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TWC Now Accepting Grant Applications to Fund Career and Technical Education

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has published a Request for Applications (RFA) for the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant program. Texas public junior, state, and technical colleges, school districts, and open-enrollment charter schools may apply. The JET program has approximately $15 million to provide grants to these applicants in Fiscal Year 2024.

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Find out which countries are welcoming US tourists back

Once one of the world's most powerful travel documents, the might of the United States passport has been diminished during the pandemic. With US Covid-19 cases now past the 32.4 million mark, some nations continue to view vacationers warily even as more Americans get vaccinated.

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Council Member Dave Martin's District E Newsletter - July 2017

As we head further into summer, my City Council colleagues and I continue to fight for district projects in the City of Houston's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Since being sworn into office, I continue to see, year after year, the amount of tax dollars for CIP projects allocated inequitably across the 11 council districts. This year's proposed plan, which was given to city council members late last week, shows a total of 7% of all CIP dollars going towards District E, doubling the amount of CIP dollars we received last year. Last year District E only received 3% of the total CIP dollars distributed among Council Districts.

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Five Cocktail-Worthy Celebrations

Soak up these last few days of summer and frolic into fall with these five cocktail-worthy celebrations. Thanks to William Grant & Sons’ extensive portfolio of award-winning brands, we have the perfect cocktail to go with each.

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Meeting the Healthcare Needs of the Underserved

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas offers programs such as its Healthy Kids and Healthy Families initiative, which each year provides support to local nonprofit organizations across the Lone Star State.

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Whole Foods to Shut Three Regional Kitchens

Whole Foods Market Inc said it would close three remaining regional kitchen facilities as part of an ongoing plan to streamline its operations.

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Mexican President Pena Invests in Lawyers for Migrants Latino Loop

Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto announced this week that the country will invest $50 million in lawyers to represent migrants in the U.S. who are facing deportation as well as outreach programs to defend Mexicans’ rights in the U.S.

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Corner Bakery Takes 50% Off Orders on Mother's Day

Guests at Corner Bakery Cafe can get 50% off their order on Sunday, May 10 in honor of Mother’s Day!

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Mariah Carey Sued for Cancelling Shows in Argentina and Chile

Argentine promotor Fenix Entertainment is counter-suing Mariah Carey for her cancellations of shows in Argentina and Chile in October 2016.

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Dr. Dre Suffers Brain Aneurysm

TMZ just reported that Dr. Dre has been rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after suffering a brain aneurysm. Sources have indicated

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Winner Announced: 2023 Hot Wheels Legends Tour - July 8 Houston Event

The winner of today’s Hot Wheels Legends Tour Houston stop was just announced!

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Light the Tower: Texas Volleyball Wins National Championship

The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights and “1” on its sides Sunday, December 17, to celebrate Texas Volleyball winning the NCAA championship.

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Governor Abbott Meets with Ambassador of the Netherlands To The United States Henne Schuwer

Governor Greg Abbott today met with Ambassador of the Netherlands to the United States Henne Schuwer to discuss opportunities for strengthening the economic relationship between Texas and the Netherlands, as well as flood control efforts and agriculture after Hurricane Harvey. A readout of the meeting can be found below.

TSA officers confiscate multiple 'cat eyes'

Over the weekend, TSA officers at Lambert International Airport confiscated four "cat eyes" from passengers.

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One-on-One With Queen of the South Star Hemky Madera

Without a doubt, Hemky Madera is a rising star. Every role he has been casted for, his stand out performances measure up to and often supersede the leading actor/actress. From theatre to television, Madera is unstoppable.

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Andrew Jackson Would Think Trump Was 'Too Volatile'

In an interview with SiriusXM's Salena Zito that aired Monday, President Donald Trump repeatedly made reference to Andrew Jackson as a sort of North Star for his own presidency. He also suggested that Jackson had foreseen the Civil War and could have stopped it.

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Cambodia Cuisine: What It's Like To Cook And Eat A Tarantula

The giant tarantula dangling from my mouth might be dead, but it's still terrifying.

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Texas Voter ID Law Was Designed To Discriminate, Judge Rules

The state's voter ID law has been under legal challenge since it passed in 2011 and went into effect in 2013. The Texas law requires voters to present government-issued photo IDs such as a state driver's license, a Texas election identification certificate, a US passport or a military identification card.

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Eight International Players Added to Rosters for 2018 Season

Eight teams will carry an additional overseas player on their practice squads in 2018 as part of an expansion of the International Player Pathway program, the NFL announced today.

FOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America | Highlights, Photos and Video

Fans Can Now Stream the Benefit Special on YouTube

iHeartMedia and FOX brought the biggest names in music together for the benefit special FOX PRESENTS THE IHEART LIVING ROOM CONCERT FOR AMERICA, a music event to provide entertainment relief and support for Americans to help fight the spread of the COVID-19 virus and to celebrate the resilience and strength of the nation during this pandemic, live on FOX; on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app. Hosted by Elton John, the benefit special featured performances from Alicia Keys, Backstreet Boys, Billie Eilish, Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day, Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes, Dave Grohl, H.E.R., Mariah Carey, Sam Smith, Tim McGraw and more, from their own homes.