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Celebrate the Richness of Hispanic Heritage
America would not be the country it is today without the contributions of Hispanic Americans. Every year from September 15 to October 15 we remember the achievements of Hispanic Americans and how they have made America the country that it is. The influential touches of their rich culture can be seen all over Houston and around the world. A greater grasp of the culture can be gained when visiting the Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston (IHCH). Houston Style got a chance to speak with the president and chairman of the board Mayte Sera Weitzman to learn more about the culture and the institute.
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Catholics in the pews, unleash your anger
Bishop John McCarthy of Austin will be laid to rest Friday. A larger-than-life, gregarious Irishman, McCarthy led the Catholic Diocese of Austin from 1986 until 2001, and was a priest for more than 60 years.
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Volunteers help search for missing 2-year-old boy, $30k reward offered by family
Las Vegas police are investigating a report of a missing 2-year-old boy last seen east of the Strip.
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Number of young children who accidentally ate cannabis edibles jumped 1,375% in five years, study finds
In just five years, the number of small children in the US exposed to cannabis after accidentally eating an edible rose 1,375%, a new study says.
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5 airport safety measures to reduce travel stress
Airport security can be the least pleasurable and the most frustrating part of your travel experience. While I applaud the TSA folks for the job they’re doing, not many of us look forward to long lines, emptying pockets, and having to remove coats, shoes and belts. We have items confiscated because we forgot to leave them home. (According to TSA.gov, it’s fine to bring your favorite pickleball paddle onboard; but pack your child’s toy foam sword in your checked luggage.)
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Bookcover, and authors Francis S. Carl & Denice Evans Sheppard
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Hugo Award-Winning Author NK Jemisin (photo via theguardian.com)
Published on August 16, 2017
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The Boss author, Aya De León/ credit Anna de Leon
Published on July 7, 2017
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Author Robbie Tolan and his bookcover Photo Credit: Cory Dixon
Published on January 8, 2018
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Blended author Sharon M. Draper, CREDIT Katie Schneider Photography
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Dr. David Persse, Houston’s local health authority and EMS director.
Published on January 10, 2019
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Varsha Bajaji/Count Me In author CREDIT Debbie Porter Photography
Published on August 29, 2019
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Becoming a Hair Stylist author Kate Bolick/ CREDIT Ben Rayner
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Peggy Wallace Kennedy/Broken Road author CREDIT Stephanie Kennedy
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Van Jones, CNN host and NY Times Best-Selling Author
Published on July 27, 2020
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Out of Office author Anne Helen Petersen CREDIT: Rio Chantal
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David A. Northern, Sr., the President & CEO of the Houston Housing Authority,
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High Doses of Vitamin B Tied to Lung Cancer Risk, Study Says
Men who took high doses of vitamin B6 and B12 supplements had a higher risk of lung cancer, and the association was highest among current smokers, according to a study published Tuesday.
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Sewage testing shows a country flush with coronavirus cases
When Rosa Inchausti and her colleagues started testing wastewater in Tempe, Arizona, it was 2018 and they were not looking for coronavirus. They were tracking the opioid epidemic.
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Biden's student loan forgiveness plan goes before the Supreme Court Tuesday. Here's what borrowers need to know
Millions of student loan borrowers could see up to $20,000 of their debt canceled depending on the outcome of Tuesday's US Supreme Court hearing on President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program.
