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A New SpaceX Rocket Exhibit Opens at Space Center Houston

The Falcon has landed. A flown SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket exhibit is open at Space Center Houston. The flown Falcon 9 first stage booster set outside Space Center Houston offers an intimate look at a reusable rocket used to further space exploration and America’s commercial space industry. Its next mission is underway to provide an immersive learning experience as a commercial space exhibit at Space Center Houston.

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Congressman Al Green Introduced H.R. 6475 and H.R. 6476 to Speed the Delivery of Relief Funds to Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus

On Friday, April 10, 2020, Congressman Al Green introduced two bills – H.R. 6475 and H.R. 6476 – to help speed the delivery of emergency funds to small businesses, their employees, and the self-employed. He released the following statement:

Black Women for Positive Change Endorses Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings for U.S. Congress

"It is with great pleasure that Black Women for Positive Change endorses Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings for election to the 7th U.S. Congressional District, in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Rare whisky market dominated by fakes, testing shows

You've just spent a barrel of cash on it, but is that very expensive whisky actually good to drink?

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32% increase in migrants encountered or arrested at the southern border in May

More than 144,000 migrants were encountered or arrested at the US-Mexico border in May, a roughly 32% increase over April and the highest monthly total in 13 years, US Customs and Border Protection announced Wednesday.

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests to Spur Small Business Development in Hurricane Harvey-Impacted Dickinson, Te

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3 million grant to Dickinson Economic Development Corporation in Texas, to help establish the Gulf Coast Market by renovating a storm-damaged, 30,000 sq. ft., building. The EDA grant, to be matched with $1.3 million in local investment, is expected to help create nearly 400 jobs.

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Subway is testing out a meatless meatball sub. Here's why

Subway is exploring the plant-based protein trend with a meatless meatball sub. The sandwich chain will start selling the product, made with Beyond Meat's plant-based protein, at 685 restaurants in the United States and Canada next month. The Beyond Meatball Marinara sub will be available for a limited time.

Teach For America Receives AmeriCorps Grant from OneStar Foundation

Grant Will Help Recruit and Develop Leaders Working for Educational Equity throughout Texas

OneStar Foundation recently announced that it has awarded $650,000 in funding to support Teach For America’s programs in Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, the Rio Grande Valley, and San Antonio for the 2021-2022 school year. This grant is part of $21.6 million that Texas received in federal AmeriCorps funding from AmeriCorps, formerly known as the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).

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Kohl's holds off barbarians at the gate... for now

Wall Street has attacked Kohl's from all directions over the past year. Activist investors have criticized the department store's strategy, blasted its CEO and tried to replace its board of directors.

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Mayor Turner Appoints New METRO Board Member

Mayor Sylvester Turner today announced the appointment of Diann L. Lewter to the Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO) Board of Directors.

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No end to the worker shortage: America had 11.3 million jobs available in January

America's worker shortage is far from over: In January, the nation had 11.3 million jobs to fill and not enough workers to do so, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Kroger Health to Launch #CommunityImmunity $5 Million Giveaway to Encourage Vaccinations

Giveaway starting next week will give people who have received their vaccine from Kroger Health a shot at winning one of five $1 million payouts totaling $5 million in cash prizes and chance to win fr

Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), is launching a new effort to incentivize more Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The #CommunityImmunity giveaway campaign will start next week and provide individuals, including customers and associates, the opportunity to win life-changing prizes like one of five $1 million payouts and 50 chances to win free groceries for a year.

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Biden administration announces launch of HHS office focused on long Covid research

A new office has been formed within the US Department of Health and Human Services to lead the nation’s response to the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Pearland Celebrates MLK Day with Vision for the Future

In a vibrant declaration, Pearland Mayor Kevin Cole has honored the spirit of MLK Day, symbolizing this annual observance as a beacon for new beginnings in Pearland’s dynamic community. The proclamation comes amidst Pearland's remarkable growth, heralding a new era of diversity and civic pride.

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US Rep. Castro to Discuss US-Latin American Relations at Rice’s Baker Institute March 26

U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, will discuss the role of the United States in Latin America at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy March 26.

Community Resources: Area Resources, Phone Numbers and Websites To Help Our Readers Navigate our Coronavirus Pandemic

As always, our 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE is here answering the call from our neighbors in need. 211 provides information about community resources and connects people to basic needs assistance and other social services, for which demand is likely to increase. You can also search the 211 database online here. 211 is not the number to call for emergencies or if someone suspects they have COVID-19. Those concerned about or affected by COVID-19 should follow the Center for Disease Control guidelines.

Community Resources

Area Resources, Phone Numbers and Websites To Help Our Readers Navigate our Coronavirus Pandemic

As always, our 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE is here answering the call from our neighbors in need. 211 provides information about community resources and connects people to basic needs assistance and other social services, for which demand is likely to increase. You can also search the 211 database online here. 211 is not the number to call for emergencies or if someone suspects they have COVID-19. Those concerned about or affected by COVID-19 should follow the Center for Disease Control guidelines.

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President Trump to Campaign for Barletta in Wilkes-Barre Twp.

President Donald Trump is set to visit our area next week.

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Biden concerned by China's military drills encircling Taiwan but doesn't 'think they're going to do anything more'

President Joe Biden said Monday he was concerned about China's recent military exercises around Taiwan but that he didn't believe China would take additional action as it escalates tensions following House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit.

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Trump Lands in Israel: What to Watch

President Donald Trump lands in Israel on Monday for the second leg of his first foreign trip as president where he will tackle the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, address regional security issues and reaffirm the US' commitment to its alliance with Israel.