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Updates that may affect your tax season

It is officially tax season, according to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) which declared that this year’s tax season started on Monday, January 23. It’s that special time of year when people collect their documents to either rush over to their tax preparer or enter in themselves so that they can receive those nice tax refund checks.

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Astros Blaze Unique Trail By Hiring Dana Brown As GM

On November 6, 2022, Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker became the third African American manager to win a World Series title.

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Ford to build battery plant in Michigan to tap into EV tax credits

Ford is investing $3.5 billion to build a battery plant in Michigan, a move that will help the automaker take advantage of more federal tax credits for electric vehicles.

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Performing Arts Houston presents Time For Three

Performing Arts Houston presents the GRAMMY-winning trio Time For Three, performing original music, arrangements of popular songs, and covers of classics in their unique, genre-blending style at Wortham Center’s Cullen Theater on February 9. The group will also participate in a post-performance Westwood Creative Chat panel discussion open to all audience members. Tickets start at $29, at performingartshouston.org.

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Water beads can expand inside stomach, causing harm to children

Water beads are often sold as toys, in craft kits, or as sensory tools for children with developmental disabilities.

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Connecticut - First state to cancel medical debt for many residents

Connecticut will cancel roughly $650 million in medical debt for an estimated 250,000 residents this year, Gov. Ned Lamont announced Friday, saying it is the first state to provide this type of relief.

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Colorado city pays $1.9 million settlement after officers drew weapons on Black family in mix-up over stolen vehicle

The Colorado city of Aurora said Monday it has reached a $1.9 million settlement with a Black family who had guns drawn on them in a stolen vehicle mix-up in 2020.

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Disney’s Bob Iger: The company has turned a corner - stock shooting higher

Disney has had a rough couple of years after CEO Bob Iger returned from a brief retirement. But the media veteran said Disney is finally on the path toward success again.

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Edna Johnson Named Director of Procurement Services

Public education procurement administrator Edna Johnson, Ed.D., has been named the new director of Procurement Services for Harris County Department of Education. Public education procurement administrator Edna Johnson, Ed.D., has been named the new director of Procurement Services for Harris County Department of Education.

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Biden administration releases ‘legal resources’ for colleges in response to Supreme Court’s affirmative action decision

The Biden administration is releasing new guidance and “legal resources” for colleges and universities that want to ensure student diversity in the admissions proce

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Delisa Rose by Taquiela Wright Set to Debut Her ‘Experience Collection’ At New York Fashion Week

Engineer turned designer, Taquiela Wright, will present her bespoke, luxury lingerie brand, Delisa Rose, with an exclusive preview of her ‘Experience Collection' at Claire Sulmers’ the Bomb Fashion Sh

Delisa Rose, a bespoke, luxury lingerie brand, designed by Taquiela Wright, has announced its upcoming debut at New York Fashion Week for the Spring/Summer 2024 season.

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Americans aren’t rebuilding their savings fast enough

A recession could be miles away — or it could be just around the corner. It’s the storm that just keeps getting delayed further, but someday in the near future a mild recession will hit, economists predict.

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Kentucky governor declares emergency after heavy rainfall causes widespread flooding

Kentucky’s governor declared an emergency Wednesday after heavy – and potentially record-setting – rain caused widespread flooding throughout the state.

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The owner of Regal cinemas emerges from bankruptcy

The owner of Regal cinemas announced Tuesday that it had emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy after slashing billions off its debts, just as smash hits “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” give the movie theater industry a much-needed lift.

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Apple cancels work on electric car, reports say

Apple has abandoned decade-long efforts to build an electric car, according to multiple media reports, calling time on a project that some saw as potentially transformative for the auto industry.

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Harmony Public Schools Department of Communications & Marketing Shines with 51 Awards from TSPRA*

Harmony Public Schools' Department of Communications & Marketing has once again made waves in the realm of school communications and marketing, clinching an impressive total of 51 awards at the Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) annual awards ceremony held in Sugar Land, Texas on February 28, 2024.

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A Beacon of Faith and Community in Houston's Heart

Unveiling Houston's Newest Spiritual Haven: Blueprint Church

The much-anticipated inauguration of Blueprint Church marks a significant milestone in Houston's spiritual journey. This life-affirming sanctuary, located at 9371 Richmond Avenue, proudly opens its doors with two inaugural services on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at 9:30 am and 11:30 am. Under the visionary leadership of Pastors Matthew and Falyn Davis, Blueprint Church embodies a mission to cultivate a sense of belonging, personal growth, and community contribution.

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Olympics tap its first-ever global beer sponsor

Bud Light brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev is becoming the first-ever beer sponsor for the next three Olympics and Paralympic Games — with a non-alcoholic brand taking the torch.

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Bitcoin surges to new record high; mainstream money flows into crypto

Bitcoin surged to an all-time high Tuesday, shaking off a more-than-two-year rut that had put the future of the entire crypto ecosystem in question.

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The MAXIM Party 2017 Produced by Karma International and Presented by Thomas J. Henry with Bud Light and Monster Energy

Celebrate The Big Game Weekend In Style

MAXIM Magazine, a luxury brand known for bringing in top-tier talent, celebrity guests, tastemakers, and mass media press coverage to culturally celebrated events, is partnering with award-winning production company, Karma International to return to the biggest weekend in football on Saturday, February 4th, in Houston, TX. For the past decade, The MAXIM Party has been THE celebration during the Big Game Weekend and will continue to uphold its dominance in Houston this year as the number one and most-anticipated big game weekend event. Year after year, The MAXIM Party has proven to be one of the most premiere events for musicians, athletes, celebrities, influencers and entrepreneurs worldwide, and in 2017, the event will be taken to the next level.