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USDA commission releases final recommendations to remedy discrimination/inequity across agency
The US Department of Agriculture’s Equity Commission presented nearly 70 recommendations Thursday that the agency hopes will “further advance equity at USDA” and help resolve longstanding discriminatory practices, according to a copy of the report obtained by CNN.
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Harris County Attorney Takes Action: Sues Texas' Environmental Agency Over Concrete Batch Plant Rules
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee, alongside a coalition of Houston-area community groups, is taking a bold stand against the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The lawsuit addresses the agency's failure to enforce immediate compliance with its new standard permit for existing concrete batch plants, instead of granting a grace period of up to 10 years.
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Elevating Southwest Louisiana: Welcome Richert "Ricky" Self and Jay Kumar to Visit Lake Charles Board of Directors
Visit Lake Charles proudly welcomes two distinguished leaders, Richert "Ricky" Self and Jay Kumar, to its esteemed board of directors. Their recent appointments underscore Visit Lake Charles' commitment to strategic growth and community engagement in Southwest Louisiana.
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Texas judge rules school district can restrict length of male students’ natural hair - Darryl George related
A Texas judge ruled Thursday that the state’s CROWN Act does not make it unlawful for school dress codes to limit a student’s hair length.
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Vote with Ease: METRO Provides Free Rides to Polls for 2024 Elections
As the 2024 primary elections draw near, METRO is proud to announce its partnership with the League of Women Voters to offer free rides to polling locations across the Houston area. Ensuring accessibility and convenience for voters, METRO invites registered voters to hop on board METRORail, local buses, METRORapid, curb2curb, and METROLift paratransit services at no cost on select dates.
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Katherine Johnson and John Glenn: A Legendary Alliance That Transcends Time
Sixty-two years ago, on February 20, 1962, a pivotal moment in human history unfolded as America achieved an extraordinary feat – launching astronaut John Glenn into orbit around the Earth. But behind this monumental mission stood a dynamic duo forever linked in history: Katherine Johnson and John Glenn.
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Why it’s so difficult to land on the moon, even five decades after Apollo
Hundreds of thousands of miles beyond Earth, a phone booth-size spacecraft is en route to take on a challenge no vehicle launched from the United States has attempted in more than 50 years.
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Flight controllers gather around NASA Flight Director Glynn Lunney (seated, foreground) in the control room at what's now called Johnson Space Center in Houston during …
Published on February 22, 2024
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ProProsecutors Accuse 'Rust' Film Armorer of Negligence and Unprofessionalism in Manslaughter Trial
“Rust” film armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed was “negligent” and “unprofessional” in her role overseeing prop weapons and ammunition, and her actions caused the on-set shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, prosecutors said in opening statements of her manslaughter trial Thursday.
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Potential deal funds WIC food aid faces blowback
With a partial government shutdown looming at the end of next week, House leaders are discussing an agreement that would provide extra nutrition assistance for new moms and young children, addressing one big sticking point in the federal funding negotiations.
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Many AT&T customers are part of a massive outage. Mandatory Credit: Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle/Getty Images via CNN Newsource
Published on February 22, 2024
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Massive Outage Reported by AT&T Customers, Disrupting Phone Service Nationwide
AT&T’s network went down for many of its customers across the United States Thursday morning, leaving customers unable to place calls, text or access the internet. By late morning, the company said most of its network had been restored.
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‘I see the effects already’: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra youth program aims to increase diversity among musicians
Azira G. Hill hasn’t forgotten the days she used to volunteer as an usher for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in order to save money on tickets for performances. A passion that was fueled during her childhood in Cuba.
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Published on February 22, 2024
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Why it’s difficult to land on moon five decades after Apollo
Hundreds of thousands of miles beyond Earth, a phone booth-size spacecraft is en route to take on a challenge no vehicle launched from the United States has attempted in more than 50 years.
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Nearly 30,000 objects are hurtling through near-Earth orbit. That’s not just a problem for space
Once upon a time, gazing at the night sky was an escape from manmade messiness on Earth. Not anymore.
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Parents in Miami-Dade County receive permission slips asking if children can participate in Black History Month activity
As a parent, Chuck Walter said he’s used to signing papers that his children bring home from school. But Walter said a recent request from his daughter’s teacher caught him off guard.
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Parents in Miami-Dade County receive permission slips asking if children can participate in Black History Month activity
As a parent, Chuck Walter said he’s used to signing papers that his children bring home from school. But Walter said a recent request from his daughter’s teacher caught him off guard.
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Empowering Black Entrepreneurship Highlight: The Debut of H-Town Beauty Supply Storefront Lands In The Bayou City
Jessica Abbey and Oscar Mabry's launch their first H-Town Beauty Supply storefront in Houston, Texas.
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What we know about Audrii Cunningham, who vanished on her way to school, and the man now charged with murder in her death
The last time Audrii Cunningham’s family saw her alive, the 11-year-old was getting ready for school Thursday morning and heading out to catch the bus.
