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Nassau County GOP calls for Santos to resign
Leaders of the Nassau County Republican Party on Wednesday called for Rep. George Santos, elected to represent New York's 3rd Congressional District in November, to resign from office over his lies to voters and fabrications about his personal life.
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Texas House tanks Pro-Life priorities, ignores grassroots supporters and the cries of the unbornTexas House tanks Pro-Life priorities, ignores grassroots supporters and the cries of the unborn
The Texas House of Representatives killed all but one Pro-Life priority bill, shirking their responsibility to protect Life. While other states and the Texas Senate besieged abortion and euthanasia this year with life-saving legislation, the Texas House stopped zero abortions and again green-lighted the 10-day countdown on the lives of vulnerable, hospitalized patients for at least two more years.
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Rep. Reynolds Welcomes Commissioner Morales
State Rep. Ron Reynolds, recently re-elected to his fourth term with nearly 70 percent, as Fort Bend’s first African American State Legislator, came back from Austin last Thursday, January 26 to introduce his friend, recently elected Fort Bend County Commissioner Vincent Morales to the constituents they share in east Fort Bend County.
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Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Street Olympics Board Members to Host Final Event Featuring 1,200 Youth Athletes Competing in Street Games like Hula Hoop, Jump Rope and Foot Races
Games Help Improve Youth’s Confidence, Self-esteem and Leadership Abilities
Youth athletes from 55 agencies participating in the Harris County Street Olympics Summer Games will vie for medals on Friday, August 5 at the Final Event, which features exciting competition in so-called street games hosted by the nonprofit organization and Commissioner Rodney Ellis.
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Commissioner Rodney Ellis, U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, County Attorney Christian Menefee, Others Honor State Rep. Senfronia Thompson During Murals Unveiling
After Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and others bestowed accolades on state Rep. Senfronia Thompson, Texas’ longest serving legislator then brought the crowd to laughter at a ceremony to unveil two downtown murals, one that honors her.
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Commissioner Rodney Ellis, U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, County Attorney Christian Menefee, Others Honor State Rep. Senfronia Thompson During Murals Unveiling
After Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and others bestowed accolades on state Rep. Senfronia Thompson, Texas’ longest serving legislator then brought the crowd to laughter at a ceremony to unveil two downtown murals, one that honors her.
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Buyer Beware: The Risk of Purchasing Tickets to an NBA Game
As a child, I worked very hard doing numerous odd jobs to make money. I mowed lawns, sold newspapers, went door-to-door selling candy, etc. If there was a job out there that was paying, I did it.
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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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What you should know about Florida's vote recount
The Florida secretary of state announced Saturday afternoon that the razor-thin races for governor, senator and agriculture commissioner will be reviewed in a series of recounts which were triggered because the margins in all three contests are under .5%.
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The head of the 'world's biggest family' has died at age 76
The head of what may be the world's largest family has died in India, according to the director of the hospital where he was treated.
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Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Commission On Law Enforcement
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kim Lemaux, Sharon Thomas and Timothy Whitaker to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) for terms set to expire on August 30, 2021. As a state regulatory agency, TCOLE was established to enforce and institute standards to ensure the people of Texas are served by highly trained and ethical law enforcement, corrections, and telecommunications personnel.
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Americans spend more on health care, but have shorter lives
Americans spend nearly twice as much on health care as other wealthy countries, but it's not doing much to improve their health, a new study finds. The United States has the shortest life expectancy and highest infant and maternal mortality rates among any of its peers.
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The Shaping of the Dream
World-Renowned Scholar Gives Insight into MLK's Legacy
Clayborne Carson, the world-renowned and acclaimed Martin Luther King Jr. scholar and director of the King Papers Project, speaks at Westmont’s Mosher Center for Moral and Ethical Leadership luncheon on Friday, Nov. 4, from 12-1:30 p.m. in the Simmons Center of Westmont’s Global Leadership Center. Carson will present “The Lives and Shared Legacy of Coretta Scott and Martin Luther King Jr.” A limited number of tickets, which cost $50 per person, are available for purchase at westmont.edu/mosher-event.
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Study presents unexpected — and complicated — findings on link between alcohol and dementia
Keeping alcohol consumption to one or two drinks a day lessened the odds of developing dementia, according to a study of nearly 4 million South Koreans.Keeping alcohol consumption to one or two drinks a day lessened the odds of developing dementia, according to a study of nearly 4 million South Koreans.
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Study presents unexpected — and complicated — findings on link between alcohol and dementia
Keeping alcohol consumption to one or two drinks a day lessened the odds of developing dementia, according to a study of nearly 4 million South Koreans.
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The Necessary Equation: Father + Mother = Healthy Baby
In addressing the infant mortality crisis, nationwide, infant deaths are 2.5 times higher for black babies than white. Maternal stress during pregnancy has been associated with increased rates of preterm delivery.
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Nearly $1.5 million settlement approved for correctional officers of color who were barred from guarding Derek Chauvin
lThe Ramsey County Board of Commissioners in Minnesota on Tuesday approved a nearly $1.5 million settlement agreement for eight correctional officers of color who were barred from guarding former police officer Derek Chauvin in 2020.
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Houston Area Urban League's 'Legacy of Leadership' Gala Raises Over $650,000 for Community Empowerment
The Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) hosted its annual 'Legacy of Leadership' Gala on December 16th at the Hilton Americas Hotel, uniting community leaders, corporate partners, and supporters to celebrate Houston's rich history of leadership.
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Stormy Daniels releases sketch of man who allegedly threatened her over Trump affair
Stormy Daniels released a composite sketch on Tuesday of the man she alleges threatened her in 2011 and is offering a $100,000 reward to anyone who can identify the perpetrator.
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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Wins Tight Race for Reelection
GOP donors spent millions to unseat Hidalgo, a Democrat who leads the state’s most populous county, and take back a seat they lost four years ago. Republican Alexandra del Moral Mealer conceded the race Wednesday morning.
