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Here are the key House elections to watch Tuesday

Voters in Nevada, South Carolina, Maine and North Dakota pick their general election nominees Tuesday, including in several races that could be key to determining control of the US House this fall. And a special election for a US House seat in South Texas could offer an early test of Republican momentum heading into the November midterm elections.

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2017 Mazda CX-5 Joins Entire Mazda Lineup1 Tested as an IIHS 'Top Safety Pick+'

Mazda Vehicles are the Only Full Lineup of Passenger Vehicles Tested to Earn Highest Rating

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced that its 2017 Mazda CX-5 compact crossover SUV has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) “Top Safety Pick+” designation, the nonprofit institution’s highest rating. Every 2017 model year Mazda vehicle tested by IIHS has been rated a Top Safety Pick+, when equipped with optional front crash-prevention and specific headlights, leaving Mazda as the only full-line automaker able to make such a claim.

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iOne Digital Buys Moguldom Media Properties

iONE Digital, formerly known as Interactive One, announced the acquisition of digital media properties Bossip.com, HipHopWired.com and MadameNoire.com from Moguldom Media Group.

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The Only Taylor Swift Show

Sadly we couldn’t obtain red carpet space for the Country turned Pop Princess, however, we were privileged to attend what might be THE ONLY Taylor Swift concert of 2017.

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Spice Up Spring Cleaning

While you’re making this year’s spring cleaning chore list, remember that a true deep clean means decluttering your kitchen from inside the cabinets out.

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Gentrification, Charter Schools and the Death of the African American Inner City School

Every day on my way to work I pass by my old elementary school, Shadydale Elementary on Tidwell Rd. It was one of the crown jewels of the North Forest Independent School District that comprised four elementary schools, four middle schools, and two high schools. I remember Shadydale fondly; it was the first place I picked up a pencil to write a story.

Female Face Shaving: Dr.Sheg Discusses If It’s Worth It

A new shaving trend has been circling the beauty community - dermaplaning, also referred to as face shaving. Dermaplaning involves a single blade exfoliating tool that gently scrapes off dead skin cells, scar tissue and hair from the face to even the skin's surface.

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Over 70 million people under the threat for severe weather

Over 70 million people are under the threat for severe weather across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic on Tuesday.

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China says it will impose sanctions on Boeing and Lockheed Martin over Taiwan arms sales

Beijing said Monday that it will impose sanctions on American companies — including Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Raytheon — that have been involved in selling weapons to Taiwan.

Aurora chief apologizes for armed officers who detained children during stolen vehicle mistake

The interim Aurora police chief said she has apologized to the family of a group of girls who were approached by police at gunpoint over the weekend. The officers mistook the vehicle in which the children were riding as stolen.

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Texas Standard Debuts Classic Shirt Designs for Fall Collection

Performance-Hybrid Polos tout both craftsmanship and quality

DALLAS (Sep. 10, 2018) – Texas Standard, a Dallas-based premium men’s clothing and accessories brand that embodies the essence of the Texas gentleman, has released three new performance hybrid polos and six new versions of their classic, button-down sport shirts. All performance hybrid polos include Texas Standards’ hidden button-down collar feature to ensure shape retention.

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Honey Shine, Inc. Founder and CEO Tracy Wilson Mourning Announces New VP of Operations and Board Members

Dr. Wendy Ellis, formally of WNBA’s Chicago Sky, brings 15 years of experience to Honey Shine, Inc.

After an intense and extensive search, Honey Shine, Inc. founder and CEO Tracy Wilson Mourning selected Dr. Wendy Ellis as Vice President of Operations and Executive Director. Dr. Ellis comes with more than 15 years of non-profit development and fundraising experience.

Railroad Commission Delays While the Planet Melts, Floods, Storms, and Weeps

Today the Texas Railroad Commission failed to take decisive action on controlling gas flaring and venting at fracking sites and at petrochemical industrial complexes that the Commission is responsible for around the state of Texas.

Harris Health Targets Homeless for COVID-19 Testing and Care

Homeless individuals are now being tested for the COVID-19 virus by Harris Health System through its Health Care for the Homeless Program thanks to nearly $1.3 million in federal grants awarded to Harris Health. In all, the program has already tested 125 people with the aim of testing and caring for up to 1,000 homeless individuals.

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View as Webpage Media Contact: Kim Padgett The Padgett Group 713-588-4130 kim@thepadgettgroup.com Art Colony Association Awards $28,000 in Donations to 2018 Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park

Proceeds from the three-day outdoor fine art festival benefits seven Houston charities

The Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA), awarded $28,000 in donations to the seven beneficiaries from Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park, which was held March 23-25, 2018.

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Texas Family Law Attorney Meredith Clark Helps Mother Retain Parental Rights

Houston family law attorney Meredith Clark obtains dismissal on behalf of client in parental rights case.

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HISD Administration Proposes a Balanced Budget and Across-the-Board Salary Increases

Over the last few months, HISD administration has worked diligently to prepare a sound budget for the 2019-2020 school year that would provide our students with the tools they need to succeed, while keeping our district on track financially.

MIT teaches robots to 'feel' objects just by looking at them

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are teaching robots to "see" what an object looks like just by touching it and predict what something will feel like by looking at it.

New York Times: Trump administration planning to change how long-term effects of climate change are assessed

The Trump administration is planning to change how it assesses the long-term effects and impacts of climate change, The New York Times reported Monday.

Pheasant Run Resort Rallies in Support of Travel and Tourism Industry

Today Pheasant Run Resort announced a contest to help increase awareness of the impact travel and tourism have on the community of St Charles, IL.