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Fifth Ward cancer clusters: The toxic chemicals found and most common illnesses related
Read full article: Fifth Ward cancer clusters: The toxic chemicals found and most common illnesses relatedWe've been discussing the Fifth Ward cancer cluster for years, but have you ever wondered what chemicals were found and what health risks they might pose? We have looked into some of the chemicals found in the Fifth Ward and Kashmere Garden areas and listed the health effects,
A preview of what fans can expect from the LIV Golf event set to make Houston debut
Read full article: A preview of what fans can expect from the LIV Golf event set to make Houston debutThis is not your average golf tournament - it’s sure to be one of the biggest and most entertaining sports events happening this summer!
The Insperity Invitational Golf Tournament returns to The Woodlands this weekend
Read full article: The Insperity Invitational Golf Tournament returns to The Woodlands this weekendWatch as Lauren Kelly gets a preview if this weekend's family-friendly event, and the chance to caddy for PGA tour champion, Boo Weekley.
Hannah Green wins LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship for 2nd straight year
Read full article: Hannah Green wins LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship for 2nd straight yearHannah Green won LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship for the second straight year Sunday, holing out twice from off the greens in a pivotal back-nine stretch at Wilshire Country Club.
Australians Grace Kim and Hannah Green tied for lead in LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship
Read full article: Australians Grace Kim and Hannah Green tied for lead in LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA ChampionshipGrace Kim stumbled to a 5-over 76 on Saturday in the LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship — and still held onto a share of the lead.
Cancer Clusters: New developments continue to pop up in Fifth Ward, Kashmere Gardens despite contamination concerns
Read full article: Cancer Clusters: New developments continue to pop up in Fifth Ward, Kashmere Gardens despite contamination concernsCancer Clusters: New developments continue to pop up in Fifth Ward, Kashmere Gardens despite contamination concerns. Learn more about the ongoing situation and the residents fighting for accountability. #CancerClusters #EnvironmentalJustice #StayInformed
Where is Michaela Green? Police searching for 20-year-old Houston woman last seen in SE Houston last Friday
Read full article: Where is Michaela Green? Police searching for 20-year-old Houston woman last seen in SE Houston last FridayThe Houston Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 20-year-old woman who was reportedly last seen in southeast Houston on Jan. 5.
Baytown woman sentenced to 2 years for embezzling nearly $3M from employer over 10 years
Read full article: Baytown woman sentenced to 2 years for embezzling nearly $3M from employer over 10 yearsA 55-year-old Baytown woman has been sentenced to prison for embezzling millions of dollars from her employer for nearly 10 years, the United States Department of Justice announced Thursday.
Kerr says Draymond Green 'took it too far' and that his five-game suspension was deserved
Read full article: Kerr says Draymond Green 'took it too far' and that his five-game suspension was deservedGolden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Draymond Green was “wrong” and “took it too far” when he put Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert in a headlock.
Texas leads the country in keeping its native-born residents home
Read full article: Texas leads the country in keeping its native-born residents homeA report by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas researchers say that economic growth, low taxes and big cities all can keep residents in their home states.
A woman pleads guilty to fire that kept a Wyoming abortion clinic from opening for a year
Read full article: A woman pleads guilty to fire that kept a Wyoming abortion clinic from opening for a yearAn abortion opponent has pleaded guilty to a federal arson charge after telling investigators that anxiety and nightmares about Wyoming’s first full-service abortion clinic in years led her to break into and burn the planned facility.
A woman accused of burning a Wyoming abortion clinic has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors
Read full article: A woman accused of burning a Wyoming abortion clinic has reached a plea agreement with prosecutorsFederal court documents filed Monday show that a woman who authorities say admitted setting fire to what was to become Wyoming's only full-service abortion clinic has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors.
Gatherings combining Pride and Juneteenth give Black LGBTQ+ people a refuge where they can celebrate
Read full article: Gatherings combining Pride and Juneteenth give Black LGBTQ+ people a refuge where they can celebrateFrom a block party in New York City to a movie screening outside of Denver, groups across the U.S. have found ways to merge Pride month and Juneteenth celebrations.
