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Houston Author J. Elle Releases Highly Anticipated Winter Read Ashes of Gold
The forthcoming finale to her New York Times-bestselling YA "Wings of Ebony" duology, Ashes of Gold was released on January 11, 2022.
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Commissioner Ellis’ Statement in Support of Congress Members’ Call to the Justice Department for Help Regarding Mail Ballots in Texas
Voting is a sacred right and among the most important hallmarks of our democracy. In Harris County, the State of Texas, and the nation, we have seen these fundamental rights stripped away from people.
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Houston Recruiter Selected as CNRC FY-21 Recruiter of the Nation
Commander, Navy Recruiting Command (CNRC) recently named Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Berly Lue, a recruiter assigned to Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Houston, the 2021 CNRC Enlisted Recruiter of the Year (EROY) - active component (AC). Colloquially referred to as the recruiter of the nation, Lue outperformed more than 3,000 of her peers at 26 NTAGs across the nation to earn her spot as Navy recruiting's top gun. During a year with as many consequential and unforgettable events as the turbulent year of 2020, Lue met challenges head-on with unrelenting discipline and poise earning NTAG Houston Nuclear Recruiter of the Year and AC Talent Scout of the Year along the way.
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The Biden Pick: Representation Matters
It is time for African American Woman on the Supreme Court
President Joe Biden made many promises to Americans on the campaign trail in 2020. One of which was to ensure that appointments he made would reflect the diverse nature of these united states. A more specific nod to diversify was his commitment to nominate an African American woman to the Supreme Court. With the announcement of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement, President Biden is posed to stand by his word and make history while doing so.
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DivInc Houston Launches Inaugural 5G Sports Tech Accelerator in partnership with Verizon
The accelerator program supports startup s led by underrepresented founders changing the future of sports and esports.
DivInc, the premier startup accelerator for people of color and women entrepreneurs, is proud to announce the launch of its first Sports Tech Accelerator made possible through support from title sponsor, Verizon.
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Houston Health Department launching $1,000 COVID-19 vaccination incentive program
Hundreds of people to get chance at $50 gift cards
The Houston Health Department is launching a new program to encourage more Houstonians to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The 6-week initiative will award 12 people $1,000 gift cards and provide $50 gift cards to hundreds of additional people.
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National Charity League, Inc, Forms New Chapter in Houston, TX
National Charity League, Inc. (NCL), the nation’s premier mother-daughter non-profit organization, announced the formation of the Palomas Chapter. With the addition of the Palomas Chapter, NCL now has 289 chapters across the country and 40 chapters in Houston, TX.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Announces EPA Action to Aid Kashmere Gardens, 5th Ward and other Areas Impacted by creosote contamination by the Railroads in the Region
“EPA Administrator Michael Regan, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Biden Administration are taking important steps forward to help the people in my Congressional District, who live in Kashmere Garden, 5th Ward and Northeast areas of Houston and Harris County that comprise the 18th Congressional District. The announcement today is going to change lives by focusing needed resources on a problem that has gone too long without a remedy. Over the years I have been holding discussions and meeting cancer victims and listening to the stories of families who lost loved ones to cancer and other diseases over generations. We are desperate for relief. I have been disappointed by the unwillingness of previous Administrations to act to protect residents. Biden Administration has changed that by taking action.
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Rooftop Cinema Club opens 2022 season earlier than ever on Valentine’s weekend; tickets on sale Feb. 1
Venue opens Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, with “Pretty Woman” and “Love & Basketball”
Rooftop Cinema Club Uptown will open its 2022 season earlier than ever before, just in time for Valentine’s Day weekend on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, with “Pretty Woman” and “Love & Basketball” kicking things off on opening night. The ultimate open-air cinema experience in Uptown Houston located at 1700 Post Oak Blvd. today offers fans a first look at its Valentine’s weekend lineup so they can start making plans ahead of tickets going on sale for the full February lineup next Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, at noon.
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Bravo Announces New Top Chef "Cheftestants" and Houston Chef Evelyn Garcia is in the mix!
