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Rice U. announces latest cohort of Innovation Fellows

Program supports translation of research from lab to real world

The Innovation Fellows program supports the translation of research from the lab to real-world startups through funding, mentorship and other resources. It is designed to help Rice faculty and doctoral and postdoctoral students turn their innovative ideas into successful ventures that make a tangible impact on the world. The program is run by the Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Lilie) and the newly created Office of Innovation, in partnership with the research institutes at Rice.

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Harmony Science Academy - Beaumont Graduation Plan

Harmony Public Schools Houston South and West Districts are proud to announce Graduation plans for the Class of 2023 for Harmony Science Academy - Beaumont.

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Dr. Rudy Rasmus and Pastor Juanita Rasmus “Rewire” with Transition from St. John’s Downtown Church

Dr. Rudy Rasmus to join Bread of Life, Inc. as Executive Director

After more than 30 years of service, Dr. Rudy Rasmus and Pastor Juanita Rasmus announced their transition from Senior Pastors of St. John’s Downtown Church. Dr. Rudy will join Bread of Life, Inc. as Executive Director.

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John Whitmire Endorsed for Houston Mayor

John Whitmire announced today that the American Council of Engineering Companies Houston PAC has endorsed him in his campaign for mayor of the City of Houston.

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Yonutz Brings Fantastical Freebies and Festivities on National Donut Day

Creators of the award-winning SMASHED™Donut, Yonutz offers free donuts,

Yonutz, the celebrated and innovative donut and ice cream concept, creator of the famed SMASHED™Donut, and three-time winner of Dessert Wars, will celebrate National Donut Day in the most fantastical way: with free SMASHED Donuts and a side of surprises on Friday, June 2.

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HISD Launches Project Safe Start 2023 to promote end-of-year school safety

The Houston Independent School District Police Department, Houston Police Department, and community ministers will culminate the end of the school year by once again engaging in Project Safe Start. The partnership involves increasing security presence on and around school campuses as they start to wind down during the final days of the academic year, with the aim of ensuring a safe and secure learning environment for students and teachers.

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The Little Mermaid

Romantic and social drama ignite this ode to love, tolerance and acceptance.

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Houston native serves at U.S. Navy Helicopter Squadron in Japan

ATSUGI, Japan - Airman Angel Gomez, a native of Houston, Texas, serves in the U.S. Navy as a member of a helicopter squadron forward deployed to Japan.

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The 2023 ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ Presented by Coca-Cola® Celebrates Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary with Partners AT&T®, Disney, L’Oréal and Target

It's about to go down at the 2023 ESSENCE Festival of CultureTM presented by Coca-Cola®. This year's four-day event will celebrate Hip-Hop's undeniable legacy with new and returning experiences from long-standing presenting sponsor, Coca-Cola®, and major partners AT&T®, Disney, L’Oréal and Target.

Press Release: ‘Isiah Factor’ Panelist to Launch On-Demand Male Panel Talk Show ‘Regal Roundtable’

Todd A. Smith, a regular panelist on “Isiah Factor Uncensored,” which airs on Fox 26 Houston and Fox Soul, will launch the on-demand male panel talk show “Regal Roundtable” on May 28.

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Pentagon leaks suspect to remain detained as he awaits trial

Jack Teixeira, the Air National Guardsman who is accused of posting a trove of classified documents to social media, will be detained while he awaits trial, a federal judge ruled Friday while saying the suspect has a “lack of integrity.”

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Anheuser-Busch loses top LGBTQ+ rating over its Bud Light response

Last year, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation gave Bud Light parent company Anheuser-Busch a top rating for LGBTQ+ equality. But because of how the company handled backlash to a sponsored post by Dylan Mulvaney, a transgender woman, it’s now off the list.

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Debt ceiling talks hit a snag, negotiators press pause for now

Debt ceiling talks between the White House and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s office have hit a snag, and negotiators have put a pause on the talks, multiple sources tell CNN.

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Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Statement on Unauthorized Release of Children’s Medical Information

Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee is calling for swift and appropriate action in response to children’s medical records from Texas Children’s Hospital being illicitly released to an individual not affiliated with the hospital. The medical records were published by The Manhattan Institute, a conservative think tank, and relate to children receiving gender-affirming care.

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Sheila Jackson Lee. Receives Key Endorsements From Key Labor Unions Representing Vital Services Needed and Used By Houstonians Across the City

The Sheila Jackson Lee campaign will announce the endorsements of noteworthy local labor unions who are crediting her leadership on critical issues for frontline workers and public servants as the reason that she will be their “Choice” to become the next Mayor of Houston.

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FDA advisers vote in support of RSV vaccine to protect newborns

The US Food and Drug Administration’s independent vaccine advisers voted Thursday in favor of recommending approval of a new vaccine to protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV.

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Your Ultimate Guide to Asian Restaurant Month: Explore Cuisines, Earn Points, and Win Prizes

The month of May is Asian American Pacific Islander Month (AAPI) Heritage Month and the Houston Asian Chamber of Commerce is celebrating their third annual Asian Restaurant Month in partnership with Houston First Corporation. This year the event has grown to more than one hundred restaurants to try during your journey through the ten plus ethnic cuisines to explore. From now until May 31st, you have the opportunity to take advantage of the Asian Restaurant Month digital pass, which offers not only a comprehensive directory of participating restaurants but also the ability to earn points and redeem them for exciting prizes by simply checking in at each location. With the pass easily downloadable on your phone, you can browse different cuisines using the filters or find restaurants that are conveniently located nearby. It's a great way to discover new dining experiences and have some fun along the way!

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Landmark Exhibition William Kentridge: In Praise of Shadows Travels to the MFAH, Surveying the Celebrated South African Artist’s Work

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston will host the acclaimed exhibition William Kentridge: In Praise of Shadows, from June 25 to September 10, 2023. Organized in cooperation with The Broad, Los Angeles, where it opened in November 2022, the exhibition surveys 35 years of the celebrated South African artist’s career, and features more than 80 works touching on every aspect of Kentridge’s wide-ranging investigations in the visual arts, film, and theater.

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Biden previews 2024 election pitch to young Black voters

Biden gives commencement speech at Howard University

President Joe Biden previewed his 2024 election pitch to young Black voters Saturday in commencement remarks at a Howard University graduation ceremony in Washington, DC, articulating his vision of a "future for all Americans,"