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Today city of Houston appointee Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock was sworn in as METRO’s Board Chair. She is the first Hispanic woman to serve in this …
Published on February 29, 2024
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Carnage at Gaza food aid site amid Israeli gunfire. Here’s what we know
One of the worst single tragedies to occur during Israel’s war with Hamas took place Thursday, when scores of Palestinians were killed trying to access food aid in Gaza City.
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Excessive alcohol drinking drove about 488 deaths per day during the pandemic, CDC says
While dry January and damp lifestyles have taken off on TikTok, the United States has already experienced a spike in deaths related to excessive alcohol.
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University of Houston-Downtown Master’s in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) Receives Accolades as a Top Program
The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) has solidified its position as a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) education, with its Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) program recently recognized as a "Top Pick for the Very Best Master’s and Graduate Certificate Programs in Artificial Intelligence" by AI Degree Guide. This prestigious accolade places UHD's program alongside esteemed institutions such as Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Rochester Institute of Technology, Duke University, Carnegie Mellon University, and Johns Hopkins University.
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Man exonerated after nearly 30 years imprisonment for deadly 1994 arson
Daniel Gwynn was convicted and later sentenced to death for a 1994 arson murder in West Philadelphia. But now 30 years later, the 54-year-old is now a free man.
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Oprah leaves WeightWatchers; stock tumbles
Oprah Winfrey is leaving the board of WeightWatchers, ending a nearly decade-long stint as a director of the beleaguered company that has faced sudden competition from Ozempic.
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Houston's New Era in Transit Leadership: Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock to Spearhead METRO as Board Chair
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has taken a pivotal step in transforming the city's transit system by nominating Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock to be the next Board Chair of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Houston METRO), now officially with the green light from the City Council and METRO's board.
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Job Corps Adopts Progressive Stance on Marijuana, Enhancing Opportunities for Youth
In an unprecedented move, the U.S. Department of Labor's Job Corps program has enacted a pivotal change in its marijuana testing rules, demonstrating a progressive shift towards the treatment of cannabis use among the youth. This modification aims to mitigate the repercussions of prior marijuana use on young individuals aspiring to join the federal workforce through the Job Corps training initiative.
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Houston's Bravest: 31 New Firefighters Join the Ranks in a Ceremony of Commitment and Courage
The Houston Fire Department proudly welcomed 31 new firefighters into its esteemed ranks, marking a day of pride and promise for the city. The Class of 2023-C stood tall on February 22, 2024, as they took their Oath of Office in a stirring ceremony held at the Houston Community College Main Campus Auditorium.
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Missouri City native serves aboard Navy warship in San Diego
Petty Officer 2nd Class Jairo Rodriguez a native of Missouri City, Texas, serves the U.S. Navy aboard USS Tripoli operating out of San Diego.
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Biden says Gaza incident complicates ceasefire talks; his administration feels urgency after dozens are killed
A deadly incident at a food distribution site in Gaza, in which dozens of hungry Palestinians were killed after Israeli military forces opened fire, has added additional urgency to ceasefire talks – but could also complicate them, President Joe Biden told reporters on Thursday.
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Johnson’s historically narrow House majority shrinks further, after Democrat Tom Suozzi sworn in
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson is overseeing one of the smallest House majorities in history – and Democrat Tom Suozzi’s win in a New York special election shrinks it further.
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Harmony Public Schools Department of Communications & Marketing Shines with 51 Awards from TSPRA*
Harmony Public Schools' Department of Communications & Marketing has once again made waves in the realm of school communications and marketing, clinching an impressive total of 51 awards at the Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) annual awards ceremony held in Sugar Land, Texas on February 28, 2024.
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Camp For All and Howard Hughes Unite for Annual Over The Edge Event: A Thrilling Rappelling Experience in The Woodlands
Camp For All, a cherished nonprofit dedicated to providing barrier-free camp experiences for nearly 9,000 individuals with challenging illnesses or special needs, is gearing up for its annual Over The Edge fundraiser and rappelling event in The Woodlands, Texas. Scheduled for Saturday, April 20, 2024, this exciting event is made possible through the generous partnership with Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH), showcasing the remarkable community spirit of Houston.
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Jamie Lee Curtis credits Richard Lewis with her sobriety: ‘Rest in laughter’
Jamie Lee Curtis sent love to her late friend and former costar, comedian and actor Richard Lewis, who died at his home in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
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Texts reveal shadowy role witness played in defense attorney’s push to disqualify Willis from Trump case
A key witness in the push to disqualify District Attorney Fani Willis from the Georgia election case against Donald Trump had a much deeper involvement in the effort than was previously known, according to hundreds of text messages obtained by CNN.
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US Justice Department investigates Boeing over door plug blowout
Boeing faces yet another federal probe over its 737 Max door plug blowout, this one by the Justice Department, an investigation that could expose it to criminal liability.
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Members of Congress tour an area lined with concertina wire in Eagle Pass on January 3, a week before Texas blocked Border Patrol agents from …
Published on February 29, 2024
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Texas seized part of the US-Mexico border/blocked federal Border Patrol agents - what happened next
Eagle Pass, Texas, has turned into the epicenter of a growing feud between Texas and federal authorities over how to tackle the migrant crisis and who has jurisdiction over that part of the US-Mexico border.
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Beth Whited – President of Union Pacific welcomed to Houston by Francis Page Jr. – Publisher of Houston Style Magazine
Published on February 29, 2024
