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‘I was speechless’: Teen cashier at Pizza Ranch gets $2,500 tip from customer
It’s not easy being different as a teenager. That’s why a customer at an Independence Pizza Ranch felt compelled to hand $2,500 to a cashier after seeing how the 16-year-old carried himself.
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Where Beauty Meets Advocacy This Holiday Season
For Your Holiday Gift Guide Consideration
Find Your Fabulosity, a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded by Domestic Violence Victim Advocate, Sheryl Kurland, believes in the power of beauty to boost a woman’s morale and self-worth. Since its 2017 inception, Sheryl’s Find Your Fabulosity has donated 95,000+ brand new packaged lipsticks to victims of domestic violence who are trying to rebuild their lives after unimaginable abuse at the hands of a spouse or intimate partner. Sheryl currently works with 300 women’s shelters across all fifty states, where donated lipsticks are shipped and gifted to these brave survivors of domestic violence.
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Chevrolet Blazer EV Is Motortrend's 2024 SUV of the Year
The all-new 2024 Chevy Trax takes the podium with 3rd place
The all-new Chevrolet Blazer EV topped a field of 40 competitors to win MotorTrend’s prestigious “Golden Calipers” for 2024 SUV of the Year. MotorTrend credits the Blazer EV’s cutting-edge technology, dynamic design and unprecedented powertrain choices as the reasons for their selection. The Blazer EV continues Chevy’s legacy of delivering innovative electric vehicles for its customers, first seen by MotorTrend’s 2017 Car of the Year winner, the Chevrolet Bolt EV.
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The Alliance and PlazAmericas Host 14th Annual Back to School Drive to Support 3,000 Students and their Families
Event will feature School Supplies, Books, Giveaways from Amazon and Corporate Sponsors, Health and Community Vendors, Children’s Immunizations and COVID-19 Vaccines
The Alliance is partnering with PlazAmericas Mall to host the 14th Annual Back to School Drive on Saturday, August 7th, 2021. This event is our largest community service project of the year, providing school supplies, books, and other essential items to 3,000 students and their families.
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US men's basketball team defeated by France for first Olympic loss since 2004
France beat the US men's basketball team 83-76 at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday, ending Team USA's 25-game Olympic winning streak that dates back to 2004.
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Naked Wines Launches Opportunity Fund for Latinos in Wine
The new grant program will help support this underrepresented community via $80,000 in grants
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Wisconsin voters head to polls for high-stakes state Supreme Court election
Wisconsin voters on Tuesday will cast their primary ballots in what's turned into an expensive and high-stakes battle for control of the state Supreme Court in a key political battleground where power is divided between a Democratic governor and a Republican-controlled legislature.
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MassChallenge Partners with LEANSTACK and Ash Maurya to accelerate the innovation journey for startups tackling the most critical challenges of our time.
MassChallenge is announcing a partnership with Ash Maurya and LEANSTACK, a software and services company helping entrepreneurs turn their ideas into scalable business models. The introduction of the LEANSTACK platform will complement MassChallenge's evidence-based methodology that supports early stage founders and innovators in shortening the runway to launch while accessing the connection and global innovation community they need to build, launch, and grow their businesses.
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Barney the purple dinosaur is back and he has a new look
Barney is back, and while Mattel has not yet officially confirmed it, we're guessing he still loves you.
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Southside Sporting Club Hosts Prairie View A&M National Signing Day Gala: A Night of Talent and Triumph
Join the Celebration of Prospective Student-Athletes at Houston's Premier Sports and Entertainment Venue
The stage is set, the anticipation palpable, as Southside Sporting Club, the crown jewel of Southwest Houston's sports and entertainment scene, prepares to host the prestigious Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) National Signing Day Event tonight, February 7, 2024, at 7:00 PM.
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Fort Bend County Judge KP George Emphasizes Progress and Vision in Annual State of the County Address
Theme: Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, and Advancing into the Future
Fort Bend County Judge KP George delivered his highly anticipated annual State of the County address today at the Houston Marriott Sugar Land. The event was hosted by the Central Fort Bend Chamber and the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce and was attended by a diverse audience of community leaders, business representatives, and residents. The theme of the address, "Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, and Advancing into the Future," encapsulated Judge George's comprehensive vision for the county.
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At least five killed in severe storms in Michigan
At least five people have died in Michigan during severe storms that struck late Thursday into the overnight hours, bringing heavy rains, strong winds and at least one confirmed tornado to the region.
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Microsoft and Activision extend their deal deadline
Microsoft and Activision have mutually agreed to extend their merger deadline by three months in the face of ongoing negotiations with the UK government that could allow the $69 billion acquisition to close, the two companies announced on Wednesday.
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‘Let’s do it big!’: Patrick Mahomes/Kansas City Chiefs get ready for Super Bowl parade
There can surely be no better day than Valentine’s Day to shower your city’s football team with love – and if there is one team that’s truly earned that show of affection from fans, it’s the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Unlock the Power of Your Vote: Early Voting Begins February 20th in Harris County for the Upcoming Joint Primary Elections
As the heart of democracy beats stronger in Houston, Harris County gears up for an essential phase in the electoral process. Starting Tuesday, February 20th, residents are empowered to cast their votes early for the Joint Primary Elections set for March 5th. This early voting window, open from February 20 through March 1, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily (except for a special window on Sunday, February 25, from noon to 7 p.m.), is a testament to Harris County's commitment to accessible and flexible voting options. With 79 early vote centers scattered countywide, convenience is at every voter's doorstep, ensuring your voice can be heard regardless of your location in the county.
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Man who attacked a Nevada judge is sentenced by that same judge to prison for separate incident
A man who was seen on video jumping and attacking a judge sitting behind a bench in Clark County, Nevada, last week was back in court Monday and was sentenced by the same judge for a separate incident.
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Guadeloupe: These tiny islands are the French Caribbean's greatest secret
Seen from above, the French Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe look like the emerald wings of a butterfly.
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Fill Up Your Food Tank Without Emptying Your Wallet at The Oceanaire
So, we are well into week 3 of Houston Restaurant Weeks (HRW) and are rounding third bringing it home. But, before we do let’s recap week two! Of course, with every #EatingWithStyle segment that I write, I want to bring you something out of the norm.
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New CDC Head: Georgia's Health Commissioner
The Georgia health commissioner, Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald, has been selected as the new director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