🏳️🌈 🏳️🌈 Pop Singer Jordy is headlining for Rainbow on the Green tonight! 🌈
Read full article: 🏳️🌈 🏳️🌈 Pop Singer Jordy is headlining for Rainbow on the Green tonight! 🌈Pop singer Jordy is headlining Rainbow on the Green at Discovery Green tonight. You'll also see Derrick as he hosts this free event. But before the show, Derrick chats with Jordy about his gaining popularity.
In student loan and affirmative action rulings, advocates fear losses for racial equality
Read full article: In student loan and affirmative action rulings, advocates fear losses for racial equalityThe Supreme Court has struck down both student loan forgiveness and affirmative action in college admissions.
College student accused of setting fire to Wyoming's only abortion clinic pleads not guilty
Read full article: College student accused of setting fire to Wyoming's only abortion clinic pleads not guiltyA college student who authorities say admitted setting fire to a building slated to become Wyoming’s only full-service abortion clinic has pleaded not guilty to an arson charge.
Baytown woman embezzled over $3 million from employer over 10 years
Read full article: Baytown woman embezzled over $3 million from employer over 10 yearsThe U.S. Attorney’s office announced Thursday that a Baytown woman has admitted to embezzling her employer out of $3 million over a period of 10 years.
US appeals court: Beauty pageant can bar trans contestants
Read full article: US appeals court: Beauty pageant can bar trans contestantsA federal appellate court says a national beauty pageant has a First Amendment right to exclude a transgender woman from competing, because including her could interfere with the message the pageant wants to send about what characteristics make an ideal woman.
Sanders, Green lead No. 11 Oklahoma St. past No. 20 Texas
Read full article: Sanders, Green lead No. 11 Oklahoma St. past No. 20 TexasSpencer Sanders threw for 391 yards and hit Bryson Green with the game-winning touchdown pass with just over three minutes left to lead No. 11 Oklahoma State past No. 20 Texas 41-34.
METRO to provide free bus shuttle service Saturday due to maintenance along METRORail
Read full article: METRO to provide free bus shuttle service Saturday due to maintenance along METRORailMETRO will provide free bus shuttle service Saturday along METRORail’s Red, Green and Purple lines to allow work crews to complete rail maintenance and improvement projects, according to a release.
Rescued sea turtles in Israel released back to the wild
Read full article: Rescued sea turtles in Israel released back to the wildOver a dozen endangered sea turtles that were rescued after suffering major injuries in the Mediterranean scuttled their way over a beach in Israel after months of medical care.
Crashing the Kinsey Sicks Soundcheck at Discovery Green
Read full article: Crashing the Kinsey Sicks Soundcheck at Discovery GreenAhead of celebrating Pride at the Rainbow on the Green event at Discovery Green, Houston Life Reporter Melanie Camp crashed soundcheck to chat with the members of "dragapella" group Kinsey Sicks.
Have you seen her? Search continues for missing 40-year-old Cleveland woman last seen May 14, Texas EquuSearch says
Read full article: Have you seen her? Search continues for missing 40-year-old Cleveland woman last seen May 14, Texas EquuSearch saysTexas EquuSearch is asking for the public’s help in finding a 40-year-old woman they said was last seen on May 14.
KPRC 2 Senior Scholarship: Catelyn Green is on her way to becoming a nurse
Read full article: KPRC 2 Senior Scholarship: Catelyn Green is on her way to becoming a nurseThe eighteenth $2,500 scholarship winner of the year is Catelyn Green who is graduating from Waller High School in Waller Independent School District.
Hannah Green opens 3-shot lead in Palos Verdes Championship
Read full article: Hannah Green opens 3-shot lead in Palos Verdes ChampionshipHannah Green took the lead into the weekend in the Palos Verdes Championship, rebounding from consecutive bogeys Thursday in gusting wind to birdie the two late par 5s in a 5-under 66.
Green groups say Romania failing to stop illegal logging
Read full article: Green groups say Romania failing to stop illegal loggingEnvironmental groups say Romania has failed to tackle illegal logging and nature destruction in areas protected by European Union law, two years after Brussels warned the country to put an end to illicit deforestation.
Neighbors remember beloved Houston-area couple allegedly murdered by their son in San Antonio
Read full article: Neighbors remember beloved Houston-area couple allegedly murdered by their son in San AntonioNeighbors who live on Heather Heights Way describe the Burger family as the glue that held everyone together.
