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AAMA Early Childhood Center to Host Christmas in the East End
Today, beginning at 4:45 p.m., the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans’ (AAMA) Early Childhood Center will host its annual Christmas in the East End holiday event at 6001 Gulf Freeway, Houston, Texas 77023. Families served by the AAMA Early Childhood Center will take part in festive holiday activities, a Gingerbread House-themed experience, and receive holiday gifts from the longstanding Houston-based nonprofit organization.
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Reaffirming Solidarity Between Blacks and Jews in America
I will not be silent on the issues of racial hatred, violence, and prejudice. I am speaking out publicly in support of the recent call by billionaire African American business leader and philanthropist, Robert F. Smith, to stand up against the resurgence of racism and antisemitism in America.
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Local Landscaper, Nonprofit Brought Christmas Cheer to 300 Seniors Today with Free Holiday Luncheon
Bryan Smart, Founder & CEO of SmartScaping Landscaping & Design, and local nonprofit the DMF Group Foundation brightened the holidays today for roughly 300 senior citizens with a Free Holiday Luncheon at the Knights of Columbus Hall (420 Telephone Road) in Houston!
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SmartScaping and DFM Group staff and volunteers served lunch to nearly 300 Houston seniors today. Photos: Boost 1 Marketing
Published on December 19, 2022
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Joaquin Martinez, Director of Community Affairs for the City of Houston (left), representatives from the DMF Group Foundation (center), and Bryan Smart, Founder & CEO …
Published on December 19, 2022
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Congressman Al Green Proud to Have Voted for Ike Dike Authorization
On Friday, December 16, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
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Houston Area Urban League To Host Annual Equal Opportunity Day Gala Dec 17 Celebrating Black Excellence
Houston’s Corporate Community & Black Elite Will Party with a Purpose
The Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) will host a sold out crowd as they celebrate Black Houstonians who have demonstrated excellence in Sports, Education, Corporate Citizenship and Community Service.
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Hundreds of Houston Families Received Free Toys, Bikes, and Gifts Today from Jimmy The Jeweler at his 8th Annual Iced Out Christmas Giveaway
Christmas came early today for hundreds of Houston families thanks to Jimmy Phan, better known as Celebrity Designer Jimmy The Jeweler!
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8th Annual Iced Out Christmas Giveaway
Christmas came early today for hundreds of Houston families thanks to Jimmy Phan, better known as Celebrity Designer Jimmy The Jeweler!
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Kids enjoying freshly-made real snow in Houston at Jimmy The Jeweler’s 8th Annual Iced Out Christmas Giveaway
Published on December 19, 2022
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Harris County Jail Inmate Death Ruled Homicide: Record Number of Jail Deaths in 20
Jacilet Lee the mother of Evan Lee, 31, has been waiting since March to find out any information she could about how her son ended up unconscious at Ben Taub Hospital from the Harris County jail and then passed away March 27, 2022. Friday she found out. Homicide.
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Why we can't get enough of the 'Wednesday' dance
Wednesday Addams doesn't do anything by accident. The most stoic and deliberate member of the Addams Family, she rarely makes unnecessary movements, smiles and blinks included.
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5 people killed in a 'horrendous' condo shooting in Canada, police say
Five people were killed in a shooting at a condominium in a Toronto suburb Sunday night, police said, a "terrible" crime that came amid Canada's efforts to tighten its gun control laws.
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Immunotherapy treatments and side effects, targeted therapy advances, new oncology provider training and an international drug discovery resource - MD Anderson Research Highlights Dec. 19, 2022
Insights into immunotherapy treatments and side effects, targeted therapy advances, new oncology provider training and an international drug discovery resource
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Research Highlights provides a glimpse into recent basic, translational and clinical cancer research from MD Anderson experts. Current advances include a cell cycle checkpoint inhibitor with potential therapeutic effects in an ovarian cancer subtype, a telementoring program for French-speaking oncology providers in Africa, insights into the relationship between obesity and immunotherapy side effects, updates to the world’s largest cancer drug discovery knowledgebase, improvements to treatment response by blocking the EGFR pathway, and a novel noninvasive diagnostic test for immunotherapy-related kidney injury.
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Houston Favorite Lotus Seafood Celebrates National French Fried Shrimp Day Wednesday with $5 Popcorn Shrimp & Fries Deal
Lotus Seafood, a Houston staple and cult favorite since 2006, is giving shrimp lovers cause for celebration this Wednesday with a $5 Popcorn Shrimp & Fries deal in honor of National French Fried Shrimp Day!
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Lotus Seafood‘s perfectly seasoned, bite-sized Popcorn Shrimp is a favorite at the Houston chain
Published on December 19, 2022
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Commissioner Rodney Ellis Comments on Resolution City, County and TxDOT Reached on I-45 Expansion
Today, the City of Houston, Harris County and The Texas Department of Transportation are announcing a resolution of disputes over the I-45 expansion project, including Harris County’s lawsuit and Mayor Turner’s objection to the project.
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Homicide is a leading cause of death in kids, and rates are rising, study finds
Homicide is a leading cause of death for children in the United States, a new study says, and the overall rate has increased an average of 4.3% each year for nearly a decade.
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Homicide is a leading cause of death for children in the United States, a new study says. Crime scene tape surrounds the Robert Morris Apartments …
Published on December 19, 2022
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Superintendent House honored by Houston Area Urban League for Black Excellence in Education
Superintendent Millard House II was presented the Black Excellence in Education Award at the Equal Opportunity Day Gala hosted by the Houston Area Urban League for his outstanding contributions in edu
The Houston Area Urban League’s coveted 54th annual Equal Opportunity Day Gala awarded HISD’s Superintendent, Millard House II with this year’s Black Excellence award in Education. This year’s theme “Celebrating Black Excellence” paid recognition to House and other community leaders for making strides to enable black people and marginalized communities to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power, and civil rights. House was selected for this special honor due to his career achievements and service to the community making exceptional educational advancements since beginning his time with the district in 2021.
