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Houston Sailor deploys with USNS Mercy in support of COVID-19 response

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jesús Montes, from Houston, places a blood sample on a test slide for microscopic staining aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) March 26. Mercy deployed in support of the nation’s COVID-19 response efforts, and will serve as a referral hospital for non-COVID-19 patients currently admitted to shore-based hospitals

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Investigation into Shooting Incident at 4840 Jarmese Street

Houston police are investigating the shooting of a man and a woman at 4840 Jarmese Street about 10 p.m. on Saturday (Sept. 1).

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Applauds the award of a $459,000 Grant to fund the University of Houston’s Aging Research Program

Jackson Lee—“This crucial grant project, which is funded through 2021, will research the role of Nrf2 in aging kidney functions. The research will further strengthen the understanding of the role of the kidney, and the underlying mechanisms involved in causing high blood pressure in aging.”

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Governor Abbott Names Compean Chair Of Texas Funeral Service Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has named Greg Compean chair of the Texas Funeral Service Commission for a term set to expire on August 13, 2021. The commission establishes standards to license funeral directors and embalmers, examines applicants and issues appropriate licenses, and regulates cemetery and crematory services.

Airbag Recall Safety Campaign, Chequee Su Vehículo, Launches in Houston

A new safety campaign, Chequee Su Vehículo, is urging all drivers to check if their cars contain recalled airbags.

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Search Continues For Suspect in 7-Year-Old Houston Girl's Shooting

Police and family members have asked for the public's help as a search continues for a man suspected of shooting a 7-year-old girl to death in Houston.

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Houston Police: Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 5000 Paige

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a male at 5000 Paige about 12:50 a.m. today (Jan. 11).

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Houston Councilman Dwight Boykins Exploring Run for Texas Governor

As Democrats look for a serious candidate to challenge Gov. Greg Abbott in 2018, another big-city official is surfacing as a potential contender: Dwight Boykins, a member of the Houston City Council.

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Texas Rangers to Investigate Famed Karolyi Ranch in Wake of Larry Nassar Trial

Nearly a week after prominent USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced to prison for the sexual assault of several female gymnasts, Gov. Greg Abbott has asked the Texas Rangers to investigate misconduct allegations at the famed Karolyi Ranch, the U.S. Olympic training facility in southeast Texas, north of Houston, where Nassar treated athletes.

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Astros Make Significant Roster Moves

On Wednesday, the Houston Astros announced the following roster moves had been made according to Astros general manager James Click.

Mayor And City Council Unanimously Approve Meet-And-Confer Agreement With Houston Police Officers' Union

Today, Mayor Sylvester Turner and City Council members unanimously approved a contract with the Houston Police Officers' Union (HPOU).

Congressman Al Green’s Statement on the Passing of Senior Officer William “Bill” Jeffrey

On Monday, September 27, 2021, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following statement:

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Houston native reads an original poem aboard USS Ronald Reagan during an open-mic night

Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Elijah Crowder, from Houston, reads an original poem on the aft mess decks aboard the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during an open-mic night hosted by the Morale, Welfare and Recreation committee in the South China Sea, July 7, 2023

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Precinct 4 to Commemorate Our Heroes on Memorial Day

In tribute to those service members who paid the ultimate price for our freedom, Commissioner Lesley Briones invites the public to attend Precinct 4’s 2023 Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29, at 2 p.m. at the war memorial at Bear Creek Park, 3535 War Memorial St., Houston.

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Branding Expert and Mega Influencer Nathalie Nicole Celebrates Powerful Women With Her Second Stop of her For Every Woman Tour in Houston, TX

Second tour stop in Houston with an intimate networking experience filled with conversation, connection, and most importantly, great vibes.

Women Who Boss Network celebrate women, build relationships, and gain knowledge! The ticketed event will have one on one chat with high level speakers, and an engaging panel discussion with women who will be sharing intimate details about womanhood.

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Comcast Celebrates Grand Opening of Xfinity Customer Service Center

Comcast recently unveiled its new Xfinity Store in Houston with a special community celebration at a brand new location.

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Beyond the Rhetoric: Kamala Harris Announces Her 2020 Campaign

Kamala Harris is wasting no time with her political career. She was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2016 and has already set her immediate target – the presidency of the United States. On January 26, she formally announced her campaign. The setting was in Oakland, California where she was born in 1964.

Winter Storm Resource Guide

As power and water outages persist throughout our region over the next few days, Precinct One has compiled a list of resources for constituents to navigate these difficult times. We hope that you are staying warm and safe. The information in this document is current as of 2.17 and will be updated periodically, but please be sure to verify information by visiting websites and making phone calls.

Biden proposes strengthening Title IX protections for transgender students

The Biden administration on Thursday proposed strengthening protections for transgender students under Title IX and overhauling controversial Trump-era guidance on how schools should handle sexual assault cases.

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US Risks Losing Artificial Intelligence Arms Race to China and Russia

More than 60 years after a space race rivalry with the Soviet Union ushered in a new era of ballistic missile development, the US is facing another "Sputnik moment" amid a rapidly escalating international competition over artificial intelligence, according to former Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Work.