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Sen. John Cornyn arrives to a luncheon with Senate Republicans at the US Capitol on February 7, 2024 in Washington, DC. Mandatory Credit: Anna Moneymaker/Getty …
Published on February 8, 2024
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Every Smoked Old Fashioned sold at Taste Kitchen + Bar through June 19, 2024, helps provide HBCU scholarships to students.
Published on February 8, 2024
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Senate votes to advance foreign aid package - assistance for Ukraine and Israel
The Senate held a key vote on Thursday to advance a $95.3 billion foreign aid package that provides assistance for Israel and Ukraine after Republicans blocked a broader bill that included border security measures earlier this week.
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One of several full “Taste of History” window wraps at Taste Kitchen + Bar displaying the remarkable story of Uncle Nearest at 420 Main Street …
Published on February 8, 2024
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Sailor with family ties to Houston supports Pacific Partnership 2024
Ensign Lacy Burkett, a sailor with family ties to Houston, Texas, is serving aboard the hospital ship USNS Mercy as part of Pacific Partnership 2024-1 (PP24-1).
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AAMA to Host Inaugural 'Te AAMA' Galentine's Day Fundraising Luncheon
The Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans (AAMA) is proud to announce its inaugural 'Te AAMA' Galentine's Day Fundraiser Luncheon, scheduled for Monday, February 12th, 2024. This exciting event aims to support AAMA's ongoing efforts in providing essential programs and services to the community. Hosted at the prestigious Junior League of Houston, located at 1811 Briar Oaks Ln, Houston, Texas 77027, the luncheon will run from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., featuring a captivating program, silent auction, door prizes, and networking opportunities.
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Galveston College to Host 2024 Women In Industry Conference on April 3
Galveston College and eight other community colleges are teaming up to host the 2024 Women In Industry Conference on April 3rd
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Zyn nicotine pouches sell like hotcakes
Move over vapes, Americans appear to have a new addiction: Zyn, a tobacco-free nicotine pouch product, that has exploded in sales over the past year.
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Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis to Spearhead Groundbreaking of Seniors’ Affordable Housing Development
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, in collaboration with the Community Services Department, New Hope Housing, and the Harris County Housing Finance Corporation, is set to lead the groundbreaking ceremony for a groundbreaking multifamily affordable housing development in Precinct One, downtown Houston. The New Hope Ennis development marks a significant step towards addressing housing affordability challenges faced by seniors in the area.
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Nearly two years into war, in major shakeup, Zelensky fires Ukraine’s military chief
Zaluzhnyi’s replacement will be Oleksandr Syrskyi, who since 2019 has served as the Commander of Ukrainian Land Forces.
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Empowering Tomorrow’s Financial Leaders: Study Reveals $98,000 Per-Student Benefit from HS Personal Finance Course in Texas
Tyton Partners, in collaboration with Next Gen Personal Finance, has unveiled groundbreaking findings from their latest study titled “Investing in Tomorrow: Lifetime Value of Financial Education in High School.” The study's results underscore the critical importance of incorporating personal finance education into high school curricula, revealing a significant lifetime benefit of approximately $98,000 per student in Texas.
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Tim Ranzetta, Co-Founder of Next Gen Personal Finance
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Yellen: It’s ‘obvious’ empty office buildings create banking stress/losses
High commercial real estate vacancies are expected to create some stress for smaller banks, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday. However, she said she does not see them as causing a systemic risk to the nation’s financial system.
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FCC votes to outlaw scam robocalls that use AI-generated voices Mandatory Credit: dramalens/iStockphoto/Getty Images
Published on February 8, 2024
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Hang picture of Jason Kelce shirtless in The Louvre - this man thinks so
At a game, fans often see something happen – was it that dunk or that crazy tackle? – that looks strangely familiar. It may look like one they have seen earlier in the season, or was it something they may have seen on their last trip to the museum?
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LifeGift Unveils Expanded Headquarters with Open House Celebration
Mark your calendars for February 14th, 2024, as LifeGift invites you to an exclusive open house event showcasing the grand debut of its expanded 25,000-square-foot Houston campus building. From 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., esteemed guests including hospital partners, community leaders, legislative representatives, transplant centers, and LifeGift team members will have the opportunity to tour this remarkable new space.
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LifeGift Houston Campus
Published on February 8, 2024
