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Stand Out For Good, Inc. stores to close for Christmas Eve to celebrate the joy of Christmas

National multi-brand fashion organization prioritizes family with all-day closure

Stand Out For Good, Inc., the parent company of women's fashion brand Altar'd State, announces it will be closed all day on December 24 this year. As a national retailer with a strong presence in fashion centers, this decision defies industry standards. Christmas Eve brings a surge of last-minute shoppers to stores, making it one of Stand Out For Good's busiest days. However, for Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO Aaron Walters, the importance of associates spending quality time with family outweighs financial gain.

Meta stock makes record surge - Mark Zuckerberg makes $29 billion

Mark Zuckerberg’s net worth increased by more than $29 billion between your morning coffee and your lunch break.

New antibiotic uses novel method to target deadly drug-resistant bacteria, study says

Scientists say they have developed a new type of antibiotic to treat bacteria that is resistant to most current antibiotics and kills a large percentage of people with an invasive infection.

The future of the Oscars is global. Watch this year's best international feature nominees to know why

The best international feature film category at the Academy Awards could, in some ways, be compared to flying economy. Often, the five films that get a seat aboard the Oscars seem squashed in the back, lest they take up space that Hollywood might want to luxuriate in. You'd like to upgrade to best picture? With twice the room and more prestige, who wouldn't. But many of those seats still appear to be reserved for English-language pictures.

The Office for Civil Rights Needs to Listen to Teachers Like Me on School Discipline

As a school-based social worker for over eight years, I know firsthand how punitive discipline practices impact students both in the short and long term. In the short term, students are often harshly punished-missing valuable instructional hours and, more often that not, fast-tracked to special education services. I've also seen long-term impacts in which students begin to view themselves as bad, aggressive and hopeless.

After a 6-year-old shot a teacher in class, criticism mounts for Virginia school district as officials leave posts

The fallout is widening in the Virginia school district where a 6-year-old allegedly shot his teacher in the chest earlier this month, with school officials leaving their posts in the face of a potential lawsuit amid questions about whether the shooting was preventable.

League-Leading Astros Celebrate Legends Weekend During Upcoming Homestand

Astros take on Arizona Diamondbacks, Oakland A’s and Washington Nationals in eight-game homestand

The Houston Astros return home tomorrow to take on the Arizona Diamondbacks (August 16-17) and continue the homestand against the Oakland A’s (August 18-20) and Washington Nationals (August 22-24). With just 42 games remaining in the regular season, Houston leads the AL West Division by 11.5 games and the American League over the Boston Red Sox by 5.0 games. The Astros also lead the Majors in runs, hits, doubles, batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage and OPS, owning one of the most potent offenses in franchise and MLB history.

America's Elite Colleges Can Lead on Reparations by Partnering with Black Colleges

As the list of higher education institutions apologizing for their role in the slave trade grows it is time investing in historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) institutions is prioritized. Democratic presidential candidates increasingly acknowledge the need to study the question of reparations. Ta-Nehisi Coates fastidiously establishes "The Case for Reparations" in a 2014 Atlantic Magazine article and environmental justice expert, Mustafa Ali, advocates reinvestment in underserved communities to ensure a just transition to a clean energy economy.

Meet the Man Who Created Black History Month

February marks Black History Month, a federally recognized, nationwide celebration that calls on all Americans to reflect on the significant roles that African-Americans have played in shaping US history. But how did this celebration come to be -- and why does it happen in February?

The Equality of Opportunity vs. Outcomes Argument Doesn’t Add Up

The debate surrounding Equality of Opportunity vs. Equality of Outcomes has intensified, with affirmative action programs often at the center, labeled as "reverse discrimination." The year 2023, of a surety, was a monumental one as the decision on this hotly debated issue made headlines, but what does it look like for 2024, and for the future of our country? It is critically important that we consider what comes next, and act.

Teriyaki Madness to Celebrate Opening in The Woodlands, Texas on September 23

Houston-area resident Kevin Jennings is growing the presence of the Seattle-style teriyaki restaurant with a new location in The Woodlands.

Memory Loss

Texans must forget about the past to defeat the Colts

One thing the Houston Texans have been able to do this season is move on to the next game. They did it when they lost the season opener to the New Orleans Saints on a 58-yard field goal by kicker Will Lutz by defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars and San Diego Chargers the next two weeks.

H-E-B Seeks Experienced Drivers in Greater Houston

Hiring continues at one of Texas’ best places to work

H-E-B continues to innovate and grow throughout the Lone Star State with plans to expand its roster of truck drivers. Interested and qualified drivers are invited to the Friday, April 12th event at Houston community College Campus located at 555 Community College Dr, Houston TX 77013. Doors are open 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Andre Johnson Becomes Houston Texans First Ring of Honor Inductee

The Houston Texans said a huge ‘thank you’ to former player Andre Johnson by making him their first inductee into the Texans Ring of Honor during this past Sunday’s home game. The former wide receiver spent 12 seasons with the team and signed a one-day contract on Wednesday, April 19 to officially retire as a member of the Texans. Johnson earned seven Pro Bowl berths with Houston and remains the team’s all-time leader in numerous categories, including receptions (1,012), receiving yards (13,597) and receiving touchdowns (64).

Non-Compete Clause Texans get blown out by the Bears 36-7

Most companies who does large volumes of business or is involved in the entertainment industry have their employees sign a non-compete clause which is a clause where one party agrees not to enter into or start a similar profession or trade in competition against another party. On Sunday it looked as if the Houston Texans had signed one before they took the field against the Chicago Bears.

Texas-based underground indie music collective The Wheel Workers premiere new single “Suck It Up” with The Big Takeover

The Wheel Workers’ new album “Harbor” will drop Aug. 26 via Sinkhole Texas Records with an official release show at White Oak Music Hall; new single “Suck It Up” will be officially released on Friday,

Today, Texas-based underground indie music collective The Wheel Workers are excited to premiere their latest single “Suck It Up” with The Big Takeover. See here for the premiere. The single will be officially released this Friday, May 20 on all streaming platforms. On Sunday, May 29, The Wheel Workers will be doing a live video shoot for the “Suck It Up” music video at Axelrad, located at 1517 Alabama St., Houston, Texas 77004. The show is free and open to all for everyone 21+ and starts at 7 p.m.

Harmony Public Schools becomes first charter school ever to win Award of Excellence for Financial Management

Harmony also won its second Award of Merit for Purchasing Operations. The school is still the only charter to win that award, as well.

Some US Women Travel Hundreds of Miles for Abortions, Analysis Finds

For most women, access to reproductive and sexual health services is crucial to well-being. A new study highlights the difficulties surrounding access to one aspect of health care -- abortion services -- faced by women in some areas of the United States.

Former President George H.W. Bush to Be Moved Out of ICU

President George H.W. Bush will be moved out of the Houston Methodist Hospital Intensive Care Unit on Monday but he will remain in the hospital for now, his doctor said in a news conference.

Hip-hop Stars Host Fish Fry for the Homeless

Houston’s homeless mingled with hip-hop royalty at an all-you-can-eat party downtown on Monday.

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