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George Floyd deserved a better life. A new book charts his trajectory from poverty to the US prison-industrial complex – and the impact of his death

George Perry Floyd, Jr. was murdered when Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin sank his knee into Floyd’s neck for nine minutes and 29 seconds. Video footage went viral within hours, helping to inspire protests against racism and police violence that lasted all the American summer of 2020.

The Conversation

Houston Texans Alternate Helmets, where to buy, get your collectible Texans helmets now

Get your own piece of history with the Houston Texans alternate helmet as well as Training Camp gear available now.

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Fox hunt protestor pulled out of car and battered by Houston thug

John Wright yanked Grant Sloan out of his car and repeatedly kicked him while he was watching the Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt in October 2020.

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Man City player ratings of US tour 2022 as Jack Grealish makes statement and Erling Haaland good

Manchester City beat Club America in Houston and Bayern Munich in Green Bay during their two pre-season friendlies in the USA.

Manchester Evening News

Understanding Texans WR John Metchie’s Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia diagnosis

Houston Texans WR John Metchie was diagnosed with Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia, which can be a treatable form of cancer.

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Jabari Smith Jr., Jalen Green seen as complementary fits in Houston

Jabari Smith Jr. didn’t shoot well at summer league, but draft experts are confident in seeing a better fit once Smith plays next to Jalen Green with the Rockets.

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A serial killer who operated in the notorious Texas Killing Fields used his crimes as a bargaining chip to try to save himself

Dozens of murders and disappearances associated with the Texas Killing Fields remain unsolved. But for a handful of families in the area, a serial killer's confession means they finally have answers.

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Home-ruin derby for Cubs and White Sox

Bet on it: Local teams have been horrible at Wrigley Field, Guaranteed Rate Field

Chicago Sun-Times

Mariners can’t solve Astros ace Justin Verlander in second straight loss out of All-Star break

SEATTLE — From 14 consecutive wins to back-to-back losses, the day-to-day variance of baseball makes the latter so unique and the former typical. Obviously, the Mariners were going to lose a game at some point in the second “half” of the 2022 season and the winning streak would end.

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A Houston Drug Cop's Lies Sent This Man to Prison for 25 Years

The case shows how lax supervisors, incurious prosecutors, deferential judges, credulous jurors, and inattentive defense attorneys abet police misconduct.

Reason

Texans run game will be a storyline in training camp

The Houston Texans' rushing attack will be one of the storylines worth watching throughout training camp.

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Justice Department to investigate Houston over dumping response

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department on Friday announced it has opened an environmental justice investigation into the city of Houston over allegations that its response to illegal dumping in primarily Black and Hispanic neighborhoods violated the Civil Rights Act.

Tribune News Service

Black and Latino residents’ complaints about illegal trash dumping in Houston lead to federal investigation

The U.S. Justice Department says it has launched a civil rights investigation to determine whether the city’s response to residents’ complaints about illegal dumping was discriminatory.

The Texas Tribune

Feds: Houston's illegal dumpsites may violate civil rights

The Justice Department said Friday it is investigating illegal dumping in the city of Houston — including dead bodies — that officials said are left in Black and Latino neighborhoods in the nation’s fourth largest city

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Justice Department to investigate Houston over dumping response - Roll Call

The DOJ is investigating whether Houston violated civil rights law in response to allegations of illegal dumping in some neighborhoods.

Manchester Evening News

Man City are the star attraction in Texas as Blues show they are changing opinions in the US

After a busy week in Houston, Manchester City head to Green Bay for the next leg of their pre-season tour - and MEN Sport's Joe Bray has been in Texas with the team.

Tribune News Service

Yankees drop both games of doubleheader to Astros

HOUSTON — With just two weeks to go before the trade deadline, the best record in baseball and a huge lead in the division, the Yankees got another reminder that the Astros are going to be a huge obstacle to their World Series hopes. Astros pitchers held the Yankees offense…

The Independent UK

Prosecutors seek 5th conviction tied to ex-cop be overturned

A judge says a man who has been serving a 25-year prison sentence based mostly on testimony from an ex-Houston police officer whose cases are being reviewed following a 2019 deadly drug raid should have his conviction overturned

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Feds: 1st cryptocurrency insider trading case snares 3

A former Coinbase employee and his brother, along with a Houston man, have been charged in what federal authorities described as the U.S. government’s first cryptocurrency insider trading case

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Report: Rival teams still monitoring KJ Martin’s situation in Houston

“A trade is best for all parties involved, and teams continue to monitor his situation in Houston,” Kelly Iko says regarding the current situation between KJ Martin and the Rockets.

The Independent UK

NFL star JJ Watt offers to pay for funeral of fan’s grandfather

The defensive end has a long track record of charitable works

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Yankees drop front end of Astros double-header, 3-2

HOUSTON --- With just two weeks to go before the trade deadline, the Yankees were reminded that despite leading the American League in wins, they are still chasing the Astros. Lefty pinch hitter JJ Matijevic singled in a run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning as…

Texas Observer

An Expert at Playing Dads

With over 100 film credits, Dana Lee loves playing father figures. See him in "Dealing with Dad" at the 45th Asian Film Festival of Dallas.

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Defensive line has become the Texans’ historical identity

The Houston Texans' historical identity is wrapped up in the defensive line, and the organization needs to lean into it more.

The Hindu

De Bruyne at the double but Haaland kept waiting as Man City down America

Kevin De Bruyne’s double strike was enough to help Manchester City see off Club America 2-1 in Houston on Wednesday as Pep Guardiola made Erling Haaland wait for his debut

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