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Amanda Edwards Hits Campaign Trail Running: Over $600K Raised in 11 Days for Texas' 18th Congressional District Race!"
đQuick Catch Up: Former Houston City Council Member, Amanda Edwards, running for Texas' 18th Congressional District, has announced her campaign raised over $600K within just 11 days of her declaration on June 19, 2023. Looks like she's off to a strong start in her quest to succeed Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee who has her sights on the Houston Mayor's role.
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US defense secretary says Tuberville holds are ânational security issueâ
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Republican Sen. Tommy Tubervilleâs holds on hundreds of senior military nominations are a ânational security issue.â
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Biden celebrates allied unity in Helsinki five years after Trump and Putinâs memorable summit
President Joe Biden and Nordic leaders came together Thursday to cap off a critical European trip for a summit that carried heavy symbolism both at home and abroad about the presidentâs vision of Americaâs role in the world.
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Actors set to strike after talks with major studios and streaming services fail
A union representing about 160,000 Hollywood actors is poised to go on strike after talks with major studios and streaming services have failed.
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Uzo Aduba and other Litchfield Max alums mark 10-year anniversary of âOrange is the New Blackâ
Just one decade ago, Jenji Kohan brought us the very first episode of âOrange Is the New Black,â and many of the showâs stars commemorated the groundbreaking seriesâ anniversary on Tuesday by sharing throwback photos and messages of gratitude.
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2 brothers charged after McDonalds employee is hit with vase, shots fired into restaurant
Two brothers are facing charges after an employee at a North County McDonalds was with a vase and shots were fired into the restaurant in Northwoods.
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Mission Bend: Comcast, Houston Texans, and Crime Stoppers Team Up to Astonish and Empower Local Youth
The Mission Bend Boys and Girls Club in Fort Bend County buzzed with excitement as the Houston Texans and Xfinity, a leading tech company, orchestrated a remarkable surprise for the youth. The atmosphere was nothing short of electrifying, with exuberant cheers and radiant smiles illuminating the gymnasium. This week, Comcast, the driving force behind the cutting-edge Xfinity 10G Network, astounded the audience by generously providing an invaluable giftâbrand new, state-of- the-art laptops. Witness the breathtaking moment that unfolded before their eyes, forever etched in their memories.
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Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Supports EPAâs âGood Neighbor Planâ in Amicus Brief Filing
Harris County Attorney Chris- tian D. Menefee, known for his unwavering commitment to environmental justice, has once again taken a bold step in championing the health and well-being of the people residing in Harris County. Lead- ing a coalition of states, Menefee filed an impactful amicus brief in the esteemed 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, throwing his weight behind the Environmental Protection Agencyâs (EPA) groundbreaking âGood Neighbor Plan.â
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From Culinary Ingenuity to Business Triumph: The Story of Stuff'd Wings
The sign of a real cook is their ability to open a refrigerator or pantry and see the potential for an amazing meal, while the average person sees a lack of culinary options. A real cook thinks outside the box and fearlessly combines ingredients that don't typically blend. Such innovative thinking gives birth to culinary greatness.
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Maternal Mortality in the Black Community
The definition of maternal mortality or maternal death varies slightly amongst the different governing organizations. The standing definition is that maternal death is the death of a pregnant woman due to pregnancy-related complications and/or conditions that were made worse by the pregnancy. Death can occur anytime during the pregnancy or within six weeks or up to one year after delivery. One organization uses six weeks postpartum while others use up to one year postpartum.
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Cyclospora Cases On the Rise in Harris County
The Houston Health Department, Harris County Public Health (HCPH), and the Fort Bend Health & Human Services (FBCHHS) have received reports of an increased number of Cyclospora infections within their jurisdictions and urge people to use caution this summer while cooking and spending time outdoors.
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HISD Superintendent Miles Dismisses Yates, Worthing, and Sharpstown Principals
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles has been making significant changes in the district as it prepares for the upcoming academic year. Last Friday, he announced that nearly 600 positions would be cut from the district's central office staff, in a move aimed at streamlining operations and reducing expenditures.
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Congressman Al Green and Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman Unite on Bill to Rename the National School Lunch Program Act
On Monday, July 10, 2023, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
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Chef Lorena Garcia, Patti LaBelle, Kelly Rowland and More Join No Kid Hungry to Help Connect Kids to Free Summer Meals
New this year: Bilingual summer meals finder is accessible via WhatsApp to help reach more immigrant and Latino families in the U.S.
All kids deserve a great summer, but for millions of children who rely on school meals, summer can be the hungriest time of year. No Kid Hungry, a national campaign to end childhood hunger, is launching an awareness campaign to help families find free meals for their kids and teens this summer. Parents, grandparents and caregivers can simply text âFOODâ or âCOMIDAâ to 304-304 or visit
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Houston Conman Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Real-Estate Scams
A Houston conman who made more than $1 million pretending to sell distressed properties for cash to dozens of people was sentenced to 20 years in prison Monday, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
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State Representative Ron Reynolds Congratulates Claude Cummings Jr. on Historic Election as President of the Communications Workers of America.
State Representative Ron Reynolds is thrilled to extend his heartfelt congratulations to Claude Cummings Jr. on his historic election as the President of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) during the union's 79th convention. Cummings's groundbreaking achievement as the first Black man to assume the esteemed position of CWA President marks a significant milestone in the labor movement.
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In an Historic Vote, CWA Elects Claude Cummings Jr. President, and Ameenah Salaam Secretary-Treasurer
In an historic election, Claude Cummings Jr. was elected as president of the Communications Workers of America by delegates to the unionâs 79th convention and Ameenah Salaam was elected Secretary-Treasurer. Cummings is the first Black man elected as CWA President. Salaam, who was elected by acclamation, is the first Black woman to serve as Secretary-Treasurer.
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2023 MLB All-Star Game: Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuña Jr. headline âMidsummer Classicâ
Major League Baseballâs All-Star break has already delivered fireworks, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. winning the Home Run Derby, 16 years after his dad had achieved the same feat.
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Northwestern University student newspaper cites former players, alleging pattern of racism
The student newspaper for Northwestern University said at least three former students of its football program detailed what it described as a pattern of racism from coaches and players.
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Fran Drescher criticized for Dolce & Gabbana Italy trip as actors strike deadline approaches
Fran Drescher, the president of the SAG-AFTRA union, is facing criticism for traveling to Italy to attend Dolce & Gabbanaâs Alta Moda festivities this past weekend as her 160,000-member actors union faces a Thursday deadline to go on strike.
