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Harris County Attorney Ryan Continues to Fight For Right to Sue Local Polluters
Ryan responds to Appeal after State loses in Trial Court
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan is continuing his court battle to protect local residents from polluters, responding to Attorney General Ken Paxton’s legal effort seeking to prevent the County Attorney’s Office from suing companies that harm the environment.
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SPLC Action Fund Calls for Immediate Removal of Mississippi Confederate Monument
On Monday, July 20, the Black Empowerment Organization (BEO) and community members will call on the Neshoba County Board of Supervisors to eliminate symbols of the Confederacy in public spaces by removing the Confederate monument located in front of the courthouse.
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Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Bonnen, Senate Finance, House Appropriations Committee Chairs Announce eLearning Funding For Texas Students
Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, Senate Finance Committee Chair Jane Nelson, Vice Chair Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa, and House Appropriations Committee Chair Giovanni Capriglione and Vice Chair Oscar Longoria today announced that the State of Texas will allocate $200 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for the purchase of eLearning devices and home internet solutions to enable remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic for Texas students that lack connectivity.
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Society for the Performing Arts Launches Commissioning Project for Houston Artists
Society for the Performing Arts (SPA) announces a new commissioning project for Houston artists, SPA Houston Artist Commissioning Project (HACP). SPA's goal is to promote and sustain Houston’s working artists and artist communities by supporting the creation of new works across all performing arts disciplines. In this pilot year, the project will progress through two phases: an initial period of virtual commissions, followed by larger-scale live performance commissions presented in Jones Hall for the Performing Arts.
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Prairie View A&M University's Joins Forces with Apple to Bring Coding and App Development to the Community
Today, Prairie View A&M University announced it will become a regional hub for Coding and Creativity as part of Apple’s Community Education Initiative and Tennessee State University’s HBCU C2 initiative designed to bring coding and creativity experiences to historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and their communities.
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More than 940 deaths reported in one day as US coronavirus cases shatter another record
Battles over wearing face coverings intensified even as the US shattered another daily coronavirus record and health officials warned hospitalizations are getting out of control in some areas.
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The Life and Legacy of Earl Lewis Thomas
BOOM! Earl Lewis Thomas was a force that no one wanted to challenge on the football field. The NFL defensive man was one of six that encompass the Seattle Seahawks’ Legion of Boom that put the team in the history books for their six consecutive seasons. The NFL, family, and friends are mourning the powerful wide receiver as Thomas passed away in Houston at the age of 71 succumbing to COVID-19 virus.
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Will Texas Shut Down Again?
Several businesses have signs that require a shirt and shoes for service. Other businesses with drive-thru windows require one to be in a vehicle for service. Schools required visitors to check in the front office before visiting other parts of the school.
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HISD to Reconnect Safely, Return Strong for 2020-2021 School Year
All students to return to school virtually for six weeks; families may choose all-virtual learning
With the health and safety of students, families, and staff as the top priority, all HISD students will begin the 2020-2021 school year virtually on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Virtual instruction for all students will continue for six weeks through Friday, October 16.
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Moderna Coronavirus Vaccine Shows 'Promising' Safety and Immune Response Results in Published Phase 1 Study, But More Research Is Needed
A Covid-19 vaccine developed by the biotechnology company Moderna in partnership with the National Institutes of Health has been found to induce immune responses in all of the volunteers who received it in a Phase 1 study.
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Ralph Cooper Recognized at Harris County Commissioner Court for Being Inducted into Texas Radio Hall of Fame
To recognize a media legend who has kept Houston-area residents informed about sports and news for more than a half century, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis congratulated Ralph Cooper at Commissioners Court on Tuesday for his induction into Texas Radio Hall of Fame.
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Kroger Helping Hands Fund Provides Millions to Associates in Need During Pandemic
More than $5 million invested to support Kroger associates impacted by COVID-19
The Kroger Company recently announced that in response to the COVID19 pandemic, it has given out $5 million in associate grants through the Kroger Helping Hands Fund as part of a number of efforts to help ensure its associates are supported and protected.
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Russell Westbrook reveals he has tested positive for COVID-19
The Houston Rockets were dealt a huge blow today when All-Star guard Russell Westbrook announced that he was diagnosed with the coronavirus before the team departed for Orlando for practice.
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Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook tests positive for coronavirus
Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook announced on Monday he has tested positive for Covid-19.
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Body found at lake identified as 'Glee' actress Naya Rivera, authorities say
The body found at a Southern California lake has been identified as former "Glee" actress Naya Rivera, the Ventura County Sheriff's Office said during a press conference Monday.
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Naya Rivera, star of 'Glee,' dead at 33 after disappearing from boat
Naya Rivera, who found fame playing Santana Lopez on the hit series "Glee," has died after going missing during a boat ride with her 4-year-old son, Ventura County Sheriff William Ayub announced at a press conference on Monday.
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Can Trump fire Fauci? Technically, no
President Donald Trump on Monday sought to downplay tension with Dr. Anthony Fauci after a White House official shared a statement that appeared to undermine the nation's leading infectious disease expert.
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'Glee' cast no stranger to tragic deaths
There may not be a "Glee curse," but the hit series has certainly seen its fair share of tragedies.
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Juice WRLD's posthumous album 'Legends Never Die' drops, leaving fans emotional
Late rapper Juice WRLD's hotly anticipated posthumous album "Legends Never Die" dropped Friday, prompting reports from fans that interest in the release caused his Spotify page to temporarily crash.
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Lady A, the singer, is fighting back against Lady A, the group
The singer Lady A is pushing back against a suit from the band Lady A.
