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Baylor, Hess release STEM guide for 2021 Cargo Plane and Jet

This week, Baylor College of Medicine and Hess Toy Truck released the 6th edition of the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) curriculum guide that pairs with the 2021 Hess Cargo Plane and Jet.

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Living Icons: A Commemoration of the Victims of Houston’s COVID-19 Pandemic

"Living Icons" photo exhibit memorializes Houston-area pandemic victims

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How to stock your kitchen with Mediterranean grocery staples

Starting or staying on the gold medal-winning Mediterranean diet? Then you'll need a shopping resource you can use to stock your pantry with Mediterranean meal essentials -- and continue to use on a weekly basis to restock and purchase fresh, frozen and canned vegetables, fruits, and more.

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Keep your brain sharp by finding your sleep 'sweet spot,' study says

You know the story of Goldilocks and the three bears, right? Papa Bear's bed was too hard and Mama Bear's bed too soft, but Baby Bear found Goldilock's bed to be "just right."

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White House details plan to roll out Covid-19 vaccines for children ages 5 to 11

The White House on Wednesday unveiled its plans to roll out Covid-19 vaccines for children ages 5 to 11, pending US Food and Drug Administration authorization.

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One rookie is very excited on the eve of his regular season debut

As the Houston Rockets concluded practice on Tuesday. There was one player who wandered off and found a basketball to shoot on a side goal. You could tell that this young man was in his zone as he casually shot at the basket talking and singing to himself as if he was the only person in the gym at the time.

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Hurry up and wait: Trump's best legal shot at blocking the release of his January 6 docs

The next few weeks will be pivotal if former President Donald Trump is hoping to bury the House's request for January 6 documents in years of litigation.

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'Big, big shifts': How Biden's civil rights pros have reoriented the Justice Department

The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division has launched several major investigations under President Joe Biden, an aggressive start after years of neglect during the Trump-era.

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Famous Amos Launches Ingredients for Success Initiative to Support Black Entrepreneurs

Famous Amos launches launches grant and mentorship program that aims to provide the necessary tools and resources to help Black business owners succeed.

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Dr. Richard Fountain of Houston, TX is Nominated by Steinway Selection Center of Houston for Steinway Teacher Hall of Fam

Piano teacher from Houston, TX, Dr. Richard Fountain has been inducted into the Steinway & Sons Teacher Hall of Fame.

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Astros Late Game Offensive Outburst Secures Victory Over Red Sox In ALCS Game 4

“That was a huge win,” said an ecstatic Astros manager Dusty Baker. “To tie that up (series), to guarantee us to go back home and have some more games at home, so we got another big game tomorrow.”

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American Campus Communities marks 25-year partnership with PVAMU through $225,000 grant commitment

Long-term partners Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) and American Campus Communities (ACC: NYSE) celebrate their 25-year partnership with the establishment of two academic scholarship programs and a new endowment.

LULAC is the Lead Plantiff in the Lawsuit Against Texas Redistricting Maps

Nation’s Largest and Oldest Latino Civil Rights Organization and Coalition Stand Up to Governor Abbott

The state’s Latino civil and voting rights organizations have filed a lawsuit challenging Texas on its four new redistricting maps: Congressional, State Senate, House, and State Board of Education. The coalition seeks to prevent the use of the maps because they dilute Latino voting strength in violation of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA) and the U.S. Constitution.

HISD to double extra-duty pay for teachers providing academic tutorials

To recognize the importance of eliminating pandemic-related learning loss, the Houston Independent School District is doubling extra-duty pay for teachers providing academic tutorials for students.

HISD offers meals at no cost to students

Students registered to attend HISD schools receive free meals through USDA program

Houston ISD announces its policy that this school year, healthy meals will be offered every school day to all students at no cost. Typically, a student’s household must meet income eligibility requirements to qualify for free or reduced-price meals.

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Biden Administration Announces Executive Order To Close Educational Gap And Bring Equity For Black Americans

President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order on Tuesday (Oct. 19) that seeks to begin the necessary work to address and eliminate the racial disparities in U.S. education and, as a result, provide economic opportunity. The administration has directed a working group made up of senior officers across government agencies to study and to implement best practices that will improve education and ultimately financial outcomes for Black Americans.

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NBA commissioner Adam Silver hopes Kyrie Irving decides to get vaccinated against Covid-19

Ahead of the start of the NBA's 75th season, the sport's commissioner Adam Silver told reporter that he hopes Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving gets vaccinated against Covid-19.

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CITY COLLEGE CENTER FOR THE ARTS CELEBRATES THE TEMPTATIONS’ OTIS WILLIAMS

The only surviving, original member of The Temptations, Otis Williams, is about to be 80! And in honor of this milestone, our client City College Center for the Arts is going to celebrate the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and multiple Grammy Award®-winner with a special live, virtual conversation on Monday, November 1, at 7:30 p.m

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Biden administration launches roadmap to tackle pollution from widely used 'forever chemicals'

The White House on Monday announced a new plan to combat pollution from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), chemicals that can cause severe health problems and linger in the environment after being released.

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IHOP hopes its latest menu addition will bring customers for lunch and dinner

IHOP wants to give you a new reason to get its food on the go and consider it an option for later in the day.