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We’re Not Letting Anybody Steal Our Joy
A congressional meeting room might be the last place people would expect to find joy.
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Statement by Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on the President’s Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
Budget Reinforces Administration’s Commitment to Reversing Years of Underinvestment in Federal Education Programs to Ensure the Success and Wellbeing of our Nation’s Students
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St. Luke’s United Methodist Church presents Ukraine benefit concert featuring Christina Wells and Ken Medema on Sunday, Apr. 3
Proceeds go to UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) for Ukrainian citizens and refugees impacted by the war
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GRAMMY-Winning Recording Artist John Legend To Receive Global Impact Award At Recording Academy Honors Presented By The Black Music Collective
The Recording Academy® announced today 12-time GRAMMY®-winning artist John Legend will be honored during Recording Academy Honors Presented By The Black Music Collective taking place in-person during GRAMMY Week. Legend will be receiving the first-ever Recording Academy Global Impact Award for his personal and professional achievements in the music industry.
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HUD's Action Plan To Advance Property Appraisal And Valuation Equity
"Researchers have observed a market value gap between majority-Black and majority-white neighborhoods for decades. On average, homes in majority-Black neighborhoods are valued at less than half of those in neighborhoods with few or no Black residents. Statistical analyses show that accounting for neighborhood and property characteristics and amenities—such as the age of the property or its proximity to public transportation—does not explain the entire disparity. Recent research has identified appraisals as one of the drivers of the gap."
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Eastbound Memorial Drive Tunnels Now Open to One-Way Vehicular Traffic
Eastbound traffic directed to new alignment of Memorial Drive; Westbound tunnels to open in April
Today, Memorial Park Conservancy along with project partners the City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department, Kinder Foundation, and Uptown Houston celebrated the opening of the eastbound Land Bridge tunnels to one-way vehicular traffic.
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William H. Kuntz Jr., Former TDLR Executive Director, Passed Away on Sunday
William H. Kuntz, Jr., former executive director of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, passed away Sunday after a long illness.
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Governor Greg Abbott Endorses Caroline Harris For House District 52
Today, Governor Greg Abbott announced his endorsement of Caroline Harris for House District 52.
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Governor Greg Abbott Endorses Patrick Gurski For House District 23
Governor Greg Abbott today announced his endorsement of Patrick Gurski for House District 23. Mr. Gurski has served in the National Guard, and in the Galveston County District Attorney’s Office.
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President Joe Biden delivers a speech about the Russian invasion of Ukraine in Warsaw, Poland, on March 26. A comment made by Biden at the …
Published on March 28, 2022
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Biden's improvised comment on Putin during Warsaw speech looms over White House
Two days after President Joe Biden's return from Europe, one improvised comment about Russian President Vladimir Putin hovers over the White House: "For God's sake, this man cannot remain in power."
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Buchanan District Library seeks support in expanded tutoring program
The library’s free tutoring program depends on donations to thrive and looks to expand its tutoring efforts.
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DeSantis signs controversial bill restricting certain LGBTQ topics in the classroom
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed legislation banning certain instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in the classroom, approving the controversial measure that opponents have dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" law.
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Academy 'condemns' actions of Will Smith at Oscars, starts 'formal review' of slapping incident
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences in a statement issued on Monday condemned the actions of best actor winner Will Smith after the "King Richard" star stormed the stage and slapped presenter Chris Rock in the face during Sunday's Oscars ceremony.
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Will Smith and Chris Rock have a history that predates the Oscars slap
Sunday night wasn't the first time Chris Rock had joked about Jada Pinkett Smith, but it may have been his last.
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Chris Rock isn't pressing charges against Will Smith for the Oscars slap
Chris Rock will not be pressing charges against Will Smith following their onstage altercation at this year's Oscars, the Los Angeles Police Department has said.
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Reignite the Passion of Community Involvement with the Rev. Al Sharpton
"Historical representation personified" – these were the words used by Rev. Al Sharpton as he described Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® and its international president, Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover, during the sorority’s 90th South Central Regional Conference. The Rev. Sharpton took the stage and gave a powerful speech, sharing with the audience his appreciation for the organization’s contributions and his longstanding dedication to community service. As a vocal and prominent figure in civil rights activism, the Rev. Sharpton’s words reignited a sense of pride during an event that was a reminder and celebration of black excellence.
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Making sense of calorie counts to maximize your workout burn
Forty-five percent of the world's population is trying to shed a few pounds, according to a 2020 Ipsos poll. And they prefer to do it by exercising more and eating better, not by dieting. That's essentially the well-known "calories in, calories out" method, where you try to burn more calories than you take in. There is just one problem: Nailing down your calorie burn is harder than you may think.
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Boss Babes Who Pray Shuts Down Houston #Recap
The 2022 “Boss Babes Who Pray” Conference (A two day event for Christian business women and executives; held in 3 cities, two continents and two countries) kicked off March 15th 2022, in Houston, Texas.
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GOP Rep. Jeff Fortenberry guilty of three felonies in campaign contributions case
Republican Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska was found guilty on Thursday of concealing information and making false statements to federal authorities in regard to an investigation looking into illegal campaign contributions in his 2016 reelection campaign, the US Attorney's Office for the Central District of California said.
