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Rep. Jim Clyburn Will Lead House Oversight Committee on Coronavirus
House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-South Carolina) will chair a newly established oversight panel with broad authority to oversee the federal response to the coronavirus.
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HCDE continues in distributing food, masks, hand sanitizer, and gloves
"Harris County Department of Education is committed to helping our community through this troubling time." Eric DickFamilies Receive Care Packages March 27 at J.D. Walker Head View photos from packaging and distribution events. Care packages for Harris County Department of Education Head Start families were assembled and distributed by HCDE staff March 27. The program called “Because We Care” provides food items meeting healthy food guidelines selected by nutrition staff at HCDE Head Start during the COVID-19, stay-at-home order.
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Amendments to Surveillance Reauthorization Bill Are Steps in the Right Direction. More Are Needed to Protect Privacy Rights.
On Wednesday, the Senate voted on two amendments as it moved closer to renewing the authority for national-security agencies to spy on the communications of people in the United States.
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A Slab Ride for Justice in the Ahmaud Arbery Killing "We Ride with Ahmaud"
Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 12:30pm
Officials of Houston, The State of Texas and the United States join Faith/Social Justice Leader Bishop James Dixon, II and Houston Rapper Paul Wall in a “Slab Ride” of Unity on Saturday, May 16,2020. Motorcycle escorts will lead more than 50 custom car “Slab” owners riding in support of justice for the heinous killing of Ahmaud Arbery. The demonstrators say they’re joining the national movement to shed light on facts disregarded that marginalized the killing. Supporters are creating a parade of solidarity while demanding the following factors of truth to be revealed and legally addressed:
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Federal Agency Again Honors Texas A&M System for Success in Protecting U.S. Secrets, Technology
Award comes as foreign agents seek to steal COVID-19-releated research
The Texas A&M University System is in a class by itself in terms of protecting sensitive information from foreign agents who want to steal it.
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CAP Analysis Highlights Need for Vote by Mail and Early Voting To Protect At-Risk Populations
A new analysis from the Center for American Progress urges states to embrace vote by mail and early voting to protect entire state populations that could be at risk if proper precautions are not taken—particularly millions of people at higher risk of developing serious illness from COVID-19.
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HISD names Houston law enforcement veteran as new police chief
The Houston Independent School District has named Pedro Lopez Jr., a Houston Police Department assistant chief with 32 years of experience, as the new chief of the HISD Police Department.
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Comcast Business Launches Webinar Series to Support Businesses of All Sizes
Comcast and industry experts explore critical topics facing today’s business community
As individuals and organizations around the world respond to and work to respond to the pandemic, it is important for businesses to stay connected to information. The top priority of any business should be protecting the health of customers and employees, while continuing to provide the best service possible.
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'Messy Closet? Experts Reveal How to Organize it Before Going Back to Work']
With a lot of free time on their hands, many Americans have taken to cleaning. And as discussions on lockdown exit measures will soon come to the forefront, a clean and tidy closet will come in handy for those going back to work or looking for new jobs.
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2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Suits Up for Duty
All-new Police Pursuit Vehicles and Special Service Vehicles debut late this year
The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe continues its tradition of providing law enforcement with capable and dependable vehicles. The next-generation Tahoe is available in two law enforcement packages: the Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicle is designed for high speeds and dynamic capability with the added comfort needed from an everyday patrol vehicle; the Special Service Vehicle is more focused on off-road and towing needs where high-speed operations are not required.
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‘What If I Feel Unsafe?’: Support Professionals in Texas Report Back to Work
Linda Estrada, a school secretary at Runn Elementary School in Donna, Texas, has been receiving texts day and night from education support professionals (ESP) across the Donna Independent School District asking about the requirement to report back to work this month. “What if I feel unsafe?” “What about my kids at home?” “What if I’m in a high risk group?”
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HGO Announces the Appointment of Miah Im as Studio Music Director
The organization welcomes Im to the prestigious young artist training program
Houston Grand Opera is proud to announce the appointment of HGO Studio Music Director Miah Im.
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What's Needed to Build Pandemic Resilience and Move to Reopening? Small Biz Weighs In
Certain foundations and safeguards must be place, a liability shield is not one of them
In a virtual press call yesterday, small businesses from across the country shared what they need to have in place to even think about the next phase of reopening. From a public health plan that includes adequate testing, to industry specific safety standards, to the child care and paid leave infrastructure to support their employees, small businesses are being forced to consider reopening sooner than is safe because their government leaders have quit the fight.
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Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and every year the goal is to fight the stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness. Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in May in the United States since 1949, reaching millions of people through the media, local events and screenings. According to Mental Health of America (https://www.mhanational.org/mental-health-month), while 1 in 5 people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime, everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health. Mental Health Awareness Week is May 18th through May 24th.
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College Graduates: Looking for a New Career? Consider Teaching
Harris County Department of Education is recruiting college graduates for a fast-track, alternative certification program which has a proven track record for success. Online and onsite classes make the program convenient, and flexible payment plans provide affordability. Small classes allow students to gain experience from veteran educators who operate the program.
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Prenatal supplement may increase blood pressure at high doses
Women who take high-dose folic acid supplements from pre-pregnancy through mid-pregnancy might increase their risk for potentially dangerous high blood pressure, according to new research.
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Governor Abbott, TDEM Apply For FEMA Assistance Funds To Support Texas Food Banks
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has applied for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Category B assistance funding to provide financial support to Texas' network of food banks. If approved, this funding will provide nearly $70 million for Texas' network of 21 food banks and will allow food banks to work with their supply chain networks to shore up supplies and provide more nutritional support to those in need.
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Nicholas Johnson Earns Top Academic Spot as Valedictorian of Princeton’s Class of 2020
Nicholas Johnson from Montreal, Canada, has been named valedictorian of Princeton’s Class of 2020, according to princeton.edu. becoming the first black person to earn that academic honor since Princeton was founded in 1746.
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Congressman Al Green Honors the Life and Legacy of the Honorable Al Edwards
On Friday, May 8, 2020, Congressman Al Green reflected fondly on the life and legacy of former State Representative and Father of the Juneteenth Holiday, the Honorable Al Edwards. Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
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Harris County Clerk Resigns Due to Personal Reasons
Harris County Clerk Diane Trautman has issued her letter of resignation to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and members of Commissioners Court, to be effective May 31, 2020.