National Signing Day: Dickinson’s Green to Aggies fueled by tight end success
Read full article: National Signing Day: Dickinson’s Green to Aggies fueled by tight end successHOUSTON – Watching how Jimbo Fisher and the Texas A&M offense utilizes the tight end position is something that has always caught the attention of Donovan Green.
Packers beat Cardinals 24-21 after Murray throws late INT
Read full article: Packers beat Cardinals 24-21 after Murray throws late INTAaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes, Randall Cobb caught both of them and the Green Bay Packers knocked off the previously unbeaten Arizona Cardinals 24-21 after Kyler Murray’s stunning late interception on Thursday night.
‘Whole face is gone on the side’: 12-year-old boy attacked by dog while getting off bus in north Harris County, authorities say
Read full article: ‘Whole face is gone on the side’: 12-year-old boy attacked by dog while getting off bus in north Harris County, authorities sayInvestigators said a boy that was attacked by a dog while getting off the bus in north Harris County Thursday had to climb on top of a car for protection. Authorities said he’s now in the hospital.
Romania investigates case of bear killed by Austrian prince
Read full article: Romania investigates case of bear killed by Austrian princeRomanian authorities say police will investigate a possible poaching case involving an Austrian prince who is reported to have “wrongly” killed a massive male bear in a trophy hunt on a visit to the country’s Carpathian Mountains in March.
Here are 5 small steps you can take to Go Green
Read full article: Here are 5 small steps you can take to Go GreenEarth Day is a day we're all supposed to focus on how we can protect our planet, making it cleaner and healthier for people and wildlife. You don't have to change your whole life. If everyone starts small, we could make a big change. Here are five things you can do starting today to make a difference.
Let's Talk: NFL free agents and traded players speak up
Read full article: Let's Talk: NFL free agents and traded players speak upFILE - Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis, in this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, file photo. Now that the muzzles have been removed for NFL team executives and the players they either re-signed or added in free agency, Thursday was a time for explanations and reflections. New England bringing back LB Kyle Van Noy, Buffalo grabbing QB Mitchell Trubisky, and Tennessee getting All-Pro long snapper Morgan Cox. Green), players staying put (Leonard Williams, Derek Wolfe) and even a player coming out of retirement (Kyle Long). He played 14 games with eight starts for Baltimore after signing a $3 million contract to join the team from Denver.
Some NFL veterans prosper as business season begins
Read full article: Some NFL veterans prosper as business season beginsFILE - San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) looks on prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz., in this Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, file photo. (AP Photo/Jennifer Stewart, File)As the NFL opened its business year Wednesday, veterans Trent Williams, A.J. The Seahawks addressed another need, agreeing to terms with tight end Gerald Everett on a one-year deal. Ad— Kansas City agreed to a $5 million contract for next season with three-time Pro Bowl guard Kyle Long, who will come out of retirement. — New England brought back center Ted Karras on a one-year, $4 million contract.
LeBron, short-handed Lakers beat up on Warriors 128-97
Read full article: LeBron, short-handed Lakers beat up on Warriors 128-97Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dunks in front of Golden State Warriors forward Eric Paschall (7) and center James Wiseman during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Monday, March 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)SAN FRANCISCO – LeBron James had a triple-double with 22 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, leading the injury-depleted Los Angeles Lakers past the Golden State Warriors 128-97 on Monday night. Stephen Curry scored 27 points with four 3-pointers and became the Warriors' franchise assists leader a day after his 33rd birthday and in his 12th NBA season. Warriors: Golden State hasn't beaten the Lakers at home since a 115-101 victory on Feb. 2, 2019 — so never at the second-year Chase Center. The Warriors wrapped up their eighth back-to-back this season and third of five playing consecutive days at home.
MUG SHOT: Man charged with capital murder after 19-year-old shot to death in west Houston
Read full article: MUG SHOT: Man charged with capital murder after 19-year-old shot to death in west HoustonHOUSTON – A man is charged with capital murder in connection with the death of a 19-year-old shot to death in November. He is accused in the fatal shooting of Kavonte Green in the 2800 block of Wallingford Drive at about 5:20 p.m. on Nov. 17. Police said Green was shot multiple times in the parking lot of an apartment complex and pronounced dead at the scene. Houston police said witnesses indicated Green was waiting inside a vehicle when he and a passenger were approached by two men. The suspects then fatally shot the victim before fleeing the scene on foot, police said.
