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Harris County Clerk Launches New e-Commerce Website Feature Expands Online Services to Access and Purchase Public Records

Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins announced today the launch of a new e-Commerce website feature that allows the public to purchase both certified and non-certified copies of various documents.

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Commissioners Court Unanimously Approves Apprenticeship Advantage Program

Partnership between county and labor-managed apprenticeship programs will train workers and create career pipelines that connect people to in-demand jobs that offer strong wages and benefits

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis on Tuesday applauded Commissioners Court’s unanimous approval of a labor-managed apprenticeship program as part of the County’s broader Apprenticeship Advantage initiative funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

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D.L. Hughley and Friends to Headline First-Ever Virtual Comedy Show, ‘CEEK VR presents The Laugh Experience’

Comedy’s biggest names come together for a first-of-its-kind, livestream comedy festival, “CEEK VR presents: The Laugh Experience.” The star-studded series kicks off and will be live streamed online and in VR on Friday, May 1st, at 9:00 p.m. EST exclusively on CEEK.com and on the CEEK VR app (available in the App Store and Google Play) with sets from D.L. Hughley, Chris Spencer and more. To create an account, visit www.ceek.com to register.

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Radio One Launches Annual Career Development and Recruitment Initiative “Opportunity Expo” Brings Positive Impact to Houston Job Seekers and Employers

Radio One – Houston’s 97.9 The Box, Majic 102.1, and 92.1 Radio Now announce their inaugural “Opportunity Expo” (Opp Ex) career development and recruitment fair to meet the needs of Houston employers and job seekers Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the George R. Brown Convention Center – Main Ballroom 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010.

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H-E-B Leaders Visit Houston to Offer Guidance On Submitting Unique Products in Statewide Competition

H-E-B leaders visit HOUSTON to offer guidance on submitting unique products in statewide competition

H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best is visiting HOUSTON on Tuesday, February 27 at 10 a.m. to share insight with local food and beverage creators interested in participating in the 2018 statewide competition. Potential entrants are invited to meet with H-E-B leaders who will advise them on product development and best practices for submitting their creation into the competition. Space is limited. To register, please click here.

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New Boutique Medspa Now Open in Bellaire

Former nurse follows passion of beauty & aesthetics and open Lush RX

Lush RX Med Spa is a brand new, boutique-style luxury medical spa offering an array of non-invasive aesthetic and rejuvenation services. Founded by former registered nurse, Krystal Roney-Smith, Lush RX, a black-owned, female run business, is helping patients in the greater Houston area reach their ultimate beauty goals with advanced aesthetic treatments. The Med Spa is located at 4914 Bissonnet Street in Bellaire, Texas.

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National Black Book Festival News

We hope you're enjoying the second month of the year and continuing to support African-American literature. During this month, we've been highlighting authors on our social media platforms who are making a difference by writing books that both inform and entertain.

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Harris County Attorney ready to take on price gouging

Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan has set up a website for residents to file complaints about price gouging.

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Florida governor declares emergency over red tide for 7 counties

Florida Gov. Rick Scott issued an executive order Monday declaring a state of emergency for seven counties dealing with an unusually lengthy red tide algae bloom that has killed thousands of marine animals, his office said.

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Official discover underground pot-growing operation

An investigation by Yancey County authorities leads investigators to an elaborate hydroponic growing operation.

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Adrian Garcia Announces Candidacy for Harris County Commissioner

Former Sheriff says there is “A Better Way”; Releases Internal Poll Showing a Six-Point Lead

Former Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia announced his candidacy for Harris County Commissioner, Precinct Two, citing his experience in bringing people together around smart government, transparency, and delivering results for taxpayers.

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Harris County DA’s Office Has Diverted Thousands of Youths From Criminal System

While the Violent and Dangerous Remain Incarcerated, Nearly 63% of Cases Are Now Steered to Educational Programs

Nearly two-thirds of all troubled juveniles referred to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office are now diverted into rehabilitative educational programs and away from incarceration, District Attorney Kim Ogg announced today.

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Harris County Announces $550K in Grants to Combat Food Insecurity, Food Deserts

The Healthy Food Financing Initiative Will Award 6 Grants in its First Round

Healthy, fresh food should be affordable and accessible to everyone. Unfortunately, that is not the case for many Harris County residents. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, an estimated 738,140 people in Harris County were considered food insecure, and at least 286,000 live in a food desert. As of January 2021, there are 360,000 children in Harris County experiencing food insecurity.

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Lawsuit filed against Clark County Public Works in death of Las Vegas teen

The family of a Las Vegas teen who was killed after he was hit by a car in April has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Clark County Public Works.

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Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Statement on Harris County Attorney’s Legal Action Against Union Pacific

Legal Action Stems from Company’s Site in Houston that is Polluted with Creosote

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis on Tuesday voiced support for the County Attorney’s Office legal action against Union Pacific, which owns a creosote-contaminated site that has been linked to high cancer rates in the surrounding community.

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Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Files Legal Brief Supporting Abortion Access

Harris County has joined a nationwide fight for emergency access to abortion care, signing on to an amicus brief siding with the United States Justice Department in United States v. Idaho, currently pending before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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Fort Bend Transit Breaks Ground on New Westpark Park and Ride

Fort Bend Transit (FBT) has embarked on a significant development as it officially broke ground on its latest park and ride facility, the Westpark Park and Ride, on January 29, 2024.

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Most Houstonians believe more regulation would have ‘significantly reduced’ Harvey damage

Rice U.’s 2018 Kinder Houston Area Survey reveals that residents continue to say traffic is still area’s biggest problem and majorities believe that more money is needed for public education

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Biden signs executive order expanding voting access

President Joe Biden signed an executive order Sunday expanding voting access in what the White House calls "an initial step" in its efforts to "protect the right to vote and ensure all eligible citizens can freely participate in the electoral process."