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Port Houston Named Best Seaport in North America
Asia Cargo News named Port Houston the Best Seaport in North America, after tallying results from thousands of shippers and industry experts around the globe, Port Houston Executive Director Roger Guenther told the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority during its May meeting.
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DNV GL representatives congratulated Port Houston for its continued achievements in environmental stewardship and presented a plaque, recognizing its recertification to the Environmental Management System …
Published on May 23, 2018
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'The Voice' crowns winner
t's already been a week for competition reality show finales, and on Tuesday, "The Voice" made some history.
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UK mother jailed for forcing daughter to marry in Pakistan
A woman found guilty of taking her 17-year-old daughter to Pakistan for a forced marriage was sentenced Wednesday to four-and-a-half years in prison by a British court following a landmark conviction.
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Pompeo says the US has not done enough to protect 2018 elections
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday that the US has a "great deal more work to do" to safeguard the integrity of American elections ahead of the upcoming 2018 midterms.
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Paolo Guerrero's shattered World Cup dream prompts calls for anti-doping reform
It's a story involving an alleged drugs violation and Inca mummies that's enraged a South American nation about to make its first World Cup appearance since 1982.
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Australian investigators dismiss MH370 murder-suicide theory
Australian investigators who led a four-year search for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 have defended their theory that the plane's disappearance was due to an accident.
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Ireland must remove the shackles from its women
This week, 47 years ago, a group of Irish feminists boarded what became known as the Contraceptive Train -- a train to and from Belfast so they could buy condoms, take them back to Dublin and goad the police to arrest them.
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Why a terminally ill young woman has changed her mind about living
To face each day, Claire Wineland undergoes hours of breathing treatments. It's a reality of living with cystic fibrosis she's come to accept.
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It’s Time for A Low-Key Mexican Girls Trip at the Grand Sirenis Matlali Hills Resort & Spa
Eco-friendly resort offers 48% discount on Adult-Only Suites
It's time to shed the winter blues, grab the girls and travel to the Grand Sirenis Matlali Hills Resort & Spa, for the chance to indulge in a relaxing, pamper-filled getaway. The elegant and eco-focused all-inclusive resort is on the Colinas de la Bahia de Banderas hills, near Puerto Vallarta. From now until June 15, 2018, travelers can reserve one of the “Adults Only” Tropical View Junior Suites and take advantage of the resort’s 48% discount, on stays through July 14, 2018.
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Senator Borris Miles Job Fair Fills 300 Jobs in Minority Communities
Job Fair brings together nearly 60 employers, more than 400 job seekers
Senator Borris L. Miles successfully hosted a Job Fair at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, bringing together nearly 60 employers, more than 400 job seekers and filling more than 300 positions.
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Texas school shooting: Accused shooter's dad believes bullying behind rampage, paper says
The father of the teenager accused of killing 10 people at Santa Fe High School in Texas says his son was a "good boy," and he believes bullying drove him to perpetrate last week's deadly rampage.
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Beyond the Rhetoric: Opportunity Zone Program has Much Potential
Over the last three decades there has been little significant legislation come out of our congressional small business committees. When the late, great Parren J. Mitchell retired from the House Small Business Committee as Chairperson, it kind of marked the end of great legislation relative to small and minority business procurement and investment. Fortunately, the Honorable Tim Scott, Black Republican senator from South Carolina had a vision and has made it a reality. The Opportunity Zone Program, officially the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is now law and quite active.
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Niecy Nash, Karrueche Tran & More Attend 'CLAWS' Screenings in Atlanta, DC, Houston
On Saturday, TNT and Bossip hosted sneak previews of the second season of the hit dramedy CLAWS in Atlanta, Houston and Washington, DC. Cast members in attendance were Niecy Nash, Carrie Preston, Jack Kesy and Jimmy Jean-Louis in Atlanta; Karrueche Tran and Harold Perrineau in D.C.; and Judy Reyes, Jenn Lyon, Dean Norris and Kevin Rankin in Houston.
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Dean Norris, Jenny Lyon, Judy Reyes and Kevin Rankin are all smiles at the Houston screening of 'Claws' at Edwards Greenway Grand Palace Stadium.
Published on May 22, 2018
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Harvey-Impacted Houstonians Get Access to Critical Resources to Address Unmet Needs after Harvey
On Saturday, May 26, Avenue and the Houston Health Department are partnering to host Harvey Resource Connect, an outreach event geared toward addressing the unmet needs that exist nine months after Hurricane Harvey. Located at the Northeast Restoration Center, the family-friendly event will offer Harvey-impacted Houstonians the opportunity to connect with valuable recovery resources including Avenue’s home repair program, Kids Meals for the summer, tips for avoiding foreclosures and legal advice.
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Gulf Coast Shrimp & Jazz Festival Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event
The Southeast Tourism Society (STS) recently honored the Gulf Coast Shrimp & Jazz Festival as a 2018 Top 20 Event for the month of June.
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Baker Institute expert examines valuing groundwater in Texas
Despite the economic and political stakes, debate on how to value groundwater in Texas has been sparse, according to an expert in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
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Survivor finds new home with help from disability adviser
Last August, Lenora Long awoke to furniture floating across her apartment. A 73-year-old with serious medical issues and limited mobility, she was forced out of her apartment when Hurricane Harvey moved in.
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Enjoy a Movie and Concert in One with The Wizard of Oz—Film with Live Orchestra May 31
Celebrate the end of school and start of summer with a concert and movie! On Thursday, May 31, journey over the rainbow and down the yellow brick road with the Houston Symphony at The Wizard of Oz—Film with Live Orchestra, sponsored by Huntsman. Tickets for the 8 p.m. performance are $20 for reserved orchestra seating. Mezzanine and lawn seating are free. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Due to the popularity of this show, attendees utilizing free seating are encouraged to arrive early to ensure entry.
