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Harmony School of Innovation - Houston named prestigious National School of Character

Harmony School of Innovation - Houston has been named a National School of Character by Character.org, a nationwide education advocacy organization.

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Phoenix woman kills backyard rattlesnake, eats it

A Phoenix woman and her family found a rattlesnake slithering around her backyard and took matters into her own hands to protect her two dogs. She said she hit it on the head with a shovel, and afterward, her dad suggested keeping the skin as a souvenir and eating the meat.

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Snoop Dogg, BLE and Paramount+ Hosted Exclusive Red Carpet Screening Celebrating Sanaa Lathan’s Directorial Debut, ON THE COME UP

Starring Sanaa Lathan, Method Man, Lil Yachty, Mike Epps, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and Breakout Star Jamila Gray

Snoop Dogg, BLE and Paramount+ hosted a special advance screening on Tuesday night celebrating Sanaa Lathan’s directorial debut film, ON THE COME UP, on Snoop Dogg’s compound in Inglewood, CA. Guests celebrated with a fun-filled night of food trucks, concessions, a bar, DJ, and Snoop's vintage cars where guests got to sit and watch the movie “drive-in” style.

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Grand Marshalls Announced for San Bernardino MLK Parade and Extravaganza January 16th

Grand Marshals for the 2023 San Bernardino MLK Parade and Extravaganza are James Ramos, California State Assemblymember; Joe Baca, Jr., San Bernardino County Supervisor, Fifth District; Helen Tran, San Bernardino City Mayor-Elect; and our new African American Chief of Police for the City of San Bernardino Darren L Goodman.

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HISD students to share their 2022 vision of MLK’s dream during 27th annual Oratory competition

Houston Independent School District top 12 student finalists will showcase their public speaking skills at the final round of the 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory competition. Fourth and fifth grade students will present their composed 3-to-5-minute speeches addressing this year’s topic “What would Dr. King say to us today about hope for tomorrow?”

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Shania Twain now has a high-tech Swiss train named after her. Meet 'Shania Train'

What does a musician with five Grammy Awards and two World Music Awards need to round off her list of achievements? A high-tech Swiss train named after her, of course.

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Law ES fourth-grader wins 26th Annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition

Houston Independent School District fourth-grader Ronnie Williams of Law Elementary School won the Foley & Lardner LLP 26th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratory Competition.

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Amanda Seyfried says Elizabeth Holmes’ sentence is ‘fair’ as former exec reports to prison

As Elizabeth Holmes reported to prison on Tuesday, Amanda Seyfried shared her thoughts on the disgraced Theranos founder’s sentence.

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Introducing the 2023 GMC Canyon AT4X - The Most Advanced Off-Road Midsize Truck

Launch includes the next-generation Canyon lineup, where capability comes standard

The official vehicle of nowhere is here: the 2023 GMC Canyon midsize truck. Boasting a fully redesigned exterior with a standard factory lift and widened track across the lineup, a new premium suite of advanced technology and an all-new interior design, the next-generation Canyon is built from the ground up to conquer any terrain.

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4 Retroactive Tax moves you can still make by April 18 for the 2016 tax year

Ladies and gentlemen, we are in the final days of tax season.

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Trump promised to rescue the coal industry. But he can't

The Trump administration attempted a daring rescue of the coal country, but the pro-coal agenda is failing to jump-start a renaissance — and analysts don't see one on the horizon.

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Lithium-ion battery fires are happening more often. Here's how to prevent them

Lithium-ion batteries, found in many popular consumer products, are under scrutiny again following a massive fire this week in New York City thought to be caused by the battery that powered an electric scooter.

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Fiestas Patrias Parade Celebrated 50 Years of Hispanic Culture, Heritage, and Pride

Houstonians of Hispanic heritage were full of joy and pride at the 50th annual Fiestas Patrias Parade.

James Beard Foundation Announces the James Beard Foundation Food and Beverage Investment Fund for Black and Indigenous

In acknowledgement of the immeasurable contributions the Black and Indigenous communities have made to the modern American foodscape, the James Beard Foundation announced today the James Beard Foundation Food and Beverage Investment Fund for Black and Indigenous Americans, a new grant initiative to provide financial resources for food or beverage businesses that are majority-owned by Black or Indigenous individuals. The initiative is a component of the organization’s Open For Good campaign launched in April to rebuild an independent restaurant industry that is stronger, more equitable, more sustainable, and more resilient post-pandemic.

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Demolition of Prohibition-era Wall Reveals Centuries-old Wine Collection

Museum workers in New Jersey broke through a Prohibition-era wall and a locked wooden cage to discover over 50 bottles and 42 demijohns of rare Madeira wine dating back as early as 1769.

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Wave Breaker: The Rescue Coaster® Launches June 16 at SeaWorld® San Antonio

North America’s only jet-ski style coaster debuts at SeaWorld San Antonio

A one-of-a-kind thrill launches June 16 at SeaWorld San Antonio, seeking a few brave individuals for an important mission. Wave Breaker: The Rescue Coaster combines the thrill of a roller coaster with the adrenaline rush of a marine animal rescue mission.

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Mayor Turner Kicks off Historic Summer Jobs Program

Hire Houston Youth Provides 5,000 Jobs for 2017

Mayor Sylvester Turner and partners kicked off the application period for the second year of Hire Houston Youth at a breakfast at the McDonalds on Studemont at I-10. Utilizing public/private partnerships, Hire Houston Youth will provide jobs and internships to Houston youth between the ages of 16 to 24 at an hourly wage of $8. In the past, the city helped place only about 450 kids in summer jobs. This year, there will be 5,000 positions available.

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Stephen Paddock: Here's what we know about the Las Vegas shooter

Who was Stephen Paddock, the man police say killed more than 50 people on the Las Vegas Strip?

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Russian GP: Hamilton wins after teammate Bottas ordered to move over

Lewis Hamilton led a Mercedes one-two in the Russian Grand Prix to extend his title lead to 50 points after teammate and pole sitter Valtteri Bottas was ordered to let him pass halfway through Sunday's race in Sochi.

Social Distancing Shouldn’t Lead to Social Isolation

Even in the best of times, social isolation is a significant problem. In Texas, more than 1.5 million people over the age of 50 live alone and are at higher risk of social isolation, which is now magnified by the “social distancing” requirements across the country.