Analysis: Wentz, Elliott provide little bang for buck
Read full article: Analysis: Wentz, Elliott provide little bang for buckWentz was paid more than $39 million in cash this season and had a cap hit of $18.6 million. The Eagles now have to decide what to do with Wentz, who has a cap hit of more than $34 million next season. RB EZEKIEL ELLIOTT: The Cowboys gave Elliott a $90 million, six-year extension before reaching a deal with quarterback Dak Prescott. Elliott is coming off the least productive season of his career with 979 yards and six TDs while getting paid nearly $11 million for a team that finished 6-10. But Green had just 47 catches for 523 yards in 16 games, providing little value for his big salary.
Houston woman has no idea where mountain of shipping boxes are coming from
Read full article: Houston woman has no idea where mountain of shipping boxes are coming fromHOUSTON – Katherine Green has a small mountain of shipping boxes growing inside her home, and she has no idea why they’re being sent. 22 of those packages are shipping boxes with 25 items each. “I got labels another week, then I got a couple of more little smaller packages the next week,” said Green. Postal Service several times to let them know she never ordered the boxes. “But they were not going to pick it up.”The packages are coming from a third-party contractor that delivers for the postal service.
VYPE 411: Donovan Green, Dickinson
Read full article: VYPE 411: Donovan Green, DickinsonDonovan Green recently won the VYPE Houston Preseason Tight End of the Year Fan Poll. VYPE caught up with Green for the 411 on the star from Dickinson. Green: If it's a home game we go to a place in Dickinson and eat chicken strips, green beans, and mashed potatoes and gravy. VYPE: What has been your greatest high school memory so far? Green: My greatest high school memory is winning district my first year starting on varsity.
You can't say the crowds influenced rusty NFL officials
Read full article: You can't say the crowds influenced rusty NFL officials“For one, he was clamping me the whole time,” Green complained afterward, saying the officials should call it both ways. “Honestly, it reminded me of the times I was back at the College of San Mateo, my junior college,” Edelman said. It brought me back at least to high school, junior college, college. In some ways, it brings the game back to why you started playing, just to love playing the game. ___With contributions from AP Pro Football Writer Dave Campbell and AP Sports Writers Tim Booth, Larry Lage and Kyle Hightower.
No masks, just questions, in Kansas counties with no cases
Read full article: No masks, just questions, in Kansas counties with no casesBusiness owners in Rawlins and Wallace counties say they agree with local officials' decisions to opt out of an order from Democratic Gov. In Wallace County, which borders Colorado, one restaurant posted on social media a graphic of a crossed out man with a face mask. Kansas has reported more than 25,000 coronavirus cases since the pandemic reached the state in early March, first in the Kansas City area. Trust.Meanwhile, the testing rate in the two counties lags well behind the Kansas 9.5% average, according to the state health department. The Rawlins County Health Center, the only hospital in that county, provides nasal swab tests.
Bengals receiver A.J. Green signs 1-year franchise deal
Read full article: Bengals receiver A.J. Green signs 1-year franchise dealFILE - In this Dec. 1, 2019, file photo, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. The Bengals used their franchise tag on A.J. Green signed his one-year, $17.9 million contract Friday after the deadline passed for agreeing to a long-term deal with the Cincinnati Bengals. The club used its franchise tag on Green, who missed all last season with an ankle injury. After nine years of Green teaming with quarterback Andy Dalton, the Bengals made a clean break following a 2-14 finish.
Prescott set for franchise tag without long-term Dallas deal
Read full article: Prescott set for franchise tag without long-term Dallas dealDak Prescott will play whatever becomes of the 2020 season under the one-year franchise tag after the Dallas Cowboys and their star quarterback couldn't agree on a long-term contract. Clubs had until Wednesday afternoon to reach multiyear deals with players given the franchise tag. Green and defensive end Yannick Ngakoue of Jacksonville haven't signed the one-year contract that goes with the tag. If so, his fate will be different than the other two QBs who have played under the franchise tag. Anthony Harris of Minnesota and Denver's Justin Simmons are set to play under the $11.4 million tag for a safety.