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White House investing $1 billion to boost competition in meat-processing industry and lower consumer prices

The White House on Monday announced it would allocate $1 billion in funding from the American Rescue Plan to independent meat and poultry producers as part of an effort to boost competition in the meat-processing industry and lower prices for consumers.

READ: Vice President Kamala Harris' remarks on January 6 anniversary

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke from the US Capitol on the one-year anniversary of the January 6 insurrection, where she said that on that day, "we all saw what our nation would look like if the forces who seek to dismantle our democracy are successful. The lawlessness, the violence, the chaos." Read her remarks as released below:

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Thanksgiving travelers set pandemic record on Sunday, TSA says

Thanksgiving travelers have once again set a new pandemic-era air travel record in the United States.

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Bipartisan group urges California bar to open investigation into pro-Trump lawyer who tried to convince Pence to overturn election

A bipartisan group of former public officials and lawyers are urging the California bar association to investigate a conservative lawyer who reportedly tried to convince then-Vice President Mike Pence that he could overturn the election results on January 6.

Wells Fargo NeighborhoodLIFT Program Returns to Houston to Create 300 Homeowners

As Houston continues to battle COVID-19, $5 million effort will help residents with $15,000 home down payment assistance

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Pittsburgh synagogue gunman has mental illness and epilepsy, doctor testifies at death penalty trial

The Pittsburgh synagogue shooter made several suicide attempts as a young man, was involuntarily committed multiple times and has schizophrenia and epilepsy, a neurologist who examined him testified at his death penalty trial Wednesday.

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Arco del Tiempo: World's First Generative and Sustainable Piece of Public Art To Be Installed in Houston

The City of Houston made another bold move in climate leadership today with Mayor Turner's announcement at Talento Bilingüe (TBH).

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Maersk suspends shipping through key maritime route Red Sea ‘until further notice’

Maersk has suspended shipping through the Red Sea and Suez Canal “until further notice” as it continues to review security following an attack on one of its vessels, as one of the world’s most important maritime trade routes has seen growing attacks on transiting ships.

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Sen. Menendez charged with receiving gifts from Qatar in new allegations in corruption scheme

Federal prosecutors allege Sen. Bob Menendez accepted race car tickets and other gifts from Qatar as part of a yearslong corruption scheme, with the Gulf nation joining Egypt as another foreign country the New Jersey Democrat is accused of helping while in office.

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New Harris County Initiative Aims to Assist Vulnerable Groups Through Integrated, “No-Wrong-Door” Service Care Approach

HCPH to Roll Out ACCESS Harris County to Help Groups with Multiple Needs Gain Self-sufficiency and Improve Their Well Being

Following more than a year of program building, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is launching a new initiative to improve the lives of individuals experiencing hardship by providing an integrated, “no-wrong- door” service care approach across different local agencies.

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South Florida Elected Officials to Honor Grammy-Nominated Grace "Spice" Hamilton

City of Tamarac Vice Mayor Marlon D. Bolton, with the support of the Consul General of Jamaica, Hon. Oliver Mair, and 15 other South Florida Elected Officials will honor Grace “Spice” Hamilton on Friday, May 5, 2023, at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Hotel North.

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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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Court Refuses to Lift Barriers for Black Voters in Georgia

Judge denies motion for preliminary injunction, which challenged multiple provisions of S.B. 202 for intentionally discriminating against Black voters

A Georgia district court on Wednesday refused to temporarily lift restrictions to absentee voting, drop boxes and other voting methods that will make it harder for Black voters to cast a ballot for the 2024 election. Voting rights organizations had filed five motions for preliminary injunctions to lift barriers to voting as part of Sixth District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church v. Kemp, saying these restrictions discriminated against Black communities.

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Red Bull SoundClash Taking Place In Houston on December 2

Houston’s The Suffers Versus New Orleans’ Tank and the Bangas In ‘Queens of Gulf Coast Soul’ Battle Of The Bands Featuring Co-Hosts Paul Wall & Big Freedia

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Intelligence leaders defend efforts to promote diversity in face of Republican attacks

The Biden administration's most senior intelligence officials defended their push to boost diversity in the ranks of the intelligence community in a congressional hearing on Wednesday, amid attacks from Republicans that such efforts are a distraction from core national security priorities.

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The West's historic drought in 3 maps

An unprecedented, multi-year drought continues to worsen in the West amid a period of record heat and dryness, which scientists say is a clear sign of how the climate crisis is affecting not only the weather, but water supply, food production and electricity generation.

YMCA of Greater Houston Spotlights Staff as 'Unsung Y Heroes' for Their Greatness and Impact to the Houston Community

Inspirational TV and social media campaign will run through Aug. 8, 2021, coinciding with the excitement of our nation’s spirit for team red, white and blue

Over the next two weeks, Houstonians will see individuals achieve amazing things on TV; but the truth is, there is greatness all around us. The YMCA of Greater Houston was inspired by this spirit and created a powerful campaign that highlights its staff as the ‘Unsung Y Heroes’ of our great nation celebrating their selfless acts that have helped shape our community. Throughout the excitement of the coverage, the community will learn about all-star Y staff through TV commercials and YMCA of Greater Houston Facebook and Instagram pages at @YMCAHouston.

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450,000 honeybees have been occupying the walls of this home for 35 years. They just got rehomed

Sara Weaver and her husband knew their newest home purchase in Pennsylvania needed some extra love and attention -- but what they didn't know is that an estimated 450,000 bees had been living in the walls for almost 35 years.

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Prices rose at a slower pace last month, the Fed's favored inflation gauge shows

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge showed prices rose at a slower pace last month, indicating further progress in the central bank's battle with higher prices.

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RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel elected to fourth consecutive term

Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel was elected to a fourth consecutive term Friday after winning the support of about two-thirds of the RNC members who gathered here for their winter meeting.