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Customs and Border Protection seizes shipment of fentanyl hidden in pill bottles
US Customs and Border Protection has seized a shipment of the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl hidden in pill bottles that was strong enough to potentially provide lethal doses to tens of thousands of people, the agency said.
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HUD's Action Plan To Advance Property Appraisal And Valuation Equity
"Researchers have observed a market value gap between majority-Black and majority-white neighborhoods for decades. On average, homes in majority-Black neighborhoods are valued at less than half of those in neighborhoods with few or no Black residents. Statistical analyses show that accounting for neighborhood and property characteristics and amenities—such as the age of the property or its proximity to public transportation—does not explain the entire disparity. Recent research has identified appraisals as one of the drivers of the gap."
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Jekalyn Carr Returns To Host The Annual Stellar Tribute To The Holidays Special
Kierra Sheard Kelly, Mali Music, Charles Jenkins, Natalie Grant, Kelontae Gavin, Evvie Mckinney, Leon Timbo, Mark Kibble, Brandon Camphor And One Way Set To Perform
The holiday special is currently airing in National Broadcast Syndication through December 31, 2021 and will air on Bounce TV on December 25, 2021 at 1PM EST
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Danish Minister of Environment Visits PVAMU Campus
On Monday, November 29, 2021, the Danish Minister of Environment, Lea Wermelin, the Royal Consulate General of Denmark, and Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) College of Agriculture and Human Sciences Dean and Director of Land Grant Programs, Gerard D’Souza, Ph.D., met to establish a partnership between the college and the agency.
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LULAC Welcomes Department of Justice Action Against TX Republican Leaders
Nation’s Largest and Oldest Latino Civil Rights Organization Calls Voting Rights Protections Vital with Repeat of the 1950s
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) issued the following statement Monday in the wake of a new lawsuit filed against the State of Texas by the U.S. Department of Justice. The federal action announced by U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said that Texas' new redistricting maps discriminate against Latinos and other minorities while unfairly increasing the power of white voters. Ironically, the announcement made in Washington, DC came as LULAC General Counsel, Luis Roberto Vera, Jr., was laid to rest in San Antonio, Texas. Vera died November 21, 2021, following a long illness. He spearheaded several recent voting rights lawsuits against Texas for the same reasons cited Monday by Attorney General Merrick.
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Houston Fire Department Receives International Recognition From CFAI
The Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) recommended the Houston Fire Department for accreditation to the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI). On May 18, 2021 the CFAI reviewed the recommendation and awarded the HFD accreditation with full honors, recognizing the Houston Fire Department as an Internationally Accredited Organization.
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3x Cancer Survivor & Fashion Designer wins International Award for a Good Cause
Fashion Designer and 3-Time Cancer Survivor Jimmy Stephens of The MyCause Brand, win coveted award.
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Lyft’s new feature lets women and non-binary riders request their driver’s gender
Lyft is introducing a new feature that let’s women and non-binary riders choose a preference to match with drivers of the same gender.
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Home is where the heart is for Kevin Porter Jr.
Although Houston Rockets point guard Kevin Porter Jr. did not get to Houston, Texas, until January 2021 via trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers, he has fallen in love with the city and fans. Porter Jr. took to social media on Friday and expressed that to his 63.3K followers.
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Special prosecutor in 'Rust' case drops firearm enhancement charge against Alec Baldwin
The manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin relating to the 2021 fatal shooting on the set of the movie "Rust" have been downgraded by prosecutors in New Mexico, which will reduce the prison time the actor could face in the death of the movie's cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins.
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It’s International Recue Cat Day Best Friends Animal Society Offers Tips on How to Help Cats in Your Community
Did you know that Thursday, March 2 is International Rescue Cat Day? To commemorate the day Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization working to end the killing of cats and dogs in America’s shelters by 2025, wants to celebrate a milestone in cat lifesaving during 2022.
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Harvard taps ex-Merck CEO Ken Frazier to join embattled board
Former Merck CEO Ken Frazier and KKR co-CEO Joseph Bae are joining Harvard University’s top board as the Ivy League school seeks to turn the page on a tumultuous period.
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The number of available jobs in the US just fell to its lowest level in more than two years
Job openings in the United States fell in June to their lowest level since April 2021, according to the latest labor turnover data published Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Two Black women will be head coaches in the same NCAA women's Final Four for the first time
This year's March Madness might have exposed gaps in gender equity in college sports, but for two Black women, the 2021 NCAA women's tournament will always represent a moment when history was made.
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Above-average hurricane season forecast with several major hurricanes
The official start to hurricane season is just a week away and forecasters are predicting another busy one. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center on Tuesday forecast 14 to 21 named storms, six to 10 hurricanes and three to six major hurricanes -- of Category 3 strength or greater.
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H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade to be Led By Houston Philanthropist and Global Multi-Hyphenate Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson
Exclusive performances from Bun B, Theatre Under the Stars and the iconic Apache Belles
Mayor Turner and the City of Houston are thrilled to announce official plans for the 73rd Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade. This year’s parade will kick-off the holiday season by celebrating Houston and those who make our city a great place to live. The parade’s 2022 Grand Marshal Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson along with Mayor Turner, Honored guest 2021 Grand Marshal, Dr. Peter Hotez and H-E-B will lead the parade on the iconic Tom Turkey float.
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Hospitalizations for eating disorders grew in the pandemic. The problem isn't over, experts say
Alongside the many impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on pediatric care, researchers have seen a stark increase in young adults seeking treatment for disordered eating behaviors.
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Mother of Michigan school shooter admits she and husband gifted their son the gun used in the attack
Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the teenager who killed four people at a Michigan high school in 2021, admitted under cross-examination at her manslaughter trial that she and her husband gifted their son the firearm later used in the attack.
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Texas City Resident Could Be The Next Food Network Star
The Season premiere of Season 13 of Next Food Network Star is set to air Sunday, June 4, 2017, and Chef Nancy Manlove has set her sights on winning the top prize. This competitive cook is not afraid to challenge herself. In fact, this dynamic personality has won several recipe competitions; she beat out several other cooks from around the country and won a trip to Italy by entering around 50 of her own creations in a contest held by Barilla Pasta.
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The Perfect Sauce to Pair with a Roast
Creating a crowd-pleasing holiday centerpiece starts with choosing a flavorful, tender cut of meat. This year, you can make a holiday roast to remember with an elegant cut from Omaha Steaks paired with this Red Pepper Cranberry Sauce to elicit rave reviews from guests. Find more recipes and tips to create a holiday dinner to remember at OmahaSteaks.com.
