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Astros Rookie Jeremy Peña Has Breakout Performance In Win Over Angels
“It has been a dream come true,” Peña said after the game about his first two days on the major league level.
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Texas Is Quietly Using Redistricting Lawsuits to Launch a Broader War Against Federal Voting Rights Law
Beyond the immediate legal fight over whether Texas lawmakers again discriminated against voters of color when drawing new political districts, a quieter war is being waged that could dramatically constrict voting rights protections nationwide for years to come. For decades, redistricting in Texas has tracked a familiar rhythm — new maps are followed by claims of discrimination and lawsuits asking federal courts to step in. Over the years, Texas lawmakers have repeatedly been ordered to correct gerrymandering that suppressed the political power of Black and Hispanic voters.
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Art League Houston Announces Top Honors for 2022 Annual Awards
For over three decades, Art League Houston (ALH) has honored the brightest lights in the arts in Texas. This year, ALH proudly announces the selection of Letitia Huckaby as the 2022 Texas Artist of the Year, Earlie Hudnall, Jr. as the recipient of the biennial 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award in the Visual Arts, and Melanie Lawson and John Guess, Jr. as the 2022 Texas Patrons of the Year.
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'Like the good old days': Obama returns to the White House for the first time as Democrats look ahead to midterm elections
When former President Barack Obama walked into the White House on Tuesday, it was his first time in the building since he welcomed then-President-elect Donald Trump for coffee on the morning of Trump's inauguration.
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Texas Southern University, Southwest Airlines Announces Career Pathway Partnership
Texas Southern University (TSU) and Southwest Airlines Co. announced TSU as a university partner – and the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) – in the airline’s First Officer recruitment program: Destination 225°. On a compass, 225° is the southwest directional heading, and the carrier developed Destination 225° to lead aspiring pilots to Southwest Airlines.
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Homelessness Declined By More Than 20% During Pandemic
Innovative Houston & Harris County Partnership Leads To Historic Decrease
A joint city of Houston and Harris County program has made significant progress in addressing homelessness during the pandemic. Independent data recently released by the Coalition for the Homeless (.pdf) showed a 21 percent decrease in homelessness from January 2020 to January 2022.
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Youth Encouraged To Apply For Internships Across City
Mayor Sylvester Turner encourages all youth aged 16-24 to apply for paid internships through his signature Hire Houston Youth internship program. While thousands of internships are available across the city, including in the private and non-profit sectors, the deadline for youth to apply for City of Houston positions is Friday, April 8.
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Chris Paul and Taraji P. Henson appointed to Biden's HBCU advisory board
President Joe Biden will announce Thursday that he is appointing more than a dozen top education leaders, celebrities and athletes to his board of advisers on historically Black colleges and universities, the White House said.
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Putin's War Crimes Must Be Exposed
The mass graves of civilians murdered and mutilated in Bucha, Ukraine, are stark evidence of the horrors of war - and of war crimes. Putin's invasion of Ukraine - itself a violation of international law - raises a profound challenge to the world. How can a dictator armed with nuclear weapons be held accountable for the crimes of war?
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Astros Win Their 10th Consecutive Opening Day Game While Silencing An Old Foe
The Houston Astros players had their memories jogged in the top of the eighth inning of their 2022 Opening Day game against the Los Angeles Angels when reliever Ryan Tepera took the mound for the Angels with his team trailing 1-0.
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Pack your bags, we’re going to Knoxville, Tennessee!
Often described as a hidden gem, as you descent upon the sweeping beauty of mountains and witness where art meets adventure and culture meets cuisine, you will undoubtably know that you are in for a great Tennessean treat when you arrive to Knoxville, Tennessee.
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When former President Barack Obama walks into the White House on Tuesday, it will be his first time in the building since he welcomed then-President-elect …
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Actress Taraji P. Henson, left, and NBA star Chris Paul, right, are set to be appointed by President Joe Biden to his board of advisers …
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Senate confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson to be first Black woman to sit on Supreme Court
The Senate confirmed President Joe Biden's Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson on Thursday in a historic vote that paves the way for her to become the first Black woman to serve on the highest court in the nation.
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A New Era Begins As The Houston Astros Open Their 2022 Season Against The Angels
Although Major League Baseball had its 2022 Spring Training delayed due to a lockout dispute between the owners and players, the time has finally come for baseball fans, more importantly, Houston Astros fans, to hear those three beautiful words that are music to their ears. "Let's Play Ball!"
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Why Starbucks stopped rewarding its stockholders
Just three weeks ago, Starbucks announced that it had big plans to lavish its shareholders with new rewards. The company said it was reinstating its stock buyback program, touting a $20 billion commitment over the next three years.
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The job hunt can be exhausting. Here's how to cope
Amid America's Great Resignation, millions of workers continue to leave their jobs.
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Tax Day is coming soon. Here's what you need to know about filing your 2021 taxes
Soaring inflation. The war in Ukraine. Yet another rise in Covid cases. With so much going on this year it's hard to focus on things like filing your taxes.
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A California law requiring more diversity on company boards is unconstitutional, judge rules
A judge in Los Angeles has ruled a law requiring public companies headquartered in California to diversify their boards violates the state's constitution, court documents show.
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Deutsche Bank is the first big bank to forecast a US recession
The Federal Reserve's fight against inflation will spark a recession in the United States that begins late next year, Deutsche Bank warned on Tuesday.
