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Houston native performs during St. Louis Navy Week

Musician 1st Class James Randorff, from Houston, assigned to Navy Band Great Lakes performs at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in St. Louis, May 9, 2023.

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Agenda CEO Announces Charity Giveback for Entire Month of June to Send Local Kids to Summer Camp

Houston Streetwear Entrepreneur Continues to Give Back Despite Adversity

Ken Haggerty, owner of Agenda Houston, the city's premiere destination for collectable sneakers and designer streetwear, built his business around overcoming adversity, working for change, and paying it forward.

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Ruth J. Simmons to Address PVAMU's Spring 2023 Class, Record Number of Doctoral Students

Ruth J. Simmons, a noted leader in higher education and Prairie View A&M University’s eighth president (2017-2023), is set to address more than 1,000 graduates this Saturday, May 13, at the University’s 141st Spring Commencement Convocation. This semester’s graduating class also includes a record number of doctoral students.

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Making Better Communities Globally: Teen Founder, Madison Durio Launches Not for Profit, Myndz, Inc. with Sunday Funday in the Park, a free to all family event

Making Better Communities Globally: Teen Founder, Madison Durio Launches Not for Profit, Myndz, Inc. with Sunday Funday in the Park, a free to all family event. Madison’s mission is to shatter the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health.

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Brian Ellison: Unmasking Masculinity in Black Men

MFA Candidate Creates Art as a Catalyst for Healing

“Statistically, I’m not supposed to be here. Statistically, I’m supposed to be a whole lot of things other than an MFA graduate.”

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How We Can Keep Texas Patients From Being Overcharged at the Pharmacy

When Texans go to the pharmacy to fill a prescription, they generally know that their insurers may require them to pay "coinsurance," a percentage of the medication's cost.

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New Book Named a Finalist in the Texas Institute of Letters Award

The Texas Institute of Letters (TIL) announced Jasminne Mendez’s new young adult memoir, Islands Apart: Becoming Dominican American, is a finalist for its 2023 Jean Flynn Award for Best Young Adult Book.

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Jacklyn Zeman, beloved 'General Hospital' star, dead at 70

Jacklyn Zeman, who starred on the soap opera "General Hospital" for more than four decades portraying Bobbie Spencer, has died, the show's executive producer, Frank Valentini, announced on Wednesday. She was 70.

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'Freaky Friday 2' attracts Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan

Twenty years after their version of "Freaky Friday" was released, the film's stars are in talks to return for a sequel.

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Sleep apnea raises risk of long Covid by up to 75% for some, study says

Adults who have obstructive sleep apnea have up to an 75% increased risk, on average, of developing long Covid after a SARS-CoV-2 infection compared with people without sleep apnea, a new study found.

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State Rep. Penny Morales Shaw On Pending Bills in the Texas State Legislature

State Representative Penny Morales Shaw shares her views on the bills before the state Senate. She is an attorney in Houston, Texas, where she represents the 148th District in the Texas House of Representatives, which includes parts of Spring Branch, Garden Oaks / Oak Forest, Carverdale, and Cypress-Fairbanks.

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State Rep. Penny Morales Shaw On Pending Bills in the Texas State Legislature

State Representative Penny Morales Shaw shares her views on the bills before the state Senate. She is an attorney in Houston, Texas, where she represents the 148th District in the Texas House of Representatives, which includes parts of Spring Branch, Garden Oaks / Oak Forest, Carverdale, and Cypress-Fairbanks. She is a native Houstonian, attended Houston public schools, and has lived in northwest Houston for the past ten years, where she raised four successful children as a single mother while managing her multi-state law practice. Penny understands the challenges that face working families and this shapes the passion and pragmatism that drive her advocacy.

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State Rep. Gene Wu On Pending Bills in the Texas State Legislature

State Representative Gene Wu gives his thoughts on bills facing the Senate. He serves the people of District 137 which encompasses parts of Southwest Houston.

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State Rep. Gene Wu On Pending Bills in the Texas State Legislature

State Representative Gene Wu serves the people of District 137 which encompasses parts of Southwest Houston. Prior to being elected in 2012, he served as a prosecutor in the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, where he sought justice for thousands of crime victims. Gene is currently an attorney in private practice where he often represents minors in court in either criminal or CPS cases. Since being elected, he has maintained a focus on improving the lives of children in Texas. Wu is also Chinese American and grew up in the Sharpstown neighborhood in Southwest Houston.

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Spotlight On Educator of the Year Nominees Herring, Eagleton

As Teacher Appreciation Month continues, Harris County Department of Education recognizes the exceptional, passionate dedication of its educators. This week, we highlight two teachers who were nominated as the 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year and Educational Aide of the Year.

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Hire Houston Youth Job and Resource Fairs Return

The initiative aims to provide 20,000 jobs to Houston youth

Mayor Sylvester Turner’s annual Hire Houston Youth (HHY) city-wide hiring initiative returns this year featuring an online job board and a series of hiring events to provide 20,000 summer jobs and internships for local youth ages 16 to 24. Positions are available from The City of Houston and 537 diverse employers, including McDonald’s, Houston Museum of Natural Science, Calpine, HP, Amazon, United Airlines, etc. Thanks to the support of the National League of Cities, the program has now placed an added emphasis on STEM related opportunities. Starting immediately, applicants can visit hirehoustonyouth.org to register, access the job board, and find additional resources from local organizations.