Emmy-Winning Digital Companion Series “Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen” Returns Thursday, March 10
Houston, we have “Top Chef!” Bravo’s “Top Chef,” will call Houston, the nation’s fourth largest city, home for season 19, launching with a supersized premiere on Thursday, March 3 from 8:00 – 9:15 pm ET/PT. The Emmy and James Beard Award-Winning series, produced by Magical Elves, returns with host Padma Lakshmi, head judge Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons. Expect the unexpected as 15 talented chefs from across the country vie for the coveted title bringing their unique skillsets, variety of cuisines and gamut of flavors.
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Memorial Park's Land Bridge Tunnel Preview Party on Saturday, February 5
Opportunity for public to explore and celebrate transformational project before tunnels open to traffic
Memorial Park Conservancy along with project partners the City of Houston, Houston Parks and Recreation Department, Kinder Foundation and Uptown Houston invite Houstonians for a FREE event celebrating Memorial Park’s transformational Land Bridge and Prairie project. Attendees will enjoy an exclusive opportunity to walk through and explore one of the project’s four tunnels before they open to vehicular traffic.
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Harmony Public Schools awarded grant to provide computer, internet access to thousands of low-income students
Harmony Public Schools is a free, open enrollment public charter school serving families in 23 communities across Texas.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has awarded Harmony Public Schools a $539,000 grant to connect low-income students with access to computers and the internet.
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Getty Images, the Getty Family and Stand Together Announce Recipients of Inaugural Grant to Preserve the Visual History of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Claflin University, Jackson State, North Carolina Central University, and Prairie View A&M University awarded $500,000 grant to digitize their archival photographic libraries
Getty Images, a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, in partnership with the Getty Family and Stand Together, a philanthropic community tackling some of the biggest challenges of our times, today announced the recipients of the inaugural Getty Images Photo Archive Grant for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
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Axalta commits to new sustainability goals for 2030
Axalta (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, today announced its commitment to an absolute reduction of 50 percent of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030, on its way to becoming carbon neutral in its operations by 2040 – one decade ahead of the deadline set by the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. In addition, the company has made 10 new sustainability commitments for 2030. Key among these is the commitment to produce sustainability benefits from 80 percent of Axalta's new product developments.
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World Renowned Artist Alexandra Nechita to Exhibit in Houston
Off the Wall Gallery, Houston’s premier fine art gallery is honored to present the ground-breaking exhibition “Alexandra Nechita: Setting the Stage”.
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Jackson State University Selected as Recipient of Getty Images Grant to Uncover and Digitize Rarely Seen Imagery from its Archival Photographic Library
Jackson State University today announced it is one four recipients of the inaugural Getty Images Photo Archive Grant for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), an initiative aimed at preserving and amplifying the invaluable visual history of HBCUs.
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Keep COVID-19 Precautions, Along with Romance, on Your Radar on Valentine’s Day
Show your love by helping your sweetie prevent allergy and asthma flares
It all feels eerily familiar. A Valentine’s Day that will involve helping to keep our sweethearts safe from COVID-19, and for those with allergies and asthma, keeping symptoms and triggers at bay.
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Teach For America Houston Launches Tutoring Program to Help Students Address Learning Recovery
The Ignite Fellowship Provides Tutors to Support 3rd and 8th Grade Houston Students Through Small Virtual Cohorts
Teach For America Houston announced the launch of its new tutoring program, the Ignite Fellowship, which is focused on helping 3rd through 8th grade Houston students address learning loss from the pandemic.
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‘Lefty’ tightens control of embryonic development
Inhibitor protein shown to regulate Nodal signaling relay during tissue patterning
A protein known as Lefty pumps the brakes as human embryos begin to differentiate into the bones, soft tissues and organs that make us.
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UK's Boris Johnson attended a gathering for his birthday while the rest of the country was in lockdown
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson celebrated his birthday with a gathering at his official residence in June 2020 while the United Kingdom was in its first Covid-19 lockdown, a spokesperson said Monday, marking the latest scandal for the country's leader.

