Selena Gomez deletes video of her crying about mass deportation
Read full article: Selena Gomez deletes video of her crying about mass deportationEmmy-nominated actress and Grammy-nominated singer Selena Gomez is facing backlash after sharing an emotional response on social media to recent U.S. immigration policies that have caused widespread deportations, particularly affecting Mexican families.
Keynote Selena Gomez spotlights prioritizing mental health during Academy Women's Luncheon
Read full article: Keynote Selena Gomez spotlights prioritizing mental health during Academy Women's LuncheonWhile surveying a room packed with Hollywood’s most influential figures, “Emilia Pérez” star Selena Gomez took center stage at the Academy Women’s Luncheon to spotlight a critical issue: Prioritizing mental health and supporting underserved communities often left behind in the conversation.
Division and lack of trust continues in Uvalde over no accountability, actions by law enforcement
Read full article: Division and lack of trust continues in Uvalde over no accountability, actions by law enforcementAll around Uvalde on Wednesday, there were questions over accountability and the lack of it.
Residents in Gulfgate community say they’re fed up with HOA board
Read full article: Residents in Gulfgate community say they’re fed up with HOA boardResidents living at the Berkeley Court Condominiums on the Gulf Freeway are expressing their frustration and concerns about management and the Homeowners Association.
Wife pleads for help finding suspect responsible for husband’s murder at Halloween party last year
Read full article: Wife pleads for help finding suspect responsible for husband’s murder at Halloween party last yearThe family of 22-year-old Army Specialist Jerson Barrondo is still seeking justice almost eight-and-a-half months after he was shot and killed at a Halloween party last year.
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‘I never got to tell her goodbye’: Mother says she’s still without closure 3 years after daughter went missing
Read full article: ‘I never got to tell her goodbye’: Mother says she’s still without closure 3 years after daughter went missingJennifer Sanchez was remembered during a vigil in Houston on Wednesday night.
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Normalizing mental health: ‘I know there’s this whole, ‘Well, pick yourself up by your bootstraps’ mentality, but it’s very old school’
Read full article: Normalizing mental health: ‘I know there’s this whole, ‘Well, pick yourself up by your bootstraps’ mentality, but it’s very old school’The smile on full display from Simone Biles said it all: The U.S. superstar stuck the landing on her balance beam routine, her face lit up, and all at once, she embodied pure joy, a seventh Olympic medal, and likely some relief, having the weight of the world off her back, at least for a few minutes.
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Mother of ‘Little Jacob’ sentenced to life in prison for boy’s slaying
Read full article: Mother of ‘Little Jacob’ sentenced to life in prison for boy’s slayingRebecca Rivera is seen in this mug shot released Feb. 4, 2021. GALVESTON, Texas – The mother of a boy known as “Little Jacob” has been sentenced to life in prison for killing the 4-year-old boy and dumping his body on a Galveston beach. Rebecca Rivera was convicted of first-degree injury to a child causing serious bodily injury and sentenced Thursday. The body of “Little Jacob” was found on East Beach in Galveston in October 2017. AdProsecutors said that Rivera admitted before the trial that she would beat Jacob whenever she got frustrated with Gomez.
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Following Texas, California becomes 2nd state to hit 1 million COVID-19 cases
Read full article: Following Texas, California becomes 2nd state to hit 1 million COVID-19 casesGomez let down his guard to see his parents and contracted one of the more than 1 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 in California. California on Thursday became the second state — behind Texas — to eclipse a million known cases, while the U.S. has surpassed 10 million infections, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. The nation’s most populous state — with 40 million residents — ranks 39th nationwide in the number of cases per 100,000 residents. As the state tried to balance public health and the economy, cases rose as it relaxed business restrictions. Gomez said flu-like symptoms “hit me hard and hit me fast” the following day.
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For many Latinos, virus deaths loom over Day of the Dead
Read full article: For many Latinos, virus deaths loom over Day of the DeadIt will sit alongside fresh flowers and Salazar's blouse on Day of the Dead, a holiday that Salazar actually didn't care for much. She decided not to schedule surgery until after Day of the Dead because she wanted to honor her mother properly. Ofelia, 88, is a fifth-generation altar-maker, and both were cultural advisers on Disney-Pixar's “Coco," a movie centered around Day of the Dead. Besides the pandemic-induced sadness, the Esparzas believe Latinos are more interested in observing Day of the Dead. “Just like Mother's Day and Father’s Day this year, this is when people go visit their loved ones.”Ultimately, some say pageantry isn't what's important.
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This is how Houston-area officials are enforcing restaurant and bar capacity guidelines
Read full article: This is how Houston-area officials are enforcing restaurant and bar capacity guidelinesHOUSTON – The complaint came in through a call to 3-1-1, an information line for the City of Houston. The complaint generated a visit from the Fire Marshal’s COVID-19 response team — Senior Investigator Rodriguez and Inspector Gomez — who entered the restaurant on a fact-finding mission. “The way she’s got it set up — the manager’s got it set up — it’s the way everybody should have it,” Gomez said. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said Wednesday that the likelihood of city resources being allocated to such enforcement was low. The mayor continued by saying COVID-19 health guidelines for bars and restaurants are set by the state.
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Single mother of 2 helps work on own Habitat for Humanity home
Read full article: Single mother of 2 helps work on own Habitat for Humanity homeHOUSTON – The Gomez family is about to get news that will change their lives. It's a chance to live the American dream -- thanks to hard work and support from Houston Habitat for Humanity. This is the fourth year in a row KPRC has participated in a Habitat build. "We're gonna be outside a lot. Outside," Gomez said.