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Empowering Veterans with Access to Opportunity Through Digital Tools

The headquarters of Combined Arms in east Houston recently buzzed with applause, cheers, and a contagious sense of optimism. This non-profit organization is dedicated to connecting transitioning service members and veterans with every available resource to help them thrive in the civilian world. Their secret weapon? Software and technology powered by the Internet. Last Saturday, supporters, veterans, and volunteers gathered to celebrate the launch of a WiFi-connected Lift Zone at Combined Arms, made possible through funding from Comcast.

Country Star Chris Young to Headline Shell Freedom Over Texas

Houston's official Fourth of July celebration, Shell Freedom Over Texas, will feature country star Chris Young as the headliner, according to an announcement by Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Mayor's Office of Special Events. The event, known for its tradition, family-friendly activities, and patriotic spirit, invites Houstonians to join in the festivities and create lasting memories.

The Importance of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

Every year in July, we dedicate National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month to shed light on the unique challenges faced by racial and ethnic minority communities regarding mental health in the United States. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health encourages leaders at the state, tribal, and local levels, as well as community-based organizations, faith leaders, healthcare providers, and individuals, to educate their communities about mental health stigma.

Fort Bend County Officials Advise Resident on Safety and Keeping Cool During Extreme Heat

Announces Cooling Centers and Summer Safety Tips

Fort Bend County Judge KP George led a summer safety press conference earlier today to address the rising temperatures and provide valuable resources and tips for the residents of Fort Bend County. County officials urged residents to take the necessary precautions to combat the heat during summer in anticipation of the heat index exceeding 100 ° F.

Your Fourth of July cookout will cost you less this year, according to American Farm Bureau

Good news for your Fourth of July cookout — it’s more affordable than last year. Families can expect to pay $67.73 for a party of 10, down 3% from last year’s record high, according to a survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation.

City of Houston Status Report: Electric Vehicle Implementation Reaches Milestone

The City of Houston recently marked a milestone with the overall implementation of electric vehicles in its municipal fleet despite national supply chain issues and inflationary pressure.

Racism, sexism and class-based discrimination ‘widespread’ in English cricket, independent report finds

An independent report into the culture of cricket in England and Wales has found racism, class-based discrimination, elitism and sexism to be “widespread” and “deep rooted” in the sport.

Learn how to escape from a rip current and practice water safety

With hot summer months ahead, taking a dip in the water can be a refreshing way to cool off.

More than 4,200 US flights delayed or canceled due to severe storms

Claude Ronnie Msowoya and his family spent three days trying to get to Johannesburg, South Africa, only to be forced to return to the start of his journey by train, without his baggage.

Texas’s nighttime temperatures are a symptom of a new, more dangerous kind of heat wave

A brutal heat wave is expanding across Texas and the South this week, impacting millions of Americans with triple-digit temperatures and extreme humidity that is cranking up the heat index, making it feel hotter than 110 degrees in some of the region’s most populous cities.

Child among five killed in Egyptian building collapse

At least five people, including a child, have died and four others were injured after a building collapsed in the Egyptian city of Alexandria on Monday, state newspaper Al-Ahram reported.

Cleveland woman indicted on murder charges after leaving her 16-month-old child alone for 10 days, prosecutors say

A Cleveland woman has been indicted on murder charges after she left her 16-month-old child alone for 10 days while she vacationed in Detroit and Puerto Rico and the baby died, prosecutors say.

Walgreens profit tumbles, slashes guidance amid significant drop in Covid vaccine demand

Walgreens Boots Alliance on Tuesday reported earnings that tumbled from the same time a year ago amid softening consumer spending and a pullback in demand for Covid vaccines.

Good Jobs Will Come from a Cleaner EconomyGood Jobs Will Come from a Cleaner Economy

I traveled recently from Baltimore, the city where my mother grew up, to Portland, Maine, where my dad did. It’s easy for many to see differences between one of the Blackest cities in America and largest city in one of the whitest states in the country.

Billionaire James Crown killed in race car crash

James Crown, a billionaire businessman who held several leadership roles including board member of JPMorgan Chase, died Sunday in a racing accident in Colorado

Next-generation drug from Eli Lilly boosts weight loss to 24%, highest yet seen in trials

An experimental drug from Eli Lilly helped patients with obesity lose an average of 24% of their body weight over 48 weeks on the highest dose in a mid-stage study, the most weight loss seen yet in a new class of drugs that’s revolutionizing the field.

Libraries, community centers, multi-service centers available as cooling centers for people to take refuge from the heat

The City of Houston is activating its Public Health Heat Emergency Plan, providing resources for people to take refuge from extreme heat.

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