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Over 2,000 Pack Mayor’s 25th Annual Ramadan Iftar


March 24, 2024

By A Special Correspondent Houston: A mammoth gathering on Sunday, March 17, at the Bayou City Center in Houston of over 2,000 persons made it again the largest Iftar Dinner event in the United States. The Silver Jubilee of America’s largest Annual Houston Iftar Dinner has  been organized for the past many years by the Muslim Sister Cities of Houston, …

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HPD investigating fatal shooting where man was found dead in SE Houston intersection Friday evening


March 24, 2024

The Houston Police Department is currently investigating the fatal shooting of a man found in an intersection in southeast Houston late Friday evening. Christopher Hassig from HPD reported that officers were called to the 4300 block of Brisbane and Safeguard. Upon arrival, the Houston Fire Department had already discovered a man who appeared to have sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Tragically, …

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Federal regulators are reportedly investigating United Airlines over safety issues


March 24, 2024

Following a series of recent incidents, including a piece of the outer fuselage falling off one aircraft, an engine fire, and a plane losing a tire during takeoff, United Airlines announced on Friday that federal regulators are increasing their oversight of the company. United’s vice president of corporate safety, Sasha Johnson, stated that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will be …

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Woman in serious condition after being stabbed by 2 children in NW Harris County, HCSO says


March 24, 2024

In northwest Harris County, a 59-year-old woman is in critical condition after being stabbed, allegedly by two boys aged 7 and 12, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred at a residence on April Valley Ct. Neighbors provided surveillance footage to, showing the two boys conversing with someone before the attack. Neighbors described the homeowner as having …

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Driver killed after rear-ending Alief ISD school bus, no students injured, HPD says


March 24, 2024

In southwest Houston, a tragic accident involving an Alief ISD school bus and another vehicle is under investigation by the Houston Police Department. The collision occurred around 4:25 p.m. along Highway 59 at Fountainview when a Volkswagen collided with the school bus, according to authorities. An Alief ISD spokesperson confirmed that the students on the bus were returning from an …

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How Coogs star guard Jamal Shead’s parents impacted UH’s basketball program


March 24, 2024

In Memphis, Tennessee, Jamal Shead is experiencing a year of significant milestones. Earning first-team All America honors in his team’s inaugural season in the Big 12 Conference, where the Coogs secured first place, marks a remarkable achievement. However, the roots of his success trace back to his early days in the program. Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson reminisces about Shead’s …

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It’s ladies’ night at Avant Chamber Ballet’s Women’s Choreography Project


March 24, 2024

The Women’s Choreography Project (WCP), presented by Avant Chamber Ballet (ACB) for its tenth consecutive year, will showcase new works by female choreographers on March 29-30 at 7:30 p.m. in Kurth Hall at Sammons Center for the Arts. This year’s event will feature the debut of two original pieces by Dallas-based choreographers Kaylee Skelton and Hailey Von Schlehenried, along with …

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Arrest made after missing child found in stranger’s apartment, Sansom Park Police say


March 24, 2024

A man has been taken into custody following an incident where a child reported missing from their residence was discovered inside his apartment in Samson Park on Friday. Authorities received a report of a missing child in the 2900 block of La Junta Street at the Sansom Bluff Apartments. Multiple law enforcement agencies, including those from Fort Worth, White Settlement, …

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Prom dress giveaway helps prepare Collin County teens for big night


March 24, 2024

For teenagers, prom night is an unforgettable occasion where only the most dazzling and extraordinary dresses will suffice. However, amidst the already substantial expenses of this phase of life, the cost of prom can be daunting for parents like Shaylon Scott. “The idea of covering senior fees, dress expenses, car costs, and college all at once is overwhelming. So, this …

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Berkner HS student, another 18-year-old killed in Dallas double homicide


March 24, 2024

Police in Dallas are on the hunt for suspects following a tragic shooting incident that claimed the lives of two young men, including a high school student, outside a business in a Dallas neighborhood on Friday night. According to the Dallas Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 3800 block of Dixon Avenue after receiving reports of a shooting at …

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