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New Art, New Music
SUMMARY: The “New Art New Music” exhibit is a unique collaboration between Rice University‘s Shepherd School of Music and the Moody Center for the Arts, showcasing art and original compositions by student musicians. Organized by Jaylen Vincent, a senior composition student, the event features Korean artist Doo Soo’s work, which explores creativity and impermanence. Visitors can expect diverse artworks, including interactive clay installations and animations. The concert is free and takes place today at 3 PM at the Moody Center, followed by a reception where attendees can engage with the composers. Jaylen emphasizes the program’s capacity to foster meaningful dialogue between music and visual arts.
Rice University music students are showing off their musical skills with original musical composition. Jaylin Vinson, a senior composition student, joins us to talk more about the event.
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Hidden Danger in Deer Park home causes family to evacuate
SUMMARY: A Deer Park family faced a hidden danger when they discovered nearly 20 pounds of spilled mercury left by the previous homeowner. The situation was serious enough to warrant a Hazmat scene, forcing the family to vacate their home for months. They lost furniture and spent significant effort to remediate the situation themselves. Despite their hardships and an official request for further testing being denied, the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office and local commissioner Adrian Garcia assisted them. Eventually, testing revealed only minor mercury vapor presence, allowing the family to plan their return to the home.
The dream of homeownership quickly turned into a nightmare for the Mounts family when they discovered a hidden hazard in their new home in the College Park subdivision of Deer Park.
The situation stemmed from a seemingly innocuous container left behind by the home’s former owner, an antique repairman and stained glass artisan.
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Houston woman accused of trying to sell her baby in Facebook group, court documents say
SUMMARY: Houston woman Junifer Bryson is set to appear in court after being accused of attempting to sell her newborn baby on Facebook. Charged with child sale, she allegedly posted in a birth mom group seeking adoptive parents and requested compensation from interested parties, stating she wanted payment before the birth. Under Texas law, selling a child is a felony, punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Bryson’s bond has been set at $30,000, and the court hearing is scheduled for this morning. Further details on her motives are anticipated in court.
Investigators said she told someone she wasn’t going to wait until after the birth to get paid and was asking for a minimum of $150 …
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Deputies investigating deadly shooting at apartments in N. Harris County, HCSO says
SUMMARY: An investigation is underway after a 17-year-old boy was found shot to death at Evolve Champions Apartments in North Harris County. Deputies responded to reports of gunfire around 9:30 PM, discovering the teen with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to the hospital but later pronounced dead. Authorities have not provided suspect information, although witnesses reported hearing shots and a vehicle speeding away. The Harris County Sheriff’s homicide unit is working to identify the victim and gather more details. Live updates are expected as investigators continue their efforts to find the shooter.
Deputies are investigating the shooting death of a 17-year-old at a north Harris County apartment complex Sunday night, according to the sheriff’s office.
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