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The benefits of owning a dog -- and the surprising science behind it
If you have a dog and tell them it's National Dog Day, I suspect they will reply: "I thought everyday was dog day! Now where's my treat?"
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Possible major hurricane could hit the US Coast
Tropical Depression Nine has formed in the Caribbean Sea and confidence is growing that a potentially major hurricane could hit the US by late this weekend or early next week.
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Biden braces for fallout as his dire warnings of a Kabul terror attack come true
Terrorist explosions outside Kabul's international airport on Thursday that killed multiple US service members came after days of public and private warnings from President Joe Biden of a potential attack that could disrupt the massive airlift effort underway there.
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Hyatt Regency Houston Partners with RainbowWeddingNetwork.com to Host LGBTQ+ Wedding Showcase
RainbowWeddingNetwork.com expo taking place this weekend at Hyatt Regency Houston.
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House approves $3.5 trillion budget plan in key step for Democrats to pass legislation expanding social safety net
The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a budget framework that will pave the way for Democrats to spend up to $3.5 trillion on a sweeping economic package to expand the social safety net that President Joe Biden has made a signature agenda item.
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La Vie Style House to Open Second Store in Houston
La Vie Style House is continuing their growth with a second store, set to open in Houston’s River Oaks District. The store – located at F130 River Oaks District – boasts 1,300 square-feet in varying shades of the brand’s signature pink. The new store, which is a natural extension and next step for La Vie Style House, is poised to open on Friday, October 15, 2021.
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New Luxury Spa Coming To Houston Heights This Fall
Thrilled to announce the upcoming opening of Houston’s newest hotspot: E L L E É salon + spa —a luxury salon + spa founded by Lesha Wincher, Miss Houston USA 2018 & former NFL cheerleader. Opening its doors in mid-September, E L L E É was designed as an oasis to escape everyday life.
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Biden's Policies Fail Minorities, Healthcare Inequities on the Ris
On his first day in office, President Joe Biden signed an executive order focused on advancing racial equity and supporting underserved communities.(1) But so far, efforts have fallen short when it comes to health equity.
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Ready, Set, Go: Thousands of HISD students begin the 2021-2022 school year
Tens of thousands of Houston Independent School District students returned to classrooms today with an unparalleled amount of support during historically challenging times.
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Legacy Community Health Announces New CEO – Dr. Robert “Bobby” Hilliard, Jr.
After a nationwide search, the Legacy Community Health (“Legacy”) Board of Directors announces the hiring of Dr. Robert “Bobby” Hilliard, Jr. as their new Chief Executive Officer. He will replace Katy Caldwell who is retiring after successfully leading Legacy for over 25 years. Dr. Hilliard’s appointment marks the first time Legacy has been led by a physician.
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Houston Officials Partner with Walmart to Offer COVID-19 Vaccinations For Children Returning to School
Houston County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Houston Independent School District and Dept. of Health and Human Services are participating in Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Super Saturday initiative
As part of a major back-to-school initiative, Walmart today announced that it is partnering with several Houston organizations to offer COVID-19 vaccinations, flu shots, routine children’s vaccinations and screenings as part of Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Super Saturday initiative.
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5 things to know for August 24: Covid-19, Afghanistan, Cuomo, voting rights, shipping
The CNN Business Fear & Greed Index, with seven gauges of investor sentiment, is showing signs of fear in the market. But one thing the business world isn't too worried about? The Delta variant causing a repeat of the 2020 shutdown.
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Writer Nikki Giovanni named PVAMU’s 2021-2022 Toni Morrison Writer-in-Residence
Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) announced today that Nikki Giovanni has been named the 2021-2022 Writer-in-Residence in the Toni Morrison Writing Program. The appointment will officially begin with a virtual series taking place September 27 – 29.
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Right-wing media pushed a deworming drug to treat Covid-19 that the FDA says is unsafe for humans
Public health officials are aggressively dispelling claims by right-wing media personalities who have been promoting an anti-parasitic drug used for livestock as a potential Covid-19 treatment.
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Biden encourages Americans who have been waiting for full FDA approval to get their Covid vaccination: 'Get it today'
President Joe Biden on Monday encouraged Americans who have been waiting for full approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to go get vaccinated against Covid-19 after the FDA approved Pfizer-BioNTech's vaccine.
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Community puts on birthday parade to celebrate Oklahoma woman's 112th birthday
The Guthrie community gathered this weekend to wish Ethel Bowens a very special happy birthday.
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This Applebee's dessert got a shout-out in a popular song. Now the chain is bringing it back
The Oreo Cookie Shake is coming back to Applebee's, thanks to country singer Walker Hayes and his song "Fancy Like."
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'Tidal wave' of floodwaters overtook Tennesseans in minutes and killed 21, including 7-month-old twins
Casey Hipshire knew flooding was possible, she said, but she thought the rainwater that filled the yard of her home in Middle Tennessee would recede. It didn't.
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School District responds to racial controversy at Salinas High
Salinas Union High School District is responding to a racial controversy that took place at Salinas High School. The district became aware of disturbing images and videos circulating on social media of a Black doll.
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Afghan visa applicants told to stay away from Kabul airport as US races to meet exit deadline
Afghans who have applied for special immigrant visas to the US were told to stay away from Kabul's airport on Monday, as American officials ramped up evacuation flights and the Taliban said all US forces needed to leave Afghanistan by August 31.
