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Rehabbed cars from Bates Collision Centers serve as ‘keys to a brighter future’ for HCDE single Head Start moms

Without reliable transportation, life is challenging as mothers juggle work and a family in a single-parent household. Car keys are a tool to help make a brighter future possible. Harris County Department of Education Head Start parent Sheena Gulley and employee Parishellia Banks receive rehabbed cars from Bates Collision Centers for their responsible parenting.

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Big Sean to Headline North American "Unfriendly Reminder Tour"

Tickets On Sale to the General Public Starting February 9th

Grammy nominated and multi-platinum G.O.O.D. Music / Def Jam Recordings artist, Big Sean, announced today his North American headlining “Unfriendly Reminder Tour”, which is set to kick off April 12th in Orlando, FL. The multi-city trek produced by Live Nation will hit a number of major U.S. cities including Miami, Houston, Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York and Detroit. The outing will feature direct support from acclaimed rapper Playboi Carti, along with opening sets from Shy Glizzy and GASHI. Big Sean will perform fan favorites spanning his entire discography, going beyond a normal album tour. The 31-city tour is scheduled to wrap June 3rd in Toronto, Canada. See full routing of concert dates and venues below.

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Artist Talk with Closing Reception "Black Love Now" at Nicole Longnecker Gallery - Saturday, January 21, 2-5pm

Artist Talk with Closing Reception for “Black Love Now” a group exhibition curated by Scarlett Wieliczki at Nicole Longnecker Gallery on Saturday, January 21, from 2-5pm.

Scientists advance search for memory's molecular roots

Rice, UTHealth, UH researchers detail architecture of the cytoskeleton in neurons

A new piece of a difficult puzzle — the nature of memory — fell into place this week with a hint at how brain cells change structure when they learn something.

Study Finds Lack of Racial Diversity in Cancer Drug Clinical Trials

New research published this week in JAMA Oncology, which includes contributions from a Baylor University undergraduate researcher, has found a lack of racial and ethnic diversity in clinical trials for cancer drugs.

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Houston native serves aboard Navy warship

A native of Houston, Texas, is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided-missile cruiser, USS Cowpens. Fireman Albert Abrego, a 2020 North Shore Senior High School graduate, joined the Navy two years ago.

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Governor Abbott Waives Health Care Fees For Incarcerated Texans In TDCJ Facilities

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to temporarily suspend inmate fees for health care services related to COVID-19. While incarcerated Texans housed within TDCJ facilities are never denied access to health care due to an inability to pay, this temporary waiver will encourage timely reporting of COVID-19 symptoms so that offenders are given the treatment they need.

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'Put the Panic in Hispanic" Sign at Robertsdale Pep Rally a 'teachable moment'

The 16-year-old Robertsdale High School student caught in the middle of an online firestorm over a racially insensitive sign at a pep rally on Friday is apologizing for her role in it.

Fresh Bus produce delivery program announces new community stops to better serve families

The Fresh Bus produce delivery program is announcing new community stops to better serve students and families.

Four Houston Refugee Resettlement Agencies Form Collaborative to Raise $8.5 Million for Houston Afghan Resettlement Efforts

The Kinder Foundation and Houston Endowment gift $3 million in total to help Afghan families build new lives in Houston

The Alliance, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston, and YMCA of Greater Houston have joined forces to form the Houston Afghan Resettlement Fund (HARF) to raise support for vetted Afghan families who are resettling to the Houston area.

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Former NAACP Leader Who Lied About Her Race Says in New Book, “I was ‘Too Black’ for My Husband”

Rachel Dolezal, the former NAACP leader from Spokane, Washington who pretended to be Black although she is really white, says in her new book that her first marriage to an African American man ended because she was “too black” for him. Her new book is entitled In Full Color: Finding My Place in a Black and White World, and it discusses how she always wanted to be black – even when she was just a kid.

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Keep your immune system in top shape with these tips

For years, Dr. Ahmad Garrett-Price has been counseling patients about the need to keep their immune systems strong, emphasizing exercise, nutrition and sleep.

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Mayor Turner Appoints New Director in the Mayor's Office of Education

Mayor Turner announced Wednesday the appointment of Olivera Jankovska as new Director of the Mayor's Office of Education.

Audit of Houston Affordable Housing Complexes Announced

The Harris County Chief Appraiser is conducting an audit of dozens of apartment complexes that have been given huge tax breaks to provide affordable housing.

ACLU of Texas Urges School Districts to Remove Discriminatory Dress Code Requirements

The ACLU of Texas today sent a letter to hundreds of school districts throughout Texas demanding that they reexamine dress and grooming code policies that are unconstitutional and discriminatory. “While school districts throughout the county have removed policies that were based on antiquated sex stereotypes, many school districts in Texas still have policies that treat students differently on the basis of their gender, such as requiring different hair and dress standards for male and female students,” said Brian Klosterboer, attorney for the ACLU of Texas.

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AFT’s Weingarten on Betsy DeVos’ Scrapping of Student Loan Borrower Protections

Statement by American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten on Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ scrapping of the Obama administration’s student loan borrower protections.

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DIAGEO and its brands celebrated Black entrepreneurs and culture influencers

This MLK weekend, DIAGEO and its brands celebrated Black entrepreneurs and culture influencers at Larry Morrow’s All Black Affair party at Rise Rooftop on Saturday, January 14 and during Larry Morrow’s Dear… Entrepreneur Brunch at Present Company on Sunday, January 15, in Houston, Texas.

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Trump-Kim Meeting Could Make War Less Likely

Donald Trump is taking a lot of heat for his snap decision to talk face to face with Kim Jong-un of North Korea. His aides caution that the meeting may never take place, that concrete conditions must be met for it to happen.

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Educators at Philly Charter School File for Union Election

Vast Majority of New Foundations High School Staff Submit Authorization Cards with National Labor Relations Board

A decisive majority of educators at a leading North Philadelphia charter high school have filed for an official union election with the National Labor Relations Board and will vote imminently to join the American Federation of Teachers.

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Hurricane Season is Still a Threat for Houston’s Most Vulnerable

Rebuilding Together Houston steps up its efforts five years after Harvey’s impact

Despite a slow start, wind and rain during a still expected above-normal 2022 Hurricane Season could bring devastation to Houston threatening everyone in its path, especially people without the resources to secure their homes. Considering the lessons learned after Hurricane Harvey, Rebuilding Together in 2022 has replaced 60 roofs at no cost to Houston’s most vulnerable homeowners and will continue to prioritize roof replacement through the end of 2022.