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Rep. Coleman on Sandra Bland Act passing out of the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Today, May 15, the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence passed SB 1849—the Senate companion to HB 2702, also known as the Sandra Bland Act—out of the Committee. SB 1849 will now head to the House Committee on Calendars. Chair Coleman released the following statement:
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Camp Out with Space Center Houston Virtually July 11
Grab your camping gear and head to the backyard because the night sky is calling us to camp out. During this unique time, Space Center Houston will host a Virtual Campout 6-9 p.m. CT July 11.
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Houstonians Team Up to Help Immigrants Released From ICE Custody
As immigrant families released from ICE custody pass through Houston, a group of local women are helping them as they head to their final destinations and beyond. Over the weekend, Dionne Ukleja and volunteers gathered travel essentials in bags to give to more than 100 parents and children at the Greyhound bus terminal downtown.
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Beto Vs. Trump In Dueling Rallies In El Paso
President Donald Trump charged ahead with his pledge to build a wall at the U.S.-Mexico border, skimming over the details of lawmakers’ tentative deal that would give him far less than he’s been demanding and declaring he’s “setting the stage” to deliver on his signature campaign promise.
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Smithsonian Institution Names First African American Leader in 172-year History
The first African American to head the Smithsonian Institution was elected Tuesday by the collection of museums' board of regents, the organization announced in a statement. Lonnie G. Bunch III was elected as the 14th secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, which maintains more than a dozen museum and galleries, as well as the National Zoo.
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Attucks Middle School Student Dies After Fight
An Attucks Middle School student has died after being placed on life support over the weekend. T
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Report: Minority Head Coaches Underrepresented in Texas High School Football
In Texas, African-American and Hispanic high school football coaches are underrepresented when compared to the schools they coach and the state as a whole, according to a new demographic study created by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football.
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Joe Jackson's Odd Message to Blanket
The Jackson family patriarch's well wishes for one of his grandsons has left fans scratching their heads. Joe Jackson tweeted a video message Monday to Blanket, the 15-year-old son of the late Michael Jackson.
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"Mighty Ducks" star Shaun Weiss is headed to rehab. Weiss, best known for is work as a teen actor, told his fans in a lengthy …
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Gabe Klein, who has led transportation departments in Washington, DC and Chicago, will head the Biden administration's $7.5 billion program to build out the country's …
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Tony Chambers, the head of theatrical distribution for Disney Entertainment, addresses the audience during the Walt Disney Studios presentation at CinemaCon 2023, the official convention …
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States face tough questions about who should get Covid-19 vaccines after the initial groups
With the first shipments of a coronavirus vaccine poised to go out as early as this week, the plan to get the shots from the manufacturers into hospitals, assisted living homes, pharmacies and -- ultimately -- Americans' arms, is still riddled with unknowns.
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Beyond the Rhetoric: Green New Deal – Wisdom of the New Democratic Party
This is not your grandparents’ Democratic Party. Nor is it your parents’ Democratic Party. This is a group of socialistic, inexperienced “hotshots” who believe they have it all figured out. One of the rising stars is a 30-year-old aggressive (beyond progressive) from The Bronx.
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'Impeachment: American Crime Story' dissects the Clinton scandal with Monica Lewinsky's input
The "American Crime Story" banner launched by O.J. Simpson's trial is an odd one for FX's "Impeachment," an otherwise engrossing, undeniably juicy limited series that puts the women front and center in the Bill Clinton impeachment scandal. Sarah Paulson's portrayal of Linda Tripp steals the show, but there's no shortage of remarkable work in a production that deserves an Emmy for its prosthetic makeup alone.
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The Tremont House, Galveston, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Completes Renovation
The Tremont House, Galveston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, in downtown Galveston, Texas, has completed its renovation, transforming all areas of the historic property. The updates include redesigns to all 135 guest rooms and suites, lobby and public spaces, meeting and event spaces, and food and beverage outlets. The property will officially reopen to guests on Tuesday, November 1, as part of Marriott Bonvoy’s Tribute Portfolio.
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Huge network of ancient cities uncovered in the Amazon rainforest
Archaeologists working deep in the Amazon rainforest have discovered an extensive network of cities dating back 2,500 years.
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Surreal Moment
A new era of Houston Rockets basketball was ushered in on Friday night as new head coach Stephen Silas made his coaching debut against the Chicago Bulls. Houston played its first preseason game in Chicago and left coach Silas with a smile on his face as they defeated the Bulls 125-104.
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SVB Reinforces Commitment to Inclusion in the Innovation Economy; Hires Tosh Ernest as Head of Access to Innovation
Accomplished corporate diversity expert will lead SVB's efforts to increase diversity, equity and inclusion in the innovation sector
SVB, the financial partner of the innovation economy and parent of Silicon Valley Bank, today announced Tosh Ernest has been named Head of Access to Innovation, SVB's signature initiative to advance women, Black and Latinx individuals to positions of influence in the innovation economy.
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PVAMU Announces Outstanding Spring 2023 Graduates
Earning a college degree is a challenging task. Earning a degree during a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic makes this statement even more valid.
