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Louisiana State Treasurer Calls for Impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas Over Border Crisis

Dr. John Fleming, Louisiana State Treasurer and former Congressman, has thrown his support behind the call for the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. In collaboration with House Speaker Mike Johnson and fellow Republicans, Dr. Fleming emphasizes the urgency of holding Mayorkas accountable for what he perceives as enabling the surge of illegal immigration and fostering a porous southern border.

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New study finds more cancers linked to tainted water at Camp Lejeune,

Military and civilian personnel who lived and worked at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina in the mid-1970s and ’80s are more likely to be diagnosed with certain cancers compared with those stationed at a similar military base in California during the same period, a highly anticipated new government study shows.

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Leadership Renewal at Houston Community College: Trustees Elect 2024 Officers with Visionary Goals

The Houston Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees, in a significant session held on January 24, has unveiled its leadership lineup for 2024, subsequent to the HCC Trustee Elections. This assembly marked the commitment to educational leadership and community service by the board members, indicative of their continuous dedication to fostering an environment of academic excellence.

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Houston's LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce Amplifies Connections with Pride@5 Events

The Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce is making waves with its signature networking event, Pride@5, in collaboration with the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance. This monthly gathering is quickly becoming the highlight for professionals seeking to enrich their networks within the vibrant community of Houston. Nestled in the heart of the city at 941 W 18th St., Houston, TX, the event promises a blend of business and pleasure, offering a platform for attendees to forge substantial community connections.

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Jerry Rodriguez: A Local Voice for Positive Change in the Harris County Constable Precinct 5 Race

As early voting approaches on February 20th, anticipation builds for the Texas Democratic and GOP Primaries on Super Tuesday, March 5th. A vast array of positions from the President to local constables will be on the ballot, but one race, in particular, is drawing attention in Harris County: the Constable Pct. 5 race, where after 40 years of dedicated service, Ted Heap is stepping down, and Sergeant Jerry Rodriguez steps forward as a candidate.

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How to yum cha in Hong Kong, dim sum capital of the world

Nothing unites Hong Kong quite like dim sum.

Speaker Mike Johnson to House GOP: Senate immigration deal ‘absolutely dead,’ members say

Speaker Mike Johnson privately told House Republicans the Senate’s bipartisan immigration deal has “no way forward,” according to lawmakers who attended a closed-door meeting Tuesday – the latest blow to a major national security package intended to unlock critical aid to Ukraine as former President Donald Trump urges Republicans to kill it.

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Houston Man Receives 60-Year Sentence Without Parole for Child Molestation

In a decisive legal victory, a 50-year-old Houston man, Daniel A. Reyes-Gomez, has been sentenced to 60 years in prison without parole for the continuous sexual assault of two girls, aged 7 and 12 at the time, over several months starting in 2020. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced the verdict, emphasizing the importance of ensuring justice for the most vulnerable victims in our society – our children.

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Texas Parents of OnlyFans Model Arrested for Alleged Murder of Boyfriend and Tampering with Deceased's Laptop

The parents of an Onlyfans model charged with murdering her boyfriend at a Miami high-rise were arrested after, officials said, they tampered with evidence regarding the case.

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About 5,000 adverse events related to cosmetics reported to the FDA each year - agency updates its oversight

The US Food and Drug Administration receives about 5,000 reports each year about health problems related to the use of cosmetic products, and under a new law, the agency has issued updated instructions for reporting these types of serious adverse events.

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Undercover Israeli troops dressed as medical staff kill three militants

Israeli special forces, dressed as civilians and medical staff, infiltrated the Ibn Sina hospital in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin on Tuesday and killed three Palestinian men, according to Israeli and Palestinian officials.

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US moves to reimpose sanctions on Venezuela

The US has reimposed economic sanctions against a Venezuelan state-owned mining company and says it could go on to reimpose further sanctions on the country’s oil and gas sector after Venezuela’s Supreme Court barred main opposition candidate Maria Corina Machado from running for president last week.

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Community Voices Concerns Over Exxon Mobil’s Baytown Olefins Plant at Public Meeting

Concerned residents will gather at the Marriott SpringHill Suites Baytown to voice their worries over the renewal of Federal Operating Permit No. 1553 for Exxon Mobil Corporation's Baytown Olefins Plant. The public meeting, scheduled for February 5, 2024, at 6 P.M., holds crucial importance for the Baytown community as they seek insights into the future operations of the plant and its potential environmental and health impacts.

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Harrison, Ohio: Confederate Flag Near Welcome Sign Sparks Controversy, Surrounded by Toilets

Earlier this month, residents in Harrison became concerned after a Confederate flag was seen flying on a private property near the city's welcome sign.

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Houston's Sunnyside to Blossom with $28.3 Million Hill at Sims Regional Park

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and the Houston Parks Board are set to elevate Sunnyside's greenspace with the approval of the last major funding piece for the $28.3 million Hill at Sims regional park. The Harris County Commissioners Court's recent nod secures an additional $7.5 million investment from The Brown Foundation, boosting the project's transformative impact on the community.

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Massachusetts - Man arrested - charged with threatening to bomb local synagogue, kill members

Federal law enforcement officials arrested a Massachusetts man on a charge of threatening to bomb a local synagogue and kill its members, the US Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts said Monday.

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Colleges won’t receive FAFSA data until March - what this means for students

Colleges won’t start receiving students’ financial aid data from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA, until the first half of March – more than a month later than expected.

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Amrith Kaur Aakre Chosen as New Director of EEOC’s Chicago District

Civil rights advocate and seasoned attorney takes the helm to advance equal employment opportunities*

Amrith Kaur Aakre will serve as the new director of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) Chicago District, the federal agency announced today. Aakre, who most recently served as the legal director for the Sikh Coalition, began her new role on Jan. 29, 2024.

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MD Anderson designated IAEA Collaborating Centre to focus on improving radiation

MD Anderson is first U.S. health care institution to receive distinction

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced the signing of an agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to become an IAEA Collaborating Centre. Working together, MD Anderson and the IAEA aim to enhance radiation oncology, radiation physics, radiology, nuclear medicine and nutrition globally. MD Anderson operates the most comprehensive radiation oncology facility in the world and will be the first IAEA Collaborating Centre in the United States focused on health care.

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Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Secures Funding for Innovative Crisis Call Diversion Program Implementation

The FBCSO introduces the CCD, revolutionizing mental health response with a $349,616 DOJ grant.