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houston , Due to concerns about extreme cold and wind chill conditions throughout Texas and the Houston area, some schools will close all campuses and facilities on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Other closures: Businesses closed due to winter weather throughout Houston school closed on tuesday Houston ISD Will be closed on Tuesday, January 16Angleton ISD Will be closed on Tuesday, January 16.Boling ISD Will be closed on Tuesday, January 16.Brazosport College Classes and operations, including the Bill & Julia May Children’s Center, will be closed on Tuesday, January 16.Centerville ISD Will be closed on Tuesday, January 16.cleveland isd Will close…

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid returned from his latest injury to score 41 points and grab 10 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 124-115 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday.This was Embiid’s 16th consecutive 30-10 game. Tyrese Maxey added 27 points for the Sixers.”I think we’ve got some rhythm, we’ve got some confidence and we don’t have to get too deep into minutes,” coach Nick Nurse said. Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 19 points. Dillon Brooks scored 18 runs. The 29-year-old Embiid has missed the last three games because of left knee inflammation and the 76ers…

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houston , Icy roads are being reported around the Houston area and Southeast Texas due to the cold temperatures and precipitation. suggested: Latest watches, warnings, advisories amid Arctic blast Bridges and elevated roads freeze first. TxDOT Houston discusses Tuesday’s road conditions Danny Perez, Texas Department of Transportation public information officer for the Houston District, discusses road conditions Tuesday morning. Several accidents have already been reported. Officials are advising drivers to exercise extreme caution. FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX LOCAL app available through Apple TV, Amazon FireTV, Roku, Google Android TV and Vizio! Snowy Roads of Houston Transtar…

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This MLK Day, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision, work, and legacy are being honored This MLK Day, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision, work, and legacy are being honored 03:36 New York — Martin Luther King Jr. Day is being celebrated with a number of events honoring the work and legacy of the late Dr. King.This year also marks 60 years of the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1963, in the passage of which he played an important role.Below is a sample of some of the celebrations and commemorations around the region.New York CityIn New York City,…

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by Charles Passy The annual celebration of King’s birthday falls on the civil-rights leader’s actual birth date this year On Monday, Americans will pay tribute to late civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day commemorates the life and legacy of King, who was born on January 15, 1929 and became a leading voice in the fight for racial justice. MLK Day, as the holiday is often called, was made a federal holiday in 1983 and was first celebrated in 1986. The holiday is always observed on the third Monday of January, which this year falls…

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Om Youngmisuk, ESPN Staff WriterJan 10, 2024, 02:03 pm ETto closeOm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Before that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joins ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for nearly 12 years and is a graduate of Michigan State University. Follow him on Twitter » Om’s chat collection »Kawhi Leonard signed a three-year, $153 million contract extension to remain with the LA Clippers, sources tell ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.The Clippers announced the deal on Wednesday but did not disclose terms.Sources told Wojnarowski…

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The recently clashing teams meet in Big Ten action when the Ohio State Buckeyes face the Michigan Wolverines in an MLK Day matinee on Monday. The Buckeyes (12-4, 2-3 Big Ten), who have lost three of their last four Big Ten matchups, are 0-2 in conference play. The Wolverines (6-10, 1-4 Big Ten), who have lost their last five games and eight of 10, are 0-2 at home this season in Big Ten play. No. 15 Wisconsin beat Ohio State 71-60 on Wednesday, while Maryland beat Michigan 64-57 on Thursday.The game starts at noon ET from Crisler Center in Ann…

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The Houston Rockets travel to the Wells Fargo Center to meet the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday afternoon. This matchup is the first game of a full slate in the NBA on MLK Day. Houston is 19-19 overall, Philadelphia is 24-13 overall and 14-6 at home. Joel Embiid (knee) is available for Philadelphia after being listed as questionable earlier in the day, D’Anthony Melton (back) and Robert Covington (knee) have been ruled out and Mo Bamba (knee) has been listed as questionable. Listed as. Terry Eason (lower leg) is out for Houston.The SportsLine consensus lists Philadelphia as an 8.5-point favorite for…

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Was it really just two weeks ago that we were scrubbing away the remains of New Year’s Eve celebrations? Good news for those of you who already need another day off. It’s MLK Day, which means you may be able to get relief, depending on your office’s policies. it’s 41scheduled tribe Anniversary of MLK Day, a celebration of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. It’s also a chance to catch your breath before the real march begins in 2024. However, if you are planning to leave the comfort and hoping to handle some personal work today, you may face…

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Food Network star Darnell Ferguson, host of “Superchef Grudge Match,” was arrested in Kentucky on Tuesday on a warrant related to a domestic violence case, police said. St. Matthews police said in a statement Wednesday that Ferguson was charged with burglary, strangulation, assault, making terroristic threats, menacing, criminal mischief and theft of a stolen debit or credit card. Officials said that due to the sensitive nature of the matter, they could not comment further. Ferguson’s attorney did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday. An emergency protective order filed against Ferguson alleges he entered a woman’s home without…

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