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Rehabbed cars from Bates Collision Centers serve as ‘keys to a brighter future’ for HCDE single Head Start moms

Without reliable transportation, life is challenging as mothers juggle work and a family in a single-parent household. Car keys are a tool to help make a brighter future possible. Harris County Department of Education Head Start parent Sheena Gulley and employee Parishellia Banks receive rehabbed cars from Bates Collision Centers for their responsible parenting.

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4,533 Lives Have Been Saved in Harris County By Staying at Home

The number of COVID-19 deaths in the United States is nearing 10,000 and there are close to 340,000 reported cases.

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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Announces Plans for $2 Million Commitment to Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts]

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials announced plans for its $2 million donation to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts to help rebuild Houston and the surrounding areas.

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Family says young father fatally shot at Pennsylvania restaurant was defending man from racial slurs

A York County man is dead after being shot outside of ‘Red Rose Restaurant and Lounge' in Hellam Township Saturday morning.

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Rudy Giuliani ordered to testify before Georgia grand jury investigating Trump on August 9

A New York judge has ordered Rudy Giuliani to testify next month as a witness before the Fulton County, Georgia, grand jury that's investigating Donald Trump's attempts to undermine the 2020 election.

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Catalytic converter thefts in Greater Fifth Ward ‘won’t be tolerated,’ DA Ogg says

The thieves who cut catalytic converters out of City of Houston vehicles from a municipal facility on Japhet Street last year are the latest example of those committing the rampant property crime in Harris County, and they must be held accountable, District Attorney Kim Ogg said Wednesday.

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Florida public school teacher who led assembly that singled out Black students is resigning

A Flagler County Public Schools teacher who led an assembly last month that singled out Black fourth- and fifth-grade students at a Florida elementary school, telling them to improve their school performance, has resigned, according to a school district spokesperson.

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Baby decapitated during birth at Riverdale hospital, lawsuit alleges

A lawsuit filed on Wednesday in Clayton County court claims health professionals at Southern Regional Medical Center incorrectly delivered a baby, resulting in decapitation — and then tried to cover it up.

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American Red Cross Takes Swift Action: Shelter Opens in San Jacinto County Amidst Texas Floods

Providing Safe Havens, Nourishment, and Emotional Support for Communities Affected

In response to the extensive rainfall and flooding wreaking havoc across the state of Texas, the American Red Cross is taking proactive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of affected individuals. A shelter has been promptly established in San Jacinto County, offering refuge, sustenance, and emotional support during this challenging time.

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CDC ends recommendations for social distancing and quarantine for Covid-19 control, no longer recommends test-to-stay in schools

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the nation should move away from restrictive measures such as quarantines and social distancing and focus on reducing severe disease from Covid-19.

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5 things to know for August 18: Trump, Monkeypox, Ukraine, Electric vehicles, Kabul

Flying this summer has been rough, but smoother skies could be ahead. Some travel experts say the fall travel season will bring a drop in airfare prices and flight disruptions. So, consider booking your holiday trips soon because after a short window of time, prices will start to rise quickly as we head toward Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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‘They were disgusted. They were embarrassed’: Police commissioner tells CNN about Gilgo Beach suspect’s family

Family members of the Gilgo Beach serial killings suspect were shocked, disgusted and embarrassed when they learned about the crimes he is accused of committing, police say.

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Couple Indicted in Texas Denny's Chokehold Death

A Texas deputy and her husband could face life in prison after a night out for two Texas families turned into a deadly fight.

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Controversial Milwaukee Sheriff David Clarke Faces Protests Monday

Thousands are expected to take to the streets of Wisconsin on Monday to demand that the governor remove controversial Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke, a tough-talking firebrand who wants to use his deputies and correction officers to enforce federal immigration laws.

METRO Bus Operators, METROLift Contract Driver Among Latest COVID-19 Cases

METRO has received confirmation two bus operators, a First Transit contract driver for METROLift, a METROLift dispatcher and a METRO STAR Vanpool employee have tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of cases to 100 METRO employees and 24 contractors. Forty-six of the employees had no contact with the public.

METRO Bus Operator, a Service Driver and a Mechanic Test Positive for COVID-19

METRO has received confirmation a bus operator, a service driver and a mechanic have tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of cases to 15 METRO employees and two contractors. The Authority continues to track positive test results among its workforce of more than 4200. We are also conducting temperature checks of all employees before they begin their workday.

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“The Heavens Might Crack: The Death and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.” by Jason Sokol

One minute. That’s all it can take to change history. Sixty seconds, as long as an average TV commercial or two, a few blinks of your eyes and nothing is ever the same. And things can keep changing, as you’ll see in the new book “The Heavens Might Crack” by Jason Sokol.

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Harley-Davidson will move some production out of US after retaliatory tariffs

President Donald Trump's trade policy is backfiring on Harley-Davidson. The company is shifting some production of motorcycles for European customers out of the United States to avoid EU retaliatory tariffs.

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Former ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey Joins Netflix as VP of Original Content

According to Variety.com, outgoing ABC Entertainment president Channing Dungey is joining Netflix as Vice President of Original Content for the streaming service. Dungey will report to Cindy Holland, also Vice President of Original Content, and will officially start working there in February.

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Reign’s Essence, Black Woman owned brand of eco-friendly candles and diffusers

Smelling can arouse emotion, leading to a shift in mood and mindset. Why not have candles, a diffuser, or a room spray that helps promote positivity, release endorphins, and relaxation?