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‘Extraordinary’ archive of ancient brains could help shed light on mental illness

An undertaker turned academic, Alexandra Morton-Hayward became interested in brains — specifically how they decompose — during her former job.

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Rice scientist goes deep to improve environmental tracers

Laurence Yeung wins NSF CAREER Award to study biosphere’s history

With the help of a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, Rice University geoscientist Laurence Yeung and his team intend to improve scientific analysis of oxygen isotopes recovered over the past few decades from Earth’s rocks, oceans and atmosphere.

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Nanotube Fibers in a Jiffy

Rice University lab makes short nanotube samples by hand to dramatically cut production time

The terms "handmade" and "high tech" are not commonly found in the same sentence, but they both apply to a Rice University method to quickly produce fibers from carbon nanotubes.

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Texans Back Easing State Restrictions on Marijuana

Hobby School Survey Reports Strong Support for Medical, Recreational Use

Texans overwhelmingly support proposals to ease state restrictions on both the medical and recreational use of marijuana, with 82% supportive of legislation that would legalize marijuana for a wide range of medical treatments.

South Carolina Enacts Emergency Protection for Voting During COVID-19 Pandemic

Action Follows Lawsuit by ACLU and LDF

In a victory for voting rights, South Carolina took steps today to better protect voters in the June 9 primary during the COVID-19 pandemic. The action comes following a federal lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of South Carolina, and NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund.

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Goo Goo Dolls Donation Drive

Donations will be collected at the North drop-off in front of the venue TODAY from 3 to 7:30 p.m. The band, along with Phillip Phillips, will be outside of The Pavilion from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. to assist with donation collections. All donations, along with 100% of merchandise sales for the night, will go to the Houston Food Bank.

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Applebee’s® in Texas Offer Margaritas for a Buck – “DollaRitas” – for the Month of July

Applebee’s Restaurants in Austin, Dallas, Houston and East Texas Set for Month-Long Promotion with a

As the saying goes: Everything is Bigger in Texas; yet in July, the price of a margarita at participating Applebee’s in The Lone Star State is about to get smaller in a big way.

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Over 60 Entities Holding May Elections in Harris County

County voters should visit www.HarrisVotes.com to find locations

Saturday, May 6, 2017, is Election Day for voters in sixty-four political subdivisions in Harris County. Polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Over half of the county’s 2.2 million registered voters are eligible to vote on May 6.

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Mayor Sylvester Turner and Friends Recognize Media Icon, Dave Ward

Mayor Sylvester Turner and friends to recognize KTRK-TV/ABC-13 Media Icon, Dave Ward for his retirement from the station. Mr. Ward holds the Guinness Book of World records as the longest running local TV news anchor at the same station in the same market in the world. Mr. Ward will be available to meet the public and sign autographs. There will be a special presentation by Mayor Turner during the City Hall Famers Market.

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Texans, Broncos Have Reportedly Drawn 'Line In The Sand' On A Romo Trade

Free agency for Tony Romo rumors was like a wild rollercoaster. One minute we were sure that Romo would be released , the next minute Romo was about to be tradedand now there’s this bizarre, calm limbo occurring where Romo, even with a video thanking Cowboys fans posted on Instagram , is still on the Cowboys roster.

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Kroger Here to Support Communities Through Hurricane Delta

Kroger is ready to serve Gulf Coast during preparations and in aftermath of the storm.

As Hurricane Delta makes its way towards the Gulf Coast, Kroger is deploying resources to ensure families across Louisiana can stock up on much needed supplies ahead of the storm’s impact. Several trailers of water have been delivered and shelves have been stocked with emergency supplies at the Lake Charles and Sulphur area stores in anticipation of landfall.

Rep. Coleman on Texas A&M System Researchers Analyzing Racial Profiling Data

Today, State Representative Garnet F. Coleman (D-Houston) made the following statement in response to the announcement that leading scholars and academics from universities within the Texas A&M System will be analyzing the data reported by law enforcement agencies on racial profiling in accordance with the provisions in the Sandra Bland Act.

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Kroger Helping Hands Fund Provides Millions to Associates in Need During Pandemic

More than $5 million invested to support Kroger associates impacted by COVID-19

The Kroger Company recently announced that in response to the COVID19 pandemic, it has given out $5 million in associate grants through the Kroger Helping Hands Fund as part of a number of efforts to help ensure its associates are supported and protected.

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Mayor named City Leader of the Year by business news publisher Smart Cities Dive

Mayor Sylvester Turned has been named the nation's City Leader of the Year by the national business news publication Smart Cities Dive.

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Commissioner Ellis Commends Metro Board for Approving Disparity Study

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis on Thursday applauded Metro board’s vote to issue a request for proposal to conduct a disparity study, the first step necessary for the transit agency to create a minority- and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) program.

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Reminder: Kingwood Drive Panel Replacement

Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin would like to remind Kingwood area residents that Houston Public Works will begin a panel replacement project on Kingwood Drive this Thursday, April 16, weather permitting. The project will begin in the westbound lanes of Kingwood Drive near the intersection of Kingwood Drive and Royal Forest Drive.

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Kroger Helping Hands Fund Provides Millions to Associates in Need During Pandemic

More than $5 million invested to support Kroger associates impacted by COVID-19

The Kroger Company recently announced that in response to the COVID19 pandemic, it has given out $5 million in associate grants through the Kroger Helping Hands Fund as part of a number of efforts to help ensure its associates are supported and protected.

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Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association Brings Legends for Youth Baseball Clinic Series to Houston

Free youth baseball clinic to feature Chuck McElroy and other MLB Alumni

Local youth will have an opportunity to play with their big league heroes at the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) Legends for Youth baseball clinic series on Thursday, September 6th, 2018. The free clinic features former Major League Baseball players who will teach baseball skills, drills and life lessons for approximately 200 local youth.

TSU Selected as Venue for Democratic Primary Debate

Texas Southern University will serve as the venue for the third Democratic primary debate, to be held Thursday and Friday, September 12-13, 2019, in the Health & Physical Education (H&PE) Arena.

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Where will it be wettest and driest in the US this fall?

Residents of several United States cities may want to keep an umbrella or two handy this fall. That’s because rainfall in their area will be significantly above normal, according to AccuWeather meteorologists.