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Wildfires Continue to Rage Across Southern California

Burning with extreme speed and ferocity, a flurry of wildfires torched more than 65,000 acres in Southern California, as firefighters struggled to contain the simultaneous infernos.

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5 Things for December 6: Jerusalem, Olympics, John Conyers, Roy Moore, Wildfires

Is a home-repair job hanging over your head? Just wait. In the future, houses might just fix themselves. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Staying Off the Naughty (Spending) List: Ways to Manage Your Finances and Avoid Post-Holiday Blues

The holidays are filled with temptation to overspend. Financial expert Eric Tyson offers advice on how to manage your holiday spending.

The holidays are upon us, bringing all those personal and family images and sensations we cherish. But for many of us, there are a few not-so-joyous holiday sights (overflowing boxes and bags from our purchases) and sounds (email notifications of our latest orders and purchases online and the ca-ching! of retail cash registers marking our escalating debt). These negatives can easily outweigh all that we love about the holiday season.

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Governor Abbott Announces New Golden State Foods Manufacturing Facility In Burleson

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Golden State Foods Corporation will be opening a new manufacturing and distribution facility for its Liquid Products Division in Burleson, Texas. Golden State Foods is one of the largest diversified suppliers to the Quick Service Restaurant and retail industries. The company services more than 125,000 restaurants and stores on five continents from its 50 locations. A Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grant offer of $900,000 has been extended to Golden State Foods contingent upon the company investing more than $19 million and the creation of 150 new jobs in Texas. The entire project, which will involve new construction and state-of-the-art design and build out is projected to exceed $70 million.

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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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Glam Masters from EP Kim Kardashian to be Hosted by Laverne Cox

Get your brushes and contour kits in hand for Lifetime’s new beauty competition series, Glam Masters, hosted by Emmy® Award nominee Laverne Cox (Orange is the New Black, TRANSform Me), premiering Wednesday, February 28 at 10pm ET/PT.

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"Congress: Continue CHIP and save Texas children" says Houston Mayor

In an essay published by TribTalk a publication of the Texas Tribune, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner today recalls the death of a Houston teen in a plea for the continuation of the children's health program.

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Home Cook’s Perfect Bite Pays Off Big at WFC

Rebecka Evans from Houston, Texas, knows how to bring home the bacon, $10,000 worth that is! The stay-at-home mom and self-taught home cook was named the 2017 World Bacon Champion title and awarded a $10,000 prize package for her Dutch Crunch Baby Pancakes at the World Food Championships, which was held Nov 8-12 at The Wharf in Orange Beach, Ala.

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'Fire is still out of control' As Massive Blaze Forces Thousands to Evacuate

Pushed by powerful Santa Ana winds, a Southern California fire spread with explosive speed to 26,000 acres on Monday night, forcing thousands to evacuate in the dark.

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Lovell's Food For Thought - Racism & Health Inequities

Do We Really Want to Address Either? My Perception is NO

Thirty years ago I wrote my first NIH grant on addressing breast cancer in African American Women. In that grant I included a section on the impact of racism on outcomes. The grant was not scored. In fact, I was told that it really was not reviewed. The basic statement was that everyone knew that Black women delayed in seeking care. Ten years later I wrote an article for "The Scientist" entitled "Racism Has An Impact On Research And Health Care Policy." Around the same time, serving on the Department of Defense Breast Cancer Integration Panel, I asked this question - how many Black women needed to die before we really do something about address this issue. Guess which member has never been invited back to serve? Today, Racism is now a topic, as it relates to health. However, let me just say that this is not new. it has been a topic for years. It is just coming up with a new set of people. So, the question I have continued ask is when will it not just be a topic of discussion and someone be held accountable for all these deaths. Only then will we truly see progress and not a topic of an article, a presentation or a panel discussion.

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Nationally Recognized Artists to Unveil Newly Created "Turtle Soup" Mural in East End Houston

A 260-foot long concrete wall on JW Peavy Drive has been transformed by a colorful mural, “Turtle Soup,” recently commissioned by the Greater East End Management District (GEEMD). The mural was painted by world-renowned graffiti artist Pilot FX (Adam Socie) with UP Art Studio. The initial design was created by local East End artist, “Magnolia Grown” Jesse Rodriguez. The GEEMD's beautification efforts have received recognition from Keep Houston Beautiful as well as being awarded the 2017 Mayor’s Proud Partner Award.

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The Best Things To Do in Richmond, Virginia

Richmond, the capital of Virginia, is about a two hours' drive from the nation's capital of Washington, D.C., and an hour from Charlottesville, home to the University of Virginia and one of America's quintessential college towns.

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Austin Trail of Lights Gives Back More Than Ever In 2017: Announces Massive Food Drive, Nonprofit-focused Programming and More

This year's Trail of Lights sets goal to collect 25,000 MEALS for the Central Texas Food Bank while providing community platform for nonprofits and community groups to celebrate with their members

The 53rd annual Austin Trail of Lights is proud to announce its biggest food drive ever and a variety of nonprofit activations. This year, the Trail of Lights Foundation is partnering with the Central Texas Food Bank to challenge all attendees to bring a canned good any public night of the Trail.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on World AIDS Day

“World AIDS Day affords us an opportunity to reflect on our progress in fight against the global AIDS pandemic and to rededicate ourselves to ending the disease once and for all.

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First African-American Judge in 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Retiring

The first African-American to sit on the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago is retiring from the bench next month. Ann Claire Williams, 68, was appointed to the appellate court in 1999 by President Bill Clinton.

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Houston Mayor, Others, Help Provide Additional $28.9 Million to Hurricane Harvey Victims

Continuing efforts to help victims hit hard by the massive storm, the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund (HHRF) has distributed $28.9 million more in financial aid and services to flood victims in the Houston area.

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Houston Councilman Dwight Boykins Exploring Run for Texas Governor

As Democrats look for a serious candidate to challenge Gov. Greg Abbott in 2018, another big-city official is surfacing as a potential contender: Dwight Boykins, a member of the Houston City Council.

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A New Alabama Is Emerging, And Doug Jones May Ride It to Victory

Can Doug Jones, a Democrat, win a Senate seat in Alabama when voters go to the polls in a special election on December 12?

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Girlfriend of Philando Castile Settles with 2 Cities for $800,000

The Minnesota woman who live-streamed the aftermath of boyfriend Philando Castile's fatal shooting by police has settled with two cities for $800,000, the city of St. Anthony said Wednesday.

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Panama City Beach: The 18 Best Events to Experience in 2018

With more exciting events planned for 2018 than ever before, Panama City Beach lives up to its reputation as a Real. Fun. Beach. year-round. Offering much more than 27 miles of award-winning beaches, there’s always something for locals and visitors of all ages to see and do at this picturesque coastal community.