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Kelly Sworn In as Trump's Second Chief of Staff
John Kelly was sworn in as President Donald Trump's new chief of staff Monday, tasked with bringing order to an often chaotic White House and jump-starting the President's stalled legislative agenda.
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The University of Houston-Downtown Ushers in New Era with Grand Opening of Wellness & Success Center
New Center Called a Game Changer for UHD and the Downtown Houston Community
On the cusp of its 50th anniversary, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) ushered in a new era today with the official opening of its Wellness & Success Center (WSC). Designed by SmithGroup in association with HarrisonKornberg Architects and built by Vaughn Construction, the $39 million, 75,000-square-foot facility not only expands UHD’s footprint and visibility, it also establishes a dynamic core and recognizable landmark for fostering and nurturing an on-campus community.
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McDonald's USA ® Joins Forces with Keke Palmer to Shine a Light on Ten Black Visionaries Through the 2023 Black & Positively Golden Change Leaders Program
Change Leaders will collectively receive $200K and additional resources to positively impact their communities
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Senator Miles Advances Legislation to Address Food Insecurity and Repeal Predatory Traffic Program
"Food insecurity is a major issue affecting Senate District 13, that is why I proposed and passed SB 725 out of the Senate," said Senator Miles. "This bill would allow school districts to donate surplus food to nonprofit organizations and redistribute those foods to schools so hungry kids can access it at any time."
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Cyberbullying Victims' Families Rally For Awareness, Legislative Changes
On one of the last days of Spring Break, students, teachers and the families of cyber bullying victims rallied at La Marque High School's Etheredge Stadium.
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Pinch Yourself Because It Is True - The Full-Scale 2018 Camaro Hot Wheel Has Arrived!
No, this is not a joke nor it is a test. You have read correctly; Hot Wheels paired with Chevrolet to offer a Full-Scale 2018 Chevrolet Camaro to celebrate its 50th Anniversary of partnership, performance, innovation, and design. Many children grew up loving Hot Wheels and, quite frankly, they were (and still remain) the go-to toy.
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Man implicated in catalytic converter thefts is sentenced to 45 years for shooting 8-year-old in Houston’s Third Ward
A Houston man was sentenced to 45 years in prison for shooting an 8-year-old in the knee during an argument in Houston’s Third Ward in 2019, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Thursday.
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Online predators are on the rise, Oregon police say
78-year-old Douglas Edward Mulloy thought he was chatting with a 15-year-old girl on social media, when he sent her messages agreeing to meet up with her. Instead, Beaverton Police Detective Chad Opitz showed up.
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World Youth Foundation Hosts Free Back 2 School Summit For Over 1,000 Houston-Area Middle School, High School, & College Students!
World Youth Foundation (WYF) is a national, grassroots non-profit 501©3 organization that serves as a development vehicle to enhance the growth and character of the “Whole Child” – Mind, Body and Character. Chartered in April 1991, our holistic approach develops and cultivates blended learning and evidence-based strategies for disadvantaged and underrepresented minority youth. By applying their “Definitive Voice”, our mission is clear- “Teach All Youth How to Win In Life Against All Odds”. Staying focused on our mission, economic mobility and sustainable resources are provided to students and families.
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Texans Back Easing State Restrictions on Marijuana
Hobby School Survey Reports Strong Support for Medical, Recreational Use
Texans overwhelmingly support proposals to ease state restrictions on both the medical and recreational use of marijuana, with 82% supportive of legislation that would legalize marijuana for a wide range of medical treatments.
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'Stray' Bullet Hits Texas Legislator in the Head at New Year's Celebration
A Texas lawmaker is lucky to be alive after an apparently stray bullet hit his head during a New Year's celebration early Sunday, authorities said.
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Magician feared drowned after attempting Houdini-style trick in Indian river
An Indian stuntman who went missing in the Hooghly River on Sunday after attempting a Houdini-style daredevil stunt is feared drowned, according to authorities.
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National Security Agency halts surveillance program
The National Security Agency has stopped using a surveillance program in recent months that relied on bulk data collected from US domestic phone records, according to a Republican congressional official.
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Las Vegas air traffic controller heard slurring words and giving incoherent instructions to pilots
Federal authorities are investigating after an air traffic controller on an overnight shift at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas repeatedly gave incoherent directions and responses to pilots.
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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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Mayor Turner Appoints New METRO Board Member
Mayor Sylvester Turner today announced the appointment of Diann L. Lewter to the Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO) Board of Directors.
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Hit-and-run driver arrested after colliding with FHP trooper on I-75
Authorities responded to reports of a hit-and-run crash after a reckless driver collided with a Florida Highway Patrol trooper vehicle, leading to a multi-agency manhunt.
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Justice Department sues Texas and Gov. Greg Abbott over executive order restricting travel of undocumented migrants
The U.S. Department Justice Department sued Texas and Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday, July 30, over Abbott’s executive order restricting transportation of undocumented migrants.
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Vermont police are investigating props stolen from ‘Beetlejuice 2’ movie set
The upcoming “Beetlejuice 2” movie is dealing with some missing parts. Authorities in Vermont said in a news release on Thursday that they’re investigating the theft of two large props that were stolen from the movie’s set in the East Corinth area.
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FDA issues warnings to three companies for distributing e-cigarette products popular with young people
The US Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters Thursday to several distributors of e-cigarettes for selling and distributing unauthorized e-cigarette products that appeal to minors.
