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Space travel will advance with Blue Origin’s flight, experts say


July 20, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas — Blue Origin’s planned flight from west Texas slated for Tuesday will mark another advancement in commercial space travel. Though headlines may be focusing on billionaire Jeff Bezos, who founded Blue Origin in 2000, the reality is private companies are paving the way for a more accessible and more affordable space. On Tuesday, the company plans to launch …

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Fire union boss gets city of Houston job back after arbitrator rules in his favor


July 20, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — After eight months without a paycheck, the president of the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Union is getting his city job back with back pay. On Monday morning, an arbitrator ruled the city was wrong to fire Marty Lancton for disciplinary reasons in January. He said he has not received a city paycheck since late 2020. He …

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Houston Methodist reports 1st case of Lambda variant


July 20, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A patient at Houston Methodist Hospital has been diagnosed with the Lambda variant, making it the hospital system’s first reported case. The hospital said the case was confirmed on Monday. According to Houston Methodist, as of Monday, July 19, there are 185 patients diagnosed with COVID-19. The hospital said the majority of them are unvaccinated. About …

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