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Stafford MSD Board Votes to Name "Michael Mesa Field" in Honor of Late Teacher/Coach
The Stafford Municipal School District made history on Monday night when the SMSD Board of Trustees voted 6-0 to name the District’s baseball field, “Michael Mesa Field.”
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Community Health Fair at Brightwood College in Houston
Brightwood College campuses in Houston and Friendswood will each host a Community Health Fair at its campus on Wednesday, June 20 and Thursday, June 21 respectively. The events will each be free and open to the public and will feature refreshments, a variety of health-related checks and activities for all ages. Additionally, attendees 18 and older can enter to win a pair of Jabra Elite 65t True Wireless Earbuds headphones in addition to other prizes.
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Oklahoma Sheriff, 5 Others Indicted in Prisoner's Death
An Oklahoma sheriff and five other people have been indicted in the death of a prisoner who was held in a restraint chair more than 48 hours without adequate food, water or medical care, authorities said.
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Ronnie Wilson, founding member of The Gap Band, dead at 73
Ronnie Wilson, founding member of R&B group The Gap Band, has died at the age of 73.
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New TechHub for Innovation & Emergency Response
The City of Houston and AccelerateH2O announced the launch of the nation’s first large-scale technology demonstration hub during the 2017 Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference in Chicago, Illinois.
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It’s Official: Adrian Garcia Wins Election for Harris County Commissioner, Precinct 2
Former County Sheriff Adrian Garcia has been elected Harris County Commissioner for Precinct 2. After a protracted vote count, Commissioners Court certified the election results today.
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India Has 'Incredible' Potential. So Why Hasn't Warren Buffett Invested?
The Berkshire Hathaway chairman, also known as the Oracle of Omaha, said he'd immediately "hop on a plane" to India if the right investment opportunity came up.
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Not a great female chef. A great chef, period.
When Dominique Crenn was named the world's best female chef by the prestigious World's 50 Best Restaurants List in 2016, she was honored. She was also outraged.
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Appreciation: Penny Marshall left behind a 'Big' legacy
Penny Marshall crammed a lot of creativity into a relatively concentrated period, from her iconic sitcom work to her transition into directing, producing an iconic TV show and a memorable string of movies.
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The State of Lending in Communities of Color: Over 53 million consumers unbanked or underbanked, CRA at risk after 41 Years
One of the most reliable measures of a community’s economic vitality is convenient access to full-service banking. Regardless of whether a community is urban, suburban or rural, both consumers and local businesses rely on brick and mortar bank branches for a wide array of products and services.
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Nvidia pauses its self-driving car tests in wake of Uber crash
Nvidia is temporarily pausing its self-driving car tests on public roads. Nvidia is best known for providing technology for other companies in sectors ranging from bitcoin mining to self-driving cars, but it also has its own fleet of self-driving cars, used for research and development purposes.
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Marriott Slapped with $300G Discrimination Lawsuit Filed by Black Woman Over ‘No Party Policy’
A California woman filed a $300,000 lawsuit against Marriott on Monday, claiming she was singled out because of her race when asked to sign a “no party policy” before checking into her Portland hotel room.
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Tougaloo College Houston Alumni Chapter 25th Anniversary
Photography by Vicky Pink - Houston area alum of Tougaloo College celebrated their 25th Anniversary …
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New Yorkers Defiant After Deadliest Terror Attack In the City Since 9/11
After a 29-year-old man drove a truck into a Manhattan crowd on Tuesday, killing eight and wounding almost a dozen in the deadliest terror attack to hit the city since 9/11, New Yorkers made it clear that they refused to be intimidated.
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With the Oscar-nominated ‘Barbie,’ Mattel has arrived in Hollywood. What’s next for the toy company?
Barbie has had quite the year. As she celebrates her 65th birthday this week, the newly minted movie star has inspired a worldwide cultural movement and will make her grand debut at the Academy Awards this upcoming weekend with eight nominations.
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Thousands gather for Navalny’s funeral in Moscow despite threat of arrest
Thousands of mourners gathered in Moscow for the funeral of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny despite a heavy police presence and the threat of detention.
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Colleges won’t receive FAFSA data until March - what this means for students
Colleges won’t start receiving students’ financial aid data from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA, until the first half of March – more than a month later than expected.
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Former CDC director: We can prevent the next pandemic
As the United States and the world continue to struggle in the second year of the Covid-19 pandemic, one truth has emerged -- it didn't have to be nearly this bad.
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Mayor's Back To School Fest Presented By Shell Provides Thousands Of Students And Families With Backpacks, School Supplies, And Health Screenings
Mayor Sylvester Turner will welcome thousands of students and their families to the 12th Annual Mayor's Back to School Fest presented by Shell on Saturday, August 13, 2022. After two years as a drive-through, no-contact distribution due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event will make its return to an in-person event at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
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Houston Staffing Firm Wins Black Enterprise’s Family Business Of The Year Award
Sterling Staffing Solutions takes home best in nation for minority-owned small business
Houston’s own Sterling Staffing Solutions announces it has won the country’s top award for a family owned business.
