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Construction Completed On Crenshaw Stormwater Detention Basin Benefitting the Arlington Heights Subdivision

The Harris County Flood Control District has completed construction of the second phase of a stormwater detention basin in the Sims Bayou watershed that will provide approximately 94 acre-feet of stormwater detention storage, or the equivalent of 31 million gallons of stormwater.

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Experience Indian Classical Dance at Sienna Branch Library

The Youth Services department at the Sienna Branch Library will host a special “Indian Dancing & Storytelling” workshop on Saturday, November 18, beginning at 2:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd in Missouri City.

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"The Negro Motorist Green Book" Open in the Josef and Edith Mincberg Gallery

ExxonMobil Free Family Sundays are the 1st and 3rd Sundays September through November.

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Fort Bend County 2023 State of County Address

Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, Advancing into the Future

The Central Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce and The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the upcoming State of the County Address, featuring Fort Bend County Judge KP George. This signature event aims to bring together local officials and business leaders to gain valuable insights into the past, present, and future of Fort Bend County.

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'Big, big shifts': How Biden's civil rights pros have reoriented the Justice Department

The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division has launched several major investigations under President Joe Biden, an aggressive start after years of neglect during the Trump-era.

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2 arrested after Philadelphia shooting left 3 people dead and 11 wounded, officials say

A night of revelry on Philadelphia's South Street turned chaotic Saturday as gunmen opened fire into a crowd, leaving two people and a suspect dead and 11 wounded in one of at least 13 weekend mass shootings across the United States.

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Notable names on Trump's list of potential Supreme Court nominees

President Donald Trump has vowed to appoint a woman to replace late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg after circulating a roster of more than 20 potential nominees in recent weeks that includes prominent and lesser-known conservatives who would undoubtedly tilt the court further rightward if appointed.

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Mollie Tibbetts case mystified police until a security camera offered a key clue

Investigators spoke to hundreds of people in the search for clues about Mollie Tibbetts' disappearance, but weeks after she vanished it was security camera footage that finally gave them a first glimpse of the man accused of killing her.

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California Shootings: Gunman Fired at School, Left 6 Minutes Later

A gunman who killed four people in Northern California rammed a pickup through a locked gate and marched onto the grounds of an elementary school, but he could not enter the classrooms, authorities say.

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Additional measles case reported at Florida elementary school; lawmaker urges public health emergency

Seven measles cases have now been linked to an outbreak at Manatee Bay Elementary in Weston, Florida, the Broward County schools superintendent said Tuesday. The Florida Department of Health is reporting 10 cases statewide.

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Investing in Tomorrow: Clean Energy as the Path to Prosperity for All

On Earth Day 1993, I delivered the first major speech of my life. It was in New York City’s Bryant Park, kicking off a nationwide tour to rally opposition to the passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

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The wait is over — the biggest Verizon 5G upgrade campaign ever

We launched the first 5G network, and now we want to be the first to put the power of Verizon 5G in the hands of every customer.

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The windowless cabin design that could be the future of air travel

Looking out the cabin window and seeing cities and oceans from above is, for many of us, one of the joys of flying. But aviation innovators Rosen Aviation reckon this experience could be taken to the next level, rendering actual airplane windows obsolete.

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Tillerson Says US Won't Set Preconditions for North Korea Talks

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the US is ready to talk with North Korea without preconditions, in comments that appeared to signal a shift in State Department policy.

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Student One of 3 Dead in San Bernardino School Shooting

A Southern California man fatally shot his estranged wife inside an elementary school classroom attended by special needs children before killing himself on Monday, San Bernardino Police Chief Jarrod Burguan said.

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More states are easing Covid-19 restrictions, even as health experts sound warnings

Several states on Tuesday announced they are loosening restrictions put in place to stop the spread of Covid-19, even as health experts warn against doing just that.

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H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best Returns for Fourth Year of Heated Competition

Grocer issues statewide call for entries February 22 – April 5

Grocer issues statewide call for entries February 22 – April 5HOUSTON – Celebrating local foods and all things Texas, H-E-B is searching for the most creative and mouthwatering, Texas-based food and beverage entrepreneurs or small businesses to participate in the 2017 H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best competition. Interested creators may submit their unique product details online at heb.com/quest beginning Wednesday, February 22 through Wednesday, April 5, 2017. Participants will compete not only for cash prizes but also for the opportunity to include their uniquely Texan products on H-E-B shelves across the state.

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Message Of Inclusion, Equality Is Delivered In Super Bowl LI

As the first major international event of Donald Trump’s presidency, Super Bowl LI presented corporations, performers and protesters with a platform unlike any other to speak out against Trump’s controversial decisions and policies, including his immigration ban, if they chose to do so.

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Well Deserved: Why Hopkins And Not OBJ Should Be the Highest Paid WR

On September 1, 2017, the Houston Texans made their star WR DeAndre Hopkins the highest paid player at his position (5 yrs./$81 million - $49 million guaranteed). That exceeds the contract extension WR Antonio Brown received ($68 million/$19 million guaranteed) this offseason from the Pittsburg Steelers. Hopkins has now set the bar for others at his position to seek similar deals.

Community Resources: Area Resources, Phone Numbers and Websites To Help Our Readers Navigate our Coronavirus Pandemic

As always, our 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE is here answering the call from our neighbors in need. 211 provides information about community resources and connects people to basic needs assistance and other social services, for which demand is likely to increase. You can also search the 211 database online here. 211 is not the number to call for emergencies or if someone suspects they have COVID-19. Those concerned about or affected by COVID-19 should follow the Center for Disease Control guidelines.