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Orgulloso De Nuestra Comunidad: All Access Art Show And US Army Collaborates With MECA’S 23rd Annual Día de Muertos Festival

The All Access Art Show, LLC. collaborates with Houston-based U.S. Army Battalion and local Latino artists, to design and implement a city-wide community initiative that involves the engagement of High School students and/or college students to participate and contribute to the development of a mural, or a series of murals, that visually depict the seven core Army values of Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage (L.D.R.S.H.I.P.) in order to promote positive values and personal growth among young adults within the Houston Latino community.

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House Republicans struggle with government funding as shutdown looms

Newly minted Speaker Mike Johnson is running smack dab into the same spending problems that plagued his predecessor, raising the prospects of a government shutdown if Congress doesn’t act between now and next Friday and further exposing divisions within the conference.

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Trump lawyers fight to keep him on Michigan ballot in 14th Amendment case

Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers pushed back in court Thursday against efforts to remove him from Michigan’s 2024 ballot based on the 14th Amendment’s insurrectionist ban, the third state to grapple with the matter this month.

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Legal, Grassroots Gains Against ‘Most Pervasive Violence’

50 years ago, a domestic violence survivor wanting to tell someone about their abuse could expect silence.

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Battling the Politics of Hate Head-On

Recap of Biscuits, Grits and Politics forum

In the second Biscuits Grits and Politics (BGP) event of the year, representatives from a variety of ethnic groups spoke to audience members about how different communities can come together as one in the face of hate.

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Harris Health Dedicates Permanent Site for COVID-19 Pandemic Memorial Exhibit

Nearly 1,000 photographs of people who died during the COVID-19 pandemic from greater Houston are now permanently memorialized on the walls of Harris Health Quentin Mease Health Center through an art exhibit called Living ICONS, A Commemoration of Victims of Houston’s COVID-19 Pandemic, by Houston artist Joni Zavitsano.

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Jet Setters Ball '23: Lone Star Flight Museum Pays Tribute to Founder Robert L. Waltrip

The Lone Star Flight Museum is hosting the Jet Setter’s Ball ’23 on Saturday, Nov. 11. This year’s fundraising gala will pay tribute to Robert L. Waltrip, the museum’s founder, and will recognize his accomplishments, philanthropy and life in an evening filled with more than 500 guests and supporters.

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Amid Rising Suicide Rates, Harris Health Expert Advocates for Post-Pandemic Education

Three years have passed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and a concerning trend has emerged. According to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there has been a 2.6% increase in suicide rates for 2021 and 2022. This brings the annual total of suicides in the United States to nearly 50,000. Dr. Asim Shah, Chief of Psychiatry at Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital, finds this situation tragic and calls for greater education and research to understand the pandemic's role in this surge in suicides.

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Harris County Invests $6 Million in Reproductive Healthcare

Harris County responds to the nation- wide rollback of reproductive rights with a robust $6 million Reproductive Healthcare Access Fund, managed by Harris County Public Health. This initiative aims to enhance local healthcare services and education amidst Texas’s stringent abortion restrictions post-Roe v. Wade.

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H-E-B Embarks On A Green Mission with "Trees For Texans"

In a magnificent display of environmental stewardship, H-E-B has unveiled its "Trees for Texans" program, an ambitious green venture launched in tandem with Texas Arbor Day. This initiative pledges to enhance Texas landscapes by planting an array of native trees, thereby cultivating healthier environments for educational institutions, community spaces, and ensuring the well-being of future Texans.

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Houston Rides In Style - METRO's Cutting-Edge Bus Shelters Redefine Public Transit

Houston is on the move, and METRO is keeping pace with a rollout of state- of-the-art bus shelters that promise to revolutionize public transit. In a landmark move celebrated by METRO leaders, officials, and community enthusiasts, the city welcomed the first in a new wave of bus shelters, boasting modern amenities and eco-friendly designs.Houston is on the move, and METRO is keeping pace with a rollout of state- of-the-art bus shelters that promise to revolutionize public transit. In a landmark move celebrated by METRO leaders, officials, and community enthusiasts, the city welcomed the first in a new wave of bus shelters, boasting modern amenities and eco-friendly designs.

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Tragedy to Triumph: The Hilarious Journey of Ms. Pat

Prepare to be amazed by Patricia "Ms. Pat" Williams, a woman who's turned her heartbreaking past into a sidesplitting comedy career. From teenage motherhood and selling drugs to finding love and adopting her niece's children, Ms. Pat has faced it all with laughter as her saving grace.

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Stroud Stays Cool As He Leads Comeback Victory Over Tampa Bay

Less than a minute in life may seem like a short time to complete any task, but in the NFL, that amount of time feels like an eternity. At least, that's how it felt for Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud, who took the field trailing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 37-33 with just 46 seconds left in regulation. Before heading to the huddle, he had a conversation with one of his closest friends on the team, defensive end Jonathan Greenard.

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Fall Festival & 1,000 Turkey Giveaway

Equality Health Foundation in partnership with Aldine Independent School District, with support from Health Innovator sponsor Community Health Choice, is pleased to present its 3rd Healthy Fall Festival and 1,000 Turkey Giveaway happening Saturday, November 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the M.O. Campbell Center in Houston, Texas.

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John Whitmire and Sheila Jackson Lee Go Head-to-Head in Run Off

John Whitmire won 43 percent, almost avoiding the Saturday, December 9 run-off. After 50 years as a Legislator from Houston Whitmire won big on his way to city hall. Celebrating at the Marriott Marquis with African American and Hispanic icons on his stage he hammered his crowd that he is ready to go to the mayor’s office today but first he has one more election.John Whitmire won 43 percent, nearly avoiding the Saturday, December 9 run-off. After 50 years as a legislator from Houston, Whitmire secured a significant victory on his path to City Hall. He celebrated at the Marriott Marquis with African American and Hispanic icons on his stage, passionately addressing his supporters. He declared his readiness to assume the mayor's office, but first, there's one more election to win.

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Mayor Turner Appoints Reverend Alexander E.M. Johnson as Chair of the Independent Police Oversight Board for the City of Houston

Today, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the appointment of Reverend Alexander E. M. Johnson as the new Chair of the Independent Police Oversight Board (IPOB) for the City of Houston.

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Making Connections That Can Help Save the Planet

If we’re going to realize the climate benefits of historic federal support for clean energy and jobs approved in the last two years, connections are the key. And I’m not just talking about electrifying homes and buildings.

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Celebrating 55 Years of Empowerment: Join the Houston Area Urban League’s Milestone Gala

Join the movement that's transforming lives in Houston! This 2023, we mark a momentous occasion — the 55th anniversary of the Houston Area Urban League (HAUL), a beacon for civil rights and social justice since 1968. As proud stewards of a legacy that began with the visionary leadership of Judson Robinson, Sr., Quentin Mease, Gerald Hines, and their co-founders, we are thrilled to invite you to our Annual Equal Opportunity Day Gala.

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Marijuana use raises risk of heart attack, heart failure and stroke, studies say

Older adults who don’t smoke tobacco but do use marijuana were at higher risk of both heart attack and stroke when hospitalized, while people who use marijuana daily were 34% more likely to develop heart failure, according to two new non-published studies presented Monday at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia.

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How Usher is preparing for his Super Bowl performance to take it to ‘another level’

It’s a short commute from Usher’s “My Way” residency show to Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, where he’s been in heavy rehearsals for the 2024 Super Bowl.