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Pandemic Hasn't Broken the Employer Health Insurance System
Over 55 million Americans have filed for unemployment since COVID-19 struck. But for the most part, they haven't lost their health insurance. An astounding 98 percent of workers who had employer-sponsored health benefits before the pandemic are still enrolled in workplace plans, according to a July report.
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ELECTION 2020: For Millions of Americans, the Future of Health Care is What’s on the Ballot
With the confirmation of Supreme Court Nominee Amy Coney Barrett by the Senate Judiciary Committee, the consensus among many Americans is that the conservative jurist’s appointment portends doom for the Affordable Care Act.
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US coronavirus cases hit record daily high and experts warn daily death rates will triple by mid-January
Daily Covid-19 cases in the US reached a record high on Thursday, with experts warning that death rates could triple by mid-January.
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Discovery Green® announces The Ice powered by Green Mountain Energy will open for the Winter 2020-2021 season!
Safety protocols include increased sanitation and contactless ticket buying. A reduced number of tickets will be sold to maintain social distancing.
Discovery Green, the 12-acre park in the heart of downtown Houston, announces The Ice powered by Green Mountain Energy will be open for the Winter season beginning Nov. 13, 2020 through Jan. 31, 2021. This is the first large-scale event to be held at the park since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Supporting the health and safety of the community, Discovery Green is implementing procedures and protocols following guidance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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What You Need to Prepare for the Covid-19 Surge This Season
As the weather gets colder and we face the double threat of the flu and a surge in Covid-19 cases, now is a prime opportunity to stock up on food and supplies.
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Unpacking the Issues
Green Bay leaves Houston still searching for answers
One thing you don’t want to do as a football team is to try and find your identity as a football team against Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. The Texans lost their sixth game of the season by a score of 35 – 20 leaving them with an enormous amount of questions to answer during the bye week having won only one game this season.
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The Greater Houston Black Chamber Announces Winners of Coveted Pinnacle and Upstart Awards at the 26th Annual Celebration of Black
The Greater Houston Black Chamber (GHBC) held its 26th Annual Pinnacle Awards, Saturday, October 24, 2020, where several of Houston’s best and most promising Black-owned businesses received high honors. The program will be rebroadcast on Quest Channel 55 in Houston on Thursday, Oct. 29 and Saturday, Oct. 31, at 7 - 8:30 p.m.
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Mayor Sylvester Turner, City of Houston
Published on October 29, 2020
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Mayor Sylvester Turner Addresses COVID-19 Response and Resiliency in 2020 State of the City
“The City’s foundation is strong; the City itself is resilient; and the City’s future is bright.”
Mayor Sylvester Turner delivered his fifth State of the City address, his first on virtual platform, on Oct. 22, hosted by the Greater Houston Partnership.
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Exxon is cutting 1,900 US jobs as oil prices crumble again
ExxonMobil is cutting jobs at home and overseas as oil prices tumble on coronavirus fears.
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What 1932, 1980 and 1992 can tell us about 2020
With the 2020 presidential election less than a week away, the prospect once more looms of a challenger unseating an entrenched incumbent president. If Democratic candidate Joe Biden were to win when the results are finalized, he would make Republican President Donald Trump just the 11th incumbent in American history to try, but fail, to secure reelection.
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The Baker Hughes Foundation Contributes $50,000 to Houston’s Emancipation Park Conservancy
Grant will support educational programs, park cleanup activities and COVID recovery
The Baker Hughes Foundation has announced a $50,000 grant to support Emancipation Park Conservancy. The funds will support educational programs, park maintenance, and safety equipment for the park. The grant is part of a broader commitment by Baker Hughes to participate in community programs, volunteerism and engagement with the organization.
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TThe Baker Hughes Foundation Contributes $50,000 to Houston’s Emancipation Park Conservancy
Grant will support educational programs, park cleanup activities and COVID recovery
The Baker Hughes Foundation has announced a $50,000 grant to support Emancipation Park Conservancy. The funds will support educational programs, park maintenance, and safety equipment for the park. The grant is part of a broader commitment by Baker Hughes to participate in community programs, volunteerism and engagement with the organization.
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Coach Presents "Holiday Is Where You Find It" - A Holiday Campaign Championing the Importance of Family and Optmism
Featuring Jennifer Lopez, Michael B. Jordan and More
Coach unveils “Holiday Is Where You Find It,” its message for the 2020 holiday season, starring global faces of the house Jennifer Lopez and Michael B. Jordan with their families, as well as ambassadors Kiko Mizuhara, Jeremy Lin and Yang Zi and other members of the Coach Family.
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“To close the skills and workforce gaps for STEM, inspiration starts at home”
Covidexitstrategy.org partners United States of Care, Resolve to Save Lives, COVID Act Now, Covid19StatePolicy.org and the Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy will hold a press webinar to discuss the latest data in COVID-19 case trends, data challenges at the federal and local level, and will share what counties can do to keep our elections safe.
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Tickets Go on Sale in Early December as Fans are Welcomed Back to Stadiums Season Finale to Take Place in Salt Lake City
Feld Entertainment, Inc., today announced the schedule for the upcoming 2021 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, season. Tickets go on sale in early December as Supercross fans are welcomed back into stadiums at reduced capacities. For the second consecutive year, the season will conclude in Utah, as the “State of Sport” once again hosts the season finale, although this time with fans in attendance.
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As Part of iVoterGuide’s 30,000 Hours of Research into 7,500+ Candidates Seeking Office This Fall, Data Reveal Dramatic Choice in Texas’s 7th Congressional District Contest
Comprehensive Research on Behalf of All Americans Shows Stark Differences in Candidates’ Beliefs and Backgrounds
Millions of Americans have already voted by mail or at local polling sites—while many others remain on the fence about their choices at national and local levels. But in Texas’s 7th Congressional District, there is a dramatic difference between the two candidates seeking the support of constituents.
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Congressman Al Green - in conjunction with the Houston Food Bank, Texas Division of Emergency Management, and Pastor A.J. Jones of Cullen MBC - Presents Free Drive-Thru COVID Testing & Food Distributi
On Saturday, October 31, 2020, Congressman Al Green will host a free, drive-thru coronavirus testing and food distribution at Cullen Missionary Baptist Church, located at 13233 Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX 77047.
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Biden for President Releases National Ad Series Featuring LGBTQ+ Leaders
Today, Biden for President released a series of ads featuring LGBTQ+ leaders from Wisconsin and Georgia. The leaders share their personal experience about being LGBTQ+, and why they will finally feel seen and have a seat at the table under a Biden-Harris Administration, which would usher in the most pro-equality government in history.
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Tarka Celebrates Military Personnel with Free Entree on Nov. 11
To celebrate our nation’s heroes, Tarka Indian Kitchen is offering a free entrée to military service members on Veterans Day, Nov. 11 when they show their US Military ID.
