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Fort Bend County Celebrates Unity and Diversity at the Inaugural Festival of One
Fort Bend County Judge KP George and the Expose Excellence Youth Foundation, led by Fort Bend County District Attorney Brian Middleton, proudly announce the inaugural Fort Bend County Festival of One. The free community event will occur on Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the new Fort Bend County Epicenter, located at 28505 Southwest Freeway, Rosenberg, TX 77471. The Festival of One embraces the slogan "Better Together," emphasizing the unity and strength of Fort Bend County.
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METRO Rededicates Art Installation by Renowned Artist Floyd Newsum
On Wednesday, METRO leadership, U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, former State Rep. Garnet Coleman, State Rep. Jolanda Jones and Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis along with community members celebrated the rededication of an art installation by renowned artist Floyd Newsum.
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Check out "The Tower" along Martin Luther King Blvd and Griggs Road! đ On Aug. 2, 2023, METRO leadership, U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, former State Rep. Garnet Coleman, State Rep. Jolanda Jones and Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis along with community members celebrated the rededication of this art installation by renowned artist Floyd Newsum. Read more here: https://bit.ly/45a9LAO You can read more about METRO's Arts in Transit program here: https://www.ridemetro.org/ArtsInTransit #Art #Artist #HoustonArt #HoustonMETRO #METROHouston _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ METRO is the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas â serving the Houston region with safe, clean, reliable, accessible and friendly public transportation services. We operate: ⢠Local buses ⢠METRORail (light rail) ⢠METRORapid (bus rapid transit) ⢠Park & Ride buses* ⢠curb2curb (neighborhood shuttles) ⢠HOV/HOT lanes ⢠METROLift (paratransit service in City of Houston and most of Harris County) ⢠METRO STAR Vanpool (in portions of an eight county region) * There are more than 25 Park & Ride locations throughout the Greater Houston Area, making it easy for you to park your car and get on board with METRO. For more about METRO, including fare information, schedules, maps, and how to ride â please visit: https://www.RideMETRO.org You can also subscribe to receive service alerts for the route(s) of your choice. Weâll send real-time, personalized route information direct to your phone or email for free. It takes just seconds to subscribe: https://www.RideMETRO.org/subscriptions If you have questions or need additional information, contact METRO Customer Service at 713-635-4000. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ For everything you need to ride METRO bus and rail services, download the RideMETRO app from your App Store (for iOS) or Google Play (for Android). Using the RideMETRO app, you can learn how to ride bus and rail, with information about: ⢠Services we offer ⢠Fares ⢠Fare payment methods ⢠Where to buy fares ⢠How to pay when boarding You can also: ⢠Plan a trip ⢠Track your bus ⢠View current alerts ⢠Connect with METRO Police ⢠Submit a comment And with a prior download of our companion Q Ticketing app, youâre just one tap away from where you can purchase mobile tickets â a contactless fare payment option to ride METRO bus and rail services. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Follow and engage with METRO on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.RideMETRO.org/facebook Instagram: https://www.RideMETRO.org/instagram Twitter: https://www.RideMETRO.org/twitter LinkedIn: https://www.RideMETRO.org/linkedin YouTube: https://www.RideMETRO.org/youtube Subscribe to @METROHouAlerts on Twitter for up to the minute information #HoustonMETRO #METROHouston
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Congressman Al Green Delivers $5 Million in Federal Funding to Metro at Groundbreaking Ceremony in Missouri City
On Thursday, August 3, 2023, Congressman Al Green will present a symbolic check for $5 million for the federal funding that The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) will receive. A check presentation and groundbreaking ceremony will take place at the new Missouri City Park and Ride.
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American woman charged with conspiring to kill husband in the Bahamas granted $100,000 bail, lawyer says
The American woman arrested and charged with conspiring to kill her husband in the Bahamas months after the couple filed for divorce has been granted bail, a defense attorney said Wednesday.
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Vermont man cited for negligence in crash that killed actor Treat Williams, police say
A Vermont man has been cited for negligence in the June vehicle crash that killed actor Treat Williams, state police said.
