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Harris County DA’s Office Has Diverted Thousands of Youths From Criminal System
While the Violent and Dangerous Remain Incarcerated, Nearly 63% of Cases Are Now Steered to Educational Programs
Nearly two-thirds of all troubled juveniles referred to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office are now diverted into rehabilitative educational programs and away from incarceration, District Attorney Kim Ogg announced today.
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Former President Donald Trump, seen here on April 27, is appealing the $5 million judgment awarded by the Manhattan federal jury that found he sexually …
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City of Houston Awards Five Scholarships to Area High School Seniors
Scholarships were awarded to five Houston area high school seniors who shared their thoughts on ways City of Houston employees could strengthen the city and improve quality of life for residents.
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City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Education Director Olivera Jankovska (front left) and Human Resources Department Director Jane Cheeks (front right) with Public Service Recognition …
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Hicham Al-Hazbari, left, and his wife, Najah Ibrahimi, after moving to the United States.
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Ropin' in the Fun: CASE for Kids Celebrate Partners at End-of-Year Event
The CASE for Kids team was all smiles at the division’s end-of-year celebration to recognize out-of-school-time partners and afterschool staff at various CASE-funded sites.
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CASE for Kids Site Coordinator Keanda Fuller poses with colleague after winning the Director’s Award
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Trump appealing $5 million judgment in E. Jean Carroll civil suit
Former President Donald Trump is appealing the $5 million judgment awarded by the Manhattan federal jury that found he sexually abused and defamed former magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll.
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Scholastic Art & Writing Awards ceremony held at the Wortham Center, May 3, 2023.
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Kelly Chen poses for a photo at a Scholastic Art & Writing Awards ceremony at the Wortham Theater Center, May 3, 2023.
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Tenth-grade St. Agnes Academy student Kyra Ezikeuzor poses for a photo before a Scholastic Art & Writing Awards ceremony held at the Wortham Theater Center, …
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Breaking the Stigma and Promoting Mental Health for Birthing Persons
1 in 8 Birthing Persons Experience Symptoms of Postpartum Depression
May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of mental health for expecting and new birthing persons, and Harris County Public Health (HCPH) wants to shed light on this public health concern.
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$5 Million Investment of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds for the Arts Sector Approved During Houston City Council
Houston City Council approved a $5 million investment of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the Arts Sector during this morning's City Council meeting. The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) will distribute the funds through this Houston Arts and Cultural Stabilization Grant Program to arts and cultural organizations during this calendar year.
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Houston Public Works Addresses Meter Device Replacements
Houston Public Works (HPW) is aware that some customers received high water bills after their meter reading devices were replaced.
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mourns the Victims of Allen, Texas Mass Shooting
Prays for Survivors’ Recovery, Including Alpha Brother Irvin P. Walker, II
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. mourns the victims and prays for the survivors of the deadly mass shooting in Allen, Texas, which left eight people dead and seven people injured, including a member of the Fraternity on Saturday, May 6. Alpha Brother Irvin P. Walker, II, who was shot multiple times, including in his chest and once in the right shoulder, is currently recovering after major life-saving surgery.
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Prairie View A&M University Announces Establishment of School of Public and Allied Health
he new school will join the University’s existing seven colleges, Undergraduate Studies and School of Architecture.
Prairie View A&M University, a leading Historically Black College/University in the field of health education, has announced the establishment of a new School of Public and Allied Health. The school, which will open its doors Sept. 1, will house growing programs in the Department of Health and Kinesiology and the University’s new degrees in Public Health.
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Houston Man Sentenced to 38 Years in Prison for Stabbing East End Neighbor
A Houston man was sentenced Wednesday to 38 years in prison by a Harris County jury for the fatal stabbing of his neighbor in the East End in 2019, District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
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Houston native performs during St. Louis Navy Week
Musician 1st Class James Randorff, from Houston, assigned to Navy Band Great Lakes performs at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in St. Louis, May 9, 2023.
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Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Elexia Morelos Navy Office of Community Outreach Musician 1st Class James Randorff, from Houston, assigned to Navy Band Great …
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Agenda CEO Announces Charity Giveback for Entire Month of June to Send Local Kids to Summer Camp
Houston Streetwear Entrepreneur Continues to Give Back Despite Adversity
Ken Haggerty, owner of Agenda Houston, the city's premiere destination for collectable sneakers and designer streetwear, built his business around overcoming adversity, working for change, and paying it forward.
