoga mat and your appetite.