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Orgulloso De Nuestra Comunidad: All Access Art Show And US Army Collaborates With MECA’S 23rd Annual Día de Muertos Festival
The All Access Art Show, LLC. collaborates with Houston-based U.S. Army Battalion and local Latino artists, to design and implement a city-wide community initiative that involves the engagement of High School students and/or college students to participate and contribute to the development of a mural, or a series of murals, that visually depict the seven core Army values of Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage (L.D.R.S.H.I.P.) in order to promote positive values and personal growth among young adults within the Houston Latino community.
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Exemptions for required vaccines for US kindergartners reach record high
The percentage of kindergartners who received their state-required vaccines for measles remained below the federal target last school year, and the rate of vaccine exemptions for children reached the highest level ever reported in the United States, according to new data published Thursday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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House Republicans struggle with government funding as shutdown looms
Newly minted Speaker Mike Johnson is running smack dab into the same spending problems that plagued his predecessor, raising the prospects of a government shutdown if Congress doesn’t act between now and next Friday and further exposing divisions within the conference.
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Trump lawyers fight to keep him on Michigan ballot in 14th Amendment case
Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers pushed back in court Thursday against efforts to remove him from Michigan’s 2024 ballot based on the 14th Amendment’s insurrectionist ban, the third state to grapple with the matter this month.
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Legal, Grassroots Gains Against ‘Most Pervasive Violence’
50 years ago, a domestic violence survivor wanting to tell someone about their abuse could expect silence.
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Battling the Politics of Hate Head-On
Recap of Biscuits, Grits and Politics forum
In the second Biscuits Grits and Politics (BGP) event of the year, representatives from a variety of ethnic groups spoke to audience members about how different communities can come together as one in the face of hate.
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Harris Health Dedicates Permanent Site for COVID-19 Pandemic Memorial Exhibit
Nearly 1,000 photographs of people who died during the COVID-19 pandemic from greater Houston are now permanently memorialized on the walls of Harris Health Quentin Mease Health Center through an art exhibit called Living ICONS, A Commemoration of Victims of Houston’s COVID-19 Pandemic, by Houston artist Joni Zavitsano.
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(Courtesy of Harris Health) Dedication Group: A dedication of Living ICONS, A Commemoration of Victims of Houston’s COVID-19 Pandemic has a permanent display site at …
Published on November 9, 2023
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Up Norway’s New Nordic Wellness Journey through Scandinavia Combines Pioneering Happiness Traditions, Sleep Therapy, Nature-Inspired Spa Treatments, Forest Bathing, Underwater Sauna, Soft Adventure &
Norway’s Leading Sustainable Luxury Travel Curator Now Extends Planning Services into Denmark and Sweden
Up Norway, a leading curator of sustainable luxury travel, is now offering a 15-day Nordic Wellness Journey through Scandinavia. Exploring some of the most sustainable destinations in the world, including Gothenburg, Bergen, and Copenhagen, Up Norway now extends its planning services beyond the Norwegian borders. The heralded company’s newest offering invites travelers to experience the traditional Nordic wellness practices that contribute to the region’s consistent ranking atop the Global Happiness Index alongside unique gastronomic experiences, mental and physical activity, sleep therapy, and more.
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Houston OEM Announces First Preparedness Manager For Vulnerable Communities
The Houston Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is excited to announce the creation of a new position, the Emergency Preparedness Manager for Vulnerable Communities. This position focuses on integrating the needs of people with Disabilities, Access, and Functional Needs into City emergency plans, educating these communities on how to prepare for disasters, and serving as an important liaison with the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MoPD).
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Union Pacific Begins Additional Vapor Testing in Houston’s Fifth Ward
Vapor testing is an integral component of Union Pacific’s ongoing commitment to community safety
Union Pacific today began testing the groundwater near the former Houston Wood Preserving Works (HWPW) site for vapors to determine whether chemicals once used to treat wood railroad ties are evaporating and impacting the air in nearby homes and businesses.
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U.S. Navy Band presents clarinet chamber recital
Musician 1st Class Christopher Rueda, from Mason, Ohio, and Musician 1st Class Chanse Morris, from Houston, Texas, perform with the U.S. Navy Band clarinet section
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Jet Setters Ball '23: Lone Star Flight Museum Pays Tribute to Founder Robert L. Waltrip
The Lone Star Flight Museum is hosting the Jet Setter’s Ball ’23 on Saturday, Nov. 11. This year’s fundraising gala will pay tribute to Robert L. Waltrip, the museum’s founder, and will recognize his accomplishments, philanthropy and life in an evening filled with more than 500 guests and supporters.
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Five Houston Restaurants and Businesses Honoring Veterans with Free Meals and More this Veterans Day
As Veterans Day approaches this Saturday, November 11, those who have served, and currently serve, in the US Armed Forces will be celebrated for their service and valor and recognized with special offers and discounts at establishments across the country.
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Lotus Seafood is honoring veterans and active military service members with a complementary Veterans Day Lunch choice of Fish Fillets with Fries or Shrimp and …
Published on November 8, 2023
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H-E-B Embarks On A Green Mission with "Trees For Texans"
In a magnificent display of environmental stewardship, H-E-B has unveiled its "Trees for Texans" program, an ambitious green venture launched in tandem with Texas Arbor Day. This initiative pledges to enhance Texas landscapes by planting an array of native trees, thereby cultivating healthier environments for educational institutions, community spaces, and ensuring the well-being of future Texans.
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Houston Rides In Style - METRO's Cutting-Edge Bus Shelters Redefine Public Transit
Houston is on the move, and METRO is keeping pace with a rollout of state- of-the-art bus shelters that promise to revolutionize public transit. In a landmark move celebrated by METRO leaders, officials, and community enthusiasts, the city welcomed the first in a new wave of bus shelters, boasting modern amenities and eco-friendly designs.Houston is on the move, and METRO is keeping pace with a rollout of state- of-the-art bus shelters that promise to revolutionize public transit. In a landmark move celebrated by METRO leaders, officials, and community enthusiasts, the city welcomed the first in a new wave of bus shelters, boasting modern amenities and eco-friendly designs.
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Tragedy to Triumph: The Hilarious Journey of Ms. Pat
Prepare to be amazed by Patricia "Ms. Pat" Williams, a woman who's turned her heartbreaking past into a sidesplitting comedy career. From teenage motherhood and selling drugs to finding love and adopting her niece's children, Ms. Pat has faced it all with laughter as her saving grace.
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Stroud Stays Cool As He Leads Comeback Victory Over Tampa Bay
Less than a minute in life may seem like a short time to complete any task, but in the NFL, that amount of time feels like an eternity. At least, that's how it felt for Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud, who took the field trailing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 37-33 with just 46 seconds left in regulation. Before heading to the huddle, he had a conversation with one of his closest friends on the team, defensive end Jonathan Greenard.
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Cirque du Soleil Is Going Country
Cirque du Soleil Announces New Country Music-themed Touring Show in Collaboration with Universal Music Group Nashville, Premiering in Nashville in July 2024
