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Former Mayor Pro-Tem Ellen Cohen Backs Todd Litton's Bid for State Senate
In a significant endorsement, Former Mayor Pro-Tem Ellen Cohen has thrown her support behind Todd Litton for State Senate District 15, a position previously held by Mayor John Whitmire.
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Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Takes Swift Action Against Negligent Apartment Complex
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee has declared a decisive legal move against Globix Palms Rolling, LLC, the operator of The Palms on Rolling Creek, an apartment complex in North Harris County. The lawsuit underscores the owners' failure to address tenant concerns, leading to the neglect of sewer pipe maintenance and resulting in multiple sewage discharges within the complex.
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Empowering Conversations on Well-being: Common and Dr. Rheeda Walker
Rapper, Actor and Activist Opens Up with University of Houston Psychology Professor Rheeda Walker
In a compelling dialogue centered on mental health and resilience, University of Houston psychology professor, Dr. Rheeda Walker, engages in an intimate conversation with award-winning artist and activist, Common.
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Published on January 25, 2024
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Many parents help support adult children as old as 34
Most parents expect to pay for their children until they become adults. But many say they are still financially subsidizing their now-adult children, sometimes well into their late 20s and early 30s, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center.
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Tensions erupt in private Senate Republican lunch over border talks
Republicans engaged in a tense back-and-forth during their conference lunch Tuesday over border talks with some openly questioning Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s strategy and others assailing colleagues for attacking the proposal before it’s even out.
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Majority of GOP primary voters aren’t MAGA
The voters who turned out for New Hampshire’s GOP presidential primary on Tuesday were less staunchly conservative and less closely tied to the Republican Party than the electorate in last week’s Iowa caucuses, according to the early results of CNN’s exit poll.
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American Red Cross Takes Swift Action: Shelter Opens in San Jacinto County Amidst Texas Floods
Providing Safe Havens, Nourishment, and Emotional Support for Communities Affected
In response to the extensive rainfall and flooding wreaking havoc across the state of Texas, the American Red Cross is taking proactive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of affected individuals. A shelter has been promptly established in San Jacinto County, offering refuge, sustenance, and emotional support during this challenging time.
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3 days - month's worth -triggers dangerous flash flooding in Texas/Louisiana/Mississippi
Dangerous flash flooding is ongoing across parts of Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi Wednesday as drenching storms deluge the South.
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Thanks to T.J. Watt -veteran fan going to Super Bowl - fullfils dream
The Pittsburgh Steelers may not be in Super Bowl LVIII, but one of the best linebackers in Steelers history is sending a huge football fan to the big game.
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US scientist outrages British with tea advice – American embassy stirs it up
Two hundred and fifty years after American revolutionaries dumped tea into Boston Harbor, a fresh diplomatic storm is brewing between Britain and the United States over the cherished beverage.
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Charting a Course for Excellence: Texas Southern University's Presidential Search Committee Unveiled
Distinguished Panel to Guide the Quest for TSU's Next Visionary Leader
In a significant milestone for Texas Southern University (TSU), Board of Regents Chairman Brandon L. Simmons has officially announced the formation of the Presidential Search Committee, tasked with the crucial responsibility of identifying the university's next president.
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Unveiling Breakthrough Discoveries: New Biomarkers for Active Lupus Nephritis Discovered
Antibodies and DNA Unlock Key Insights into Early Detection
In a groundbreaking stride towards early detection and improved diagnostic accuracy in lupus nephritis, researchers at the University of Houston, led by the eminent lupus expert Chandra Mohan, have unearthed novel biomarkers. This significant development is poised to revolutionize the approach to identifying renal involvement in lupus, ultimately mitigating the pain, suffering, and mortality associated with the disease.
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DeMeco Ryans' Homecoming Spearheads a Season of Triumph for the Houston Texans Under Cal and Hannah McNair’s Leadership
Houston Texans' leadership, under the guidance of Chairman Cal McNair and Vice President Hannah McNair, made a visionary decision one year ago in the team auditorium that set the team on a new, victorious path. The dismissal of then-head coach Lovie Smith, following former coach David Culley's departure, was a clear indication of the franchise's resolve for rejuvenation.
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Houston's Own Jarvis Johnson Steps Forward in Senate District 15 Race
In political landscape of Houston is abuzz as State Representative Jarvis Johnson enters the fray for Senate District 15, a seat with a legacy of strong leadership. As candidates rally their supporters for the upcoming primaries, with early voting commencing on February 20th, Johnson emerges as a formidable contender with deep Houstonian roots.
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Preservation and Progress: Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Receives Significant Grant from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund
In a significant move toward preserving Houston's historical land- marks, the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, a beacon of African American heritage in Texas, has been granted $180,000 by the esteemed Af- rican American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, an initiative by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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Former NRA President Oliver North claims removed for raising corruption concerns
Former National Rifle Association President Oliver North was ousted after he raised concerns about corruption within the gun-lobbying group, he testified Tuesday at a civil corruption trial in New York.
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Dog safe, after more than a week in bitter cold
About 20 minutes after her new family in Mequon brought her home, Lucy went missing.
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An Oklahoma state lawmaker says he will now change the language of a bill he proposed that designates anyone “of Hispanic descent” that is “a …
Published on January 24, 2024
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Bill lists gang members as terrorists - Oklahoma state lawmaker objects - fellow lawmakers say not enough
An Oklahoma state lawmaker says he will now change the language of a bill he proposed that designates anyone “of Hispanic descent” that is “a member of a criminal street gang” and convicted of a “gang-related offense” a terrorist.
