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White House Staffers Say the Place Is Filled with Division, Friction and Backbiting

A sense of uncertainty has engulfed the West Wing alongside a rash of recent staff departures, with many officials questioning who President Donald Trump will choose to fill key roles as his administration enters its second year.

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Documents Detail Confusion in Police Response to Parkland Shooting

As a gunman killed petrified students and staff members at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School last month, officers outside could not immediately work together to locate the gunfire or the shooter.

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Levy Park Conservancy Presents Into the Woods for Family Movie Night Mar. 30, Sponsored by Texas Children’s Hospital

Come on out for some spring time fun on Mar. 30 to see the family-friendly 2014 Disney movie Into the Woods, sponsored by Texas Children’s Hospital in conjunction with the Levy Park Conservancy. Into the Woods, based on the Stephen Sondheim Broadway musical, is a modern twist on several of the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales.

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Last Day to Purchase Girl Scout Cookies and Donate to Local Heroes Is March 25

The annual Girl Scout Cookie Sale is coming to a close March 25, so pick up your favorites while you still can or donate your favorites to local heroes. Until then, cookies will be sold at cookie booths outside of grocery stores and other retail venues. You can also visit the Cookie Finder at www.girlscoutcookies.org to locate a cookie booth in your area.

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Senate Lawmakers Seek to Gut Fair Housing Civil Rights Guarantees Proposed to Be Weakened

In just a few weeks, civil rights and housing advocates will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. Just four days following the assassination of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., Congress passed the law on April 10, 1968.

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A Message From the Richard A. Carranza, HISD Superintendent

As many of you know, I will be leaving HISD for an opportunity to serve as the new Chancellor of New York City schools. It is with a heavy heart that I leave Houston, a dynamic and unique city with a can-do spirit the size of Texas. I want to thank you for welcoming me into your lives and entrusting me with the education of your children.

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Sheila Jackson Lee’s Election Watch Party

Photography by Vicky Pink Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee was all smiles at her election night …

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Houston Has Lost a Passionate Advocate for Minority Businesses with the Passing of Houston City Council Member Larry Green

The following statement can be attributed to Director Carlecia D. Wright from the City of Houston, Office of Business Opportunity:

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Statement from Senator Miles on Council Member Larry Green

"I am shocked and saddened by the death of Council Member Larry Green. Council Member Green was an incredible leader and an advocate for the community. He worked to increase economic development and opportunities in his district, improve policing to keep families safe and over the past six months, on Harvey recovery. He was well-respected among community leaders, business leaders and the Texas delegation and worked hard to ensure Houston was in the best position possible for success.

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Mayor Turner's Statement On the Death of Houston City Council Member Larry Green

"I am shocked and grieving over the untimely death of Houston Council Member Larry Green. But one person’s feelings are secondary to the fact that all of Houston has lost a groundbreaking advocate for equality, economic opportunity and neighborhood safety." ~ Mayor Sylvester Turner

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Celis Brewery Releases Its First Beers in Cans with Celis

Celis Brewery is now distributing Celis White, the legendary witbier created by Pierre Celis in 1965, packaged in aluminum cans for the first time. Celis White, made with the original Celis recipe and passion for quality, is fully portable just in time for spring and summer outdoor activities.

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Dictator for Life: The Rise of the American

“The presidency will survive. The real question is what leads American presidents into the imperial temptation. When the American presidency conceives itself as the appointed savior of a world in which mortal danger requires rapid and incessant deployment of men, weapons, and decisions behind a wall of secrecy, power rushes from Capitol Hill to the White House.”—Historian Arthur Schlesinger, Jr.

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Dieters Win Over $10 Million for Losing Over 1 Million Pounds with HealthyWage

HealthyWage—the world’s leading purveyor of corporate and team-based weight loss challenges and financially-induced diet contests for individuals, today announced extraordinary company milestones that further validate its innovative “weight-loss wagering” approach and underscores the enduring demand and efficacy of the “dieting for dollars” paradigm. For one, in 2017 the company’s membership base grew more than 340% over the year prior, with more than 300,000 current program participants. For their weight-loss achievements that collectively exceeds an astounding 1 million pounds, HealthyWage has paid dieters over $10,000,000 cash since its inception in 2009.

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AFT Leaders on Proposed Deal to End West Virginia Teacher Strike

AFT President Randi Weingarten and AFT-West Virginia President Christine Campbell issued a statement on the proposed deal to end the West Virginia teachers strike. While it’s not over we expect the deal to pass.

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HISD Board Joined by Mayor, Lawmakers with Message of Unity for Houston’s Children

HISD Board of Education President Rhonda Skillern-Jones said Tuesday that the departure of Superintendent Richard Carranza does not change the vision and mission of the district, which remains committed to delivering a quality education to all children “in a unified way.”

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Richard Carranza From Houston Chosen as New NYC Schools Chancellor

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a new pick for the Education Department’s chancellor just days after his first choice turned the position down.

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Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Texas Woman's University Board of Regents

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Mary Pincoffs Wilson and appointed Janelle Shepard to the Texas Woman's University Board of Regents for terms set to expire on February 1, 2019 and February 1, 2021, respectively. Additionally, the Governor appointed Bernadette Coleman, Jill Jester, and Kathleen Wu for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023.

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Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to Play Host to Trailblazing Annual Women’s Conference & Business Expo

The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will play host to one of its most empowering and enlightening offerings – the Annual Women’s Conference & Business Expo on Thursday, March 15th, 2018.

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Tips for Diabetics to Put Their Best Foot Forward

Identifying and addressing foot problems as a result of diabetes should be a priority for diabetics. A podiatrist with Baylor College of Medicine outlines the types of foot issues that can be encountered and how they can be treated.