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Iowa Braces for 'Life-Threatening' Blizzard, South and East Coast Face Record Lows and Tornado Risks
A calamitous cocktail of vicious winds, extreme snowfall, dangerous thunderstorms and potentially deadly cold is taking aim across the country as perilous conditions snarl travel and threaten power outages in freezing temperatures. Here’s the latest:
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Ohio woman who suffered miscarriage at home will not be criminally charged, grand jury says
An Ohio woman who suffered a miscarriage and left the nonviable fetus at home will not be criminally charged, a grand jury decided Thursday.
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Dr. Marc Smith – Charting the Future of Excellence as Fort Bend ISD’s New Superintendent
Houston Style Magazine celebrates the esteemed appointment of Dr. Marc Smith as the Superintendent of Schools for Fort Bend ISD—a decision that reinforces the district’s commitment to educational brilliance. As of January 8, 2024, after a 21-day state-mandated contemplation period, the distinguished Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees has bestowed upon Dr. Smith the mantle of leadership, marked by a ceremonious reception at the James Reese Career and Technical Center.
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Sugar FRK Dessert Bar in Midtown Mixes Seasonal Favs into Winter Drink Menu
Sugar Frk, the captivating new dessert café and bar in Houston's Post Midtown Square, is ushering in winter with a seasonal menu of irresistible new lattes and daiquiris. The specialty beverages feature both hot and ice-blended coffee creations and frozen daiquiris thoughtfully crafted to capture the essence of limited-time seasonal favorites!
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Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Takes Legal Action Against North Houston Concrete Batch Plant
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee has announced that Harris County is taking legal action against Texcon Ready Mix, a concrete batch plant located in north Houston near the Kashmere Gardens neighborhood.
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Feed the Soul Foundation Hosts First-Ever Global Culinary Conference on Business Development
Renowned Chefs & Culinary Experts Host Sessions during Two-Day 'Boost Camp' Platform to Educate Culinary Entrepreneurs on Successful Business Operations & Strategies
According to James Beard Foundation's 2023 Industry Report, 53% of culinary business owners experienced lowered profits this year and challenges around rising food and labor costs have severely impacted profit margins, menu and content pricing since 2022. In its third year of service, Feed the Soul Foundation, a national nonprofit that continues to provide financial relief and business development solutions for culinary businesses, will host its first-ever Global Culinary Conference.
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National Take the Stairs Day: Dallas Residents Step Up for Clean Air And Healthy Lungs in 2024
American Lung Association encourages Texas residents to take the stairs and then support lung health by signing up for the Fight For Air Climb
Tomorrow on Wednesday, January 10 is National Take the Stairs Day, and the American Lung Association in Texas is challenging people in Dallas to take the stairs for clean air and healthy lungs, and then support lung health by registering for the Fight For Air Climb at Reunion Tower.
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The new FAFSA: What you need to know to get financial aid for college
There’s one form prospective and current college students must submit in order to receive federal financial aid, and it looks a lot different than in prior years.
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Tropicana introduces “Tropcn,” a new limited-edition packaging — now with the letters “AI” removed from their name — to celebrate the orange juice brand’s natural …
Published on January 9, 2024
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Tropicana is one company that’s ditching AI
Artificial intelligence is going to be on the tip of everyone’s tongue at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show. But there’s one company that doesn’t want it anywhere near its brand.
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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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A defendant in a Las Vegas courtroom dove over the desk to attack Clark County Judge Mary Kay Holthus. Mandatory Credit: Clark County Clerks
Published on January 9, 2024
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Disruptive winter storm blasts Midwest with blizzard conditions and threatens Southeast with tornadoes and floods
More than 40 million people under severe storm threat: Weather alerts Tuesday stretch more than 2,000 miles from New Mexico to Maine, according to the Storm Prediction Center.
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Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 215 Sunnyside Street
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 215 Sunnyside Street about 9:10 p.m. last Friday (Jan. 5).
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Spring 2024 Leadership Training Applications Open for Complete Communities University
Application Deadline – February 9, 2024, 5 p.m.
The Department of Neighborhoods (DON) invites aspiring leaders to apply for enrollment in the Complete Communities University (CCU) Spring 2024 leadership training course. The 8-week course is designed for emerging leaders committed to making a positive impact in their communities.
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Florida GOP removes Christian Ziegler from party chairmanship amid sexual assault investigation
Florida’s Republican Party has removed Christian Ziegler as party chairman amid a sex scandal and a sexual assault investigation.
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Harris County Attorney Menefee Opens Applications for 2024 Summer Legal Academy
The Office of Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee is now accepting applications for the 2024 Summer Legal Academy (SLA), a unique two-week educational readiness program for high school students to learn more about what it takes to become an attorney. The office typically receives more than 200 applications for the 35 available spots and encourages students to apply early.
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The ‘walking route’: How an underground industry is helping migrants flee China for the US
They come with backpacks carrying a few spare changes of clothes and whatever money and phones they weren’t robbed of by criminals or cartels along the way, arriving at the United States-Mexico border exhausted from the stress of the journey north.
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After winter holidays, respiratory virus activity continues to build across the US
The first look at trends following most of the winter holidays shows that seasonal virus activity remains elevated and continues to rise across the United States, according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Fear kept her from school after a shooting. How a walking partner – with ‘no words required’ – helped her do the impossible
Every time she left her house, the high schooler would scan for people reaching into backpacks. In public buildings, she’d calculate the nearest exit.
