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USPS Celebrates Hanukkah With a New Stamp
The U.S. Postal Service continues its tradition of celebrating Hanukkah, the joyous Jewish holiday also known as the Festival of Lights, with the issuance of a new Hanukkah Forever stamp.
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Awards $4.8 Million in Recreational Trail Grants to Texas Communities
During Thursday’s meeting, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $4.8 million dollars in grants funding 17 motorized and non-motorized recreational trail-related projects across the state.
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Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Statement on Commissioners Cagle and Ramsey’s walking out on Tuesday’s Commissioners Court
Today, Republican Harris County Commissioners Ramsey and Cagle skipped Tuesday’s Commissioners Court meeting, preventing the Democratic majority from adopting a tax rate and budget that best serves Harris County. In response, Commissioner Ellis issued the following statement:
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2019 Harris County Swearing-In Ceremony and Celebration
Photography by Vicky Pink - Harris County is seeing a wave of blue as the …
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Thousands of Texas Children May Lose CHIP Health Coverage
Many North Texas families will soon learn whether their children will have health insurance next year.
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Free METRORail Rides to Theater District Open House
METRO is making the deal even sweeter for TransCanada Theater District Open House patrons with a free ride and a chance to win! Theatergoers can ride METRORail for free on Sunday, Aug. 27, between Theater District Stations and EADO/ Stadium Station from Noon to 5 p.m.
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California Woman Sues Walmart for Locking Black Beauty Products Behind Glass
A California woman says she is suing Walmart for discrimination after saying that the mega retailer locked its African-American hair and skin products behind glass at a California store.
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Friends Of The Texas Historical Comission Is ASeeking Preservation Scholars
Applications open December 15 for the Preservation Schol- ars Program! This program of the Friends of the THC offers paid, 10-week internships to undergraduate and graduate students who identify as part of an underrepresented ethnic and/ or cultural group.
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Harmony Public Schools Houston South & West District Announces Job Fair
Harmony Public Schools, the largest STEM-focused charter public school network in Texas, is hosting a job fair.
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Houston First and UH to Host March Madness Watch Party
The Coogs have returned to the Sweet Sixteen, and yet another fantastic watch party at Avenida Houston is being planned to cheer them on!
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Texas sheriff and former county attorney indicted on evidence tampering charges in Javier Ambler's death, a Black man who died during arrest
A grand jury has indicted Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and former Williamson County general counsel Jason Nassour for tampering with physical evidence in the investigation of the death of Javier Ambler II, a Black man who died during an arrest last year, the district attorney announced Monday.
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KCK officer charged with multiple domestic violence offenses
A man who has been a KCK police officer since 2017 is now facing five felony charges out of two counties for domestic violence.
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Congressman Al Green to Present Symbolic Check in the Amount of $9,886,000 to Harris County Flood Control District
On Friday, October 27, 2023, Congressman Al Green will present a symbolic check for $9,886,000 for the federal funding that the Harris County Flood Control District will receive for the South Post Oak Stormwater Detention Basin and Channel Conveyance Improvements Project. These funds will benefit the much-needed stormwater management efforts in Harris County. A check presentation will take place at 5220 Fuqua Gardens View, Houston, Texas, 77045.
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Harris County Commissioners Court Requests Plan for Equitable Distribution of Flood Bond Funds and a Study for a Minimum Wage Increase for County Employees at First Meeting This Year
A number of issues — including flood bond equity, a proposal to consider Election Day vote centers and minimum wage increase to $15 an hour for county employees — was discussed at the first Commissioners Court meeting of 2019, which lasted until nearly 5 p.m.
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US fertility rates down, first-time moms getting older
First-time mothers in the United States grew older on average over the past decade while total fertility rates declined, a new government report shows.
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Harris County Flood Control District Marks Significant Progress On the Anniversary of Hurricane Harvey
On the anniversary of Hurricane Harvey and nearing the anniversary of the 2018 Bond Program, the Harris County Flood Control District is marking significant progress on flood risk reduction efforts across the county.
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County Attorney Ryan Wins Health Commissioner Approval To Move Forward on Creosote-Cancer Issue
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan has secured the approval of the Texas Department of Health and Human Services to take the next step in determining if creosote contamination in northeast Houston has caused cancer among residents there.
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Preliminary Analysis of Irrigation Water Needs for Turf Grass Across Harris County
Harris County is the third most populated counties in the US. About 30% of domestic water use is for outdoor activities especially landscape irrigation and gardening. Optimum landscape and garden irrigation contribute to substantial water and energy savings and consequently reduction of CO2 emission into the atmosphere.
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Fort Bend County Commissioners Court Creates New Justice of the Peace Positions in Precinct 2
Attorney Michael “Cody” Moore to Begin Term as Justice of the Peace in Needville
Fort Bend County Commissioners Court approved the creation of a new Justice of the Peace position in Precinct 2, to better serve the residents of Needville, during its regular session meeting held on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.
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Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Supports EPA’s “Good Neighbor Plan” in Amicus Brief Filing
Harris County Attorney Chris- tian D. Menefee, known for his unwavering commitment to environmental justice, has once again taken a bold step in championing the health and well-being of the people residing in Harris County. Lead- ing a coalition of states, Menefee filed an impactful amicus brief in the esteemed 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, throwing his weight behind the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) groundbreaking “Good Neighbor Plan.”
