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Dr. Baxter Montgomery Hosts Star Studded Celebrity Heart & Soul of a Champion Gala and Symposium for Heart Health
You want a wake-up call about your health? How about the fact that the life expectancy of Americans has decreased by 2.6 years due to the way we live, and this is the number before COVID-19. Why has this happened? According to board certified cardiologist Dr. Baxter Montgomery, it is because of the food we eat. He is surprised that we are not sicker than we are with all the food we consume that is loaded with preservatives and chemicals. It all is enough to make you sick just thinking about.
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PVAMU senior on track to earn dual undergraduate degrees in engineering, chemistry from PVAMU, Xavier
Kayla Freeman, a senior in Prairie View A&M University’s Chemical Engineering Program, came to “The Hill” as part two of a unique program at Xavier University of Louisiana. Upon graduation in May of 2023, Freeman will earn dual undergraduate degrees in chemistry from Xavier and engineering from PVAMU.
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TSU awarded $200,000 Aflac CareGrant to advance health equity
Aflac and Texas Southern University’s Center for Biomedical and Minority Health Research (CBMHR) announced the awarding of a $200,000 Aflac CareGrant. The grant will help to advance health equity for diseases that disproportionately impact underrepresented communities and will be split between community support/education and health-related research. Aflac selected Texas Southern University for its CBMHR, which oversees robust research and community-level initiatives that support underrepresented communities both locally and nationally.
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Modeling the Spirit of Democracy
Some things are unthinkable—until they happen. For Jamie Raskin, a congressman and father, the first unthinkable thing was the loss of his beloved son Tommy to suicide on New Year’s Eve 2020. As a father myself, my heart breaks when I imagine the grief experienced by Raskin and his family.
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Election administrators are under attack in Texas. Here’s what that means for the midterms.
David Becker of The Center for Election Innovation & Research talks with The Texas Tribune and ProPublica about election official turnover and its impact on voting.
With the 2022 midterms less than a month away, election administrators in Texas and elsewhere continue to face a level of harassment and threats that experts say had never been experienced before the November 2020 presidential election.
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Foundation Donates First Aid Equipment to the Sheriff’s Office
FBCSO also awarded funds to purchase marketing collateral to support recruitment efforts.
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office recently received a donation of individual first aid kits (IFAK), thanks to the generosity of a local foundation.
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Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan and his team receive a donation from the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Foundation Board President Dave Moss and Board …
Published on October 19, 2022
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Delta Participates in the 51st Annual Legislative Conference of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
Delta’s “Equity is the Motive: Corporate Partnerships Driving Outcomes with Impact”.
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Hyde Park Goods Clothing Brand Breaking Barriers in the Fashion World: Exclusive One-on-One interview with creator, Jacob Joseph
From the brain of a graffiti artist, break-dancer, and graphic designer to being speared and headquartered in Houston, TX, Hyde Park is a fashion-forward American clothing brand that has been making its presence known globally. Jacob Joseph is the founder and owner of OMG I Print Shirts and Hyde Park Recreation Center. With over a decade in the apparel and print industries, he has had the opportunity to work with Fortune 500 companies, local non-profits, and influencers with large audiences.
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Five Places to Get Your Coffee Fix and Work
A hot, rich coffee is the morning wake up cup for many Americans. Some can make a masterful brew in their own homes complete with flavorings and whipped cream. However, there is nothing like going into a coffee house and having that smell of coffee beans being grind and brewed. Coffee houses have grown in popularity because of the smell but also because of the space itself.
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Former Pct. 4 constable’s deputy indicted for bribery and theft by a public servant; additional victims encouraged to come forward
Authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in finding additional victims of a former deputy constable accused of stealing from Vietnamese businesses while in uniform, District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Tuesday.
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Burton St. Agricultural Fest celebrates history, founder of historically Black community
The Burton Street community came together Saturday to celebrate the Burton Street Community Agricultural Festival.
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The spookiest cities in the US -- and why they still scare us
Several locales across the US claim to be king when it comes to Halloween. But three in particular -- Savannah, Georgia; New Orleans and Salem, Massachusetts -- have the haunting histories to truly earn the title.
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Hair-straightening chemical products linked to increased uterine cancer risk in new study
Scientists are uncovering new details in the connection between using certain hair straightening products, such as chemical relaxers and pressing products, and an increased risk of cancer in women.
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The man who killed trailblazing Texas deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal is convicted of capital murder
The man who gunned down the Houston area's beloved first Sikh sheriff's deputy could face the death penalty after he was convicted Monday of capital murder.
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Congressman Al Green Joins Houston Area Women’s Center for Domestic Violence Awareness Press Conference
On Tuesday, October 18, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
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Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston’s Annual Tapestry Gala Featuring Ernest Walker Band
Inspirational night of celebration, dinner, and entertainment Saturday, November 12, 2022
Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston (Interfaith Ministries) will celebrate dialogue, collaboration and service at its annual Tapestry Gala presented by Shell USA, Inc on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at the Hilton Americas – Houston.
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Look to exercise to extend life, even for the oldest, study say
Physical activity guidelines for older adults stress doing at least two days of strength training and 2½ hours of moderate to vigorous aerobic physical activity each week. Yet many people downplay muscle strengthening, relying on the heart-pumping benefits of aerobic exercise.
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Lake Geneva: A treasured vacation destination for generations
Prepare to be immersed in a grandeur society as Lake Geneva propels you into a Renaissance-like world. Known as one of the most stunning lake destinations in the country; located 80 miles from Chicago and 40 miles from Milwaukee, Lake Geneva has been historically known as a permanent fixture of wealth and hosting the upper echelon society.
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Published on October 16, 2022
