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Governor's Committee On People With Disabilities Announces 2020 Barbara Jordan Media Award Winners
The Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) today announced the winners of the 2020 Barbara Jordan Media Awards for media content created in 2019. Established in 1982, the Barbara Jordan Media Awards recognize the respectful, accurate portrayal of people with disabilities by media professionals and students. In response to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, GCPD and their partners at the Texas A&M University Department of Communication, Journalism Studies created a virtual awards program honoring the winners and highlighting their outstanding work.
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Jael Strauss, former 'America's Next Top Model' contestant, dies after breast cancer battle
Former "America's Next Top Model" contestant Jael Strauss has died after a battle with breast cancer, according to an update posted to her official fundraising page on GoFundMe.
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NY prosecutors to investigate assault allegations against Eric Schneiderman
Prosecutors in multiple jurisdictions will investigate the assault allegations that led to the resignation of New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, authorities said Tuesday.
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Mr. 57: Chilean golfer Cristóbal Del Solar sets new PGA Tour record round
Cristóbal del Solar wrote his name into the history books on Thursday, as the Chilean golfer shot a 13-under 57 at the Astara Golf Championship to set the new record for the lowest round ever shot at a PGA Tour-sanctioned event.
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Harris Health System Receives Gage Award, America’s Essential Hospitals’ Highest Honor
Harris Health System has received the 2022 Gage Award for Population Health from America’s Essential Hospitals for its home visit program that helps diabetes patients manage their disease, particularly through the COVID-19 pandemic. It marks Harris Health’s second population health program recognized by the national association in consecutive years.
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House GOP subpoenas Citibank over alleged Jan. 6 ‘back-channel’ cooperation with the FBI
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has issued a subpoena to Citibank as part of a hunt for information on whether banks shared private customer data with the FBI after the January 6 insurrection.
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200,000 Americans dead, but Trump says Covid affects 'virtually nobody'
More Americans have now died of Covid than of five wars combined. Or, the US Covid deaths are the equivalent of US deaths on 9/11 occurring every day for 66 days.
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City Of Houston Wins Award Honoring The Very Best In The Recycling Industry
The City of Houston’s Solid Waste Management Department recycling processing partnership with Fomento de Construcciones y Contractas (FCC) has been named the “Best U.S. Recycling Facility of the Year - 2020” by the National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA).
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John Singleton, 'Boyz n the Hood' director, is dead at 51
John Singleton, a versatile director who made a splash with "Boyz n the Hood" and went on to a variety of projects -- including "2 Fast 2 Furious" -- has died after suffering a stroke. He was 51.
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Red Hot: Celebrity Models Walk the Runway for Women’s Health
Red dresses, heart signs and dance steps all traveled down the runway Thursday night as celebrity models showed their support in kicking heart disease by kicking off New York’s Fashion Week.
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Transgender women banned from playing in women's international rugby league matches
The global governing body for rugby league has banned transgender women from playing in women's international matches until further notice.
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Interactive Exhibition of LEGO® Models Make Their Houston Debut
Larger than life replicas of historic landmarks, wild animals, pop-culture icons and more set to be displayed at the George R. Brown Convention Center starting October 29
Take a trip around the world and experience LEGO® in new heights and wonderous sights! Starting October 29, the award-winning Awesome Exhibition – The Interactive Exhibition of LEGO® Models created by LEGO® Certified Professional Ryan “The Brickman” McNaught will welcome builders, creators and spectators to the magnificent exhibition of over 30 displays made entirely of LEGO® bricks. This will be the first time the exhibition makes its way to Houston.
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Why George H.W. Bush wanted Trump at his funeral
George H.W. Bush can perform one last, posthumous service to his country this week by orchestrating a rare moment of unity and a short-term truce in the rancorous politics swirling around the crisis-stricken Trump presidency.
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They played for their country in 20s. By 40s, suffered early dementia after playing physical sport
By the time Alix Popham had reached his late 30s, he was finding some day-to-day tasks confusing and difficult.
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Bravo Has Just What the Doctor Ordered as 'Married to Medicine' Season 10 Premiere Sunday, Nov. 5 at 9:15 PM
“Married to Medicine” season 10 premieres Sunday, Nov. 5 at 9:15 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo, and will resume its regular timeslot at 9 p.m. ET/PT the following week. Each episode will stream next day on Peacock.
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Houston Native serves with the U.S. Navy Half a World Away
A Houston native and 2018 Jersey Village High School graduate is serving in Guam in the U.S. Navy aboard the expeditionary submarine tender, USS Emory S. Land.
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Worthing HS Undergoing Physical and Academic Transformation
With modern construction underway and a new administration in place, Worthing High School is on the verge of a transformation.
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There Is More to Life Than Gymnastics
Simone Biles puts her mental health first
Four years ago, her name dominated headlines across the globe. News feeds on the television, radio, and all over the Internet boasted about her idiosyncratic skill level to complete stunts that no other gymnast could do while defying gravity in the process. The world stood in amazement at the young 4 foot 10 inch woman who appears tiny in stature with power beyond belief. She can take the most difficult routines and effortlessly execute them with flawless precision. As she garnered win after win, earning 5 Olympic gold medals and a myriad of world championship titles she became the greatest, most dominant, most decorated American gymnast of all time.
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7 missing as deadly California wildfire continues to grow
At least seven people were still missing in Shasta County, California, as shifting winds, dry fuel and steep drainages helped the monstrous Carr Fire engulf almost 100,000 acres by Sunday night, authorities said.
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Hugs help women face stress, study says. Men, you are out of luck
You have a big test, a difficult conversation or a stressful day ahead -- how much of a difference could a hug from your partner make on your state of mind?
