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Election Day deals: Donuts, pizza and cheap rides

It's Election Day in America, and some companies are offering deals and freebies to mark the occasion, while others are giving employees time off to vote.

Beyonce's BeyGood Teams Up With Ms. Tina Knowles Lawson to Support COVID-19 Mobile Testing Relief In #IDidMyPart Campaign in Houston, Texas

Campaign Created to Start a Movement to Encourage Black Communities to Prioritize Health in the Wake of the Coronavirus Pandemic

#IDIDMYPART Mobile Testing Relief Scheduled for Friday, May 8th and Saturday, May 9th, In Houston, Texas

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5 Things for Wednesday, January 18, 2017: Chelsea Manning, Obamacare, Markeith Loyd

Good morning. I'm back at it after feeling a little under the weather. But enough about me. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

Why are Tony Buzbee and Bill King Attacking Our Black Elected Officials?

“Corrupt” “Vindictive” “Show pony” “Petty” “Pay to play politics” “Dictator.”

These are just a few of the epithets being hurled at Mayor Sylvester Turner by his two opponents in the November city elections.

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Union chief blasts Trump pick to lead citizenship agency, says choice signals 'end of legal immigration'

The head of a union representing US Citizenship and Immigration Services employees on Sunday slammed Ken Cuccinelli, an immigration hardliner who President Donald Trump is expected to tap to lead the agency, saying his potential appointment "spells the end of legal immigration as it currently exists."

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United Airlines, TSU announce major partnership

Scholarship and mentorship program expands pipeline of aviation professionals

Officials from United Airlines visited Texas Southern University on Wednesday, March 9, to announce a partnership with the university's Aviation Science and Technology program, including the Professional Pilot concentration. The partnership includes a $50,000 a year scholarship program and ongoing mentorship activities between United employees and students in the program.

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Italian Volt Introduces Its First Electric Motorcycle, The Lacama

Italian Volt this month officially introduces its first-ever electric motorcycle, the Lacama. The Lacama is a fully-customizable bike with specifications between a cafe racer, roadster and scrambler.

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Calls for Justice Follow Police Shooting of Danny Ray Thomas

Several from the Texas Organizing Project were calling for justice at the intersection where Danny Ray Thomas lost his life. They were calling for “no more bloodshed.” Others handed out flyers for a town hall to discuss potential policy changes with local politicians and officials stemming from the latest officer-involved shooting of an unarmed black man.

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HISD to Celebrate Nurses

This week is National Nurses Week, and Wednesday, May 11, is National School Nurse Day. Every year, HISD acknowledges the impact the district’s school nurses have on the health and wellness of our students. School nurses have long been at the heart of HISD campuses, but over the past two years, their importance has become even more apparent due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They have been working with local, state, and federal health officials to develop and establish important health protocols.

PVAMU set to begin New Student Orientation virtually for freshmen and transfer students

Beginning May 21, the university will offer an online alternative to keep students, families, and staff safe.

Newly-admitted students to Prairie View A&M University will officially begin their First Year Experience (FYE) on Thursday, May 21, 2020. This will mark the start of New Student Orientation (NSO), a full summer of engagement opportunities.

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Cracker Barrel Sista Strut 3K Breast Cancer Walk by iHEARTMedia, Inc. Supports Women’s Health in Houston

In May of this year, the Cracker Barrel Sista Strut 3K Breast Cancer Walk by iHEARTMedia was announced to community leaders from local businesses, churches, professional groups and Houston City officials during a luncheon held at the iHeartMedia offices.

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Houston's 'Holiday in the TRE' Invites Families to Celebrate with Joy and Generosity

Houston Style Magazine is gearing up for its support of the 4th spectacular ‘Holiday in the Tre’ event, a heartwarming tradition that illuminates the joyous season. On December 9th, 2023, from 10 am to 2 pm, Emancipation Park will transform into an enchanting winter wonderland. This much-anticipated, free community gathering, proudly presented by H.E.B, promises an array of festive activities, including an official holiday tree light- ing, engaging live entertainment, and a special kids’ zone that captures the magic of winter.

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Commissioner Ellis, March of Dimes and Harris County Public Health Officials will Provide Local and National Updates on Maternal and Child Health

News Conference Held in Conjunction with Maternal and Child Health Conference

Join us for a vital pre-event feature, where Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, along with esteemed representatives from March of Dimes and Harris County Public Health (HCPH), will provide crucial updates on maternal and child health at both local and national levels.

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Biden wants to bring the economy from relief to recovery. A labor shortage may signal trouble for those plans.

Patti Eisenbraun had been anxiously waiting for the pandemic to subside so the dining room and patio at the Brown Iron Brewhouse would be bustling once again.

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Puerto Ricans Still Waiting for Aid a Week After Maria's Devastation

A week after Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico, the US commonwealth's residents are struggling to survive without basic necessities as federal officials say aid is still on the way.

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5 things for June 6: Primaries, Guatemala volcano, EU same-sex couples, Kate Spade

Just how hot is the job market in America right now? For the first time in two decades, there are more job openings than people to fill them. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

Putin and Biden are caught in a high-stakes gamble over Ukraine

It is a very bad idea -- for all concerned. Yet the drumbeat towards another war in Ukraine is amplifying itself, taking on a life of its own, in a huge, high-risk maneuver by either the Biden administration or Moscow, or both.

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New York Port Authority Explosion: Suspect Charged with Supporting Terrorism

The man who allegedly blew up his homemade explosive in a pedestrian subway tunnel in the heart of the Midtown Manhattan has been charged with criminal possession of a weapon, supporting an act of terrorism and making a terroristic threat, the New York Police Department announced Tuesday.

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After a 6-year-old shot a teacher in class, criticism mounts for Virginia school district as officials leave posts

The fallout is widening in the Virginia school district where a 6-year-old allegedly shot his teacher in the chest earlier this month, with school officials leaving their posts in the face of a potential lawsuit amid questions about whether the shooting was preventable.

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Massive McKinney Fire in Northern California leaves trail of destruction

As a massive wildfire continues to cut a path of destruction through a Northern California forest, residents are left to contend with lost homes and treasured family items.