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Congressman Al Green and Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Receive Prior USPS Transparency Recommendations from the Office of Inspector General
On Thursday, February 8, 2024, Congressman Al Green’s and Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia’s senior staff members toured the United States Postal Service (USPS) North Houston and South Houston (Missouri City) Mail Processing Centers in response to prior and ongoing complaints from constituents regarding delayed and failed mail delivery.
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Theatre Suburbia: Over the River and Through the Woods by Joe Dipietro
Brace yourself for an evening of laughter and love as Theatre Suburbia presents "Over the River and Through the Woods" by Joe Dipietro. Set against the backdrop of family dynamics and Italian American culture, this heartwarming comedy promises an unforgettable theatrical experience.
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Join the 2024 Houston Walk for 1 in 100 to Support Congenital Heart Disease Research
Get ready to lace up your sneakers and join the Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA) for the 2024 Houston Walk for 1 in 100. This family-friendly event, scheduled for Saturday, April 27 at Memorial Park Conservancy, aims to raise vital funds for congenital heart disease (CHD) research, outreach programs, and patient advocacy efforts. With a fundraising goal of $35,000, every step you take and every dollar you raise will make a difference in the lives of those affected by CHD.
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Walkers from the 2019 Houston Walk for 1 in 100 event (photo credit: Adult Congenital Heart Association)
Published on February 12, 2024
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Controversial Statue Installation Sparks Community Outcry at University of Houston
In a clandestine operation, an 8-foot-tall statue purportedly celebrating abortion and honoring Ruth Bader Ginsburg was surreptitiously brought to the University of Houston main campus under the cover of night last Thursday, ahead of its scheduled installation on February 28th. The move, perceived by many as an attempt to preempt potential protests, has ignited a firestorm of controversy within the community.
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Carlos Gonzalez, a worship singer, hugs a fellow churchgoer after a shooting at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston. Mandatory Credit: Callaghan O'Hare/Reuters
Published on February 12, 2024
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Police identify woman who opened fire in Houston megachurch - what we know
A woman who walked into a popular Texas megachurch Sunday afternoon with a long gun and a young child opened fire before she was killed by law enforcement officers on scene.
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Houston Rallies Against Industrial Giant: A United Stand for Health Over Concrete
In the shadow of the LBJ Hospital in Houston, a battle against environmental injustice is being waged. Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee's assertion rings clear: "You don’t put a facility that crushes concrete, that pollutes the air, just across the street from a hospital." This powerful statement leads a chorus of community leaders, healthcare professionals, and citizens rallying against the TCEQ's decision to authorize a concrete crushing facility that could jeopardize the health of countless Houstonians and erode the $2.5 billion bond investment in the city's healthcare infrastructure.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. apologized to members of his family who objected to a new TV ad released Sunday during the Super Bowl. Kennedy is …
Published on February 12, 2024
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RFK Jr. apologizes to cousins offended by Super Bowl ad’s reference to JFK
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. apologized to members of his family who objected to a new TV ad released Sunday during the Super Bowl that repurposed a spot from his uncle’s 1960 campaign.
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Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee, Houston City Controller Chris Hollins, and the President/CEO of Harris Health System Dr. Esmaeil Porsa
Published on February 12, 2024
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Chris Hollins, City Controller for the City of Houston
Published on February 12, 2024
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NATO chief -Trump’s comments on abandoning alliance endangers US and European troops
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has hit back against “any suggestion” countries within the alliance would not defend one another after former US President Donald Trump said he would not abide by the collective defense clause at the heart of the alliance if reelected.
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Prevent brain decay, according to science - how?
When my mother was in her 80s, her daily call to her older brother always started with the same question: “Did your bowels move today?” I used to roll my eyes and pray to the old-age gods that I would never do the same.
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Carlos Gonzalez, a worship singer, hugs a fellow churchgoer after a shooting at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston. Mandatory Credit: Callaghan O'Hare/Reuters
Published on February 12, 2024
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Woman walked into Houston megachurch with a child; began shooting - what we know
A woman who walked into a popular Texas megachurch Sunday afternoon with a long gun and a young child opened fire before she was killed by law enforcement officers on scene. The gunfire left the child in critical condition and another man injured, officials said.
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Special counsel probe into Biden’s handling of classified documents appears to be nearing end
Special counsel Robert Hur’s interview of President Joe Biden is a sign that the classified documents investigation is nearing conclusion after casting a wide net that included dozens of witnesses during the ten-month long probe, multiple sources told CNN.
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Mass shooting shook tight-knit Asian dance community. Survivors; then, faced barriers finding culturally
Nightmares have tormented Soo Wong for the past year, fueled by the horror she witnessed when a gunman opened fire inside a California dance hall, killing her close friend and 10 other people as a Lunar New Year’s eve party was in full swing.
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Montana: Rep. Matt Rosendale announces Senate bid; sets up consequential GOP primary
GOP Rep. Matt Rosendale announced Friday that he had filed for Senate in Montana, setting up a contentious primary against national Republicans’ preferred pick to take on vulnerable Democratic Sen. Jon Tester.
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District Attorney Ogg to Announce Progress in Homicide Convictions
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg, accompanied by Leticia Ybarra, the mother of murder victim Jessica Perez, and members of the Harris County District Attorney's Office Homicide Division, is set to host a news conference providing a comprehensive update on murder and capital murder convictions.
