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Fort Bend ISD to Host Mental Health and Wellness Fair, August 17
Fort Bend ISD will host a Back to School Mental Health and Wellness Fair on Wednesday, August 17 at Dulles High School (550 Dulles Ave., Sugar Land, 77478) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The fair is part of the District’s Whole Child Health initiative.
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HISD makes significant improvement in key accountability scores
The Houston Independent School District earned a B from the Texas Education Agency’s academic accountability ratings for the 2021-2022 school year.
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5 things to know for Aug. 15: Floods, FBI Search, Taiwan, Health care strike, India
Have you ever stepped into a store and wondered: "What's that smell?" Many retailers put a lot of effort into perfecting their signature scents to entice customers and get them to linger around longer. Sometimes these aromas are so pleasant you might wind up spending more than you had planned.
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Kobe Bryant crash scene photos were shared during awards ceremony cocktail hour, witness testifies
Photos taken at the scene of the fatal helicopter crash that killed NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others were shared by a Los Angeles County firefighter during the cocktail hour at an awards ceremony a month after the crash, according to witness testimony.
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Consumers still don't feel great about the economy, despite lower gas prices
Consumer sentiment in August continued to rebound from its June trough, but Americans' feelings about the economy remain profoundly depressed from a year earlier, weighed down by uncertainty about inflation and the job market.
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House to vote Friday to pass Democrats' sweeping health care and climate bill
The House of Representatives is on track to vote on Friday to pass Democrats' $750 billion health care, energy and climate bill, in a significant victory for President Joe Biden and his party.
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Pentagon confirms DC Mayor renewed request for National Guard assistance with migrants arriving in city
Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser renewed her request for the National Guard to assist with the ongoing arrival of migrant buses arriving from Texas and Arizona. "We need help from our federal partners as we seek to stabilize and manage our operating environment in this critical moment," Bowser said in a tweet on Thursday.
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'A League of Their Own' gets a makeover in an ambitious but uneven Amazon series
Thirty years later, "A League of Their Own" receives a major makeover in a narratively ambitious but uneven Amazon series, providing timely filters on the World War II-era drama while dialing down the laughs. Specifically, the show considers what it was like to be a lesbian or Black during that period, operating along parallel tracks on a slow march through the season.
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas to host the Global Citizen Festival this fall
Priyanka Chopra Jonas will be this year's host of the Global Citizen Festival. The music festival will take place at the Great Lawn of Central Park in New York City and will feature performances by Metallica, Charlie Puth, Mariah Carey, Rosalia and Maneskin.
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Steve Martin doesn't want to retire, but he might slow down after 'Only Murders in the Building' ends
Steve Martin is experiencing a new wave of popularity thanks to his Hulu series "Only Murders in the Building." But the 76-year-old says he's ready to wind down when the show eventually ends.
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Anne Heche is 'not expected to survive,' family says in statement
Anne Heche, who remains hospitalized after crashing her vehicle into a Los Angeles residence last week, is "not expected to survive," according to a statement from her family and friends shared with CNN by a representative.
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More than 1 in 4 kids hospitalized for Covid or MIS-C have symptoms for months, study finds
Nearly 30% of children who were hospitalized for Covid-19 or MIS-C, a rare but serious Covid-related condition, had symptoms more than a couple of months after their diagnosis, a new study found.
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Poliovirus detected in wastewater samples in New York City, health officials say
Poliovirus has been detected in wastewater samples in New York City, suggesting likely local circulation of the virus, according to state and local health officials.
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Houston First Corp. Launches First-Ever Theater Week
Performing arts lovers will have access to exclusive deals and discounts
The first annual Houston Theater Week is the largest consumer promotion celebrating live theater and performing arts in Houston’s history. For one week only, August 22-29, 2022, theater enthusiasts and novices alike can take advantage of exclusive Buy One, Get One FREE tickets on 77 exciting and diverse shows.
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US Secret Service Providing Personal Cell Phone Numbers Of Agents To Oversight Entities
Personal cell phone numbers of US Secret Service agents have been provided to oversight bodies looking into the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol.
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Marcus Lyon: Filed Of Vision
On View Friday, August 26th and Sat., August 27th – Curated By Steven Evans
Fields of Vision is an immersive sound and light show featuring the oral recordings, ancestral DNA maps, and portraits of a group of inspirational change-makers from across the globe – who focus on the themes of Freedom, Service, and Community.
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Houston’s High School for the Performing and Visual Arts’ Black Alumni Network, (HSPVA BAN) Hosted the 50th Anniversary Homecoming Weekend of Events “CELEBRATING THE GOLD STANDARD”
Houston’s Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts’ Black Alumni Network (HSPVA BAN) hosted the 50th-anniversary homecoming, “Celebrating The Gold Standard” with 3-days of networking, performances, and class reunion events with acclaimed alumni at various venues with historical significance to the school's existence including its original building.
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A Million Dollars Will ‘Level Up’ Thousands of Houston Area Residents Out of Digital Divide
If you’ve ever played a popular 80’s video game, then you know about the disadvantages your char- acter has right out of the gate. You can’t jump as high or as far, and it’s easier to lose the level and have to start all over again. But in the first few seconds, there’s usually always a chance to ‘level up’ your character. Instantly, you can jump higher and farther, run faster and if you encounter an enemy, you still have another chance at winning the level.
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To prepare for possible monkeypox spread, colleges focus on educating students
With nearly 9,000 confirmed monkeypox cases nationwide, there is growing concern that US college and university campuses could become monkeypox "hotspots" this fall.
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Harris County Clerk Helps Families Obtain Vital Records for Back-to-School Birth Certificate Program a Success
The Harris County Clerk’s Office (HCCO) served dozens of families and issued 200 birth certificates during its second annual Back-to-School Birth Certificate Saturday events. This program is dedicated to help families obtain the necessary records to enroll their children in school. So far, HCCO has issued almost 1,200 birth certificates this summer.
