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Rice Architecture ranked No. 2 among undergraduate programs

The Rice School of Architecture’s undergraduate program has risen to No. 2 in the nation according to new DesignIntelligence rankings.

Nathalie Rayes Joins Latino Victory Leadership Team

Latino Victory Project today announced an important addition to its leadership ahead of the critical midterm elections in November. Latina leader and philanthropist Nathalie Rayes has been appointed to the organization’s Board of Directors. Rayes will guide the organization’s work to engage Latinos in the political process as candidates as well as voters.

University fined for lost plutonium

Idaho State University has been fined after it lost track of a small amount of plutonium 239, a substance used to make nuclear weapons.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Expresses Outrage at the Uptick in Violence against Chinese Americans and Pleads for the President to Cease and Desist from Calling the Coronavirus the Chinese Virus

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee made the following statement in support of and out of concern for the Chinese American community.

Congressman Jimmy Gomez on House Passage of Third Emergency Coronavirus Response Funding Package

In response to the House passage of the third emergency coronavirus response funding package, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement:

METRO Bus Operators Rescue Driver After Rollover Crash

METRO's leadership thanked 16 bus operators today for their heroism after a routine trip became a day they likely will never forget.

Macy's Donates $50,000 to Cajun Navy Ground Force and Announces Round-Up Campaign to Support Disaster Relief Efforts in Texas

Customers and colleagues are invited to round up in-store purchases to benefit Cajun Navy’s Hurricane Ida relief efforts

Buchanan District Library seeks support in expanded tutoring program

The library’s free tutoring program depends on donations to thrive and looks to expand its tutoring efforts.

Caddie Academy Returns for Sixth Summer With Opportunities for Employment & Scholarships

The Western Golf Association’s Caddie Academy will return for its sixth summer, providing a group of 89 female high school students from across the nation an opportunity to caddie at local golf and country clubs – and ultimately earn a shot at winning a full housing and tuition college scholarship.

Preventing Listeriosis in Pregnant Hispanic Women in the U.S.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting pregnant women about the risks of listeriosis, a foodborne disease that can severely affect a pregnant women and her unborn child.

Some of the most frequently banned books feature LGBTQ stories, library association says

Some school libraries ban books because characters use witchcraft. Others do because of profanity or sexual content, or because of uncomfortable themes like racism.

“Her Own Two Feet: A Rwandan Girl’s Brave Fight to Walk” by Meredith Davis and Rebekah Uwitonze

On the day you took your first steps, your parents were very proud. They took pictures of you standing by yourself with a one-tooth smile on your face, and then they called Grandma and Grandpa to tell them you were walking! It was reason to celebrate and you walk now without thinking about it, but in the new book “Her Own Two Feet” by Meredith Davis and Rebekah Uwitonze, first steps aren’t always second nature.

Best video game system of all time? Ocasio-Cortez votes for Nintendo 64

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez showed off her knowledge of video games and ability to connect with people using non-traditional methods during a surprise appearance on a live stream of an online video game fundraiser.

Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Texas Woman's University Board of Regents

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Mary Pincoffs Wilson and appointed Janelle Shepard to the Texas Woman's University Board of Regents for terms set to expire on February 1, 2019 and February 1, 2021, respectively. Additionally, the Governor appointed Bernadette Coleman, Jill Jester, and Kathleen Wu for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023.

Bud Light Heads "Brewed Deep in the Heart" to Celebrate Texan Roots in New Regional Campaign

Texas' Favorite Light Lager Partners with Josh Abbott Band and Siggno to Honor 30 Plus Years of Brewing in the Lonestar State

Today, Bud Light announced a new campaign aimed at going big in Texas in 2018 with multi-faceted programming across the Lonestar state. After launching a successful regional program in 2017, the brand will take its "Brewed Deep in the Heart" campaign to the next level with an ongoing music partnership with Texas-native musicians Siggno and Josh Abbott Band.

H-E-B Names Quest for Texas Best Finalist

10 Texas Companies Head to the Final Judging Round

More than 500 Texans threw their hats into the ring submitting 564 products to H-E-B’s 2022 Quest for Texas Best competition. From coffee, cleaners, and confections, to salsas, salamis, and seasonings, H-E-B’s Business Development and Sourcing Managers reviewed a host of products for potential placement on store shelves. H-E-B is pleased to announce the top 10 contestants, who will present their products for final judging on August 24th at Dallas’ Fair Park.

Texans Back Major Changes to State’s Gambling Laws

Hobby School Survey Finds Support for Casinos, Sports Gambling

A new survey from the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston found widespread public support for legislation that would dramatically upend Texas’ longstanding prohibition against most forms of gambling.

Lawmakers weigh options while Congress is five days away from potential government shutdown

The threat of a partial government shutdown looms over Washington with just five days to go before funding expires for several government agencies and no agreement yet between Democrats and Republicans over how to resolve a standoff over President Donald Trump's border wall demand.

Heartbreaking! 3-Year Old Dies After Being Fed Grilled Cheese

Food allergies have taken another life! I am so sad to hear about Elijah Silvera. He was a 3-year old little boy who was a student at Seventh Avenue Center for Family Services in Harlem. Apparently he was given a grilled cheese sandwich on November 3, 2017 and he had a dairy allergy. According to abcnews.com Elijah’s mother was called instead of 911 and she had to drive him to the hospital. It is unknown if an Epi-pen was on site at the school. If this is true precious time had been wasted and ultimately the young man’s life was cut short.

FDA Approval of COVID Shots for Youngest Age Group Constitutes Reckless Endangerment, Warns CHD

Moderna and Pfizer seek COVID-19 Vaccine Emergency Use Authorizations for youngest children while there is no COVID emergency

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Vaccine and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) is convening today and tomorrow and will likely recommend Emergency Use Authorizations (EUA) for Moderna’s COVID shot in children ages 6 through 17. The committee is also considering the recommendation of Pfizer and Moderna’s COVID vaccines for infants and children; 6 months through 4 years old for Pfizer and 6 months through 5 years old for Moderna.

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