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Galveston College Invites High School Girls and Women of All Ages to Attend 2024 Women In Industry Conference on April 3
Women Leaders from ExxonMobil, Worley, Phillips 66, Chevron Phillips Chemical, Turner Industries and Others to Serve as Speakers
Galveston College – along with eight other community colleges which comprise the Texas Gulf Coast Community College Consortium – is inviting high school girls and women of all ages to attend the 2024 Women In Industry Conference on Wednesday, April 3, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. CT. Conference attendees will hear from accomplished speakers and panelists, network to build connections, and learn about rewarding careers for women in petrochemical, construction, avionics, biotech, and IT industries.
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Congressman Al Green Joins Congresswoman Veronica Escobar and Democratic Colleagues in Introducing Resolution to Reaffirm House Support for Two-State Solution
On March 12, 2024, Congressman Al Green shared remarks at a press conference led by Congresswoman Veronica Escobar and Democratic colleagues to introduce H.Res.1074 – Reaffirming the House of Representatives Support of a Two-State Solution. This resolution would reaffirm the State of Israel's right to exist, recognize Palestinians’ right to sovereignty and self-determination through a Palestinian state, support a two-state solution, and condemn all calls and actions that reject a two-state solution. Members of Congress also addressed the Israel-Hamas conflict, appealing for the release of hostages, an immediate ceasefire, and humanitarian assistance for civilians in Gaza. The press conference is accessible by clicking here. Congressman Green issued the following statement at the press conference:
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Houston Texans Announce Expansion of Girls Flag Program
Program will now include high school teams from Houston ISD
Today, the Houston Texans announced the expansion of their Girls FLAG Football Program. The program will feature 12 high school teams from Houston Independent School District (HISD), the eighth largest school district in the nation, and nine high school teams from the Texas Charter School Academic and Athletic League. The girls will compete in a six-week season, with gameplay beginning on April 13 and concluding in mid-May. The championship games to be held at the Houston Methodist Training Center.
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‘3 Body Problem’ should claim the throne as Netflix’s next sci-fi obsession
Series seldom arrive as nicely scaled for long (potentially very long) multi-season runs as “3 Body Problem,” a brainy science-fiction concept from a producing team – “Game of Thrones’” D.B. Weiss and David Benioff – whose last major venture shared similar attributes. Rapidly disgorging secrets, the eight-episode opening salvo effectively plants a hook for many more problems to come.
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Hollywood’s first Asian American movie star has long been misunderstood. A new book seeks to change that
About two decades ago, Katie Gee Salisbury glimpsed a photo that would stay with her for years to come. The black-and-white image depicted a sea of parade-goers surrounding a convertible. In the back seat was a Chinese American woman looking ever so chic and glamorous.
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Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder face off once again in ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ trailer
Get ready everyone because the ghost with the most is back in town. Warner Bros. Pictures released the first teaser trailer for the highly anticipated sequel “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” on Thursday, a followup to the 1988 Tim Burton classic starring Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder. (Like CNN, Warner Bros. Pictures is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery.)
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Gap Champions Originality In New Spring Campaign Starring GRAMMY® Award–Winning Artist Tyla
The Iconic American Fashion Brand Returns to Its Musical Roots with British Band Jungle for Latest Campaign Spotlighting Gap Linen
Gap, the iconic American fashion brand, is proud to debut its Spring 2024 campaign featuring linen as a canvas for original style. The campaign serves as a celebration of self-expression and individuality through fashion, music and dance.
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Fortis Academy Opens Doors for Student Success with CNA Program
Fortis Academy is ushering in a new era of career opportunities for Harris County students with the launch of its Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) class. The initiative empowers high schoolers on their journey to sobriety with comprehensive knowledge about the human body and practical skills in healthcare.
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‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ sleepwalks through the old neighborhood in a warmed-over sequel
On the plus side, “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” doesn’t have to play coy about the inclusion of original cast members 40 years later, after having sought to keep that a surprise with 2021’s “Afterlife.” Yet having them around creates a very busy movie that lacks the emotional hook of its predecessor, while spending too much time on the wrong characters in a way that yields a rather lifeless, chilly affair.
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Pete Davidson explains why he’s done with ‘Bupkis’
Despite being renewed for a second season, “Bupkis” will not be returning to Peacock.
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Houston City Council Passes Tax Exemption for Child-Care Facilities
Houston City Council passed an amendment to provide a tax exemption for qualifying child-care facilities as soon as the 2024 tax year.
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Alexandra del Moral Mealer Sworn Into METRO Board of Directors
Today Alexandra (Alex) del Moral Mealer was sworn in as the newest member of the METRO Board of Directors. The ceremony took place in the METRO Boardroom with Harris County Commissioner Tom Ramsey administering the oath. Alex was appointed to represent a group of 14 smaller cities that are within METRO's service area.
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Alexandra (Alex) del Moral Mealer, new METRO Board Member, with her family and Harris County Commissioner Tom Ramsey
Published on March 21, 2024
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Black Author's Book About Foster Care Endorsed by U.S. Presidential Inaugural Rabbi
Children’s book, Forgotten Baby, for readers ages 8 and up, follows the journey of a 16-year-old girl named Mytaé dealing with the hardship of losing her mother at a young age and entering into foster care. Forgotten Baby provides true-to-life insight into the struggles that children and teenagers face while growing up without their biological parents.
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A Georgia couple was arrested in Volusia County on Daytona Beach after deputies say the two were intoxicated and asleep on the beach while their …
Published on March 21, 2024
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Deputies: Couple passed out, drunk on Volusia beach while young children in pool alone
A Georgia couple was arrested on Saturday in Volusia County after deputies say the two were intoxicated and asleep on the beach while their children were nowhere to be found.
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Apple sued in a landmark iPhone monopoly lawsuit
The US Justice Department and more than a dozen states filed a blockbuster antitrust lawsuit against Apple on Thursday, accusing the giant company of illegally monopolizing the smartphone market. It’s the largest in a recent string of Big Tech companies to face antitrust complaints from the US government, which is cracking down on the massive industry, whose power has gone largely unchecked over the past several decades.
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Ohio Toddler Dies Alone During Mother's 10-Day Vacation; Judge Deems it 'Ultimate Betrayal
Jailyn’s cries echoed through the quiet streets of Cleveland in the dead of the night. The toddler whimpered and howled, but no one came to her rescue.
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After a handcuffed ride in the back of a police van, a man was left paralyzed and needed his legs amputated, lawsuit alleges
A man filed a federal lawsuit Monday alleging he was paralyzed and needed his legs amputated after police officers in St. Petersburg, Florida, put him in restraints, placed him in the back of a police van without a seatbelt and then drove in a reckless manner.
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Grambling State men’s basketball wins program’s first NCAA tournament game
Grambling State men’s basketball won its first NCAA tournament game in program history on Wednesday, when the No. 16-seeded Tigers defeated fellow No. 16 seed Montana State 88-81 in overtime in the First Four.
