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Published on April 15, 2024
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City of Houston Mayor Whitmire
Published on April 15, 2024
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Philadelphia to Enshrine Music Icon Frankie Beverly with Street Renaming Ceremony
The rhythmic heartbeat of Philadelphia is poised to pay homage to one of its most illustrious sons, Frankie Beverly, in a jubilant street renaming ceremony this May. This momentous occasion, spearheaded by Councilperson Cindy Bass and the Philadelphia City Council in collaboration with Maze Management, marks a fitting tribute to the indelible legacy of the legendary hitmaker.
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Memorial Parks Expands Dining Offerings with Addition of Vibrant Café
New Destination for Health-Conscious Dining Now Open in the Park’s New Running Complex
Memorial Park Conservancy is thrilled to announce the latest addition to its dining landscape with the opening of Vibrant, the Houston-based café known for its commitment to health and sustainability. This new establishment joins the existing Vibrant location in Montrose, providing an all-day dining option within the Park’s Running Complex. A portion of the café’s revenue goes towards the Conservancy's efforts to maintain and preserve the Park.
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HC3 and NFL Collaborate to Host NFL Draft Hispanic Celebration: A Fusion of Hispanic Excellence in Business and Sports
In a momentous collaboration, the Hispanic C-Suite Corporate Council (HC3) joins forces with the National Football League (NFL) to present the NFL Draft Hispanic Celebration, slated to unfold at Elevate at One Campus Martius in Detroit on Wednesday, April 24. This exclusive event promises a day brimming with empowerment, recognition, and connection, as it shines a spotlight on the unparalleled contributions of Hispanic talent in both the realms of business and professional sports.
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Houston native graduates from U.S. Navy Officer school
Ensign Rita Doakes, a native of Houston, Texas, recently graduated from the U.S. Navy's Limited Duty Officer/Chief Warrant Officer (LDO/CWO) School on Apr. 12.
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President Joe Biden delivers remarks on student loan debt at Madison College on April 8 in Madison, Wisconsin. The Biden administration said Friday that it …
Published on April 12, 2024
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Biden to forgive $7.4 billion more in student loan debt for 277,000 borrowers
The Biden administration said Friday that is using existing student loan forgiveness programs to cancel another round of student debt, totaling $7.4 billion for 277,000 borrowers.
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Vice President Kamala Harris, seen here in June 2023, will travel to Arizona on April 12, hoping to use this week’s restrictive abortion ruling to …
Published on April 12, 2024
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For decades, golfers at The Masters had to use one of Augusta National's club caddies, such as tournament legend Carl Jackson. Mandatory Credit: Alberto Mier/Getty/CNN …
Published on April 12, 2024
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Unicorn World to return to Houston April 27-28
Get ready to step into a world of magic and wonder as Unicorn World returns to Houston on April 27-28 for its second year in a row! Hosted at the George R. Brown Convention Center, this immersive and interactive event promises fun for all ages.
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Commissioner Ellis, March of Dimes and Harris County Public Health Officials will Provide Local and National Updates on Maternal and Child Health
News Conference Held in Conjunction with Maternal and Child Health Conference
Join us for a vital pre-event feature, where Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, along with esteemed representatives from March of Dimes and Harris County Public Health (HCPH), will provide crucial updates on maternal and child health at both local and national levels.
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With inflation back up, the long-predicted storm clouds in the economy may actually be forming
Progress on inflation is moving in the wrong direction. The latest Consumer Price Index, released Wednesday, showed that annual inflation ticked up to 3.5% in March from 3.2% in February. That marked the largest annual gain in half a year.
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The US Postal Service wants to hike stamp prices again in July. Here’s how much you’ll pay
Stamp prices are set to increase — again. The US Postal Service filed a notice with its regulators to increase prices on First-Class “Forever” stamps to 73 cents from 68 cents, marking yet another price hike for the financially beleaguered federal agency.
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Dollar stores are shutting down across America. They did this to themselves
These are tough times for two big US dollar store chains. In the past month, Family Dollar said it will close nearly 1,000 stores and 99 Cents Only said it will go out of business.
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6 ex-officers who pleaded guilty in ‘Goon Squad’ torture of 2 Black men sentenced in state court
Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers who abused two Black men for hours were sentenced in state court Wednesday to 15 to 45 years in prison.
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Flood emergency hits Florida’s capital after storms unleash tornadoes and life-threatening flooding along Gulf Coast
Fierce storms are targeting the Ohio Valley and tracking through the Southeast Thursday, a day after deadly storms spawned damaging tornadoes and flash flood emergencies from Texas to Mississippi.
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O.J. Simpson dies of cancer at age 76, his family says
O.J. Simpson, the former NFL star and broadcaster whose athletic achievements and fame were eclipsed by his 1995 acquittal in the brutal killings of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman, has died of cancer, his family announced Thursday on X. He was 76.
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Civic Heart Community Services 16th Annual Spring Breakfast
Civic Heart Community Services held their 16th Annual Spring Breakfast on April 5, 2024, at …
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METRO Welcomes New Board Members with Historic Diversity!
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO Houston) is proud to announce the appointment of its newest board members, ushering in a historic era of diversity and representation. Mayor John Whitmire's nominations have resulted in a groundbreaking increase in female leadership on the board, with the appointment of the first Vietnamese American woman and the first Hispanic female chair, Chair Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock.
