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Republicans target Democrats and teachers unions over school closures in bid to regain suburban foothold
Republicans in charge of taking back the House and Senate next year hope that a new message focused on reopening schools -- and blaming Democrats and their allies in organized labor for continued closures -- will lure back suburban voters who spurned them in 2020.
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Lung cancer screening decision aid delivered through tobacco quitlines improves informed decision-making
Tobacco quitlines provide an effective avenue to reach people eligible for lung cancer screening
In the first comparative clinical trial of lung cancer screening decision aid versus standard educational information, researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have shown that a decision aid delivered through tobacco quitlines effectively reaches a screening-eligible population and results in informed decisions about lung cancer screening.
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"Go Astros" Shuttle Improves Game Day Thursday Commute
It's been an exciting season for the Houston Astros. But all the activity at Minute Maid Park can mean increased traffic downtown during the afternoon rush hour, causing big delays for commuters.
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Mathew Knowles: ‘I’m Most Proud Of Solange’
Mathew Knowles knows he’s got an image/credibility problem … not only with the public, but reportedly with his own daughters!
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Join Representative Coleman To Celebrate Juneteenth
This weekend, join Representative Coleman for the Emancipation Park Rededication Ceremony on Saturday, June 17th and the ribbon cutting ceremony for Emancipation Avenue, Juneteenth Emancipation Celebration, and a Gulf Coast Junettenth on Monday, June 19th. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
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Adoption Center Closes, Affects More Than 100 Texas Families
An adoption agency closed its doors, leaving more than a thousand families in the dark.
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Jordin Sparks Pumps It Up At the NFL Experience: Play 360 Kids Day
Before the Patriots completed the biggest upset in NFL history, it was the kids turn to take the field; as over 1,000 Houston area kids flooded into the George R. Brown Convention Center for “NFL Experience: Play 360 Kids Day.” Held during this year’s “NFL Experience Driven by Genesis” festivities, students were given the opportunity to spend time with some of their favorite NFL players as they took part in quarterback challenge games, mobility drills and more.
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How To Avoid The Downtown Traffic
The Rockets play three games this week at the Toyota Center, which makes things even more hectic downtown.
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Super Bowl Sets Single-Event High For StubHub
Super Bowl LI set records for online ticket seller StubHub, according to statistics provided to USA TODAY Sports.
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Fans Attend Super Bowl In Memory Of Loved Ones
Falcons Fan Elizabeth Upshaw and Patriots fan Janet Katz don't know each other. But in many ways, they are one in the same.
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Tom Brady's Missing Super Bowl LI Jersey Valued At $500,000
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s missing Super Bowl jersey is valued $500,000 and police are investigating its disappearance as a first-degree felony theft, according to a document made public on Tuesday.
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Houston Native Supports Naval Aviation Modernization
Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason Flores works as a personnel specialist and operates out of Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, California.
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Dreamers, Baby Bash, Ivan Sanchez, Bishop Dixon II and Community Leaders Team Up to Host a Press Conference and Dreamer Advocacy to Our Community
Baby Bash is an American performer that has more than 400 million views on YouTube and is an advocate for the DREAM Act. Ivan Sanchez was brought to the United States at 6 years old just like a DREAMer and is now running for U.S. Congress.
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Texas Man Shielding Sun for Elderly Woman Sparks Several Acts of Kindness
For the past month or so, Louis Jordan, 35, has been going to pick up his mother almost every afternoon at her job in downtown Houston at the city's Solid Waste Management department after working a full day himself at UPS. As he waits for his mother, Vernette Botts, Jordan also began noticing an elderly woman, "Miss Michelle," waiting for the METRO Lift, a free paratransit service, to pick her up and take her home.
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The Buffalo Soldier Museum Celebrates Veterans Day with a Grand Opening Ceremony
Join us as we celebrate our official grand opening and building dedication!
For 17 years, The Buffalo Soldier National Museum has upheld its mission to highlight the history and tradition of America’s Buffalo Soldiers. In honor of Veterans Day on Saturday, November 11, 2017, BSNM will officially dedicate the building and perform a change of command during a grand opening celebration.
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Healthcare Professionals Create A ‘Hub For All Things Women’ With “Your Essential Healthcare & DaySpa”
Healthcare and medical professionals Dr. Teriya Richmond and Nurse Practitioner Letrice Mason are celebrating the grand opening of YOUR ESSENTIAL HEALTHCARE & DAYSPA - A Hub For All Things Women - on Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 1PM-4PM at their new facility in the historical Third Ward Area (5751 Blythewood St, Suite 200, Houston, TX).
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Sponsor a Meal for the Emergency First Responders
Amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, you can now give back to the hard working first responders who are tireless working around the clock and send them a meal through The Bougainvilleas, 12126 Westheimer Rd, Houston, Texas 77077. The First Responders Appreciation Meal it's an opportunity for companies to support, encourage and say Thank You.
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Mayor Turner Appoints – Mary Benton New Director of Communications
Mayor Sylvester Turner has appointed Mary Benton as the new Director of Communications effective immediately. Benton brings valuable years of experience in media relations, strategic communications, crisis communications, and social media strategy.
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Sweet Sound
As soon as I stepped off the elevator, I could hear that sweet sound that I had missed for over nine months.
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Russell Westbrook reveals he has tested positive for COVID-19
The Houston Rockets were dealt a huge blow today when All-Star guard Russell Westbrook announced that he was diagnosed with the coronavirus before the team departed for Orlando for practice.
