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FSU Professor Offers Expertise On Project Honoring Civil Rights Icon Fannie Lou Hamer

Davis W. Houck, Florida State University’s Fannie Lou Hamer Professor of Rhetorical Studies, is offering his expertise to help guide the production of a new documentary and curriculum about civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer.

Net Neutrality Supporters Plan Internet-wide Day of Action On Feb 27 as FCC Repeal Enters Federal Register This Week

Publication of the rules starts clock on window of 60 legislative days to pass Senate CRA resolution to block the repeal. Operation: #OneMoreVote day of action will flood Senate with calls and emails

The FCC’s resoundingly unpopular net neutrality repeal was published in the Federal Register this morning, February 22nd, which officially begins a countdown of 60 legislative days to pass a resolution to reverse the order. Net neutrality supporters and major web platforms like Reddit, Tumblr, Etsy, Medium, and GitHub have already planned Operation: #OneMoreVote, a major Internet-wide day of action, for next Tuesday, February 27, to secure the final vote needed to pass the Congressional Review Act (CRA) in the Senate.

Library to Host Screening of “4 Little Girls” and Conversation with U.S. Sen. Doug Jones

Honoring African-American History Month, America’s Film Heritage and the Civil Rights Movement

The Library of Congress Feb. 27 will host an evening program about the 1963 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama. Librarian of Congress Carla D. Hayden will join United States Senator Doug Jones (AL) for a special conversation about this seminal and tragic event in civil rights history, followed by a screening of the Spike Lee documentary “4 Little Girls.”

Tacky Box Calls On Hackers to Create Online Anti-Cyberbullying Tool During "Hack the Bully" On Feb. 23-24

Committed to combating cyberbullies with technology in partnership with the Dallas Entrepreneur Center and David’s Legacy Foundation

Tacky Box, a for-purpose company dedicated to creating systemic change In they way children treat one another, has partnered with the Dallas Entrepreneur Center (DEC) and David’s Legacy Foundation to present “Hack the Bully”, an anti-cyberbullying hackathon on Feb. 23-24 at the DEC. Sponsored by Atmos Energy, the ultimate goal of the hackathon is to develop an online tool that weakens cyberbullies and empowers victims and bystanders.

There’s Now a Dating Site for Trump Supporters

Straight singles only need apply.

Far-right supporters of Donald Trump now have their very own dating website to meet like minded singles.

TxDOT Public Meeting: State Highway 3 Access Management Study

Council Member Dave Martin would like to let District E residents know the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will be hosting a public meeting to gather input on an access management study for State Highway 3 (SH 3) from Brookglen Drive to the Harris/Galveston County line. The meeting will be held Tuesday, February 27, 2018, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the City of Webster Civic Center, 311 Pennsylvania Avenue, Webster, Texas, 77598.

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.

Garnet Coleman Encouraging Citizens to Vote Early

Early voting in Texas begins today, Tuesday, Feb. 20. I encourage you to vote early as lines are typically shorter and you can vote at any polling location. Click here to find a polling location close to you. Remember to bring a valid form of photo ID with you to the polls. Click here for a list of approved forms of ID.

Harris County - Houston Sports Authority Announces $50,000 Donation to Star of Hope

Houston Sports Authority CEO Janis Burke and HCHSA Public Relations Director Patti Smith presented Star of Hope CEO and President Hank Rush a check for $50,000.

Grant Applications Now Open for Local Artists and Cultural Nonprofits In Need of Disaster Relief from Harvey Arts Recovery Fund

the Harvey Arts Recovery Fund (HARF), which supports Houston artists, performers, musicians and arts and culture organizations in need of disaster assistance. The second round of grant awards will be distributed this spring and the application is open from Feb. 15 to March 1, 2018 at www.harveyartsrecovery.org. In January, HARF awarded more than $40,000 to local artists and arts, heritage and cultural organizations who suffered personal and professional losses due to Hurricane Harvey.

Dauphin County Man Accused of Pimping His Wife On Craigslist

A Dauphin County couple is facing prostitution charges after police say the man placed an ad on Craigslist offering sexual intercourse with his wife in exchange for money.

Harris County Public Health Confirms Flu-Related Pediatric Death

Residents Encouraged to Protect Themselves from the Flu

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is confirming a flu-related death of a child in Harris County. This is the first pediatric death in Harris County this flu season (starting October 1, 2017). Due to confidentiality issues and out of respect for the privacy of the family during this difficult time, no further information on the child will be released.

Continuing the Work: Rep. Thierry Brings Maternal Mortality Film to Houston

On Tuesday evening, February 20, 2018, State Rep. Shawn Thierry will host and moderate a discussion on the documentary screening of “Death By Delivery”, in partnership with Legacy Community Health, and Texas Southern University to address the maternal mortality crisis in Texas and nationwide.

Senator Miles Hosts Town Hall on Fort Bend Oil Well Blowout

In December 2017, an oil well blew out in Fort Bend County and emitted a foul odor that permeated throughout local neighborhoods. Senator Miles is hosting a Town Hall to discuss the oil well blowout and has personally invited Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton and TCEQ staff to provide the community an update, explain the health impacts, the status of the clean-up and discuss how we move forward to reduce the chances of this event from ever occurring again.

Governor Abbott Extends Disaster Declaration For Texas Counties Impacted By Hurricane Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation extending the State Disaster Declaration for Texas counties affected by Hurricane Harvey. This proclamation will ensure that all Texas counties declared disaster areas will continue to be eligible for assistance as they recover and rebuild after Hurricane Harvey. There are currently 60 counties included in the state disaster declaration.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Offers Condolences and Prayers to Victims of Mass Shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting in Parkland, Florida

Congresswoman Jackson Lee: “The horrific shooting at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in South Florida sickens and saddens me as it adds to the long list of school children scarred by the scourge of gun violence. To the many victims and their families, I offer my deepest prayers and condolences.”

What Happened, Moment by Moment, in the Florida School Massacre

In a matter of minutes, thousands of students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School went from thinking they were part of a fire drill to hiding inside closets and bathrooms to escape gunfire.

Shooting Suspect 'always seemed like the unstable type,' Ex-classmate Says

A former student armed with a rifle stalked the halls of a Florida school, breaking windows and shooting terrified students in a massacre that left 17 people dead Wednesday, authorities said.

Keshia Knight Pulliam Dishes On Trump-Cosby Debate with Omarosa

Keisha Knight Pulliam is officially out of the Celebrity Big Brother house, and now she’s dishing on her rather awkward discussion with Omarosa Manigault.

Texas Craft Breweries Take Alcohol Distribution Law to State Supreme Court

Petition Asks Court if Texas Constitution Protects Economic Liberty of All Texans or Just a Few

Does the Texas Constitution protect the right of all Texans to earn an honest living free from unreasonable government interference or just some? That is the subject of a Texas Supreme Court petition filed late yesterday by the Institute for Justice (IJ) on behalf of three Texas craft breweries. The breweries and IJ first teamed up in 2014 to challenge a law that makes it illegal for craft breweries to sell distribution rights to distributors.

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