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Oklahoma State transfer forward Russell Harrison denied waiver by NCAA, per report
STILLWATER, Okla. — One of the transfer additions for Oklahoma State basketball will not play for the Cowboys this season. Former Louisiana Monroe forward Russell Harrison was denied a waiver by the NCAA, which determined he had exhausted his eligibility, according to a report from Marshall Scott
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Gunman shoots 3 at Texas fair before being shot by deputies
AMARILLO, Texas – A gunman shot three people, including two first responders, at the Tri-State Fair & Rodeo in Texas, before he was shot and wounded by sheriff’s deputies, authorities said. Just before 11 p.m. Monday, a man opened fire on Potter County deputies working off-duty at the fair in
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Locked up: the prison labor that built business empires - TSDMemphis.com
by Margie Mason and Robin McDowell -  More than 150 years ago, a prison complex known as the Lone Rock stockade operated at one of the biggest coal mines in Tennessee. It was powered largely by African American men who had been arrested for minor offenses – like stealing a hog – if they committed
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Dallas civil rights leader Eva Partee McMillan dies at 100 - Garland Journal
She became a street activist and community organizer some 80 years ago when, as a young mother, she could no longer ignore civil rights inequities all around her. The post Dallas civil rights leader Eva Partee McMillan dies at 100 appeared first on Garland Journal.
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No Jab, No Job: New York City Fires Hundreds More Teachers for Not Getting COVID Shot
The New York City Department of Education has axed another 850 teachers and aides for not complying with its vaccine mandate, bringing the total to nearly 2,000, the New York Post reported Saturday. The Education Department ordered around 1,300 workers to show proof of vaccination by Sept. 5 or be
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Crist slams migrant flights as ‘human trafficking’ while campaigning for Hispanic votes
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Democratic candidate for governor, Charlie Crist, criticized Gov. Ron DeSantis for orchestrating flights of migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard while campaigning in Tampa Monday. “This guy seems like he goes to bed every night thinking about what group can I punish or pick
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2022 COTTON BOWL FOUNDATION-COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF FOUNDATION BIG DAY PRESENTATION - Texas Metro News
Foundations to award $200,000 in grants The post 2022 COTTON BOWL FOUNDATION-COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF FOUNDATION BIG DAY PRESENTATION appeared first on Texas Metro News.
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Dallas Wings Vickie Johnson no longer head coach
Vickie Johnson spent the last two years as head coach of the Wings, ending with a regular season record of 32-36. ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings are shaking things up with the team’s top job: head coach. The organization announced Monday that they’ve decided not to exercise the team option on
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World Cup watch party in Frisco! FC Dallas to host USMNT fans
FRISCO, Texas — Need a place to watch the U.S. men’s national team (USMNT) this fall at the World Cup? Look no further than Frisco. FC Dallas officials announced that the club would host watch parties at Toyota Stadium for the USMNT group stage matches in late November. All three matches kick off
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Mobile cannabis dispensary coming to DFW advocating state program
The dispensary will be rolling into Fort Worth Oct. 8 and Dallas Oct 10. FORT WORTH, Texas — Some cannabis enthusiasts may want to roll up Oct. 8 as the mobile cannabis dispensary Goodblend will be holding a joint marijuana march and freedom festival to inform the public on the state’s medical
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American Airlines business-class cabins, premium seats
The Boeing 787-9 will have 51 Flagship Suite seats, 21 more than are available in American’s current Flagship Business cabin. FORT WORTH, Texas — This story originally appeared in the Dallas Business Journal. American Airlines Group Inc. plans to phase out first-class seating on long-haul flights
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First pride event for Frisco, Texas
FRISCO, Texas — The city of Frisco is getting ready to throw their first-ever Pride event for the LGBTQIA+ community. Pride Frisco is a non-profit organization that aims to create a safe and empowering safe for the city’s LGBTQIA+ community and their allies. They also connect people to supportive
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God Abeg!, By Toyin Falola
Nigeria is in trouble, and its systems are cankerworms eating away at the people’s possible potential and hope. If there is no decisive developmental fumigation of those cankerworms, the nation may beckon to its damning mayday. When physical efforts fail to solve physical problems, it is only log
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Maury Wills, base-stealing shortstop for Dodgers, dies at 89 – Dallas Post Tribune
By BETH HARRIS LOS ANGELES (AP) — Maury Wills, who intimidated pitchers with his base-stealing prowess as a shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers on three World Series championship teams, has died. He was 89. Wills died Monday night at home in Sedona, Arizona, the team said Tuesday after being
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Garland fatal crash: 13-year-old victim's father shares memories
An athlete at heart, Brooklyn, who was nicknamed “Mighty,” was always into soccer. She was a star player for the Dallas Texans team. GARLAND, Texas — For the first time, WFAA is hearing from the father of a teenager killed by an alleged drunk driver earlier this month.  Brooklyn Moran, 13, was
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Sierra Canyon girls volleyball sweeps Alemany to stay unbeaten in Mission League - L.A. Focus News
