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Ninth Circuit says states, counties can sue VW in Dieselgate cases

Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan today praised a federal court ruling that affirmed the right of state and local governments to sue Volkswagen over tampering with emissions devices on their vehicles after they were sold.

TxDot Urges Drivers to "Look Twice for Motorcycles" to Help Save Lives, Prevent Crashes

As spring weather draws more motorcyclists onto roadways the risk of fatalities increases. Last year 417 motorcyclists died on Texas roadways, an average of more than one fatality a day. It’s a number the Texas Department of Transportation is working to reduce by asking motorists to be extra vigilant.

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The Woodlands native serves at Naval Air Station Jacksonville

The Woodlands, Texas, native serves at Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville located in Jacksonville, Florida. Airman John James joined the Navy one year ago. Today, James serves as an aviation electrician's mate.

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Congressman Al Green Traveled with Homeland Security Subcommittee Chair Val Demings to Fort Myers in Aftermath of Hurricane Ian

Congressman Al Green, who represents Texas’ Ninth Congressional District, was reared as well as educated in Florida, and currently has family residing there. On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, as a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery, Congressman Green participated in a Homeland Security site visit to Fort Myers, Florida led by Congresswoman Val Demings. He released the following statement

Gospel Legend Kim Burrell Releases New Music Video

Stellar & Dove Award Winner Teams Up with Grammy Nominated Songwriter-Producer Travis Malloy on Inspirational New Single

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The Woodlands native serves at Naval Air Station Jacksonville

The Woodlands, Texas, native serves at Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville located in Jacksonville, Florida.

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Texas Gulf Coast Region Interim Executive Shawn Schulze: “Service is in my Blood.”

Shawn Schulze says he learned the power and value of the American Red Cross decades before he assumed a leadership role in the organization.

What’s New in Montgomery -The City Welcomes New Hotels, Flights, Events and Cultural Attractions-

On August 23, Montgomery announced plans to develop a world-class outdoor recreation center anchored by an Olympic-standard recirculating whitewater course.

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Now Open: Hôtel Swexan Ushers A New Era of Dallas Hospitality

The 134-Room Boutique, Family-Owned Hotel Offers Five Unique Food & Beverage Concepts, Panoramic Rooftop Views and World-Renowned Design, Redefining Luxury in the Dallas Market

The 134-Room Boutique, Family-Owned Hotel Offers Five Unique Food & Beverage Concepts, Panoramic Rooftop Views and World-Renowned Design, Redefining Luxury in the Dallas Market

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Honda and HBCU Community Celebrate Return of Honda Battle of the Bands with Live Showcase Event

-2023 event to be held on campus of Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama -Voting has begun! Fans can help choose which HBCU marching bands will perform live at the 2023 Invitational Showcase -Tickets on sale at www.hondabattleofthebands.com

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Statement by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee on the White Supremacist Terror Attack in Charlottesville Virginia

Jackson Lee: “Bigotry and hate has no place in America. Too many Americans of all races and religions have bled and died to bring about an America that lives up to those words in the Declaration of Independence – We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

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Statement from United Airlines Regarding Resolution with Dr. David Dao

We are pleased to report that United and Dr. Dao have reached an amicable resolution of the unfortunate incident that occurred aboard flight 3411. We look forward to implementing the improvements we have announced, which will put our customers at the center of everything we do.

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Congressman Al Green: We face a real and urgent threat to the core of our democracy—the right to vote

On Thursday, January 26, 2017, Congressman Al Green (TX-9) released the following statement on President Trump’s call for a “major investigation” into unsubstantiated allegations of widespread voter fraud during the 2016 election.

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Exhibit Opening: GEAR UP: The Science of Bikes

On Tuesday, September 15, 2020, members of the media are invited to the Opening of The Health Museum’s latest exhibition GEAR UP:

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Waldemar Park will be closed beginning May 11, 2020 until January 2021 for exciting new improvements

Waldemar Park is long overdue for an upgrade and after years of preparation, planning, and designing, those much needed improvements are finally getting underway! I have contributed over $150,000 to this project from District G's Council District Service Funds. The residents deserve a first rate park and I am excited I could help make this park a first rate recreation area.

Harris County Receives Successful Status For Countywide Polling Place Program

Harris County has earned successful status from the Texas Secretary of State’s Office for the Countywide Polling Place Program following the May 4, 2019 Joint Election. Harris County is the largest county in the country to have executed a successful election where voters can cast a ballot at any polling location.

District Attorney Kim Ogg Attending National Prosecutors’ Summit, Releases Video On Safe Storage of Guns

Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg on Wednesday will join the national “Safe Gun Storage” Virtual Summit held by Prosecutors Against Gun Violence. She is also announcing the release of a cautionary 3-minute video, filmed in English and subtitled in Spanish, urging gun owners to store the weapons safely.

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The Obamas Portraits Are Coming to Houston Thanks to MFAH

From the moment of their unveiling at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in February 2018, the official portraits of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have become iconic. Kehinde Wiley’s portrait of Barack Obama and Amy Sherald’s portrait of Michelle Obama have inspired unprecedented responses from the public.

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Construction Completed On Crenshaw Stormwater Detention Basin Benefitting the Arlington Heights Subdivision

The Harris County Flood Control District has completed construction of the second phase of a stormwater detention basin in the Sims Bayou watershed that will provide approximately 94 acre-feet of stormwater detention storage, or the equivalent of 31 million gallons of stormwater.

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Experience Indian Classical Dance at Sienna Branch Library

The Youth Services department at the Sienna Branch Library will host a special “Indian Dancing & Storytelling” workshop on Saturday, November 18, beginning at 2:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd in Missouri City.