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Animated Children’s Program Gracie’s Corner to Celebrate One Million YouTube Subscribers at Houston Museum of Natural Science

A general admission museum ticket is required for admission

On Saturday, November 19, 2022, Graceyn Hollingsworth, known to millions as the voice of Gracie from the widely popular YouTube animated children’s series Gracie’s Corner, family, and friends, will gather to celebrate the milestone of reaching one million subscribers on YouTube at the Houston Museum of Natural Science.

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Teach For America Houston Provides Tips for How Students Can Relax and Recharge During Spring Break

In just a few days, kids from all over the Greater Houston area will receive a reprieve from the classroom and head into Spring Break. This is the ideal time for students to exhale and recharge before finishing out the school year.

MOVE Texas Hosts Voter Registration Events Across Texas for National Voter Registration Day

Today is National Voter Registration Day and MOVE Texas is hosting more than 50 drives all across Texas to register thousands of new voters in the wake of egregious restrictions on the freedom to vote enacted earlier this year. These restrictions were enacted despite the intense opposition of thousands upon thousands of Texans who showed up at the state capitol to make their voices heard.

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The Alliance’s Kijana Youth Program Receives a $14,000 County Connections Youth Summer Initiative 2023 Grant Award

Refugee and immigrant youth enrichment program awarded grant on behalf of HCDE CASE for Kids

The Alliance’s Kijana Youth Program was recently awarded $14,000 of grant funding from the Center for Afterschool, Summer and Enrichment for Kids, or CASE for Kids, a division of Harris County Department of Education. The County Connections Youth Summer Initiative 2023, funded directly by Harris County, supports non-profit organizations that address the need for youth services during the summer.

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YouTube will now allow 2020 election denialism content, in policy reversal

YouTube on Friday said it will no longer remove content featuring false claims that the 2020 US presidential election was stolen, reversing a policy instituted more than two years ago amid a wave of misinformation about the election.

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PVAMU Announces Outstanding Spring 2023 Graduates

Earning a college degree is a challenging task. Earning a degree during a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic makes this statement even more valid.

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HCTX Voting: Elevating Election Excellence – Teneshia Hudspeth Empowers Election Clerks for November 7, 2023

In a dazzling display of proactive leadership, Teneshia Hudspeth, the indefatigable Harris County Clerk, orchestrated a momentous event earlier today. With unwavering determination and unwavering resolve, she deputized a cadre of diligent election clerks, setting the stage for a seamlessly executed transition and avert any potential disruptions or delays in the intricate choreography of the forthcoming November 7, 2023, election.

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Purpose Toys Announces Expansion of Popular Naturalistas Doll Line with Fade Collection

A line of contemporary "cultural action figures" that celebrate Black barber culture and the global influence of Black American male style

DeeDee Wright-Ward, creator of viral NATURALISTAS Natural Hair Fashion Dolls and CEO of Purpose Toys (the nation's largest and most widely distributed Black-owned CULTURE-driven international toy company, and leader in natural hair products and CULTURE-driven products for kids) announces the expansion of their flagship line NATURALISTAS, with the forthcoming release of their latest brand, "FADE COLLECTION"!

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City offers free downloadable Accessory Dwelling Unit design plans

ADU | HOU Design Contest Concludes with Free Downloadable ADU Plans

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Alliance Wellness Clinic Receives $750,000 Grant to Launch Innovative Domestic Violence Intervention Initiative

Project focused on potential harm doers to stop violence before it happens awarded grant on behalf of the Mayor’s Office of Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence

The Alliance was recently awarded $750,000 of grant funding from the City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence (MOHTDV) to design, execute, and administer an evidence-based, preventive, domestic violence intervention program. The MOHTDV’s goal is to provide funding for projects that are innovative, culturally competent, and focused on intervening in communities of color and ethnic minorities when it comes to preventing domestic violence.

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Bee Busy Wellness Center: A Beacon of Health and Community Support in Houston, Texas

In the heart of Houston, Texas, Bee Busy Wellness Center stands as a beacon of health, wellness, and community support. Founded in 2009, this non-profit organization has provided comprehensive health- care services, education, and resources to underserved communities without regard to ability to pay.

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Houston Embraces the Spirit of Giving with AAMA at The Cristina Project’s Annual Charity Event

On a sunny spring morning in Houston, the bustling activities at The Gonzalez Law Group's premises painted a picture of a community united for a noble cause. March 9th, 2024 marked the fourth annual 'Give a Bag, Get A Bag' event organized by The Cristina Project, a testament to Houston’s unwavering spirit of generosity and community service.

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Trump is on the defense as he prepares for expected 2024 announcement

Should Donald Trump announce his third presidential bid on Tuesday, as is widely expected, he will begin the next phase of his political career under siege.

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Manu Ginobili Receives Standing Ovation In What Could Be His Last Game

Ginobili says he'll take his time deciding if he wants to retire.

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Trump Dismisses Papadopoulos as 'low-level volunteer' But Once Touted Him

President Donald Trump on Tuesday sought to downplay the indictments of former top campaign aides even calling one of his campaign advisers, who pleaded guilty to making a false statement to the FBI, a "low-level volunteer."

Youngest person to die from COVID-19 in Nashville couldn’t afford health insurance

Darius Settles had a lot - a young son, a wife, a promising small business designing custom suits. What he didn’t have was health insurance.

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Derek Chauvin to be sentenced Thursday on federal charges

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, already jailed on state murder charges for his role in the death of George Floyd, will learn his federal sentence Thursday when he appears in a US District Court.

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Texas Game Warden Timothy Walker Receives Prestigious SEAFWA Officer of the Year Award

Texas Game Warden Timothy Walker has earned the distinguished Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA) Officer of the Year award, a testament to his exceptional dedication and contributions to conservation law enforcement. The accolade was officially conferred during the Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) Commission meeting held in January.

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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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Covid-19 deaths have dropped below 1,000 a day as summer surge tails off

Declines in the average number of daily Covid-19 deaths and in new cases indicate that the virus' summer surge through the US is waning.