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Atlanta educators approve raises, bonuses for all employees

Atlanta Public School employees will a bigger paycheck after a school board vote.

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Free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program Returns Virtually; Offering Extended Service

This is the 18th year for the College of Business to provide the tax prep service.

Accounting professors and graduate students enrolled in business accounting courses at Prairie View A&M University’s College of Business are once again helping to prepare federal tax returns for the public. Due to the pandemic, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is being carried online with virtual clinic hours on Thursdays.

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TEXANS FIT ANNOUNCES NEW LOCATION IN MEYERLAND

HOUSTON – The Houston Texans today announced the opening of their third Texans Fit location in Meyerland. Opening Spring 2021, Houston will be able to train like the pros at the newest team-themed state-of-the-art fitness center in Meyerland Plaza in Houston, Texas; following the opening of the first two Texans Fit locations this past fall in Katy and Rosenberg.

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City Makes $12 Million Available for Third Round of Harvey Recovery Multi-family Development

The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD) has issued a third round of funding, currently estimated at $12 million, for the Harvey Multifamily Program. Through this funding round, the Harvey Multifamily Program expects to make its final awards to developers, primarily as gap funding to cover the rising costs of building materials.

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Celebrate Independence Day with American-Made Tees and Seasonal Savings

Austin-based blank apparel retailer, Threadsy, announces a Fourth of July campaign featuring apparel made in the USA and 40% off select accessories. Just in time for Independence Day gatherings, people can shop and save on totes, coolers, hats, and other must-have gear.

Hyatt Regency Houston Partners with RainbowWeddingNetwork.com to Host LGBTQ+ Wedding Showcase

RainbowWeddingNetwork.com expo taking place this weekend at Hyatt Regency Houston.

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Congressman Al Green Joins U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra for MD Anderson Cancer Moon Shots Event

“I am honored to welcome Secretary Becerra to Houston and accompany him on a tour of MD Anderson, a premier institution for cancer care and research of international renown. Since 1944, MD Anderson has welcomed nearly 1.8 million people for cancer care and in 2021 alone cared for over 174,000 patients,” Congressman Al Green stated. “One of MD Anderson’s most ambitious cancer detection, prevention, and treatment initiatives is the Moon Shots Program launched in 2012. Inspired by President Kennedy’s promise 60 years ago to put a man on the moon, the goal of this program is to drastically reduce cancer mortality and suffering in 13 cancer types, which will form the basis for future treatment of all cancer types.”

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Harris County DA Ogg announces 21% case-backlog reduction

Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced today that recent initiatives by her office have helped lead to a 21% reduction in the criminal case backlog from the COVID-related highs of recent years. As of April 10 – the 100th day of 2023 – the backlog has been cut to 114,242 cases, a reduction of nearly 31,000 from 2021. And the figure continues to fall.

New Study: Texas has No. 19 Lowest Rate of Homelessness

A new study shows Texas has the No. 19 lowest rate of homelessness, while the nation saw an increase in homelessness for the fourth consecutive year.

January 6 committee postpones Wednesday hearing

The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, riot at the US Capitol has postponed its hearing scheduled for Wednesday.

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National and local authorities offer $15,000 for the capture of a man wanted for murder of Memphis musician

National and local authorities are offering $15,000 Wednesday for a man who is wanted for the murder of rapper ‘Young Dolph’.

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'Red Notice' is now Netflix's most watched movie of all time

Dwayne Johnson has reason to break out his Teremana and end 2021 with a toast.

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Mayor Turner and City Council Pass FY '22 Budget

Houston City Council voted to approve Mayor Sylvester Turner's proposed $5.1 billion FY 2022 operating budget.

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Houston Health Department reveals city's top baby names for 2023

More than 60,800 babies born in Houston in 2023

Houston’s most popular baby names for 2023 are Emma, Mia and Camila and Liam, Noah and Mateo, the Houston Health Department.

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Oil Tycoon and Entrepreneur to Celebrate Historical Chieftaincy Conferment as Atobaase of Yorubaland in Houston, Texas

Houston Investor and one of the world’s leading offshore production experts, Dr. Babajide Agunbiade, FNSE, and wife, Entrepreneur Mrs. Funke Agunbiade, were recently conferred with the title of His Majesty Atobaase and Her Majesty Yeye Atobaase of Yorubaland in Oyo State, Nigeria. The event in Nigeria was attended by many eminent royals, including Emir of Kano and Oluwo of Iwo and other dignitaries and political leaders. The Atobaase title is one of the oldest chieftaincy titles in Yorubaland and one of only 14 titles that cover the whole of Yorubaland and is legally recognized by its government.

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Almeda Hospitality Group Owner And North Forest Alum Surprised 11 North Forest High School Families With Light Bill Assistance As Part Of Their L.I.T. Initiative!

As a proud product of North Forest High School, Steve Rogers, has been committed to helping his community. During the 2021 school year, Rogers provided the entire senior class with backpacks and school supplies along with a personalized note to each student. In an effort to continue his commitment to his Alma Mater, on Thursday, February 2nd, Rogers provided breakfast for select North Forest High School families and shared encouraging words to parents and students reminding them to be L.I.T. (Lead, Improve, & Thrive).

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US State Department offers $10 million for information on ransomware gang that attacked US hospitals

The US State Department on Thursday announced a $10 million reward for information on the leaders of a notorious ransomware group accused of extorting more than $100 million from hospitals, schools and other victims in the US around the world.

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Sam Asghari breaks silence on divorce from Britney Spears, says ‘asking for privacy seems ridiculous’

Sam Asghari, husband to Britney Spears since June 2022, has made a statement on social media after filing for divorce from the pop singer on Wednesday.

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Boot brand Dr. Martens is considering a London IPO

Iconic footwear brand Dr. Martens is considering a listing on the London Stock Exchange amid a bullish outlook for the UK IPO market in 2021.

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Harris Health System Awarded National Recognition from America’s Essential Hospitals

Harris Health System received the 2021 Gage Award honorable mention for population health from America’s Essential Hospitals for its work addressing nutritional needs and other social determinants of health affecting patients with diabetes.