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Texas Southern University Honors the Enduring Legacy of Congressman George Thomas “Mickey” Leland, III

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     August 11, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — Thirty-six years ago, on August 7, 1989, the world lost a towering humanitarian whose heart was as big as his vision — Congressman George Thomas “Mickey” Leland III. His life’s mission? To fight hunger, eradicate poverty, and

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Michael Askins said two bystanders pulled his son out of the car and quickly realized he wasn't breathing. He said that's when they began administering CPR.

‘I’m just happy that he’s here’ | Father searching for strangers who saved 7-year-old son’s life after crash

By Alex Null Click here for updates on this story     CINCINNATI (WCPO) — When Michael Askin’s phone rang on Wednesday evening, he had no idea his world was about to be flipped upside down. That’s because his girlfriend, Jonni Evans, and their 7-year-old son Michael were involved in a severe crash. It happened around 4:30

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Cheer stunts

North Texas father-daughter duo goes viral on social media for at-home, gravity-defying cheer stunts

By Lauren Crawford Click here for updates on this story     Texas (KTVT) — Cheer stunts, fatherly wisdom, and an unshakable bond — that’s what you’ll find on Roland Pollard’s Instagram feed. The Prosper dad has become an internet sensation thanks to videos of gravity-defying cheerleading stunts performed with his daughter, Jayden Pollard. But behind the

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"I love kayaking and I love photography

The “Loon Lady” on a mission to protect Minnesota’s state bird: “We need to do better”

By Joe Van Ryn, Jeff Wagner Click here for updates on this story     Minnesota (WCCO) — It’s peak summer on Minnesota’s Gull Lake Chain. Boats are buzzing, jet skis slicing and loons are calling. “So it sounds like a territorial challenge that’s starting,” said Sheila Johnston, listening to loons in the distance. Johnston, known by

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An Arkansas City family is asking for prayers and donations to help their now-6-year-old recover from a head-on collision that nearly ended her life.

6-year-old girl still recovering from severe injuries caused by wrong-way crash 6 months later

By Sydney Ferguson Click here for updates on this story     ARKANSAS CITY, Kansas (KAKE) — An Arkansas City family is asking for prayers and donations to help their now-6-year-old recover from a head-on collision that nearly ended her life. It’s been six months since the Smith family’s lives were changed wrong-way crash. Alexis Smith says

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