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Inspectors General Are in Demand During the Trump Era

In the Trump era, the sometimes-obscure role of inspector general is taking a turn in the spotlight.

Biden administration says it will enforce federal transgender health care protections, undoing controversial Trump-era reversal

The Biden administration will work to protect transgender Americans from discrimination in health care, undoing a controversial Trump-era decision to nix federal protections for members of the community, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Monday.

K-pop supergroup BTS visits the White House

Korean pop supergroup BTS appeared at the White House press briefing on Tuesday and will meet with President Joe Biden as part of a visit aimed at discussing Asian inclusion and representation and addressing anti-Asian hate crimes and disinformation.

Delta Participates in the 51st Annual Legislative Conference of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

Delta’s “Equity is the Motive: Corporate Partnerships Driving Outcomes with Impact”.

Blinken accuses all sides in Ethiopian conflict of committing war crimes

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday that the US has formally determined that armed forces on all sides of the conflict in northern Ethiopia have committed war crimes.

Tiara Hudson, Voting Rights Groups Challenge Commission's Decision to Steal Judgeship From Jefferson County

TODAY The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and the American Civil Liberties Union of Alabama (ACLU-AL) filed litigation on behalf of Tiara Young Hudson challenging the constitutionality of the Alabama Judicial Resources Allocation Commission’s transfer of a judgeship from a diverse Jefferson County community to majority-white Madison County.

Congress Week Ahead: Key House Vote On Tax Reform

The House of Representatives is expected to vote this week on a major tax reform bill, a top GOP policy goal that lawmakers say is a must-pass after they failed to repeal and replace Obamacare and are now a year ahead of the 2018 midterms with little to show for total control of Congress.

Designer Kate Spade found dead in apparent suicide

Kate Spade, the fashion designer and businesswoman, hanged herself with a scarf in an apparent suicide at a New York City apartment Tuesday, according to a NYPD source.

Suspect in Atlanta-area spa shootings might have intended more shootings in Florida, mayor says

The man suspected of killing eight people at three Atlanta-area spas was on way to Florida "perhaps to carry out additional shootings," when he was arrested Tuesday night, Atlanta's mayor said Wednesday, citing investigators' findings.

Sam’s Club Launches Curbside Pickup Nationwide

Warehouse club expedites launch of contact-free pickup experience chainwide

Sam’s Club today announced the nationwide launch of curbside pickup. The service, which provides a contact-free, order online and delivery to car shopping experience, will be free for Plus-level members and is expected to be available in all clubs by the end of June. Curbside pickup is part of a list of Plus membership benefits, which also includes early shopping hours, free shipping on most online items, 2% cash back on qualifying in-club and pickup purchases, and more.

Houston-Area Finalists Announced for H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best Contest

Out of nearly 600 entries, eight local food artisans have been named finalists in the fourth annual H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best search for new and innovative products.

Statement of Mayor Turner About Public Works and Engineering Director

“I am placing city Public Works and Engineering Director Karun Sreerama on administrative leave with pay, effective today, while I review the entire matter stemming from a federal grand jury indictment naming him as the victim of a bribery scheme.

Harris County Judge Suspended Over Allegations of Drug Use, Sexting, and Prostitution

Controversy is swirling around Harris County Judge Hilary Green. She has been accused of using her bailiff to obtain drugs, hiring prostitutions, and sexting in the courtroom.

At UH, Creating the Country’s First Spanish-Language Creative Writing Program

Which country is home to the second-largest Spanish-speaking population in the world? It’s us—as in the United States, with only Mexico home to more who speak, write and think in the language.

Houston Health Department to Block Walk Neighborhoods to Protect Residents Against Zika, Mosquito Diseases

HHD employees will visit more than 1,600 homes to teach residents how to protect themselves against Zika and other mosquito borne diseases. They will go door to door through the neighborhoods to hand residents information packets with flyers, brochures, mosquito repellent and condoms and educate them about reducing mosquito breeding sites.

Buc-ee’s Says Texas Isn’t Big Enough for Rival Gas Station Bucky’s

In a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court, Buc-ee’s accuses Bucky’s of trademark infringement, unfair competition, and unjust enrichment, claiming the Bucky’s name is “confusingly similar” to the Buc-ee’s name. Both businesses operate gas stations and convenience stores. There are more than 30 Buc-ee’s stores – known for their squeaky clean restrooms and cheeky billboards featuring a grinning beaver – in Texas. Bucky’s hasn’t set up shop in Texas

Mayor Turner's Statement on the Governor's Decision to Force Harris County to Close Nearly all Mail Ballot Drop-off Sites

Mayor Sylvester Turner today released the following statement after Gov. Abbott forced Harris County to close 11 mail ballot drop-off sites.

New Hope Opens Affordable Housing for Formerly Homeless Families

New Hope Housing, one of the nation’s foremost providers of permanent, affordable and supportive single room occupancy (SRO) housing for adults living alone on a limited income, celebrates the grand opening of its first residential community for homeless and at-risk families. Located on seven acres at 2605 Reed Rd, New Hope Housing Reed (NHH Reed) includes 187 one, two and three-bedroom rental apartment units.

Texas Students Protest Gun Violence After Florida School Shooting

Nearly 500 students at three Austin-area districts participated in walkoutsas well, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Students said the activity seen in Texas schools is largely due to the example Parkland survivors have been setting.

North Texas CEOs and Boards More Diverse Than Those in Houston, Survey Shows

Three North Texas companies topped a list of Texas businesses with the most diversity among their executives and governance leaders. A report from the National Diversity Council looks at 101 of Texas’ biggest businesses by revenue, ranking them by how well leadership represents the diversity of the population.

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