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Microplastic pollution aids antibiotic resistance

Engineers at Rice lead study of how polystyrene contributes to crisis

The Styrofoam container that holds your takeout cheeseburger may contribute to the population’s growing resistance to antibiotics.

Harris County District Attorney’s Office supports partnership to prevent sexual assault and support survivors at area colleges and universities

The Harris County District Attorney’s Office provided $165,000 to help fund a new partnership to make qualified sexual assault nurse examiners available on demand to seven area universities, District Attorney Kim Ogg announced at a press conference at Rice University on Thursday.

Perry Homes Announces New Section of Homes in Jordan Ranch

Homebuilder Adds 40-foot Homesites to Current Offerings

Texas-based homebuilder Perry Homes has opened for sales in a new section in Jordan Ranch, a master-planned community by Johnson Development Corporation in Brookshire. The new section includes 40-foot homesites, with prices starting from the low $300,000s.

Rapper Jeezy, Luxury Designers Joined Friendly Faces Senior Care for Charity Benefit Tonight at Bisou

Friendly Faces Senior Care hosted an elegant “Glitz & Glam” charity event tonight at Bisou that featured Rapper Jeezy and celebrity and luxury designers to benefit The Doll Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization which provides support and resources for local seniors and caregivers in need!

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Council Member Edward Pollard Announces New Food Insecurity Board to Fight Hunger in Houston

Council Member Edward Pollard announces the establishment of the new Food Insecurity Board, which was approved by a unanimous vote by Houston City Council.

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Mayor Sylvester Turner and Dr. Marc L. Boom To Be Honored by the American Leadership Forum

Awards Presented for Exceptional Leadership Service During the COVID-19 Crisis

The Houston/Gulf Coast Chapter of the American Leadership Forum (ALF) will honor Mayor Sylvester Turner and Dr. Marc L. Boom with the 2021 Joseph Jaworski Leadership Award and the 2021 ALF Public Service Award, respectively, at ALF’s signature Joseph Jaworksi Leadership Award event on Thursday, December 2nd.

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100 Houston Children to Celebrate the Holidays at 6th Annual Year of Joy Holiday Ice Skating Party

The 6th annual H-E-B Year of Joy Holiday Ice Skating Party, the city’s only free ice-skating party for children from underserved communities, takes place 4 - 6 p.m. Tues., Dec., 14, at Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney.

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Jekalyn Carr Returns To Host The Annual Stellar Tribute To The Holidays Special

Kierra Sheard Kelly, Mali Music, Charles Jenkins, Natalie Grant, Kelontae Gavin, Evvie Mckinney, Leon Timbo, Mark Kibble, Brandon Camphor And One Way Set To Perform

The holiday special is currently airing in National Broadcast Syndication through December 31, 2021 and will air on Bounce TV on December 25, 2021 at 1PM EST

AAMAs 16th Annual Gala to Celebrate Latino Luminaries who helped shape the Historical East End

The Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans to celebrate 50 years of service to Houston at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

The legacy of Houston Latino leaders will be commemorated when the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans (AAMA) celebrates its Illumine Celebration/Celebración de Iluminación on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at the George R. Brown Convention Center from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

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Right Wing Judges Put Millions’ Rights and Access to Health Care at Risk

The political and legal movement to criminalize abortion in the U.S. is on the brink of its biggest victory in 50 years. Most at risk are those who are already among the most vulnerable in our country: Black and brown women and LGBTQ people who will be denied access to potentially lifesaving health care.

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Texans Offense Fails Them Again In Loss To Colts

“We don’t have the consistency,” Texans head coach David Culley said. “We’re still having some breakdowns. “Basically, those things put us behind the chains.”

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Rockets Sengun Taking Advantage Of Time On The Court With Wood

“We are learning to play together, and I think we have good communication,” Sengun said after practice on Saturday. “He (Wood) finishes quick, which works well for my passing skills.”

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Angry and aggressive attitude led to big third quarter for Christian Wood

“It was huge,” said Rockets head coach Stephen Silas about Wood’s huge third quarter. “He was angry, and he wanted the ball more. He did a lot of good things and got us the lead. His aggressiveness is super important for our group, not just for him, but it opens it up for everyone else.”

An equal chance at a digital future

Public-private partnerships reach more “offline” low-income families

In a humble southwest Houston apartment, a mother of two was focused on her morning routine — settling down her school-aged children so that she could clear the breakfast table. These days, Saturday morning cartoons worked like magic, and so did her cell phone — but only when it was in the right spot for a strong signal. The connection was hit or miss, but there was no other option.

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Bless the Belly: One of the Biggest Influencers

The year 2020 was filled with mass isolation and not being in the loop with things, especially the food loop. While opting for chain restaurants and fighting for food in the grocery store became so depressing, social media became a directory for food. Now in 2021, we learned how to eat with our eyes, and food is no longer just driven by taste but is an experience. One of the biggest influencers that assisted us in this movement was BlessThaBelly.

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Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Selects Two Houston Artists to Commission Photography and Sculpture Artwork for New Sunnyside Health and Multi-Service Center

The City of Houston Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) announced today the selection of two local artists whose work will become an integral part of the new Sunnyside Health and Multi-Service Center.

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Houston Concerts Are Cancelled in the Wake of the Astroworld Festival Tragedy

Houstonians and Travis Scott fans are still mourning the loss of the ten victims who tragically died at the Astroworld Festival concert. Many performers, as well as concert producers and promoters, are closely examining the ways in which they put on concerts and how to make them safer for concertgoers.

Harris County District Attorney’s Office supports partnership to prevent sexual assault and support survivors at area colleges and universities

The Harris County District Attorney’s Office provided $165,000 to help fund a new partnership to make qualified sexual assault nurse examiners available on demand to seven area universities, District Attorney Kim Ogg announced at a press conference at Rice University on Thursday.

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Katrina Burton Named President of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA)

The members of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) have elected Katrina R. Burton, BS, as the 2021-2022 President. As President, Burton will guide AMWA in fulfilling its mission to promote excellence in medical communication and to provide educational resources in support of that goal.

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Tax Season is Here. Prepare for the Best with The Best, Paid In Full Enterprises LLC.

Taxes are Taxed and there is no going around it. In addition to paying the salaries of government workers, your tax dollars help to support common resources, such as police and firefighters.