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Spot the ‘superfake’: Fashion brands want you to be able to identify counterfeits

To become a “master” authenticator at Fashionphile — the highest level of training to weed out designer fakes at the luxe online marketplace — takes more than 8,000 hours of rigorous schooling, according to the company. Trainees learn to quickly …

US intelligence warned of potential for Gaza clash in days before attack

The US intelligence community produced at least two assessments based in part on intelligence provided by Israel warning the Biden administration of an increased risk for Palestinian-Israeli conflict in the weeks ahead of Saturday’s seismic attack on southern Israel, according …

How outdoor play helps kids take risks and build self-confidence

There is ongoing concern about the impact of “helicopter parenting” on children’s growth and development.

Statement by Senator Borris L. Miles Regarding Voting Against SB 1 – Private School Vouchers

“SB 1 is a bill that has gone by many names, parent choice, school choice, and now education savings accounts, but in reality, it is a voucher program to subsidize private school education for affluent families. I voted against SB …

Astros ALCS Appearance Estimated to Bring $12.5M+ Per Game to Houston

The Houston Astros will face off against the Texas Rangers in MLB’s American League Championship Series, setting up an in-state race for the World Series that will mean big bucks for Houston.

University of Houston Secures $1.6 Million Grant to Advance STEM Education for Underrepresented High School Students

Researchers at the University of Houston received a $1.6 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for a community partnership to provide a culturally responsive STEM experience to underrepresented high school students enrolled in alternative schooling systems in the …

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $2 Billion in Available Funding to Increase Climate Resilience Nationwide

Today, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and White House Infrastructure Coordinator and Senior Advisor to the President Mitch Landrieu announced that as part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, FEMA is making $1.8 billion …

Cypress native serves aboard Navy warship in Norfolk

Petty Officer 3rd Class Ethan Hendrix, a native of Cypress, Texas, serves aboard a U.S. Navy warship operating out of Norfolk, Virginia.

Court Refuses to Lift Barriers for Black Voters in Georgia

A Georgia district court on Wednesday refused to temporarily lift restrictions to absentee voting, drop boxes and other voting methods that will make it harder for Black voters to cast a ballot for the 2024 election. Voting rights organizations had …

Houston Mayoral Race Appears Headed for a Runoff

Less than two weeks before the start of early voting, the top two candidates vying to become Houston’s next mayor are locked in a virtual tie, with John Whitmire and Sheila Jackson Lee each drawing support from about one-third of …

Houston AAMA GALA Illuminating Aspiring Minds and Celebrating Progress

Get ready, Houston! As the glitz and glamour of the city’s social calendar unravels, there’s one event that stands out not just for its glitz, but for its golden mission. This year, AAMA (Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans) …

Simone Biles Becomes the Most Decorated and Dominant Gymnast in the World

Following her two-year hiatus, “Tears of joy as I make this comeback, surrounded by the love you’ve shown! thank you for believing in me,” she captioned in a post to Instagram. Hubby Jonathan Owens, whom she wed back in April, …

John H. Johnson Day to Be Observed with Historic Sculpture Unveiling

The State of Arkansas will observe the annual John H. Johnson Day on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at the John H. Johnson Museum, 604 President Street, Arkansas City, and Arkansas State Parks Delta Heritage Trail, Arkansas City, from 10 a.m. …

Protecting Their Dream Homes from a Fracking Nightmare

Forever home. That’s how folks from Aurora I met last week describe the houses they bought outside Denver. Now those dream homes are caught in what may be America's most dire urban fracking nightmare.

Mayor Turner celebrated MBK Houston’s Next Chapter and Successes

Today Mayor Sylvester Turner celebrated My Brother’s Keeper Houston’s (MBKH) accomplishments over the past eight years during his tenure and introduced its new Director, Chazz Bailey, who shared his vision for the future.