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Obama vs. Trump: A Story of Decline and Hope for Renewal
Donald Trump began his presidency with an inaugural address that denounced the "carnage" that had preceded him. He vowed to Make America Great Again, and set about systematically trying to deep-six virtually everything that his predecessor Barack Obama had accomplished.
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GOP megadonor Harlan Crow declines to answer Democrats’ questions about financial ties to Clarence Thomas
A lawyer for GOP megadonor Harlan Crow told Senate Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin that his committee did not have “the authority to investigate Mr. Crow’s personal friendship with Justice Clarence Thomas,” in a letter Monday night obtained by CNN.
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Educators at Philly Charter School File for Union Election
Vast Majority of New Foundations High School Staff Submit Authorization Cards with National Labor Relations Board
A decisive majority of educators at a leading North Philadelphia charter high school have filed for an official union election with the National Labor Relations Board and will vote imminently to join the American Federation of Teachers.
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Hurricane Season is Still a Threat for Houston’s Most Vulnerable
Rebuilding Together Houston steps up its efforts five years after Harvey’s impact
Despite a slow start, wind and rain during a still expected above-normal 2022 Hurricane Season could bring devastation to Houston threatening everyone in its path, especially people without the resources to secure their homes. Considering the lessons learned after Hurricane Harvey, Rebuilding Together in 2022 has replaced 60 roofs at no cost to Houston’s most vulnerable homeowners and will continue to prioritize roof replacement through the end of 2022.
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Texas Southern University and Houston Community College announce historic new partnership agreement
Agreement eases path for HCC students transferring to TSU
Texas Southern University and Houston Community College leaders announced a first-of-its-kind agreement to provide a seamless path for HCC students to transfer to TSU.
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Holocaust Museum Houston Celebrates Black History Month: Free Admission & Art Conversations
Presenting Free Admission and Programs for Black Art Houston on February 18th
Holocaust Museum Houston hosts free admission and programs on February 18th for Black Art Houston, celebrating Black History Month.
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Texas Renaissance Festival Hosts Annual Job Faire
Festival Vendors Seek Employees for 2023 Festival Season
The Texas Renaissance Festival will hold their annual Job Faire on September 9, 2023, at the Texas Renaissance Festival grounds, starting at 10am.
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H-E-B launches debit card that offers cash back on H-E-B brand products and other perks
H-E-B Debit account offers a spending and savings account with no monthly fees to maintain the account.
At H-E-B, it pays to be a Texan. H-E-B has launched a Debit Account program that gives customers five percent cash back on the purchase of qualifying H-E-B brand products1. The H-E-B Debit Card, which can be used anywhere Mastercard is accepted, acts as a spending card with an optional, high-yield savings account2, and provides users several benefits such as free cash withdrawals at H-E-B branded ATMs3, no monthly fees to maintain an account, getting paid up to two days earlier with direct deposit and more4.
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Some Covid-19 long haulers say vaccines may be relieving their symptoms. Researchers are looking into it
Jessamyn Smyth hopes that two shots in the arm may be what finally delivers her from a year in which the lasting effects of Covid-19 wreaked chaos in her life.
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Houston Area Jobs: H-E-B and Joe V’s Smart Shop are Hiring
H-E-B and Joe V’s Smart shop are hiring immediately: H-E-B is hiring for the following positions: Overnight stocker, day- time stocker, checker and bagger.
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5 things to know for August 24: Primaries, Student loans, Ukraine, Teachers, Twitter
The climate crisis rarely evokes feelings of joy, but a discovery this week had some scientists excited about what a drought has revealed. Dinosaur tracks from around 113 million years ago were uncovered in a riverbed in Texas due to severe drought conditions -- and more prehistoric findings are likely as water levels continue to drop.
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School of Veterinary Medicine Complex Taking Shape with Construction on Schedule
The first veterinary school in Texas in 100 years is being built on the campus of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Amarillo.
If you live in Texas, particularly if you own animals, you have likely heard that Texas Tech University is responding to the needs of Texas and opening the first new veterinary school in a century in Texas. While much has been discussed and celebrated in the media, there has been quite a bit of activity happening behind the scenes – acquiring the finances needed to make it happen, getting regulatory and accreditation approvals, hiring faculty and devising a truly innovative curriculum.
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How long you live may depend on how much money you make
Life expectancy in modern, affluent societies is supposed to move in only one direction: upward. But that is not what is happening in the United States. The 2010s were the first decade in American history in which life expectancy failed to rise since the federal government began keeping comprehensive mortality statistics in 1900. Then along came Covid-19.
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General Motors’ New Energy Ecosystem Will Give Customers Control of Their Energy Needs and Help Mitigate Effects of Power Outages
GM Energy will consist of Ultium Home, Ultium Commercial and Ultium Charge 360, expanding business opportunities to include energy management services and drive growth beyond the core vehicle portfolio GM Energy’s solutions are designed to provide customers with more seamless and integrated energy management and help improve grid resiliency A growing number of large-scale companies across the U.S. have already signed on to receive energy solutions through GM Energy’s portfolio of products and services, and collaborate with GM to pilot and develop expanded offerings through the energy ecosystem
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Congresswomen 'squad' respond to Trump's attacks: The US 'belongs to everyone'
After the President of the United States spent the day openly encouraging a group of critical congresswomen of color to leave the country, the four Democratic lawmakers made clear Monday they're here to stay.
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Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson and Ginni Thomas
Last week, two events involving the U.S. Supreme Court occurred. First, four days of hearings surrounding the nomination and possible elevation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the nation's highest court.
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Balancing Books and Politics: PVAMU Student Goes to College As Youngest City Councilman in the State
As a member of the graduating class of 2018, Kendric D. Jones is a pro at going back-to-college. He knows what to pack, what to expect, and basically what to do. However, this year will be different than usual when returning to Prairie View A&M University to finish up his last two semesters of his undergraduate collegiate career as he will have a lot more to juggle balancing books with politics.
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Assistance May Be Available from Other Sources if FEMA Cannot Help
Not all survivors of February’s storms are eligible for FEMA assistance. Others may be eligible for some aid, but for less than they need. Where can these survivors turn for help? Whom can they call?
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Emmys 2020 winners list: See who took home an award
The Primetime Emmy Awards, which honor the best in television, were presented Sunday.
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Mom dies after giving birth to fifth child
A local father is left to raise his young kids after his wife passed away giving birth to their fifth child.

