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Get help building a prayer life with lasting results in new book
Paul Moses C. Ratnam announces publication of ‘Winning By Resting’
The new spiritual growth book, “Winning By Resting” (published by WestBow Press) by Paul Moses C. Ratnam, intends to help readers decode the complicated view of prayer.
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Pete Buttigieg Announces Comprehensive Plan to Build and Secure Power for Women in the 21st Century
Today, Mayor Pete Buttigieg released ‘Building Power: A Women’s Agenda for the 21st Century,’ the most ambitious and comprehensive plan released by any presidential candidate to invest in women’s economic, political, and social empowerment, tackle gender and race-based health disparities, and break down the systemic barriers that have held women back for far too long. Buttigieg's plan is grounded in bold proposals that will close pay, wealth, and leadership gaps, build safe and inclusive communities, aggressively combat the maternal mortality crisis, and protect a woman’s right to choose.
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Funeral for Atatiana Jefferson, shot by police in her Fort Worth home, to be held Thursday in Dallas
Atatiana Jefferson, the woman police fatally shot through the window of her Fort Worth home, will be laid to rest Thursday after a court ruled this week that the woman's father should be involved in her burial.
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Dayton Native Patrols Seas from the Air for U.S. Navy
Petty Officer 2nd Class Yesenia Sanchez Prado, a native of Dayton, Texas, joined the Navy to travel the world, make her family proud and do something different.
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Beto O’Rourke Releases Comprehensive Plan to Work Towards Ending the Deadly Opioid Epidemic and Address Substance Use Disorders So All Americans and Their Families Can Live to Their Full Potential
Informed by his work with veterans and town halls across America, Beto’s plan targets the supply chain—holding the pharmaceutical industry accountable, invests in public awareness campaigns, supporting access to long-term treatment for at-risk populations, and provides stability to those in recovery
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Bayou City Art Festival Producer Art Colony Association, Inc. Names New Executive Director
The Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to producing the Bayou City Art Festivals, recently named Kelly Batterson as the new Executive Director. Batterson is passionate about art and has extensive experience with all aspects of event production and sponsorship development.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Applauds House Passage of the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act
Jackson Lee—“Doping fraud is a crime in which big money, state assets, and transnational criminals are involved and honest athletes and companies are defrauded. This practice, some of it state-sanctioned, has the ability to undermine international relations, and is often connected to more nefarious actions by state actors. “This is why I introduced RADA. When enacted into law, the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act will establish criminal penalties for participating in a scheme in commerce to influence a major international sport competition through prohibited substances or methods; provide restitution to victims of such conspiracies; protect whistleblowers from retaliation; and establish coordination and sharing of information with the United States Anti-Doping Agency.”
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Houston Astros Statement About Recent Comments
The Houston Astros released the following statements from Assistant General Manager Brandon Taubman and Owner and Chaiman Jim Crane:
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Artist Residency Program Ucross Announces Inaugural Founder's Dinner to Honor Legacy of Raymond Plank
Former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will receive The Raymond Plank Award for Visionary Leadership at the event
Ucross, a prestigious artist residency program and creative laboratory for the arts, today announced their inaugural Founder’s Dinner & Benefit, to be held on November 2, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The event will honor the legacy of Raymond Plank – WWII bomber pilot, business leader, philanthropist, and founder of Ucross – one year after his passing. Plank lived and worked in Houston after moving Apache Corporation to Texas in the mid-1990s.
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This Holiday Shopping Card Offers 20 Percent Discount at Over 550 Participating Greater Houston Retailers
Shop, save money and save lives through the purchase of The Holiday Shopping Card, which takes place, October 24 – November 3, 2019. With the purchase of The Card for $75, shoppers receive a 20 percent discount at more than 550 participating retailers throughout the Greater Houston Area or free eats at participating restaurants. One hundred percent of The Card purchase benefits the American Cancer Society, providing much needed services such as transportation to and from treatment and cutting-edge research. Shoppers can purchase The Holiday Shopping Card online now at www.holidayshoppingcard.com or at participating area merchants in October.
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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner proclaimed himself proud today to receive endorsements from Fort Bend County elected officials
At a news conference in Chasewood, part of Fort Bend County in the City of Houston, elected officials lined up to praise the Mayor for his work in their community. Endorsers included County Judge K.P. George, Commissioner Ken DeMerchant, Precinct 4, District Attorney Brian Middleton, Constable Daryl L. Smith Sr., Precinct 2, State Representative Ron Reynolds and Fort Bend County Democratic Party Chair Cynthia Ginyard. Commissioner Grady Prestage, Precinct 2, District Clerk Beverly Walker and Senator Borris Miles are also endorsing Mayor Turner but were unable to attend the news conference.
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Play It Smart: METRO Offers Safety Tips Ahead of World Series
METRO wants Astros fans to play it safe as they head to World Series games and watch parties.
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Judge Maria T. Jackson kicks off campaign for Harris County Commissioner Precinct 1
Standing on the steps of the Harris County Courthouse and surrounded by more than 60 friends, family and supporters, Judge Maria T. Jackson today kicked off her campaign to be the next commissioner for Harris County Precinct 1.
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Commissioner Goodell Joins Houston Texans Whitney Mercilus to Dine WithMerci for Down Syndrome
Texans DeShaun Watson and DJ Reader to be honored for their philanthropy work!
Houston Texans' Whitney Mercilus, a champion for community empowerment, known for showing NO MERCI on the field, but off the field, he is known for utilizing his platform to give hope and touch lives. Founder of the WithMerci Foundation, Mercilus work is focused on providing advocate services and financial support to families of children with disabilities and special needs.
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When a freestanding emergency department comes to town, costs go up, Rice study says
Rather than functioning as substitutes for hospital-based emergency departments, freestanding emergency departments have increased local market spending on emergency care in three of four states' markets where they have entered, according to a new paper by experts at Rice University.
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Houston Native Patrols Seas from the Air for U.S. Navy
Petty Officer 3rd Class Isaac West, a native of Houston, wanted to be more independent and reach for success.
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Turkey Leg Hut Owners Receive Pinnacle Award from Greater Houston Black Chamber
Turkey Leg Hut Founders Lynn and Nakia Price were honored as recipients of the Pinnacle Award at the 25th Annual Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce Awards on Saturday, October 19, 2019!
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2019 ACCT Association Award Winners Announced
2019 ACCT Awards Recognize Outstanding Community College Trustee, Equity Program, CEO, Faculty and Professional Board Staff
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Hou Lit Awards, Honorees and Winners in Literary Arts
Over the weekend, the winner of the 2019 Readers’ Choice Award was announced at the inaugural Houston Literary Awards Gala. The contest began in August with a field of over 200 nominated local authors. The top five who garnered the most votes proceeded to the final round in September. The nominees included: Mary Ann Faremouth, Fallon Renee Hamilton, Darrell Lee, Danielle Metcalfe-Chenceil and the winner, Nkem DenChukwu.
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Deadly heart problem might not be so deadly
An incurable condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy may be less deadly than previously thought, according to a new study of sudden cardiac deaths among young people.
