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Leading Pharmaceutical Company Launches New Scholarship Program for Texas Tech Veterinary Students
Aurora Pharmaceuticals will provide $15,000 in scholarships to students of the School of Veterinary Medicine.
The Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine in Amarillo (SVM) has received tremendous scholarship support for its inaugural class through various philanthropic efforts. Scholarships are essential in helping the school achieve its mission to provide access to world-class, affordable professional education. Scholarships enable student success and open the door to a professional career in very tangible ways.
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Harvard Professor Danielle Allen Announces Historic Run for Governor
There’s a new governor in town! Harvard professor Danielle Allen recently announced her historic run for governor, the Boston Herald reports.
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Zac Brown talks new album and recovering from Covid-19
Zac Brown's new album is aptly called, "The Comeback." The country star's latest project dropped Friday, as Brown just recently recovered from Covid-19 which sidelined several dates of their latest tour.
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Sale of late Egyptian President Sadat's passport in Texas sparks outrage among family
The sale of an Egyptian presidential passport at an auction is causing anger and confusion.
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Terrell Brown appointed director of the JSU Master of Social Work Program
The Jackson State University (JSU) School of Social Work has named Terrell Brown, Ph.D.,director of the Master of Social Work (MSW) program. Brown is a tenured associate professor in the College of Health Sciences.
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Some military personnel still restricted from donating blood
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced gay and bisexual men can donate blood anytime, however, there are still restrictions on some groups of people, including some military personnel.
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Trump and several co-defendants expected to negotiate bond terms with Fulton County DA’s office Monday
Former President Donald Trump and several co-defendants in the sweeping Georgia racketeering case are expected to work out the terms of their bond Monday with the Fulton County district attorney’s office, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.
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Carlee Russell Says She Wasn’t Kidnapped
Carlee Russell, the Alabama woman who earlier this month went missing for 49 hours after making a 911 call about a child on an interstate, said she was not kidnapped and did not see a baby on the side of the road, according to a statement from her attorney.
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US economy still needs ‘multiple’ rate hikes, says top Fed official
A senior official at the Federal Reserve is pushing back against growing hopes on Wall Street that the central bank could be nearly done raising interest rates.
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Unlock Financial Freedom: Join Us for "A Total Money Makeover" at First Colony Branch Library
Embark on a transformative journey towards financial freedom with Fort Bend County Libraries' First Colony Branch Library. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 12, as we unveil "A Total Money Makeover" workshop from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at the library's Meeting Room, nestled within the vibrant community at 2121 Austin Parkway in Sugar Land.
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Two US brothers detained in Gaza; held in Israeli prison, US official says
Two American brothers who were detained in Gaza earlier this month by Israeli forces are being held in Ashkelon prison, a US official tells CNN. Ashkelon is in central Israel just north of the Gaza Strip.
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San Francisco Apologizes to Black Residents and Descendants for Systemic Racism and Past Atrocities
San Francisco this week formally apologized to its Black residents and their descendants for decades of systemic and structural discrimination, targeted acts of violence and atrocities.
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Payments to veterans begin in $6 billion 3M earplug settlement
3M has started sending payments as part of its previously announced $6 billion settlement to resolve almost 300,000 lawsuits alleging that the manufacturing company supplied faulty combat earplugs to the military that resulted in significant injuries, such as hearing loss.
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Husband Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Killing Wife in Spring
A 39-year-old man was sentenced Thursday to 40 years in prison after being convicted of murder for fatally shooting his wife at their Spring apartment in 2021, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
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Montreux Jazz Festival Miami Hits All the Right Notes in Coconut Grove!
The inaugural edition of Montreux Jazz Festival Miami took the city by storm, captivating audiences with three days of unforgettable performances at The Hangar in Coconut Grove from March 1 to 3. Showcasing a diverse lineup of musical talents against the backdrop of Miami's vibrant culture, the festival delivered an unparalleled experience that left attendees spellbound.
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Shark warning signs still up at Kaimana Beach after shark encounter
Shark warning signs are still up after an aggressive shark took a bite out of a surfer's board on Monday.
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Foxconn makes most of the world’s iPhones. Now its CEO wants to make EVs
Certainly, Young Liu has heard the auto industry cliche that modern vehicles are “iPhones on wheels.” Cars and SUVs are packed with computer chips, sophisticated sensors, touchscreens and data connections.
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They sold everything to become a digital nomad family. Here’s what happened next
They’d always made traveling a priority, and after settling down and having their first child, Courtney and Justin Orgias were keen to keep exploring the world as much as they could.
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Why America stopped building public pools
Growing up in Louisville, Kentucky, Gerome Sutton looked forward all week for his chance to swim at Algonquin Park pool on the weekend.
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Individuals Behind Robocalls to Intimidate Black Voters Agree to Pay and Stop Engaging in Voter Suppression
Settlement in First-Ever Civil Lawsuit Addressing the Use of Electronic Communications to Intimidate Voters
Civil rights plaintiffs and the state of New York agreed to settle a civil rights lawsuit in which defendants Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman were found to have broadcasted robocalls to more than 85,000 numbers in New York, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Illinois to deliberately misinform and intimidate Black voters into not voting by mail during the 2020 presidential election.
