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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on the Subpoena of Former White House Counsel Don McGahn

Jackson Lee: “The subpoena of former White House Counsel Don McGahn is key to getting a better understanding of the President’s actions and determining whether the alleged instances of obstruction of justice and other misconduct are impeachable offenses”

What parents should know if their autistic child suffers from constipation and irritability

Ten years ago, university researchers might have been laughed out of the room for suggesting that soluble fiber intake may improve these common issues

About 1 in 59 children in the U.S. has been identified1 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Most of these children also have chronic digestive issues2 – including constipation and leaky gut – because their good gut bacteria (probiotics) are out of balance. Frustratingly, these gut disorders often contribute to a child’s irritability.

Governor Abbott Appoints Harper To Sulphur River Regional Mobility Authority

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Harper Holland as the presiding officer of the Sulphur River Regional Mobility Authority for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021. The regional mobility authority is a political subdivision that allows local transportation planning and project delivery leaders to partner with the state to deliver transportation infrastructure projects that will serve Lamar, Delta, and Hunt Counties.

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We Didn't Need Mueller to Tell Us Trump Is a Skunk

No person in his or her right mind will deny that America is a thicket of racism, misogyny, entitlement for the wealthy, dishonesty, and a fictitious veneer of meritocracy.

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Misty Blue Media CEO Joins Houston West Chamber Board of Directors

Misty Starks, president and CEO of Misty Blue Media and 3B Resources Group Public Relations, has been elected to the Houston West Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

'The CROWN Act' To End Hair Discrimination In The Workplace And Schools Passes Senate Vote In California

SB 188 Introduced by Senator Holly J. Mitchell Sponsored by National Urban League, Dove, Color of Change and Western Center on Law & Poverty

The CROWN Coalition, a national alliance comprised of the National Urban League, Western Center on Law & Poverty, Color Of Change, and Dove, is proud to announce the bill they are sponsoring, Senate Bill 188 (The CROWN Act), passed the Senate floor today in California.

U.S. Supreme Court to Consider Citizenship Question on Census

County Attorney Ryan Brief Part of Record

A court brief filed by Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan will be part of the record considered by the U.S. Supreme Court today in a lawsuit seeking to prevent the U.S. Census Bureau from including a question about citizenship on the 2020 Census.

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Michigan’s Historic Grand Hotel Unveils New Cupola Suites, Opens for 133rd Season on May 3

Grand Hotel will open its doors for the 133rd season on Friday, May 3. The 2019 season opening is highlighted by the completion of the multi-year Cupola Suites project which will add four new suites with spectacular views and beautiful design. Grand Hotel also kicks off the summer vacation season with a variety of special packages, themed weekends and unique experiences.

Testosterone For Women, Estrogen For Men? Wrong Levels Bring Problems

You don’t normally think of women needing testosterone and men needing estrogen. But when those levels drop for women and men, respectively, or are way out of balance, a wide range of symptoms may be suffered.

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Beyond the Rhetoric: Homestead Act of 1862 – Closest Thing to Reparations, Part III (FINAL)

As we stated in the previous two parts, American descendants of the vicious American Holocaust known better as Slavery gathered immense portions of land. The great Booker T. Washington would encourage freed slaves to work the land that they owned and invest profits from it and build an economic infrastructure to help empower ourselves after slavery. It appears that too few listened to his advice or admonition. Most freed slaves and their descendants who received these precious acres of land by way of the Homestead Act of 1862 and through means of inheritance were destined to lose the land.

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Governor Abbott Announces Expansion of Allstate Facility

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Allstate Insurance Company will be expanding headcount in their facility in Irving, Texas. Founded in 1931, Allstate is one of the largest insurance providers in the United States. The expansion creates 1,300 jobs and $11 million in capital investment. A Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grant of $2,600,000 has been extended to Allstate Insurance Company.

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Time to wake America up from its student debt nightmare

Higher education has always offered opportunities to learn and earn a better quality of life. But in the 21st Century, higher education has also become synonymous with ever deepening debt. More than 44 million consumers of varying ages and occupations struggle with $1.5 trillion in student debt.

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Midtown Houston’s ‘Lounge on the Lawn’ Event Invites Community to Family-Friendly Entertainment at Midtown Park

Midtown Houston residents, Houstonians and visitors to the Bayou City can spend an entire day taking in the green beauty of Midtown Park at the upcoming Lounge on the Lawn event. Everyone is invited to celebrate with the community on Saturday, April 27 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. as planned activities centered on appreciation of pets and local cuisine as well as arts and culture enable guests to explore different aspects of Midtown.

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'Game of Thrones' Episode 2 recap: Let's all sit by the fire before we die

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains details about Sunday's episode of "Game of Thrones."

Early Voting for the May 4, 2019 Joint Election Begins Monday

Early Voting for the May 4, 2019 Joint Election starts Monday, April 22 and ends on Tuesday, April 30. During that period, Harris County voters may vote at any of the 25 Early Voting locations designated throughout the county. Polls will be open from 7 am to 7 pm, except for Sunday, April 28, when polls are open from 1 pm to 6 pm. Ballot by mail applicants must submit their applications by April 23.

Houston Grand Opera presents Puccini’s classic love story La bohème at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands on May 22

Houston Grand Opera and The Wortham Foundation present Puccini’s enchanting La bohème, which tells the dramatic, heartbreaking story of a group of young, Parisian artists living life to the fullest until they are suddenly forced to confront their own mortality.

ICYMI: AFSCME Launches Interactive Seven-Figure Campaign to Engage Young People of Color Ahead of 2020 Election

“I AM – Be the Change” will build on the legacy of Dr. King and the 1,300 Memphis sanitation workers

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) launched “I AM – Be the Change,” a bold effort to engage young African Americans and Latinos to answer the call of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the 1,300 Memphis sanitation workers to be the change in their communities and fight for social and economic justice.

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'Saved By the Bell' cast really did stay friends forever

The cast of "Saved By the Bell" wants everyone to know they really did stay friends forever.

HoustonISD Sets New Rules for Parents to Follow

Principals make rules for students to follow. However, the new principal at James Madison High School is teaching parents a little about appearance.

101 HOUSTON-AREA WORKERS DIED ON THE JOB IN 2017

Texas leads all states in workplace deaths; one in five take place in Houston

In 2017, the latest year for which data is available, 101 people in the Houston area died because of a job-related injury. Most of these deaths were preventable.