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FDA allows licensed pharmacists to prescribe Pfizer's Paxlovid under certain conditions
The US Food and Drug Administration revised the emergency use authorization for Pfizer's Covid-19 antiviral treatment, Paxlovid, on Wednesday to allow state-licensed pharmacists to prescribe the treatment to people who are eligible.
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Commissioner Ellis’ Statement on New Elections Administrator Clifford Tatum
Over the past three years, Harris County has transformed the way we manage elections and became a national model for election access. Through innovative changes such as countywide polling places, drive-thru voting, 24-hour voting, new voting machines, and record numbers of polling places, we’ve knocked down barriers to the ballot box, even with COVID and the State’s voter suppression efforts in the backdrop.
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Center for Safe and Secure Schools offers expertise to Harris County Safe School Commission
The Center for Safe and Secure Schools (CSSS), a division of the Harris County Department of Education, has been tapped to offer its expertise to the newly-formed Harris County Safe School Commission (HCSSC).
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Harris County Attorney and City of Houston Take Action Against Union Pacific
Harris County Attorney Christian D Menefee and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will each submit Notices of Intent to Sue pursuant to the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act to Union Pacific Railroad (“UP”) in connection with long-standing contamination in Houston’s Fifth Ward from UP’s Houston Wood Preserving Works creosote treatment facility. The Texas Department of State Health Services found significant increases in cancer rates around the UP rail yard.
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Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Statement on Harris County Attorney’s Legal Action Against Union Pacific
Legal Action Stems from Company’s Site in Houston that is Polluted with Creosote
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis on Tuesday voiced support for the County Attorney’s Office legal action against Union Pacific, which owns a creosote-contaminated site that has been linked to high cancer rates in the surrounding community.
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Man sentenced to life in prison without parole for ambushing and killing two brothers
Marlon Brandon Valdez, 22, was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Monday for ambushing and shooting two brothers he knew from high school in 2019, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
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Houston’s Premiere Bridal Show Returns for 38th Biannual Bridal Extravaganza Show
Saturday & Sunday, July 23-24, 2022
The Bridal Extravaganza Show, the largest bridal planning showcase in the U.S., will return to the George R. Brown Convention Center with the most fashion shows ever, cakes, gowns, and local vendors on Saturday-Sunday, July 23-24, 2022, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday.
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Nipsey Hussle: Jury finds man guilty in hip-hop artist's murder
A Los Angeles jury has found Eric Ronald Holder Jr. guilty of first-degree murder in shooting death of the late rapper Nipsey Hussle.
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Jurors have reached a verdict in the trial against Eric Ronald Holder Jr., the man accused of killing rapper Nipsey Hussle in 2019, the Los …
Published on July 6, 2022
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Judge Jordan Let Off the Hook After Criminal Charges
Democratic Fort Bend County District Attorney Brian Middleton bailed out a fellow Democratic judge just days after he was indicted by a grand jury for official oppression.
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Morelia Gourmet Paletas Launches New Boozy Paletas for the Summer
Miami’s Favorite Popsicle Shop Releases Two New Boozy Paletas!
Morelia Gourmet Paletas, also known as Paletas Morelia, has just launch two new boozy flavors - Mojito and Bliss on the Beach! These alcoholic pops will be available at all locations — from South Florida to Charlotte, NC and Sugar Land, TX. All guests will be able to enjoy the best ice cream experience with a little twist!
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Manhunt in Chunchula ends after suspect runs off into woods
Lawmen called off an intense manhunt Monday afternoon after an hours-long search in Chunchula.
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My transplant opened my eyes to the need for organ donors
My CNN colleague Richard Roth recently needed a kidney transplant -- his second in nearly 25 years. The email announcing he'd gotten the organ and was so grateful for his donor made me smile and cry a little.
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Little Red Box Grocery in East End Houston Aims to End Food Deserts
the new community-driven effort launches to improve healthy food access in low-income neighborhoods
Samuel Newman opened the Little Red Box, a 800 sq-ft retail location as a ‘third place’ for the neighborhood for food access.
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Demand for abortion providers is expected to surge in some states. Doctors and nurses turned to TikTok to offer help
After the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, medical professionals across the country are using their TikTok accounts to show support and offer help to obstetricians and gynecologists who may be facing an increased demand for abortion care in states where the procedure is still legal.
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It's OK to feel angry at the Roe v. Wade reversal. Here's how to take care of yourself in this tough time
Those were some of the emotions that flooded over many people when the United States Supreme Court announced it was overturning Roe v. Wade, eliminating the federal right to an abortion.
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Philadelphia mayor says he's worried about other big events after 2 officers shot during a July Fourth event
Two police officers were shot during a July Fourth celebration in Philadelphia, authorities said.
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Suspect in custody after deadly Illinois July Fourth parade shooting
Hours after gunfire interrupted the Highland Park, Illinois, July Fourth parade, killing six people and wounding dozens more, police apprehended the man they believe was responsible.
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Clifford Tatum Named New Harris County Elections Administrator
By a vote of 5-0, Harris County now has a new elections administrator, and his name is Clifford Tatum. Judge Lina Hidalgo made the announced on late Tuesday evening. The five-member bipartisan Harris County Elections Commission will make the official appointment of Tatum once he moves to Harris County and becomes a registered voter.
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Commissioner Ellis’ Statement on Outgoing Elections Administrator Isabel Longoria
Ms. Longoria served our democracy and the voters of Harris County with integrity, transparency and innovation. I’m thankful for her service.
