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H-E-B Primo Picks Names Finalists for Statewide Video Showdown
Texas fans it is time to vote for your favorite entry in the H-E-B Primo Picks Video Showdown.
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Justice Department Softens on Texas Voter ID Law
The US Department of Justice has dropped its long-standing opposition to a key aspect of Texas' voter ID law.
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READ: Treasury secretary letter denying House Democrats' request for Trump's tax returns
By CNN (CNN) -- Read the treasury secretary's letter denying House Democrats' request for Trump's tax returns here: cnn.com/2019/05/06/politics/treasury-responds-to-chairman-neal/index.html
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Congressman Al Green Releases Statement on Opposition to H.R. 7217 – Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
On Tuesday, February 6, 2024, Congressman Al Green submitted a statement for the congressional record regarding his opposition to H.R. 7217 – Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024.
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Fort Bend County Issues Evacuations; Missouri City Areas Included
UPDATE 8/28 1 a.m.: Fort Bend County has upgraded the voluntary evacuation order for certain residents in low-lying areas surrounding the Brazos River to a mandatory evacuation order. This includes several areas in Missouri City. To check whether your area is affected, Click Here.
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Measuring Stick: Houston Texans vs New England Patriots
The Houston Texans will take on Super Bowl Champions New England Patriots in their second preseason game. It will be a good test for the Texans as the Patriots have set the bar for excellence in the National Football League. Hopefully, some of that will rub off on Houston as they get a chance to witness first-hand how a champion prepares for the season.
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Lezley McSpadden, Michael Brown’s Mother, Earns High School Diploma Alongside College-Bound Daughter Daysa Brown
Lezley McSpadden, the mother of Michael Brown, recently walked across the stage in Missouri to receive her high school diploma.What’s also interesting is that McSpadden earned her diploma alongside her daughter, Daysa Brown, thanks to the local school district’s adult high school education program, which allowed her to attend classes on weekday afternoons.
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Ibeyi Covers The FADER's First Diaspora Issue
These sisters were raised in Paris on dreams of their father's Cuba. Now that the island is opening up, they're unfurling the roots of return.
Ibeyi are the third of four cover stars to be featured on The FADER's first-ever Diaspora Issue. The print issue hits newsstands May
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AXE® helps teens "Smell Ready" for an unpredictable dating scene
Russell Westbrook and crew of 10+ creators produce their own takes on "Smell Ready"
As social distancing continues to be the new norm, teens are finding that they'll need to continue to adapt to a new and everchanging lifestyle. Their daily routines have been turned upside down and social distancing has made dating and social experiences basically impossible, not to mention totally awkward. And while teens are turning dates virtual with Zoom and Facetime, it's clear that screen-mediated relationships aren't cutting it, with more than a third of Gen Z reporting loneliness, and less than 25% feeling connected to others under stay-at-home orders.* AXE gets it and is stepping in with the help of Russell Westbrook and a crew of social influencers to address this tough situation so teens can feel comfortable transitioning to this new dating scene in a safe way.
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Former NASA Administrator and Astronaut Charles Bolden to Receive 2017 Nierenberg Prize at UC San Diego
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Major General and former NASA Administrator Charles Frank Bolden Jr. has been selected as recipient of the 2017 Nierenberg Prize.
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Travis Scott Releases Jackboys Short Film and Official Video for "Gang Gang"
To celebrate the release of the debut pack from his Cactus Jack creative collective, JACKBOYS, Travis Scott has released the JACKBOYS short film plus the video for "Gang Gang" featuring Sheck Wes. Both clips were directed by Cactus Jack & White Trash Tyler and features the Tesla Cybertruck. Travis is the first person besides Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, to be seen with the coveted vehicle.
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Cirque du Soleil’s Alegría Brings Whimsical Show to Houston Audiences
Beloved by fans around the world, Alegría is returning to the Big Top once more to share its timeless story of resilience and hope. The classic power struggle of old-meets-new has been reinterpreted through today’s lens. Carried by an intangible wind of change, an emerging movement strives to shake the established order, instilling hope and renewal to bring light and harmony to their world. With its joyful spirit, Alegría is a vital, energizing force driven by a thirst for a brighter world.
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R.I.P. Jazz Piano Legend McCoy Tyner, 81
McCoy Tyner, a cornerstone of John Coltrane’s groundbreaking 1960s quartet and one of the most influential pianists in jazz history, died on Friday at his home in New Jersey at age 81, according to the New York Times.
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Fergie Reveals Two Videos For "Save It Till Morning" and "Just Like You"
Fergie, the eight-time GRAMMY® Award-winner and global superstar, reveals two music videos for "Save It Till Morning" and "Just Like You". The tracks are from Double Dutchess, Fergie's highly anticipated second full-length opus and very first visual album "experience," out now via her own label Dutchess Music/BMG. Buy the album HERE.
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Victory: U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Discriminatory Law Preventing Students From Using Scholarships to Attend Religious Private Schools
Rejecting long-standing state laws that discriminate against religion, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Montana must allow scholarships it provides to be used by families for tuition at religious schools.
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LiveXLive & Live Nation Urban In Partnership With Color Of Change Announce Lift Every Voice: A Juneteenth Special
Featuring Performances, Interviews & Discussions Commemorating African American Freedom & Celebrating The Unifying Language Of Music
Artists Participating Include Common, Fantastic Negrito, Justine Skye, Jonathan Mcreynolds, Joy Oladokun, Leon Bridges, Lion Babe, Mick Jenkins, Ti, Trea Tha Truth, Vic Mensa + More LiveXLive Media, Inc. and Live Nation Urban join forces with Color of Change for a 90-minute Special, Lift Every Voice: A Juneteenth Special, this Friday, June 19th at 5 P.M. PT/8 P.M. ET. The event will commemorate African American freedom and celebrate the unifying language of music streamed across LiveXLive digital platforms, which will be available http://livexlive.com/juneteenth.
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School Districts, Institutions Look to Co-ops like Choice Partners for COVID-19 Solutions
As the manufacturer of hand sanitizer and distributor of industrial disinfectants, Choice Partners vendor Buckeye Cleaning is operating on a 24/7 schedule. During the past six weeks, the company sold 20,000 cases of hand sanitizer, 8,000 dispensers on stands and is currently manufacturing 10,000 cases for the Houston market.
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Austin nonprofit Interfaith Action of Central Texas presents 'Courage to Hope,' a virtual fundraiser and celebration of community, May 12
‘Courage to Hope’ to be live streamed via Zoom; the uplifting evening will honor Cookie Ruiz (Executive Director of Ballet Austin), The City of Austin and St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, and will feature a live performance by Jimmie Dale Gilmo
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Starbucks Incident Prompts Philadelphia Police Department to Implement New De-Escalation Policy in Trespass Cases
The Philadelphia Police Department has issued a new policy prompted by the controversial arrests of two black men at a Center City Starbucks in April.
