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August Blizzard of the Month at Dairy Queen Announced
August in Texas is known for three things – hot, hotter and hottest. So how cool is it that DQ® restaurants in Texas are offering the perfect beat-the-heat treat for this scorcher of a month?
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Congressman Al Green to Commemorate North America’s First Eternal Gandhi Museum in Houston
On Monday, October 2, 2023, Congressman Al Green will deliver remarks at the Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston, followed by the unveiling of a commemorative granite stone, marking the museum’s inauguration. This landmark institution is dedicated to promoting Mahatma Gandhi’s enduring legacy and universal values. Fort Bend County Judge KP George will place a time capsule at the site to preserve the historic moment.
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J-SUEDE brings home the gold from the Dance Team Union Regionals in Birmingham
The Jackson State University Elite Dance Ensemble (J-SUEDE) brought home the first regional championship in the program's history. J-SUEDE claimed the first-place title in the Birmingham College Hip-Hop Division of the Dance Team Union Regionals.
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King Charles discharged from hospital hours after Princess of Wales
Britain’s King Charles III has been discharged from a hospital in London after undergoing treatment for an enlarged prostate.
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HCC Revolutionizes Technician Training with Daylong Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Safety Course
The landscape of automotive technology is rapidly evolving with the rise of autonomous, hybrid, and electric vehicles, presenting new challenges and opportunities for mechanics and technicians. In response to this paradigm shift, the HCC Transportation Center of Excellence (COE) has launched an innovative eight-hour safety and fundamentals course designed to equip professionals with the essential skills needed to navigate this transformative industry.
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Construction Advisory: Morningside Place Drainage Improvements Project
In an effort to keep you informed about the Harris County Flood Control District’s continuing improvements in the Clear Creek watershed, we want to notify you of an upcoming construction project in your area.
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Empowerment Through Technology: Fort Bend County Libraries' Senior Series Leads the Way
In a bid to empower older adults and their families with the tools for safe and effective technology usage, Fort Bend County Libraries' University Branch Library proudly presents "Help! Technology is Tough!" This enlightening program, part of the Senior Series, is slated for Friday, March 15, from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon at Meeting Room 1, nestled within the library premises at 14010 University Blvd in Sugar Land, on the esteemed University of Houston campus.
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HHSC Encourages Cancer Screenings During Cervical Health Awareness Month
As part of National Cervical Health Awareness Month this January, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging women to get screened for cervical cancer.
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How major companies handle and botch public relations crises
Over the past several days, two major American companies found themselves facing public relations disasters. A fatal engine failure aboard a Southwest flight left the airline scrambling to ensure passengers that its planes are safe. And Starbucks was in the spotlight after two black men were arrested while waiting for a friend.
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'It's a terrible situation': Inside a government bureaucrat's pressure-filled decision to delay the transition
As the only obstacle between President-elect Joe Biden and the formal start of the presidential transition, General Services Administrator Emily Murphy is struggling with the weight of the presidential election being dropped on her shoulders, feeling like she's been put in a no-win situation, according to people who have spoken to her recently.
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Twitter is vulnerable to Russian and Chinese influence, whistleblower says
Twitter is exceptionally vulnerable to exploitation by foreign governments in ways that threaten US national security, and may even have foreign spies currently active on its payroll, according to Peiter "Mudge" Zatko, the whistleblower at the center of a massive public disclosure effort reported Tuesday by CNN and The Washington Post.
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5 Ways to Make Your Coffee Habit Healthier
Is your morning cup of Joe good for you? In short, yes. On its own, coffee – consumed by 64 percent of Americans at least once a day – is packed with health-giving antioxidants. In fact, there’s a myriad of research suggesting that coffee drinkers have an 11 percent lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than non-drinkers, thanks to ingredients that can affect levels of hormones involved in metabolism.
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Illinois Strengthens the Right to Vote
Illinois is about to make voter registration automatic. The Senate and House have passed reform bills unanimously. If the governor signs the final reconciled legislation, Illinois will become the ninth state, in addition to the District of Columbia, to adopt automatic voter registration. The bill would begin to register more than 1 million eligible but unregistered voters in Illinois. Even as states continue to pass legislation to restrict voting, this reform promises to open the doors wider.
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Spirit Airlines Cancels Flight, Passenger Brawl Breaks Out
Screams and commotion took over Fort Lauderdale's airport Monday as travelers clashed with Spirit Airlines employees and police.
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What PR Nightmare? United Stock At All-Time High
And the airline is dealing with another PR nightmare -- a giant rabbit died mysteriously in the cargo hold of a United flight a few weeks ago.
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Bitcoin Prices Are Soaring under Trump
Last week, markets were rocked after reports about former FBI director James Comey's memo about being asked by Trump to stop an investigation of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn's ties to Russia.
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Guy Who Fought Wells Fargo Is Angry About Attack On CFPB
But Los Angeles City Attorney Feuer would be the first to say that teaming up with the nation's Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was what widened the scope of the investigation into the bank's widespread sordid practices. That cooperation created the heft and breadth that led Wells Fargo to admit to firing 5,300 employees and creating 2 million fake accounts nationwide. It also got Wells Fargo to pay $185 million in penalties and $5 million in refunds to wronged customers.
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The Dollar's Trump Bump Has Vanished
President Trump's victory and promise to implement an "America First" agenda propelled the US dollar to 13-year highs.
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This Is 'SportsCenter'? ESPN Is Changing Its Flagship Show
The media landscape is changing, and ESPN has to change with it. That includes changes to "SportsCenter," its flagship broadcast since the network went on the air in 1979.
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Canada foreign minister on Trump tariffs: 'We're going to play hard'
Canadian leaders are pushing back after the Trump administration slapped 20% tariffs Monday night on Canadian lumber, along with individual tariffs on five specific firms that ranged from 3% to 24%.
