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Deshaun Watson Named AFC Offensive Player of the Week
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week by the NFL after Sunday’s victory of the New England Patriots. Watson has now earned his fifth Player of the Week award in his career which ranks him second in franchise history behind defensive end J.J. Watt who has seven.
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Deshaun Watson Named AFC Offensive Player of the Week
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week by the NFL after Sunday’s victory of the New England Patriots. Watson has now earned his fifth Player of the Week award in his career which ranks him second in franchise history behind defensive end J.J. Watt who has seven.
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Growing homeless population has Asheville leaders planning for cold winter nights
The Asheville Homeless Coalition met Wednesday afternoon to brainstorm ways to improve the accessibility and awareness of shelters during the area's coldest nights.
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Houston SPCA Hosts UHD GatorServe for MLK National Day of Service
University of Houston-Downtown’s GatorServe for the MLK National Day of Service at Houston SPCA, the iconic nonprofit dedicated to the welfare of animals.
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Dozens of protesters march through downtown Jackson calling for end to gun violence
As violence continues in Mississippi's capital city, dozens of protesters marched through downtown Jackson on Sunday in search of an end to gun violence.
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Statement: Supreme Court Decision on Roe v. Wade
Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) issued the following statement from Governor Phil Bryant, Senior Advisor for AFPI:
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HFT to Hold 40,000-Book Giveaway Event on Saturday
Children, families and educators can pick up free books at a 40,000-book giveaway event on Saturday that the Houston Federation of Teachers is sponsoring.
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Texas Ranks #30 for The Highest Percentage of Women in Construction
Construction has historically been a male-dominated industry. However, the female presence in this area has been continuously growing. With Women’s History Month approaching, I wanted to share with you a new study by Today’s Homeowner that looks at women in the construction industry, including employment representation, pay, and geographic differences.
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Glenda Glover announces retirement after a decade leading Tennessee State University
Tennessee State University President Glenda Glover announced Monday she is retiring from her position leading the historically Black university, a decade after she returned home to lead her alma mater.
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Lana Del Rey is going on a limited tour
Lana Del Rey is hitting the road. Live Nation announced on Monday that the singer is heading out on a limited tour this fall.
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US economy added 275,000 jobs in February; labor market continues steady growth
The US economy added 275,000 jobs last month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday, as the labor market continues to beat expectations.
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It's like Airbnb but for renting your pool to strangers. Things don't always go as planned
Chris, a homeowner in Des Moines, was surprised when a woman he didn't know recently pulled into his driveway and asked if he could move his vehicles. She believed she had booked his pool for the night after someone had wrongfully listed it on a platform devoted to renting out private swimming pools. Within minutes of her showing up, he said, a few other cars arrived.
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Florence leaves 'a monumental disaster' in the Carolinas -- with more trouble to come
Even as Florence leaves the Carolinas, the floodwater and death toll keep rising. The storm once known as Hurricane Florence has already killed 20 people, trapped hundreds more and made parts of the Carolinas impassable. But forecasters say the worst flooding is yet to come.
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HBCUs Finding Avenues of Help with UNCF
Historically Black Colleges and Universities are in dire need of help. Their lifeline was promised to them this past February from the Trump administration when he paraded close to 100 HBCUs presidents to Washington, D.C. for that massive photo opp when he signed the new HBCU initiative. Announcing that the initiative would be a top priority for his administration, he moved it from the Department of Education to the White House with the new name Presidential Executive Order on The White House Initiative to Promote Excellence and Innovation at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
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Venice Bans Cheap Takeout Joints To Keep City Beautiful
So they're taking action: The city council has approved a rule that prohibits the opening of new takeout joints that sell meals such as kebabs or pizza by the slice.
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MD Anderson Celebrates 20th Annual Sprint for Life 5K to Honor Ovarian Cancer Patients, Survivors and Families
Event supports research efforts into the prevention, detection and treatment of the disease
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is hosting the 20th annual Sprint for Life 5K Run/Walk to increase awareness of ovarian cancer and its symptoms. Established to honor patients, survivors and their families, the 5K race raises funds to further research, patient care, education and prevention initiatives focused on ovarian cancer.
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India to Ban Discrimination Against People with HIV/AIDS
India has passed a landmark bill which aims to ensure equal rights for those living with HIV/AIDS.
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TV Host Michelle Harris Has Tips on Creating a Relaxing Home Spa Day
Michelle Harris TV host of Alive and Well TV has tips on creating a spa day at home – how to create an oasis of relaxation and self-care in your own home.
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Evictions: Millions of Families in Financial Turmoil
The COVID-19 global pandemic is scary enough with just trying to stay healthy. Adding stress to that problem for many Americans is the lost of income as a result of layoffs and furloughs since many businesses had to close their doors. Lack of money on an already low-income family is compounded stress making the first of the month one of the scariest days ever.
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Eli Lilly Announces Lilly Diabetes Solutions Center to Assist People With Insulin Affordability
The American Diabetes Association estimates that over 30 million Americans are affected by diabetes and is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. In the African American population, studies show that we are disproportionately affected by diabetes in comparison to the general population. The rates of diagnosed diabetes among African Americans is 12.7% compared to 7.4% of whites.
