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Buc-ee’s Says Texas Isn’t Big Enough for Rival Gas Station Bucky’s

In a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court, Buc-ee’s accuses Bucky’s of trademark infringement, unfair competition, and unjust enrichment, claiming the Bucky’s name is “confusingly similar” to the Buc-ee’s name. Both businesses operate gas stations and convenience stores. There are more than 30 Buc-ee’s stores – known for their squeaky clean restrooms and cheeky billboards featuring a grinning beaver – in Texas. Bucky’s hasn’t set up shop in Texas

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Hurricane Irma Hits the Caribbean

As Hurricane Irma's eye roars away from the tiny island of Barbuda and toward St. Martin, residents along its path scrambled to evacuate while stocking up on water, food and gas.

Hartford leaders plan to launch new task force after student dies from overdose

A school community in Hartford continues to grieve the death of a 13-year-old who died from a fentanyl overdose.

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Fort Bend County Unveils Exceptional Opportunity for Aspiring Young Leaders: Applications Now Welcome for the Prestigious 2024 Youth Leadership Program

Fort Bend County has officially opened its doors to the leaders of tomorrow with the launch of the 2024 Youth Leadership Program. This program, spearheaded by the visionary County Judge KP George, is not just a learning opportunity but a transformational journey designed to equip Fort Bend's young minds with the leadership prowess necessary to steer their community toward a flourishing future.

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Biden will make 'brief remarks' Tuesday on rapid spread of the Omicron variant

President Joe Biden on Tuesday will make brief remarks addressing the rapid spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus in the US and the steps his administration is taking to address it, according to the White House.

Just Launched Life Time On-Demand Classes and Personal Training Soar During Temporary Closure

Company pivots core in-club business model to quickly meet members where they are: at home

Life Time, the company best-known for bringing an average of 3,000 to 4,000 members daily to its sprawling luxury athletic resorts, pivoted its business model in days to meet members where they currently are – at home – during the current worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.

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City Of Houston Launches New VAX HOU Program In Complete Communities Targeted Areas

The City of Houston has launched a program to increase the number of Houstonians, especially those who live in the city’s Complete Communities targeted areas, vaccinated, and boosted.

Super Bowl Champ on a Mission to Deliver a New Shuttle Bus to Local Church by Christmas

Former Super Bowl Champion James Ihedigbo is on a mission to deliver a new shuttle bus to Houston’s The R.O.C.K. Church by Christmas Day!

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uBreakiFix Brings Professional Tech Repair to Nebraska Furniture Mart

Industry-Leading Tech Repair Brand Opens Doors within NFM’s Dallas-Fort Worth Location

Leading tech repair brand uBreakiFix has partnered with North America’s largest home furnishing and appliance retailer, Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM), to bring high quality electronics support to NFM’s Dallas-Fort Worth location. uBreakiFix allows NFM customers the convenience of professional, same-day device repair on site while they shop.

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President Biden on historic Putin summit: 'I did what I came to do'

President Joe Biden said he had raised human rights and cyberattacks during a summit with Russia's Vladimir Putin on Wednesday that provided an early and critical test of his diplomatic skills in the highest-stakes talks of his long career.

Two businesses price gouged face masks for over $25 each

Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced that price gouging efforts at two businesses in our area have been shut down.

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Philando Castile Charity Wipes Out Kids’ Lunch Debt In District Where He Worked

One by one. That’s how Philando Castile, who was killed by a police officer during a 2016 traffic stop, used to help kids who couldn’t afford lunch. The school nutrition supervisor would dip into his pocket and pay the bill.

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FDA chief meets with Meadows again as Trump remains frustrated with pace of vaccine approval

Embattled Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn met with White House chief of staff Mark Meadows for second day in a row on Wednesday as President Donald Trump remains frustrated no Covid-19 vaccine has been granted US emergency approval yet.

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US jury convicts Russian businessman in $90-million hacking and insider trading scheme

A federal jury in Boston has convicted a prominent Russian businessman for his alleged role in a $90-million insider trading scheme that involved hacking into companies and viewing financial data before it became public.

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Beyond the Rhetoric: 25 Years and Going Strong, Part I

Starting and running a Black business association during the early 1990’s was more than a dream or a challenge. It was almost impossible. The concept was hardly credible back then.

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Biden administration sanctions senior Russian officials over Navalny poisoning and imprisonment

The Biden administration has slapped sanctions on seven Russian officials in response to the poisoning and imprisonment of opposition leader Alexey Navalny.

'What do we do when another disaster hits?' Afghans face crises on all fronts after quake kills 1,000

Aid groups scrambled on Thursday to reach victims of a powerful earthquake that rocked eastern Afghanistan, killing more than 1,000 people in an area blighted by poor infrastructure, as the country faces dire economic and hunger crises.

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The strategy behind McDonald's latest breakfast creation

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day for fast food chains, and McDonald's has released yet another innovation to help it regain lost momentum in the morning.

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Root7’s Geo Glass

Oct. 9 is the last day to register for the Nov. 6 election

Root7’s Geo Glass takes inspiration from modern terrariums with a unique angular shape, emphasized by beautiful metallic styled edges. The thick hand blown glass gives it a weighty and sturdy feel while the lip has been crafted to provide a satisfying drinking experience.

Teach For America Houston Launches Tutoring Program to Help Students Address Learning Recovery

The Ignite Fellowship Provides Tutors to Support 3rd and 8th Grade Houston Students Through Small Virtual Cohorts

Teach For America Houston announced the launch of its new tutoring program, the Ignite Fellowship, which is focused on helping 3rd through 8th grade Houston students address learning loss from the pandemic.