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Student taken into custody hours after Texas school shooting
An 18-year-old student opened fire during a fight at his Dallas-area high school on Wednesday, injuring four people and then fleeing before being taken into custody hours later, authorities said.
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Black Women Artists and Activists Drop 17-Minute “Say Her Name” Anthem
Musician, actor and activist Janelle Monáe partnered with the African American Policy Forum to create “Say Her Name (Hell You Talmbout),” an anthem protesting police violence and calling attention to 61 Black women and girls who were killed by law enforcement.
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AKA Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter Donates Over $12,000 for Mammograms for Underserved Communities
One in every ten million women worldwide will be affected by breast cancer. It is one of the most common cancers with the highest number of deaths. Although causian women account for the most new cases per year, their rate of death is lower than that of African American and Hispanic women. With more research breast cancer death rates have decreased overall but still remain higher for African American and Hispanic women. The ladies of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®
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Biden's Trillion-dollar Plan
After much drama last week, President Biden made it clear that his core legislative package - the American Jobs Plan, which would begin rebuilding our decrepit infrastructure and the American Family Plan, which would address essential needs - will pass together or not at all. Now Democrats are moving to negotiate the scope of the Family Plan so they can unify behind it.
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Biden to Boost At-Home Rapid Testing with $1 Billion Investment
It's about to get faster, easier and cheaper to get an at-home Covid 19 test, the Biden administration says. The administration is set to boost Covid-19 testing in the US by announcing an additional investment in at-home rapid tests.
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Celebrate the Richness of Hispanic Heritage
America would not be the country it is today without the contributions of Hispanic Americans. Every year from September 15 to October 15 we remember the achievements of Hispanic Americans and how they have made America the country that it is. The influential touches of their rich culture can be seen all over Houston and around the world. A greater grasp of the culture can be gained when visiting the Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston (IHCH). Houston Style got a chance to speak with the president and chairman of the board Mayte Sera Weitzman to learn more about the culture and the institute.
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It's time to become friends with your anxiety
I've never felt as anxious or cried as much as I have during the pandemic, and I know I am not the only one.
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Debt ceiling: What to know as Congress nears an October 18 deadline
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has set the doomsday clock: The US government runs out of money October 18, when it will hit the borrowing ceiling set by Congress.
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Idaho's governor accuses lieutenant governor of attempting to deploy National Guard to border without authorization
An extraordinary public feud between Idaho's two top leaders escalated on Tuesday when the state's governor, Brad Little, accused fellow Republican Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin of overstepping her authority by ordering the state National Guard to the US-Mexico border while he was in Texas visiting the border.
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An extraordinary public feud between Idaho's two top leaders escalated on Tuesday when the state's governor, Brad Little, accused fellow Republican Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin …
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Biden administration to boost at-home rapid testing with $1 billion investment
It's about to get faster, easier and cheaper to get an at-home Covid-19 test, the Biden administration says. The administration is set to boost Covid-19 testing in the US by announcing an additional investment in at-home rapid tests.
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Macy's Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month With Round-Up Campaign And Products
Macy’s encourages customers to donate online or round-up their in-store purchase to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and The Pink Pony Fund
Macy’s encourages customers to donate online or round-up their in-store purchase to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and The Pink Pony Fund Customers can shop limited-time product that gives back at macys.com/pinkshop
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Grammy Award-Winning Legend Anthony Hamilton Shares His Raw and Uncut Journey to Success in TV One’s UNCENSORED, This Sunday!
TV One’s original, autobiographical series UNCENSORED continues with singer, songwriter, actor, and producer Anthony Hamilton on Sunday, October 3rd at 10 PM ET/9C. This season, some of today's most notable personalities tell their story in their own words including acclaimed actress Lynn Whitfield, singer and actress Raven-Symoné and more!
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South Texas College of Law offers support for tenants at upcoming Keep Harris Housed event in Alief
Free event will help Houston-area renters access legal services, apply for rental relief programs
Eric Kwartler, Public Interest Attorney in South Texas College of Law Houston’s Randall O. Sorrells Legal Clinics, and several of his law students will be providing guidance to area residents to help them avoid being evicted during a Keep Harris Housed outreach event Thursday, Sept. 30, in Alief.
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Governor Abbott Announces Intention To Appeal FEMA Denial Of Federal Emergency Declaration In Response To Border Crisis
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the State of Texas will appeal the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) denial of Texas' Federal Emergency Declaration request as a result of the escalating crisis at the Texas-Mexico border.
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Fishbone Seafood brings opportunities for Business franchise ownership to Urban areas
Alongside artists Mustard and YG, chain eyes continued expansion into 2022
While many restaurant chains struggled to survive during the pandemic, one franchise continually fought to find ways to serve up their Southern-style seafood.
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Fort Bend County Allocates over $2 Million to Extend Childcare Voucher Program
Allows qualifying Fort Bend County families to receive up to three vouchers per family
On Wednesday, October 6, at 12:30 p.m., Fort Bend County Judge KP George will hold a press conference to announce the extension of the County’s Childcare Voucher program.
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Wells Fargo NeighborhoodLIFT Program Returns to Houston to Create 300 Homeowners
As Houston continues to battle COVID-19, $5 million effort will help residents with $15,000 home down payment assistance
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The Real Story of 'Queens' Revealed in 'Beneath the Hits'
Ahead of the premiere of “Queens” on Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 10/9c on ABC, the reunited hip-hop group is sharing the highs and lows from their past on the special, “Beneath the Music.”
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Congressman Al Green Introduces Sweeping Legislative Package to Protect and Reward Whistleblowers
On Tuesday, October 5, 2021, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following statement announcing the introduction of his Whistleblower Protection Reform Act of 2021 and Financial Compensation for Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Whistleblowers Act:
