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Under H.R. 3, pharmacists like me would not be able to fill every prescription
As a pharmacist and pharmacy researcher, I watch cutting-edge medicines save and improve patients' lives every day.
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Philly Transit Leaders Pay Up After Losing World Series Bet to Houston
The Houston Astros' World Series win against the Philadelphia Phillies on Nov. 5, 2022, was also a win for METRO. đ¤ Thanks for being such a good sport, SEPTA! Read more: https://bit.ly/3UNISxw _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ METRO is the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas â serving the Houston region with safe, clean, reliable, accessible and friendly public transportation services. We operate: ⢠Local buses ⢠METRORail (light rail) ⢠METRORapid (bus rapid transit) ⢠Park & Ride buses* ⢠curb2curb (neighborhood shuttles) ⢠HOV/HOT lanes ⢠METROLift (paratransit service in City of Houston and most of Harris County) ⢠METRO STAR Vanpool (in portions of an eight county region) * There are more than 25 Park & Ride locations throughout the Greater Houston Area, making it easy for you to park your car and get on board with METRO. For more about METRO, including fare information, schedules, maps, and how to ride â please visit: https://www.RideMETRO.org You can also subscribe to receive service alerts for the route(s) of your choice. Weâll send real-time, personalized route information direct to your phone or email for free. It takes just seconds to subscribe: https://www.RideMETRO.org/subscriptions If you have questions or need additional information, contact METRO Customer Service at 713-635-4000. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ For everything you need to ride METRO bus and rail services, download the RideMETRO app from your App Store (for iOS) or Google Play (for Android). Using the RideMETRO app, you can learn how to ride bus and rail, with information about: ⢠Services we offer ⢠Fares ⢠Fare payment methods ⢠Where to buy fares ⢠How to pay when boarding You can also: ⢠Plan a trip ⢠Track your bus ⢠View current alerts ⢠Connect with METRO Police ⢠Submit a comment And with a prior download of our companion Q Ticketing app, youâre just one tap away from where you can purchase mobile tickets â a contactless fare payment option to ride METRO bus and rail services. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Follow and engage with METRO on Social Media: Facebook: https://RideMETRO.org/facebook Instagram: https://RideMETRO.org/instagram Twitter: https://RideMETRO.org/twitter LinkedIn: https://RideMETRO.org/linkedin YouTube: https://RideMETRO.org/youtube
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Jimmy Carter Taken for Observation After Suffering From Dehydration
Former President Jimmy Carter became dehydrated and was admitted to a hospital in Winnipeg, Canada, on Thursday.
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Uber CEO's Mother Dies In Boating Accident: 'Unspeakable Tragedy'
The company, in a statement on Saturday, called the incident an "unspeakable tragedy" and said that Kalanick's father remains in a "serious condition." Kalanick's mother, Bonnie, was 71.
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Trayvon Martin Awarded Posthumous Bachelorâs Degree in Aviation from Florida Memorial University
Trayvon Martinâs parents were the recipients of a major honor on behalf of their late son. Florida Memorial University awarded the slain teen with a posthumous Bachelorâs Degree during the schoolâs annual commencement ceremony last Saturday (May 13).
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HERO: Flight Attendant Sheila Fedrick Saves Young Girl from Sex Trafficking
Sheila Fedrick by all accounts should be considered a hero. Fedrick, 49, a flight attendant working for Alaska Airlines, said she noticed a disheveled girl who looked to be 14-15 years old, with a well-dressed man, and something told her the scenario was wrong. So she jumped to action. Fedrick said she tried to talk to them, but the man became angry and rude.
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Tom Brady's Missing Super Bowl LI Jersey Valued At $500,000
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Bradyâs missing Super Bowl jersey is valued $500,000 and police are investigating its disappearance as a first-degree felony theft, according to a document made public on Tuesday.
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Black Wealth Coach Shares 31 Days of Money, Wealth and Abundance Affirmations in Her New Book âAttracting the Bestâ
âAttracting the Bestâ by Dr. Cozette M. White gives readers positive affirmations for reprogramming the mind.
Dr. Cozette M. White, announced today that she is holding a Virtual Book Launch for her new book, Attracting The Best. The event will be held on Facebook, Wednesday, March 15, 2017, from 7pm to 9pm EST.
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'French Spiderman' climbs 230-meter London skyscraper
A daredevil climber known as the "French Spiderman" has scaled a London skyscraper with his bare hands. Stunned office workers took pictures as Alain Robert climbed the 230-meter Salesforce Tower in the UK capital's financial district, occasionally waving to crowds as he ascended.
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Teen admitted to getting in a fight with his father and killing him in his sleep
Broken Arrow Police state in police reports that Hayden Umdenstock admitted to getting in a fight with his father and killing him in his sleep.
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After High School Whatâs Next?
According to EdSource surveys, fewer than half of high school students across the country feel that theyâre ready for college and careers. Houston based entrepreneur, Joshua T. Scott recognized this issue among the youth and has made it his duty to step in and lend a helping hand. In the coming months, Joshua Scott will conduct a Houston High School Tour, to get students ready for their next stage in life.
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Tomorrow: Northeast Water Purification Plant Expansion Project
Houston City Council Member Dave Martin would like to invite residents to attend an informational open house tomorrow night, Wednesday, October 25 or Wednesday, November 15 to learn about the expansion of the Northeast Water Purification Plant (NEWPP) located at 12121 N. Sam Houston Parkway East, Humble, TX 77396.
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Protesters Say LA DAâs Husband Pointed Gun At Them
Black Lives Matter protesters say the husband of the Los Angeles County district attorney pointed a gun at them before sunrise Monday as they demanded a meeting with her at her home.
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New book offers inspiring and insightful guidelines on how to change your lifeâs course and rediscover your purpose
Dr. Ben Quartsin announces the release of âAriseâ
Dr. Ben Quartsin takes readers on a journey of self-discovery in his debut publication titled âAriseâ (published by WestBow Press).
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Encourages Texas Small Businesses Affected by Hurricane Harvey to Apply for Small Business Grants
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Senior Member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget, issued this statement urging Texas small businesses to apply for small business grants made possible through my introduction of H.R. 3990, the Small Business Hurricane Harvey Recovery Grants Bill:
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To Fight Pandemic, AARP Texas Asks Governor To Expand Medicaid
*Nonprofit, Nonpartisan Advocacy Calls for Emergency Temporary Expansion**
To help Texas combat the COVID-19 healthcare crisis and to improve health outcomes for older persons, AARP Texas has called on Governor Greg Abbott to bolster health coverage statewide by seeking a temporary expansion of Medicaid.
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Governor Abbott Issues Proclamation Postponing Special Election For Texas Senate District 14
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation setting the special election for Texas State Senate District 14 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. The special election will fill the seat being vacated by Senator Kirk Watson. The special election would ordinarily be held on Saturday, May 2, 2020, but the Governor utilized his powers under Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code to suspend provisions of the Texas Election Code and allow the election to be held at the later date due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
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New website gives specific location of COVID-19 cases in Fort Bend County
Fort Bend County today launched an updated website that gives the exact zip code, precinct and jurisdiction of people who test positive for COVID-19. To see the data, go to the response hub and look at the map on the right side of the dashboard. The map lands on cases by zip codes. Underneath the map, there is an arrow to toggle to jurisdiction and precinct.
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New Black-Owned Business W.O.W Ice Emerges From Ashes Of Pulse Night Club Tragedy During COVID-19
A new Black-owned business is emerging from the tragedy at the Pulse night club in Orlando in 2016. W.O.W Ice is opening today, under the operation of Alex Murray, whose sister, Akyra Murray, was killed.
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OK AG: Cigarette butts the smoking gun in cold case
Attorney General Mike Hunter has filed first-degree murder charges in a 33-year-old cold case involving a brutal murder in Lincoln County.
