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MUSC to Spend $52 Million With Small, Women and Minority-Owned Businesses in Construction of New Children’s Hospital

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is on track to spend $52 million in contracts with small, women and minority-owned business enterprises (SWMBEs) during construction of the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital and Pearl Tourville Women’s Pavilion. When construction on the estimated $385 million project is completed and the doors open in 2019, the structure will be among the most well-equipped and technologically advanced facilities in the nation.

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Houston Texans Announce 2023 Schedule

In 2023, the Houston Texans will surpass 15,000 miles of travel for road contests and will kick off their campaign on the road against the Baltimore Ravens on September 10, marking the earliest matchup between the two teams in franchise history and just the eighth time the Texans have started the season on the road.

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Everything You Need to Know About Getting Veneers

Dr. Dani B., a cosmetic dentist in Los Angeles, specializes in veneers and creating beautiful smiles

The more people learn about veneers, the more people opt to get them. The Insight Partners report that the global market size for veneers is expected to grow to $2.3 billion within the next five years. Increasingly, people are choosing to have veneers, and for good reason. They provide many benefits and can help give people the confidence that is sorely missing in their lives. It's a good idea to know as much as you can learn about veneers before choosing to get them and from the right cosmetic dentist.

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Why Big Oil wants Trump to stay in Paris climate deal

President Trump could deal the landmark Paris climate agreement a massive blow this week.

New State Rankings Report Compares Charter School Laws State by State

Today, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools released its annual ranking of state charter school laws, Measuring Up to the Model: A Ranking of State Public Charter School Laws, Eleventh Edition in conjunction with National School Choice Week. For more than a decade, this report has analyzed how well each state aligns its charter school law to the "gold standard" model law, A Model Law for Supporting the Growth of High-Quality Charter Schools: Second Edition. States are ranked by their composite score, which is based on 21 critical benchmarks like accountability, authorization, flexibility, performance-based contracts, and funding equity.

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Ion District and Ion Share Update on Efforts to Expand Economic Opportunity in Houston

Thriving innovation district benefits Houston’s people and businesses citywide

Ion District, Houston’s 16-acre innovation district, alongside its developer Rice University, recently released an update detailing the first year of implementing its Community Benefits Agreement (CBA).

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This US-bound migrant caravan sparked a Trump tweetstorm

It's part activist march, part humanitarian mission. The images are striking: throngs of Central American migrants crossing Mexico during Holy Week as they make their way north to the US border.

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Senate Republicans break with Trump on Russia sanctions

In a rebuke to the Trump administration on Russia, 11 Senate Republicans joined with Democrats to advance a measure Tuesday that would stop the Treasury Department from relaxing sanctions on three Russian companies with ties to oligarch Oleg Deripaska, a Kremlin ally.

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CNN to reveal the most inspiring moment of 2020

If there was ever a year when we all needed some inspiration, 2020 would be it. Amid all the serious issues the world has faced this year, there have also been moments of hope and humanity.

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Beaux Boudin: A Culinary Jewel in the Arlington Texas’ Crown

Arlington, Texas is now home to a gem of gastronomy, Beaux Boudin, where the essence of Cajun and Creole cooking is celebrated. Established roots in the DFW farmers market scene have blossomed into a full-fledged, mouthwatering experience at their new brick-and-mortar site, now open Wednesday to Sunday, 11am to 8pm.

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TSU National Alumni Convention Travels to New Orleans

The Texas Southern University National Alumni Association (TSUNAA) will hold their 2017 National Alumni Convention from July 20-23, at the Le Pavillon Hotel in New Orleans. This year’s theme is Roaring on the River: Celebrating 90 Years of Excellence in Achievement. The New Orleans Alumni Chapter will serve as the host chapter. A uniquely authentic experience is being planned including workshop sessions, food, music and plenty of memory making!

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Renowned Children's Choir Emphasizes Diversity - Hold Auditions

The Houston Children’s Chorus, an internationally acclaimed, diverse, performance chorus, based in Houston, announces open registration for its Preparatory Choir (grades 2 and 3) and auditions for its Concert Choir for students moving into grades 4 through 8. Auditions will be August 14th and 28th, from 5-7pm by appointment.

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East End Improvement Corporation Announces 2017 Street Fest

The East End Improvement Corporation (501c3) has kicked off the planning for the 2017 East End Street Fest. This colorful, annual Houston community festival will be free of charge and it promises to continue to draw crowds to Houston’s birthplace.

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HCC Fashion Expert Offers Super Advice On the Hottest Trends for the Game

The countdown has started and thousands of football enthusiasts and their female companions will attend concerts and other Bayou City events leading up to Sunday’s super game. Yet, the question in the minds of many will be, “What can I wear that is trendy, sporty yet comfortable?”

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Pi Day: A Number of Things to Know

Math enthusiasts know all about it, and the rest of the population is probably hoping for cherry pie.

Texas Southern University to Host “Wintermester,” Opens Registration for Spring Semester

Texas Southern University (TSU) will hold a five-week “Wintermester” beginning November 30 to give students an opportunity to take online courses during Winter Break. The cost of each course is $750, and students can take a maximum of seven credit hours. Wintermester registration opens on Monday, October 26.

Celebrated Black Owned Business Fights COVID with Creativity

Big Mama’s Kitchen and Catering is an Omaha visitor favorite with celebrity status, featured on the Food Network, Cooking Channel, Travel Channel and the Sundance Channel for its home-cooked soul food. Then the pandemic hit. In mid-March, Big Mama’s had to lay off all of its employees. Restaurant owner Gladys Harrison and her daughter took on all the responsibilities for an additional three weeks just so they would be able to cover the last paychecks for their workers, and then they closed the doors.

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It was a Jolly-filled Night at Joy to the World!

The Bayou City Performing Arts presented Joy to the World, a holiday concerto commemorating 40 fabulous seasons. It was a special night featuring the Gay Men’s Chorus of Houston and the Bayou City Women’s Chorus held on National Worlds Aids Day. It celebrated inclusivity, diversity, and the spirit of Christmas while reflecting on the worldwide AIDS crisis and how we still have much too accomplished with awareness and prevention.

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Environmental Development Partners LLC Partners With Wharton County Junior College for $383,615 Job-Training Grant

Environmental Development Partners LLC have partnered with Wharton County Junior College to provide job training using a $383,615 Skills Development Fund grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The grant will benefit workers in the the Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast area.

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Robbins Brothers, The Engagement Ring Store Partners with the National Forest Foundation for Earth Day 2018

100 trees will be planted for every lab grown E3 Diamond purchased from April 20-22

In Celebration of Earth Day, Robbins Brothers, The Engagement Ring Store, will partner with the National Forest Foundation to plant 100 trees for every E3 Diamond purchased this weekend, April 20-22.