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H-E-B Shelves Primed for New Texas Products
Retailer Issues Statewide Call for 2019 Quest for Texas Best Entries
The search for the finest foods and beverages in the Lone Star State continues with the Sixth Annual H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best contest. The call for entries is now open, submissions will be accepted Wednesday, February 27th through Friday, April 5th. Participants will compete for a combined $70,000 in cash prizes and the opportunity to feature their product on H-E-B shelves across the state.
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United Arab Emirates to reopen embassy in Syrian capital
The United Arab Emirates will reopen its embassy in Damascus seven years after withdrawing its diplomatic representation from Syria, the Emirati government said Thursday.
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Public access restricted at city and county buildings
St. Joseph County and the city of South Bend offices are restricting access to the public following the recent health department order.
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Houston Texans Unveil New Battle Red Helmet to Be worn During 2022 Season
The Houston Texans today unveiled a new Battle Red Helmet that will be worn during the 2022 Season. Paying homage to the one of the franchise’s three iconic colors, the team will don the new helmet when they take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Battle Red Day presented by Mattress Firm on Nov. 3 at NRG Stadium.
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United Airlines, TSU announce major partnership
Scholarship and mentorship program expands pipeline of aviation professionals
Officials from United Airlines visited Texas Southern University on Wednesday, March 9, to announce a partnership with the university's Aviation Science and Technology program, including the Professional Pilot concentration. The partnership includes a $50,000 a year scholarship program and ongoing mentorship activities between United employees and students in the program.
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Flood Control District Monitoring Potential Bayou and Channel Flooding
Flash flooding is possible with street flooding
The Harris County Flood Control District is monitoring the potential for heavy rainfall over the area with a flash flood threat Monday night into Tuesday morning. A Flood Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for Harris County from 7:00 p.m. Monday evening until 7:00 a.m. Tuesday morning. Widespread rainfall amounts of 2-4 inches north of I-10 are expected with isolated totals of 6-7 inches possible and totals of 1-3 inches south of I-10. Street flooding will be the main concern with hourly rainfall rates of 2-3 inches across urban areas. Rapid rises of bayous and creeks potentially to bankfull will be possible depending on the intensity and longevity of the rainfall.
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The first official joint portrait of Prince William and Kate has been unveiled
The first official joint portrait of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge has been revealed to the public at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, England.
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Dutch police arrest and release former far-right party member amid reports of possible plan to attack Prime Minister
Police in the Netherlands have arrested and released a former member of a far-right political party after Prime Minister Mark Rutte's security detail suspected him of behaving suspiciously, according to the Public Prosecutor's Office of the Hague.
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Skin Pharm Brings Luxurious Skin Care to Houston’s River Oaks
The Houston location is the sixth location for Skin Pharm. Maegan Griffin founded Skin Pharm in 2017, aiming to create a clinic environment and product lines she couldn’t find (and knew she would love) as a patient herself. To that end, she built the brand on meticulous skill, lots of practice, and genuine passion, unmatched by others in the beauty industry.
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Unlock Financial Freedom: Join Us for "A Total Money Makeover" at First Colony Branch Library
Embark on a transformative journey towards financial freedom with Fort Bend County Libraries' First Colony Branch Library. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 12, as we unveil "A Total Money Makeover" workshop from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at the library's Meeting Room, nestled within the vibrant community at 2121 Austin Parkway in Sugar Land.
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Barry Keoghan recalls battle with flesh-eating bacteria
Barry Keoghan has a story to tell about a scary flesh-eating bacteria that nearly cost the “Saltburn” actor his arm.
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Charles Butt Announces The Holdsworth Center, A Leadership Institute for Texas Public School Administrators
Program’s mission is to impact the quality of public education available to Texas students through transformational leadership development
H-E-B Chairman and CEO Charles Butt has announced the creation of The Holdsworth Center, a premier leadership institute based in Austin, Texas with the goal of supporting and developing public school leaders in order to improve, over time, the quality of education offered to every child in every classroom in Texas.
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Biden's trademark political traits tested by war in Ukraine
When President Joe Biden labeled Russia's actions in Ukraine "genocide" this week, the response by his team looked much different than when he declared, also unplanned, that Vladimir Putin shouldn't be in power.
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Federal Court Invalidates Part of Texas Congressional Map for Violating Voting Rights Act and U.S. Constitution
Federal judges invalidated two Texas congressional districts Tuesday, ruling that they must be fixed by either the Legislature or a federal court. A three-judge panel in San Antonio unanimously ruled that Congressional Districts 27 and 35 violate the U.S. Constitution and the federal Voting Rights Act.
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Artists Wanted for New Murals Coming to Houston Neighborhoods
The City of Houston is gearing up to add another thirty-eight artworks to street-side traffic signal control cabinets throughout Houston and is encouraging artists to submit qualifications for the opportunity to create a mural. Known as “Mini Murals”, Houston now has over 170 new original artworks in neighborhoods throughout the city that have been funded by Mayor Sylvester Turner and City Council, as well as private sponsors.
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‘Black Panther,’ ‘Black Lightning,’ ‘Luke Cage’ Highlight Rise of Black Superheroes
Diversity is on the uptick in comics-inspired TV and film. When “Luke Cage” exec producer Cheo Hodari Coker declared at his show’s San Diego Comic-Con panel last year, “The world is ready for a bulletproof black man,” the crowd erupted in cheers. So did the internet. “Right before I said it, I knew what I was feeling,” Coker later told Variety. “I had said variations of it during the day. It was coming from an emotional place, but I didn’t think it was going to reverberate the way that it did. But I’m glad that it did.”
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‘Hidden Figures’ Tops ‘Rogue One,’ With $22.8M #1 Debut at Box Office
With the always present caveat that “rank doesn’t matter,” it turns out that Hidden Figures was the top movie of the weekend, not Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. As you probably know, the weekend box office that everyone reports on Sunday is comprised of estimates and when the rankings are close the order can sometimes shift when the final numbers drop. So yeah, Hidden Figures earned a terrific $22.8 million, about $1m more than estimated, which is a sign that the film is building on its buzz and word-of-mouth.
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Makari de Suisse Launches a GOLD STANDARD In Skin Care With Its NEW Or Rose 24K Gold Collection
Luxury skin care manufacturer, Makari de Suisse, globally launched its latest skin care innovation, Or Rose 24K Gold specially developed to renew epidermal cells, diminish the appearance of scars, hyperpigmentation and stretch marks and gradually even tone and brighten complexion for a more luminous appearance.
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Inspiring Stories of African Americans to Air on Disney Channel this February
To cultivate kids’ deeper interest in history and inspire them to feel their own significance in the present and future, stories about distinguished men and women including the Tuskegee Airmen Chief Civilian flight instructor Charles Alfred “Chief” Anderson, the history-making commercial airline pilot Stephanie R. Grant, animator and Disney legend Floyd Norman, and physician, role model and activist Dr. Myiesha Taylor, will be presented as part of Disney|ABC Television Group’s “Be Inspired” interstitial series during Black History Month on Disney Channel, Disney 😄 and Disney Junior.
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CRUISIN’ The USA: Chevrolet To Host Week-Long Virtual Fan Experience Celebrating Past, Present Vehicles
Iconic Vehicles and Chevy Experts Make Appearances Daily
Chevrolet is reimagining summer car cruising through a weeklong virtual festival – Cruisin’ the USA in your Chevrolet – that celebrates more than a century of the brand’s automotive history. Hosted on Chevy’s social media channels from August 10-16, the event is designed to take viewers back in time to experience the brand’s rich heritage of innovation, design and passion.
