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Harris County Department of Education Educational Aide of the Year Nominee Tanya Eagleton.
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Harris County Department of Education Teacher of the Year Nominee Nicholas Herring, Ed.D.
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Trump appealing $5 million judgment in E. Jean Carroll civil suit
Former President Donald Trump is appealing the $5 million judgment awarded by the Manhattan federal jury that found he sexually abused and defamed former magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll.
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Harris County Department of Education Educational Aide of the Year Martha Ruiz at ABS East, May 1, 2023.
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Harris County Department of Education Teacher of the Year LaToya Duckworth at ABS East, May 1, 2023.
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Harris County Department of Education Teacher of the Year LaToya Duckworth, left, and Educational Aide of the year Martha Ruiz, right, at ABS East, May …
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TSU to graduate 926 students at Spring Commencement
Texas Southern University graduates will cross the stage during Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The ceremony will recognize and celebrate students who have persevered through portions of an academic journey impacted by COVID-19 and who will matriculate with bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and professional degrees.
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Breaking the Stigma and Promoting Mental Health for Birthing Persons
1 in 8 Birthing Persons Experience Symptoms of Postpartum Depression
May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of mental health for expecting and new birthing persons, and Harris County Public Health (HCPH) wants to shed light on this public health concern.
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$5 Million Investment of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds for the Arts Sector Approved During Houston City Council
Houston City Council approved a $5 million investment of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the Arts Sector during this morning's City Council meeting. The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) will distribute the funds through this Houston Arts and Cultural Stabilization Grant Program to arts and cultural organizations during this calendar year.
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Houston Public Works Addresses Meter Device Replacements
Houston Public Works (HPW) is aware that some customers received high water bills after their meter reading devices were replaced.
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mourns the Victims of Allen, Texas Mass Shooting
Prays for Survivors’ Recovery, Including Alpha Brother Irvin P. Walker, II
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. mourns the victims and prays for the survivors of the deadly mass shooting in Allen, Texas, which left eight people dead and seven people injured, including a member of the Fraternity on Saturday, May 6. Alpha Brother Irvin P. Walker, II, who was shot multiple times, including in his chest and once in the right shoulder, is currently recovering after major life-saving surgery.
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Prairie View A&M University Announces Establishment of School of Public and Allied Health
he new school will join the University’s existing seven colleges, Undergraduate Studies and School of Architecture.
Prairie View A&M University, a leading Historically Black College/University in the field of health education, has announced the establishment of a new School of Public and Allied Health. The school, which will open its doors Sept. 1, will house growing programs in the Department of Health and Kinesiology and the University’s new degrees in Public Health.
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Houston Man Sentenced to 38 Years in Prison for Stabbing East End Neighbor
A Houston man was sentenced Wednesday to 38 years in prison by a Harris County jury for the fatal stabbing of his neighbor in the East End in 2019, District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
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Houston native performs during St. Louis Navy Week
Musician 1st Class James Randorff, from Houston, assigned to Navy Band Great Lakes performs at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in St. Louis, May 9, 2023.
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Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Elexia Morelos Navy Office of Community Outreach Musician 1st Class James Randorff, from Houston, assigned to Navy Band Great …
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Agenda CEO Announces Charity Giveback for Entire Month of June to Send Local Kids to Summer Camp
Houston Streetwear Entrepreneur Continues to Give Back Despite Adversity
Ken Haggerty, owner of Agenda Houston, the city's premiere destination for collectable sneakers and designer streetwear, built his business around overcoming adversity, working for change, and paying it forward.
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Agenda Houston founder Ken Haggerty and his massive collection of over 6,000 sneakers at the Kirby location. Photos: Visual Influence
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Agenda Houston’s flagship store at The Shops at Arrive Upper Kirby
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Ken Haggerty, founder and CEO of Agenda Houston
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Ruth J. Simmons to Address PVAMU's Spring 2023 Class, Record Number of Doctoral Students
Ruth J. Simmons, a noted leader in higher education and Prairie View A&M University’s eighth president (2017-2023), is set to address more than 1,000 graduates this Saturday, May 13, at the University’s 141st Spring Commencement Convocation. This semester’s graduating class also includes a record number of doctoral students.