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Witness says Rep. Ronny Jackson handcuffed and âbriefly detainedâ during rodeo while trying to assist with medical emergency
Republican Rep. Ronny Jackson of Texas was handcuffed and placed on the ground face-first by local law enforcement while he was trying to assist a teenage girl in medical distress at a rodeo over the weekend, according to a witness who spoke to CNN.
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Suspect accused of sexually assaulting victim while "providing massage services"
Los Angeles police arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting someone while "providing massage services."
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âSomeoneâs going to end up deadâ: New Evidence Emerges in Travis Scott Astroworld Tragedy
A new Houston police report details how the rapper perceived what was happening and what he told investigators. It also contains police interviews with concert promoters, security personnel and other
They looked like rag dolls, Reece Wheeler thought. One by one, the Astroworld Festival coordinator watched from the command center as unconscious Travis Scott fans were crowd-surfed out of the mosh pit and dumped into the sea of bodies raging before one of the biggest rappers in the last decade performed. The concert hadnât even begun.
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Houston Health Department reports syphilis outbreak, begins rapid community outreach response
Rise in cases among women, congenital syphilis attributed to outbreak
The Houston Health Department is reporting a syphilis outbreak responsible for a 128 percent increase in cases among women and a nine-fold rise in congenital syphilis in Houston and Harris County. The department will launch a rapid outreach response that includes increasing screening opportunities, targeting hotspots and mobilizing community partners to curb new infections.
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Mayor Turner and Faith Leaders Rally Against HISDâs Library Closures: A Fight For Educational Equality!
In an impassioned display of solidarity, Mayor Sylvester Turner gathered faith leaders and elected officials at City Hall to vehemently denounce the Houston Independent School Districtâs (HISD) contentious plans to shut down libraries on 28 campuses, intending to transform them into disciplinary centers. The announcement of this drastic measure by state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles represents a sharp departure from the previous administrationâs vision, which focused on expanding school libraries and the presence of librarians to enhance student achievement.
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$20,000 County Connections Grant Fuels Dreams of Fifth Ward Programâs Students
Every studentâs idea of a summer well spent is different. For incoming fifth grader Karli Win, summer camp at the Julia C. Hester House is an opportunity to participate in new experiences and sharpen her skills in the classroom. During a recent field trip to Prairie View A&M University, it was an inspiration for the possibilities ahead.
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National Urban League: Celebrates Achievements and Advocate For A Better Nation
Thousands of National Urban League convention goers from all corners of the country gathered at the George R. Brown Convention Center last week for a momentous event. The occasion was not only a celebration of the organization's remarkable achievements but also a collective commitment to improving the nation for everyone.
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Houston Hosts National Urban League
The joint efforts of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Congresswoman Al Green, Texas Rep. Ron Reynolds, âŚ
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21 Donald Trump election lies listed in his new indictment
Special counsel Jack Smith said Tuesday that the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol was âfueled by liesâ told by former President Donald Trump. The indictment of Trump on four new federal criminal charges, all related to the former presidentâs effort to overturn his defeat in the 2020 election, lays out some of those lies one by one.
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First Republican case challenging Harris Countyâs November 2022 election results gets underway
The first case against Harris County for problems in the conduct of the November 2022 election is underway.
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Pictured is the Harris County Civil Courthouse located in downtown Houston._Credit:Macie Kelly/Houston Public Media
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Mayor of Houston Joins Hundreds of Hire Houston Youth Interns to Celebrate Successful Youth Summer Internships
Mayor Sylvester Turner joined hundreds of Hire Houston Youth interns this morning to celebrate the end of a successful summer internship season full of resource connections, career readiness training, and financial literacy enhancement.
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Aid group working to secure the freedom of an American woman and her daughter kidnapped in Haiti, it says
Six days since American nurse Alix Dorsainvil and her daughter were kidnapped from the community ministry where she works in Haiti, information about their capture and whereabouts remains unclear as the aid group works with authorities and partners in the United States and Haiti to secure their freedom, it said.
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Homeowner fatally shoots man he believes is intruder, Atlanta police say
A death investigation is underway Monday morning at an apartment complex in southwest Atlanta.

