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Memphis Makes it’s Way to Houston Audiences with an All –Too Familiar Narrative

Written by Joe DiPietro and David Bryan and directed by Dan Knechtges, the story of Memphis begins in musically–rich Memphis during the 1950’s south where Rock and Roll was born. It tells a story of a white radio DJ named Huey Calhoun who becomes obsessed with the taboo music of Blacks. Lured into a jute-joint by the sound of Rhythm & Blues, he starts to regularly visit a local nightclub for Blacks only and develops a crush on the nightclub’s star singer, the beautiful and talented Felicia Farrell.

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Tillerson: Time for Iranian-backed Militias to Leave Iraq

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, anticipating an end to the fight against ISIS, said Sunday it was time for Iranian-backed militias to exit the war-torn nation of Iraq.

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Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Kicks Off Next Century of Female Entrepreneurs with 2018 Girl Scout Cookie Season

Council launches Cookies4Heroes campaign to donate 10,000 cases of Girl Scout Cookies to first responders and military

Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council (GSSJC) enters the next century of Girl Scouts learning how to be future CEOs. The Girl Scout Cookie Program® not only teaches girls essential entrepreneurial skills but also powers amazing experiences for girls across the United States, including outdoor and travel opportunities, exposure to STEM and ways to improve their communities through service projects. This year, GSSJC is rallying the community to donate more than 10,000 cases, or 120,000 packages, of Girl Scout Cookies to first responders who provided relief during Hurricane Harvey across our 26-county jurisdiction as part of Cookies4Heroes.

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Madonna in Malawi to Advocate for Youth Education and Healthcare

Celebrates Serving 10,000 Students and Commemorates One-Year Anniversary of Paediatric Hospital

Madonna is currently visiting Malawi, where she has worked since 2006 with her charitable organization, Raising Malawi. The musician and philanthropist is marking the first anniversary of the Mercy James Centre for Paediatric Surgery and Intensive Care, an ambitious project undertaken by Raising Malawi to improve specialized paediatric healthcare in Malawi. Located on the campus of Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) - the largest referral hospital in the country - the Mercy James Centre includes Malawi's first paediatric intensive care unit, three operating theatres dedicated to surgery in children, a day clinic, and 50-bed ward.

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Dozens of convictions tied to a corrupt Chicago cop are being tossed

Kim Wilbourn says that, after he left his home in the Illinois suburbs to visit family in Chicago several years ago, he was stalked by a Chicago police officer.

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Is There a New Meth-related Heart Failure Crisis On the Horizon?

The steady rise in methamphetamine use across the country seems to be creating its own epidemic – a new kind of heart failure case, according to new research.

Pediatrician: The pandemic is taking an alarming toll on children

Almost a year into the pandemic, what began as a public health emergency is turning into a mental health crisis among our nation's children and adolescents as they struggle with social isolation, grief, and the switch to remote learning. It is becoming increasingly clear that this crisis will endure well beyond the pandemic.

USDA Invests $770 Million to Expand Market Opportunities for Rural Businesses and People in 36 States and Puerto Rico

122 Projects Will Help People in Socially Vulnerable Communities

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Department is investing $770 million to help create new and better market opportunities (PDF, 366 KB) for rural businesses and people in 36 states and Puerto Rico. The investments include $640 million for 122 projects to help people living in socially vulnerable communities.

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Healthcare Icon Tours Namesake Nursing Excellence Center at Harris Health System

When Lois J. Moore walked into her namesake facility at Harris Health System, she noticed a big difference. Gone were the rows of seats and cubicle spaces when it was a building used by patients to register or update personal information to obtain medical services from the public healthcare system.

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CoCo Lee, iconic Hong Kong singer and ‘Mulan’ voice actress, dies at 48

Hong Kong-born singer and actress CoCo Lee, whose decades-long career included dozens of successful albums, movies and television shows, died Wednesday, her sisters announced on social media.

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A New Era of Healthcare Begins at Newly Renovated Quentin Mease Health Center

A new era of healthcare begins this month at Harris Health Quentin Mease Health Center, a newly remodeled specialty facility in Third Ward. The facility, formerly a Harris Health community hospital with outpatient clinics, will house the relocation of HIV and infectious disease services from Harris Health Thomas Street Health Center and chronic dialysis care from Harris Health Riverside Dialysis Center.

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Further From Coverage and Closer to Profit, Health Insurance Giants Must Take Accountability

As the incessant flu and covid outbreaks continue to plague the US this winter season, it is not unheard of to take further precautions to keep your health in good shape. Whether that’s getting your flu shot, taking essential vitamins, or even washing your hands a few more times a day, lots of people are taking the extra step to avoid the seemingly never-ending sicknesses being passed around. While these rituals seem to work for the majority, few find that not even their daily multivitamin can protect them from coming down with something.

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Houston Museum of African American Culture Reveals Guest Jurors for the 2024 Bert Long, Jr. Prize

The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) is thrilled to introduce the esteemed guest jurors for the 2024 Bert Long, Jr. Prize: Daisha Board and Phillip A. Townsend. Together with Christopher Blay, Chief Curator at HMAAC, Board and Townsend will have the honor of selecting the recipient of the 2024 Bert Long, Jr. Prize. This prestigious award, established in memory of the late Bert Long Jr., celebrates his enduring artistic legacy and contributions to the Houston art scene. The winner of the prize will receive a $3,000 cash award and a solo exhibition in the Bert Long Jr. Gallery at HMAAC, with the grand announcement scheduled for April 12, 2024, at HMAAC.

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Medication abortion via telehealth is as safe/effective as with a clinic visit

Research has long found that medication abortion is safe and effective, but a new study shows that to be true even when the patient gets the medicine through a telehealth appointment.

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Carolina Reaper Tacos: A Spicy Texas Sensation at DQ®

Unleash the Heat in Every Bite

Texans are renowned for their love of bold flavors and fiery cuisine, and now, DQ® restaurants in Texas are bringing the heat to a whole new level with their latest culinary masterpiece: the Carolina Reaper Taco®. This exclusive offering is set to tantalize taste buds and ignite a passion for spice like never before.

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Honda Drives the Legacy of Support for HBCUs with Over $550,000 in New Grants

Honda has taken its commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to new heights with the launch of the "Drive the Legacy" initiative. This multifaceted program, designed to elevate Honda's longstanding support for HBCUs, encompasses educational and career opportunities, program and infrastructure support, outreach and advocacy, and unique experiences celebrating HBCU culture.

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Mayorkas slams Texas Gov. Abbott for saying Biden should use executive authority on border

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas pushed back Sunday on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s recent remarks that President Joe Biden should use more executive authority to take action on the southern border.

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France sues student who falsely accused principal of forcibly removing headscarf

A French high school student is being sued by the government for falsely accusing her former principal of assaulting her after he made her remove her headscarf on school premises, the country’s prime minister said Wednesday.

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What O.J. Simpson's Life Has Been Like In Prison

O.J. Simpson has spent the past eight and a half years behind bars at Lovelock Correctional Facility, a medium security prison in Nevada's high desert.

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The Czech 'Church of Bones': Inside Sedlec Ossuary

In the heart of the Czech countryside, Kutná Hora houses some of the most beautiful architecture in the whole of Bohemia.