Sierra Canyon players celebrate after scoring a point against Alemany September 20, 2022.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer) Sierra Canyon’s Olivia Babcock saves the ball against Alemany September 20, 2022.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer) Sierra Canyon’s Lauren L
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Pacers GM Speaks on Latest Myles Turner Trade
NBA Analysis Network The Indiana Pacers have been involved in several NBA trade rumors this offseason as they looked to move forward with their rebuild. After making multiple trades ahead of the deadline in February, they made another one this offseason, sending Malcolm Brogdon to the Boston
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H-E-B accepting nominations for Excellence in Education Awards
SAN ANTONIO – H-E-B is currently accepting nominations for educators for the 2023 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards. H-E-B first launched its Excellence in Education Awards program alongside the Texas Association of School Administrators in 2002 to make a positive impact on the public education
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Oklahoma and Oklahoma State unlikely to continue 112-year-old Bedlam rivalry after Sooners join SEC
The annual Bedlam series between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State is not expected to continue when the Sooners leave the Big 12 for the SEC in 2025, according to athletic directors from both schools. The rivalry is one of the longest continuous rivalries in college football.  Oklahoma and Oklahoma State
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Mayor Turner leads conversation on voters' rights - DefenderNetwork.com
Mayor Sylvester Turner, alongside several mayors from across the country, held an open news conference for the National Nonpartisan Conversation on Voter Rights on National Voter Registration Day Sept. 20. […]
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Migrants flew to California from Texas. They don't know why
Eight Venezuelan migrants were flown last week from Texas to Sacramento with little cash — some without shoes — and the men have no idea why they were sent or who paid for the flights, an advocacy group said. The men, who crossed the border in Laredo, Texas, had intentions to travel to New
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Former Texas Sheriff Sentenced for Killing Ex-Wife, Stepdaughter and Her Boyfriend
A former Texas sheriff’s deputy was on September 13 sentenced to life without parole after he pleaded guilty to killing his ex-wife, stepdaughter, and his stepdaughter’s boyfriend. According to The Associated Press, Stephen Broderick, 42, faced the possibility of being sentenced to death. But
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Family Dollar recalling Colgate toothpaste sold at Texas stores
Family Dollar is voluntarily recalling Colgate toothpaste that was “stored outside of labeled temperature requirements,” according to the FDA. The toothpaste was shipped to stores in several U.S. states, including Texas, from May 1 through June 21. The recalled products include: 998277, Colgate
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College football Week 4 - Florida-Tennessee, Clemson-Wake Forest highlight the biggest games
7:32 PM ET ESPN staff College football’s last weekend in September is officially here, meaning conference rivalries move to the forefront of Saturday’s slate. Sure, we’ll miss the nonconference battles like Appalachian State upsetting Texas A&M in College Station or Georgia proving why the title
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Ben Jealous: Book bans are an attack on the freedom to read, teach and learn | New Pittsburgh Courier
by Ben Jealous (TriceEdneyWire.com)—Truth is a threat to authoritarianism. Reading is a path to truth. That’s why the freedom to read is essential to the freedom to learn. And that’s why the freedom to learn is often attacked by those who abuse power and those who cling to it. Every year, the
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Houston-Based Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi Discusses Global Vaccine Equality at the Clinton Global Initiative Meeting
Image Image WHAT: Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi participated in the 2022 Clinton Global Initiative meeting, the first since 2016. Dr. Bottazzi is co-director of the Center for Vaccine Development at Texas Children’s Hospital and associate dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor
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TMC plans to build massive biomanufacturing, distribution center
The Texas Medical Center plans to build a 500-acre biomanufacturing and medical supplies distribution center in Houston, a project that represents the latest push to establish the city as a premier hub for life sciences.  The new campus, called TMC BioPort, is still in the early stages of
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DFW airport wants to stop peer-to-peer car rentals using parking
DFW Airport officials hope Dallas and Fort Worth council members will amend towing rules to stop business transactions for personal car rental app users. FORT WORTH, Texas — Fort Worth city council members are being asked to change the towing rules at DFW International Airport. The request comes
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Oklahoma City police investigate overnight shooting
A man was rushed to a hospital after being shot overnight in a southwest Oklahoma City neighborhood.Police said the man was shot in the leg shortly after midnight Wednesday in the 2200 block of Southwest 55th Street. First responders took him to an area hospital, where authorities said he went into
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10 offseason moves that are already paying off
When a team signs a free agent or swings a trade for a big name, the hope is that they’ll be able to make an immediate impact. It doesn’t always work out that way, of course, but there are a bunch of moves from this past offseason that are already paying dividends early in the
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