Discussing autoimmune disease called Ulcerative Colitis
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You?ve probably never heard of that, but it?s a disease that can be debilitating. The digestive system is severely affected and at its worst, it can lead to colorectal cancer. An important discussion tonight on the symptoms.

Eight-year-old child detained by police over bag of chips
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The video is absolutely triggering. Police in Syracuse, NY are seen detaining an 8-year-old Black boy over a bag of chips they say were stolen. He is placed in the back of a police car, too. Our panel discusses the problems with this, which include racism, trauma and more.

Major initiative underway to cancel Texas mother's execution
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As we enter the final week leading to the execution of Melissa Lucio, the Texas mother convicted in the death of her toddler, we speak to the man leading the statewide initiative (freemelissalucio.org) to not only stop the execution, but to get her out of prison.

Satanic after-school club denied to move forward
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A decision to not allow a satanic after-school program at a school in Pennsylvania prompts a discussion over religious discrimination and freedom. The co-founder of the Satanic Temple and a Houston pastor are on The Factor and their views on the decision may come as a surprise to many, as they are finding common ground.

What the heck? Did Viola Davis do Michelle Obama wrong?
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Actress Viola Davis is getting dragged on social media! Her portrayal of former First Lady Michelle Obama is getting heavily critiqued due to some facial expressions she used while portraying her. Our panel agrees?this wasn?t Davis? best performance.

Over 200 Texas State Troopers ordered to slim down
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Former Exec. Asst. Chief with HPD, Jimmie Dotson, talks about the Texas Department of Public Safety?s requirement of its troopers to slim down. Currently, 200+ troopers have until December to get in better shape. Dotson explains why this will be hard to enforce and says it may reach the courts.

Federal judge lifts travel mask mandate, masks still encouraged on public transportation
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Our panel discusses the federal transit mask mandate being lifted, becoming optional for travelers. Members of our panel discuss why they will still mask up on flights and try to get some perspective from one frequent traveler on his views with masks.

'Minor attracted persons' want acceptance from LGBTQ community
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MAP stands for ?Minor-Attracted People? and members of that group have been criticized for being pedophiles, even though they claim they don?t ?act? on their attraction to children. They are looking for acceptance and hope to find a home in the LGBTQIA+ community, but members say they want nothing to do with them or their attraction to children.

With COVID cases going down, how are businesses doing?
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Businesses were hit hard by COVID. While it seems as though we are coming out of the pandemic, businesses are far from going back to the way things were before the pandemic started.

Sexually transmitted diseases on the rise
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STDs are skyrocketing, especially among the younger population. Dr. Danish Ali talks about the rise and types of diseases that are rising.

Affordable estate planning, what should you be doing?
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Many don?t think about making plans for our death and leaving estates in limbo can cause real headaches for loved ones, especially when they?re mourning. Estate planning isn?t just for wealthy people either. This informational discussion helps everyone prep for estate planning.

Rise of overdose deaths with young people
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Drug overdoses among young Americans is at extremely high levels. A discussion on what is contributing to the rise and if there is a path to relief.

What's the state of the housing market?
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The prices for homes are extremely high, but that doesn?t mean potential home buyers are out of luck. There is still hope, and there is a lot of work to do to get into a new home.

Domestic violence still on the rise
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There is a push to get mental and financial abuse charges looped in with domestic abuse. Advocates are calling for domestic abuse laws to be amended, saying abuse by a domestic partner isn?t always strictly physical.

Family Fun Day happening this weekend
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A local organization is celebrating families this weekend in Houston, putting an emphasis on single mothers.

How Camp Hope is helping veterans in Houston
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Our veterans struggle. From finding proper healthcare to housing, there are plenty issues to talk about. Tonight, a discussion on how veterans are dealing with what need to live.

State of overall crime in Houston
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With over 100 murders in the first 3 months of 2022, we discuss the state of crime in Houston. Houston police have said it is trending down, but there is still great concern throughout the city and neighborhoods.

Texas Governor eases inspection order along border
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Gov. Greg Abbott is scaling back on his decision to have Texas State Troopers inspect cargo shipments coming in from Mexico. The move has reportedly cost Texas farmers millions of dollars a day. Federal agencies usually inspect cargo shipments and the governor?s decision has led to some saying this is not about safety at all, but politics.

Teen gunned down in his own neighborhood
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Dominic Partida, 17, was out with other teens he described as ?friends,? but after a night out with them, police say he was shot and killed by then. Dominic?s mother. Christina, speaks to Isiah about the immense pain she is going through and says she knows that she is not alone as other Houston mothers are going through the same pain.