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New Harris County Program Helps Struggling Families With Financial Instability
Harris County officials recently introduced a groundbreaking pilot program called "Uplift Harris" aimed at assisting low-income residents facing financial instability. This initiative, funded through the federal American Rescue Plan Act, will provide eligible individuals with a monthly stipend of $500 for up to 18 months. With an allocated budget of $20.5 million, the program will be overseen by the Harris County Public Health Department. If approved by Harris County Commissioners, this program will make Harris County the first in Texas to implement such an initiative, joining the ranks of other major metropolitan areas.
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Joseph Griffin was handcuffed and detained last month when police said he matched the description of a suspect in a nearby burglary./Credit: Volusia County Sheriff's …
Published on September 8, 2020
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Marie Rose Emile watches over her 6-month-old grandson Jonise as he is treated for malnutrition in Haiti on May 26. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Odelyn/AP
Published on May 31, 2021
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Mary Wilson, a founding member of 'The Supremes,' has died
Mary Wilson, a founding member of "The Supremes" has died at the age of 76, her publicist told CNN.
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Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Statement On Enacting Flood Ordinances As Soon As Possible
“I hope all Houstonians will express the will of the people on the need for the City to move ahead swiftly on the flood ordinance changes I have proposed. When adopted by City Council, the revised ordinances will make sure that new dwellings are built high enough to protect lives and property in the 'post-Harvey era' where the next epic rainfall may be right around the corner.
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Lynden A. Archer, Gary S. May and Gabriel C. Ejebe to be Inducted Into the National Academy of Engineering for 2018
The National Academy of Engineering has 83 new members this year. The new members bring the total number of U.S. members to 2,293. The new members will be inducted in a ceremony in Washington, D.C., on September 30.
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Anthem Becomes Second-largest Company With Woman as CEO
Anthem, the nation's second-largest health insurer, is now the second-largest company in America with a woman as CEO. Anthem named Gail Boudreaux to the job on Monday, replacing Joseph Swedish.
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Ronnie Wilson (right), founding member of R&B group The Gap Band, has died at the age of 73. Mandatory Credit: Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images
Published on November 4, 2021
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Florida Board of Education approves new Black history standards that critics call ‘a big step backward’
The Florida Board of Education approved a new set of standards for how Black history should be taught in the state’s public schools, sparking criticism from education and civil rights advocates who said students should be allowed to learn the “full truth” of American history.
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Houston Ballet Announces Its 2020-2021 Season
Houston Ballet Artistic Director, Stanton Welch AM, announces the company’s lively 2020-2021 season. Houston Ballet, continuing to paint the town gold this season, will embrace the next chapter and decade in vivid color this fall.
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$3.5M Seed Funding Closed to Launch Merryfield: a New Clean Label Rewards App
Whole Foods Market's former head of quality standards and veteran healthcare private equity executive partner with a collective of trusted better-for-you CPG brands to help consumers shop clean label with confidence
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Nancy Linares, left, and Prince Joseph Israel fill out Mega Millions playslips at Blue Bird Liquor in Hawthorne, California, Tuesday. Mandatory Credit: Jae C. Hong/AP
Published on July 27, 2022
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And Nothing But The T.R.U.T.H. - Pre-Super Bowl Party
The lights at Hotel ZaZa weren’t the only things that were lit Friday night two days before Super Bowl LI! The Star-Studded Charity Event benefited the T.R.U.T.H. Project and AFCA (American Foundation for Children with Aids). While the Truth Project educates and mobilizes the LGBTQ communities of color through social arts that promotes mental, emotional, and sexual health; the AFCA provides support to infected and affected HIV+ children and their caregivers. Definitely a worthy cause to support, and boy did they support it.
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Legacy Made Simple Teaching Families How to Leave Behind Generational Wealth
Right at the tip of the holiday season, author Dr. Gena Jones releases her new book, “Legacy Made Simple: The simple way to leave a legacy without the guesswork.” and it’s available on Amazon.com, MyLegacyMadeSimple.com, and in bookstores today!
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Fall Festival & 1,000 Turkey Giveaway
Equality Health Foundation in partnership with Aldine Independent School District, with support from Health Innovator sponsor Community Health Choice, is pleased to present its 3rd Healthy Fall Festival and 1,000 Turkey Giveaway happening Saturday, November 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the M.O. Campbell Center in Houston, Texas.
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Empowering Tomorrow's Health Champions: UH Population Health Program Launches Integrative Health and Well-Being Certificate
In a world where guidance and support are invaluable on the journey to healthier living, the role of health and wellness coaches shines bright. These dedicated professionals forge partnerships with individuals, guiding them toward their own paths to wellness through motivation, encouragement, and practical strategies for lasting change.
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Is Another Voting-Rights Lawsuit Against Texas School District a Sign of More to Come?
Another Dallas-area school district has been sued in federal court over allegations that it is making it hard for residents of color to get elected, adversely affecting the education of minority and low-income children.
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Historic Third Ward Community Center Asks for Help Rebuilding After Harvey
A historic Third Ward community center damaged during Hurricane Harvey is pleading with the public for financial support to repair its building and restore a treasured work of art reports KPRC.
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Hurricane Harvey Hits Houston
August 27, 2017, was one of those nights that I didn’t sleep. The threat of Hurricane Harvey looming and the fact that no one could reach my dad kept me up. I stayed up all night watching the news (KTRK Ch.13) and checking for updates on the water levels of the Hunting Bayou. Houston is bayou city and the majority of my family lives by Hunting Bayou. Running less than a block from my family’s homes also known as the Compound since within the area my father, mother, two sisters, brother-in-law, aunt, cousin and some renters all live. I even used to live in one of the houses there as well.
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Pregaming with the Talkin’ Bout It Tailgaters
It’s the best time of the year for the majority of sports fans. It is the return of professional football and tailgating. Houston Texans fans have been ranked nationally as some of the best tailgaters.
