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Biden Student Debt Forgiveness Begins Interested Borrowers Must Act by Oct. 31

President Joe Biden’s recent student debt cancellation announcement elicited a diverse range of reactions– some congratulatory, others critical, and still others that seem unsure what to make of the unprecedented multi-billion-dollar effort.

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Meet the Cast of Theatre Under the Stars "Ain't Misbehavin'

Runs September 20 through October 2 at the Hobby Center

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) introduces the cast of the hot new production of Ain’t Misbehavin’, the first show of the 2022/23 Season!

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Student Debt Relief Means Freedom for Millions

Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” I love that sentiment. I also know that when student loan debt is tying you down, changing the world can feel out of reach.

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'Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul' finds dark satire in a disgraced megachurch

Adapted from a film short into a movie, "Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul" exhibits the strain of the magnification process -- as premises go, feeling a little light in terms of the collection plate. The central performances, however, make this dark satire awkwardly watchable, with Sterling K. Brown and Regina Hall as the disgraced pastor and his wife desperately plotting a comeback.

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Suspect arrested after failed assassination attempt on Argentine vice president

A man has been arrested after attempting to shoot Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, Argentina's vice-president and former President, at point blank range outside her home in Buenos Aires on Thursday.

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Dionne Warwick pokes fun at being mistaken for Gladys Knight at the US Open

First, Laverne Cox was mistaken for Beyoncé at the US Open. Now, two other legends have been mixed up.

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'The future is here.' Migrants step off buses from Texas into New York homeless shelters

Jessica Flores stepped out of the Port Authority Bus Terminal with her husband and their 6-year-old daughter into the unfamiliar heart of Manhattan, where giant billboards sparkled under a sweltering late summer sun.

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'I'm just Serena': Williams' US Open performances give hope of improbable grand slam triumph ahead of third round match

After her improbable second-round win over Anett Kontaveit, Serena Williams summed up her surprise performances at the US Open better than perhaps anybody else could.

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These cute robots could deliver your next coffee

Trundling around the hallways of Hong Kong's Cyberport innovation hub, the little Rice Robot is on a mission.

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Mar-a-Lago search inventory shows documents marked as classified mixed with clothes, gifts, press clippings

US District Judge Aileen Cannon on Friday released a detailed inventory from the Mar-a-Lago search that the Justice Department previously filed under seal in court.

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White House hopes slower August job growth is a sign the economy is cooling at a manageable rate

President Joe Biden on Friday touted an August jobs report that slightly exceeded analyst forecasts and marked another month of slowing job gains -- something White House officials have been hoping for in recent months.

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Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears' accused of child sexual abuse in lawsuit; their reps call it a 'shakedown'

Comedians Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears have been accused of having "groomed and molested" two then-minor siblings years ago, according to a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior CourtComedians Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears have been accused of having "groomed and molested" two then-minor siblings years ago, according to a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court.

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Congressman Al Green Teams Up with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner for Water Donation Drive for Mississippi Residents

Access to safe drinking water is a basic necessity that should be available to all. Today, however, our fellow Americans two states over in Jackson, Mississippi do not have access.

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Houston native serves aboard U.S. Navy’s East Coast Master Jet Base

Airman Hunter Fahy, a native of Houston, Texas, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Naval Air Station Oceana. Fahy joined the Navy two years ago. “I come from a military family, so I grew up wanting to serve my country,” said Fahy. “My dad, grandpa, great grandpa, uncles and cousins have all served. I wanted to do my part to protect and defend our nation as well."

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METRO Labor Day Schedule

In observance of Labor Day, METRO will operate on the following schedule Monday, Sept. 5, 2022:

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Velvet Taco - Free Chips and Queso

FREE Queso for Fans who Sign Up for “The Velvet Room” Loyalty Program

Velvet Taco, the trendsetting, elevated, taco restaurant serving unique, globally inspired recipes, celebrates National Queso Day on September 20, 2022, and they’re inviting their fans to join them.

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Sande to Increase Educator Diversity in Texas with $300K Award from Texas Tech -TEA and US Prep

Latest grant for PVAMU focuses on increasing educator diversity in Texas

The teacher population in Texas does not reflect its student population. Beverly Sande, Ph.D., plans to change that statistic with $300,000 in funding from Texas Tech University–Texas Education Agency in collaboration with the University-School Partnerships for the Renewal of Educator Preparation (US PREP) National Center. The award will position Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) to lead innovative efforts to increase diversity among the number of teachers.

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Introducing the 2023 GMC Canyon AT4X - The Most Advanced Off-Road Midsize Truck

Launch includes the next-generation Canyon lineup, where capability comes standard

The official vehicle of nowhere is here: the 2023 GMC Canyon midsize truck. Boasting a fully redesigned exterior with a standard factory lift and widened track across the lineup, a new premium suite of advanced technology and an all-new interior design, the next-generation Canyon is built from the ground up to conquer any terrain.

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Rodeo Awards $200,000 in Vocational Scholarships

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Awards Houston-Area Technical Schools with $200,000 in Vocational Scholarships

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials awarded several Houston-area community colleges and technical institutions with $200,000 in Vocational Scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year.

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GM to Double the Super Cruise Road Network

Hundreds of thousands of additional miles of roads in the U.S. and Canada can be explored hands-free

*GM vehicles built on the VIP electrical architecture will be the first to receive the update later this year *To date, GM customers have driven more than 34 million miles with Super Cruise engaged