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FIRST CLASS STUDENTS: UH College of Medicine Selects Inaugural Class

Maya Fontenot was gifted with a natural aptitude for science and math, but her passion for medi- cine and activism started as a child in southwest Houston. Though she grew up middle class, Fontenot recalls frequent visits to the county hospital with aunts and uncles who struggled with poverty... and their health. Those eye-opening and alarming experiences gave her a glimpse into the challenges “a poor person seeking medical care” can face.

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Girl Power! Area Girls Treated to a #YearofJoy Wonder Woman-Themed Bowling Party Sponsored By Bowlmor Houston and Yellow Cab

In a celebration of girl power, some 30 area girls from underserved communities of Houston will be treated to a #YearOfJoy Wonder Woman Bowling Party from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 24, 2017 at Bowlmor Houston, 925 Bunker Hill Road (77042).

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Exxon Profit Falls 40% As Cheap Oil Pain Lingers

ExxonMobil, the world's largest public oil company, revealed on Tuesday a 40% decline in fourth-quarter profits.

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Exxon Profit Falls 40% as Cheap Oil Pain Lingers

Depressed oil prices are keeping the heat on Exxon at a time when the oil behemoth's longtime CEO Rex Tillerson has left to join the Trump administration.

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Man retires from mail delivery at age 91

It was August 1949 when the U.S. Postal Service stopped using the train to deliver mail to Richfield and a 21-year-old kid made his first mail run in a delivery truck from Salt Lake back to his hometown.

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Art Meets Science and Technology at Midtown Houston’s 1st Children’s Performance Art Festival

Midtown Houston will celebrate the thrilling space where art meets science at their 1st Children’s Performance Art Festival. The event will be held at Midtown Park on June 1, 2019 from 10 am to 4 pm. This year’s theme will explore how digital elements can enhance art with cutting edge innovation. There will be live music entertainment, artisan food, beverages and interactive art and science activities that speak to the festival’s theme.

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Pitbull Announced As The Opener for the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas

Hosted by Ryan Seacrest on September 23 and 24  at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas

The Two-Day Main Stage Event Will Also Feature Performances from Avril Lavigne, Black Eyed Peas, Halsey, Lionel Richie, LL COOL J feat. DJ Z-Trip, Luke Combs, Maren Morris, Megan Thee Stallion, Morgan Wallen, Nicki Minaj, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Sam Smith, The Black Keys and More

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Meet the Philadelphia native heading to Harvard on a full scholarship

If you're on TikTok, chances are you've seen lots of graduation videos lately.

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Southern California - 5 Marines confirmed dead after helicopter crashed

The five Marines aboard a helicopter that went down in remote, snow-covered woods Tuesday night are dead, a US military spokesperson said Thursday.

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Chevrolet Colorado Earns Esteemed Title of Best Truck of the Year by Hispanic Motor Press

Embracing accolades for its exceptional capability, advanced technology, and overall value, the Chevrolet Colorado clinches the prestigious title of 2024 Best Truck of the Year by the Hispanic Motor Press Association (HMPA). This recognition underscores Chevrolet's commitment to delivering top-notch vehicles tailored to the diverse needs of Hispanic consumers.

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5 Great Places to Visit in June

Deciding where to travel in June can be tough. School is out in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere. Families are flocking to beaches and national parks, and prices for airfare and accommodations are rising steadily with temperatures in this part of the world. It can feel like there's nowhere to turn.

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Rep. Reynolds Proudly Files HCR 22 Urging Congress to Impeach President Trump

On June 12, 2017, U.S. Representatives Al Green and Brad Sherman filed an article of impeachment against President Donald John Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors. The article states that President Trump has prevented, obstructed, and impeded the administration of justice and he has exhibited a pattern of behavior calculated to thwart investigations being conducted by federal law enforcement officials into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, including inquiries into the activities of Michael Flynn, his former national security advisor, and into possible collusion by members of his campaign staff and other associates.

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Government Drops Request To Unmask Anti-Trump Twitter Account

The Trump administration is backing down on its effort to unmask an anti-Trump Twitter account, according to a new legal filing.

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Trump To Announce Do-Over On Fuel Economy Rules For Automakers

President Trump is expected to announce a new review of federal auto fuel economy and emissions rules Wednesday at an event in Michigan.

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Classic Disney Masterpiece Fantasia Projected On a Big Screen with Live Score

Jan. 5-7

Principal POPS Conductor Steven Reineke and the Houston Symphony bring magic and animation to Jones Hall with Disney Fantasia—Film with Live Orchestra Jan. 5-6 at 8 p.m. and Jan. 7 at 2:30 p.m.

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Apple's game-changing iMac turns 20 years old

Apple's meteoric rise to the most valuable company in America can practically be traced back to one day. For much of the 1990s, Apple was slogging through an identity crisis.

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Louisiana Hip-Hop Artist John Fuggin Dough Brings A Fresh Emerge of The Culture To Houston With 'Live From The Bayou: 2nd Edition'

Louisiana Hip-Hop Artist John Fuggin Dough in Partnership with Bounce & Turn Presents 'Live From The Bayou: 2nd Edition'

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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.

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Marvin Sapp Searching for Gospel Music's Next Great Vocal Talent!

Marvin Sapp recently celebrated a milestone anniversary, as he marked 30 years since accepting his call to preach. He also celebrated 15 years as pastor of Lighthouse Full Life Center. These milestones are reached as the second single off of his latest, Dove and Stellar Award winning release “Close”, advances to the top of Gospel Radio Airplay Charts. The dazzling ballad, “Listen”, is the #3 most-played Gospel song in the country. “Listen” reframes the adage that God is trying to tell you something with modern day lingo as the singer imparts: “Hold up / Shhhhh…Listen / I know you’ve got your own plan / But He’s got a better one.”

Future Of STEM Scholars Initiative Raises More Than $17 Million in Support of STEM Education at HBCUs

Today, leading organizations in the chemical and affiliated industries announced a significant milestone in the industry's collaborative diversity, equity and inclusion program, the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI). Launched in 2020, FOSSI has raised more than $17 million to fund $40,000 scholarships for over 350 students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).