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Biden-Harris Administration Takes Steps to Advance Diversity and Opportunity in Higher Education: Justice and Education Departments Release Resources to Advance Diversity and Opportunity in Higher Edu

Resources Aimed to Assist Colleges and Universities in Response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision on the Use of Race in Higher Education Admissions

Today, following the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to advance diversity and opportunity in higher education, the U.S. Department of Education’s (ED) Office for Civil Rights and the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division are jointly releasing two resources to help colleges and universities understand the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. University of North Carolina et al. (collectively “SFFA”). These resources will help colleges and universities as they work to lawfully pursue efforts to achieve a student body that is diverse across a range of factors, including race and ethnicity.

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University of Texas System Regents announce plans to build UT Medical Center on site of Erwin Center

Nation’s top-ranked UT MD Anderson Cancer Center and flagship UT Austin to build new hospitals as part of project

Today The University of Texas System Board of Regents Chairman Kevin P. Eltife announced plans to launch a monumental healthcare initiative to accelerate and expand UT Austin’s burgeoning medical district into a world-class academic medical center for education, research and patient care. The University of Texas at Austin Medical Center will start with two new hospital towers -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and a UT Austin hospital. MD Anderson, the nation’s #1 cancer hospital, will expand its Houston footprint to Austin by building and operating a new, comprehensive cancer center, while UT Austin will build and operate its new specialty hospital.

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Buy One, Get One FREE tickets on sale now for Houston Theater Week 2023!

For one week only, August 14-20, 2023, consumers can Buy One, Get One FREE tickets to more than 200 performances during the 2023-2024 season.

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Houston’s Second Annual Theater Week Returns with More Deals

The annual Houston Theater Week is back for a repeat performance with even more exclusive deals! Houston First Corporation is excited to again spearhead the city’s largest collaboration between local theater and performing arts groups to bring unprecedented access to some of the best ticket prices of the year to consumers. For one week only, August 14-20, 2023, new and established music and theater enthusiasts can take advantage of Buy One, Get One FREE ticket opportunities. The deal covers more than 200 performances of exciting and diverse live shows.

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It’s time for the school bells to ring again and the American Red Cross has steps to help students stay safe

Take special precautions with kids going to school for the first time

Soon students will head back to school, some entering the classroom for the first time. The American Red Cross, Texas Gulf Coast Region, offers ten ways to help make sure your student is safe as they head back to school for the upcoming year. Soon students will head back to school, some entering the classroom for the first time. The American Red Cross, Texas Gulf Coast Region, offers ten ways to help make sure your student is safe as they head back to school for the upcoming year.

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Dwayne Johnson on Maui recovery efforts: ‘Resolve is our DNA’

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has a message of encouragement for the people living and working in wildfire-stricken Maui. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has a message of encouragement for the people living and working in wildfire-stricken Maui.

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Henry Adaso Joins United Way of Greater Houston as Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Henry Adaso ,17-year marketing and communications professional, joins the United Way of Greater Houston as Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communications.

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Three US military services without Senate-confirmed chiefs for first time in history

Another US military service chief has relinquished command without a Senate-confirmed replacement in place, marking the first time in the Defense Department’s history that three services are operating without a confirmed senior military officer in place.

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Who is Fani Willis, the Atlanta prosecutor expected to seek charges over Trump’s 2020 election subversion bid?

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who has not shied away from prosecuting high-profile cases, has reemerged in the spotlight amid news that her office is expected to seek to charge more than a dozen individuals regarding efforts by Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia.

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Exclusive: Georgia prosecutors have messages showing Trump’s team is behind voting system breach

Atlanta-area prosecutors investigating efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia are in possession of text messages and emails directly connecting members of Donald Trump’s legal team to the early January 2021 voting system breach in Coffee County, sources tell CNN.

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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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Dunkin’ is releasing boozy versions of their iced coffees and teas

It’s true: Dunkin’ is turning two of its most popular drinks into boozy beverages.

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Hunter Biden’s lawyers argue deal to resolve felony gun charge is still ‘valid and binding’ despite collapse of plea talks

Hunter Biden’s lawyers said in a court filing Sunday that they believe their deal with the Justice Department to resolve a felony gun charge is still “valid and binding,” though it’s unclear if the newly appointed special counsel agrees with their interpretation.

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Harris County Unveils PROSPERS: A Visionary Roadmap to Prosperity

Commissioners Rodney Ellis and Lesley Briones Champion Comprehensive Initiatives for an Inclusive, Thriving Future.

In an inspiring leap forward, Harris County Commissioners Rodney Ellis and Lesley Briones have taken a remarkable step towards realizing the American dream for every citizen. This Thursday, they will proudly launch Harris PROSPERS, an ambitious and comprehensive roadmap designed to make sure everyone in the county has a home, a stable job, and the essential pillars to create a fulfilling life.

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Harris County DA's Office: Former HISD Secretary to Pay Restitution for Embezzlement, Small Fire

A former secretary at a Houston Independent School District elementary school pleaded guilty this week to stealing about $35,000 in school activity funds and will pay the money back, as well as paying to repair damage from a small fire that she set to divert attention, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

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Commissioner Lesley Briones Establishes Precinct4Forward

New nonprofit will accelerate progress in Precinct 4

In a unanimous vote Tuesday, Harris County Commissioners approved the creation of Precinct4Forward, a nonprofit organization that will bring community partners together to improve the quality of life of Harris County Precinct 4’s 1.2 million residents.

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What to know when your child starts school during a deadly heat wave

Millions of children are heading to school in August during the worst heat wave in recorded human history.

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Emmys 2023 have been pushed to January 2024, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The telecast of the 75th Emmy Awards has been pushed back to air in January, on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Television Academy and Fox announced Thursday.

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Billy Porter says Hollywood strikes forcing him to sell his home

Stars aren’t exempt from the hardships of the Hollywood strikes and Billy Porter is speaking out about it. In an interview with the Evening Standard the “Pose” star said he is having to sell his home because of the ongoing actors’ and writers’ strikes. “And I don’t know when we’re gonna go back (to work). The life of an artist, until you make f***-you money – which I haven’t made yet – is still cheque-to-cheque,” he told the publication.

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‘Big Brother’ star Luke Valentine ousted from show after using racial slur

Luke Valentine has been kicked off of “Big Brother 25” after using the n-word on Tuesday night’s live feed.