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Port Houston, Griffin & Strong, P.C. invite local business owners to virtual public hearing for 2020 Disparity Study

In an effort to assist local commerce and promote economic development and job creation, the Port of Houston Authority (Port Houston) has commissioned a disparity study to assess equal opportunity and fairness in its procurement and contracting process.

Aventer Gray Launches 'Ave U Unfiltered' Podcast

Former OWN Star Launches Podcast featuring special guests Ayesha Curry, LeToya Luckett-Walker, Devi Brown and Iyanla Vanzant in First Season

Aventer Gray, wife of famed Pastor John Gray and co-star of The Book of John Gray, is launching Ave Unfiltered, a podcast for women as part of her expanding Aventer Gray Co. brand. Bringing together a host of inspirational, powerful women, Gray will launch the podcast on Saturday, May 23, 2020 on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.

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County Attorney Ryan wins Court Order Stopping Hazardous Waste Dumping

Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan won a court order on Monday stopping a Houston company from dumping hazardous waste into the city’s storm sewer system.

Unity National Bank of Houston Participates in Second Round of the Paycheck Protection Program

The Paycheck Protection Program reopens January 11, 2021

Unity National Bank of Houston, N.A. (“Unity”) has been authorized by the Small Business Administration (SBA) as a designated lender in round two of the Paycheck Protection Program (“SBA Paycheck Protection Program”). The SBA Paycheck Protect Program began April 3, 2020. On December 27, 2020, Congress extended the program to March 31, 2021, to help alleviate the financial burden put on small businesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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METRO Aims to Connect Communities with Transit Oriented Development

METRO's Board of Directors has unanimously approved an updated policy that guides how it advances Joint Development and Transit Oriented Development (TOD) initiatives.

Biden administration announces new sanctions targeting illicit Iranian oil network

The Biden administration is putting sanctions on 15 individuals and entities who have been involved in illicit sales and shipments of millions of dollars' worth of Iranian oil, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Wednesday.

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Thailand - Parachute fails - British BASE jumper falls to death from condominium

A British BASE jumper has died in Thailand after his parachute failed to open when he launched off an apartment building, local police told CNN.

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Congressman Al Green Delivers $5 Million in Federal Funding to Metro at Groundbreaking Ceremony in Missouri City

On Thursday, August 3, 2023, Congressman Al Green will present a symbolic check for $5 million for the federal funding that The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) will receive. A check presentation and groundbreaking ceremony will take place at the new Missouri City Park and Ride.

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Building Hate Crime Response Capacity in Community-Based Organizations

University of Houston in Collaboration with Houston Coalition Against Hate

Hate crime data from the FBI is alarming. Since 2020, hate crimes have surged and continue their rancid ascent. As they continue to permeate the fabric of society, the University of Houston has been called upon by the Houston Coalition Against Hate (HCAH) to guide community-based organizations, which are on the front lines in leading communities through crisis, to come together to form a consolidated response to hate. HCAH is a network of community-based organizations, institutions and leaders who have united to reduce hate and encourage belonging.

AUDIBLE ANNOUNCES NEW SLATE OF ORIGINALS FROM KEVIN HART AND CHARLAMAGNE THA GOD’S SBH PRODUCTIONS

Audible has announced a slate of new Originals produced under the previously announced global multi-year, multi-project development, production, and audio licensing deal with global superstar, entrepreneur and author Kevin Hart, and multimedia mogul and best-selling author Lenard “CThaGod” Mckelvey.

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Russia vs. US: Where is life better?

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to win the March 18 election by a wide margin, but that doesn't mean Russians are happy with the way things are.

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Democrat Karen Bass makes history as first female mayor of Los Angeles, CNN projects

Rep. Karen Bass has made history as Los Angeles' first female mayor, CNN projects, overcoming more than $104 million in spending by her rival Rick Caruso to win the race.

Biden administration taking steps to improve government processes like going through airport security, filing taxes

The Biden administration is taking steps to make government services easier, more accessible and streamlined for Americans across agencies through an executive order President Joe Biden is slated to sign Monday afternoon.

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Cannabidiol Slashes Seizures In Kids With Rare Epilepsy, Study Finds

Cannabidiol, which is found in marijuana plants, reduced the number of convulsive seizures in children with a severe and often fatal epilepsy disorder, according to research published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine. Among children taking cannabidiol, the decrease in the frequency of convulsive seizures -- which involve a loss of consciousness, stiffened muscles and jerking movements -- was 23 percentage points greater than the decrease in seizures among children taking a placebo.

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Venezuela may 'spiral out of control' with at least 20 dead in protests, UN says

As two declared presidents vie for power in Venezuela, a UN human rights official says at least 20 people have died in protest-related violence this week in the Latin American country, sparking her concern that the situation there "may rapidly spiral out of control."

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The suspect in the Waukesha parade tragedy was out on bond after allegedly running over a woman earlier this month

The man accused of careening his SUV into a Wisconsin parade, killing five people and injuring 48 others, was a registered sex offender in Nevada and had an active arrest warrant in that state, court records show.

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The Ensemble Theatre Artistic Director Eileen J. Morris Joins First Cohort of the BOLD Theater Women’s Leadership Circle

$1.25 Million Gifted To Support the Present and Future of Women in the American Theater

The Ensemble Theatre Artistic Director, Eileen J. Morris is among five female artistic leaders selected as the first in the Nation awarded part of a $1.25 million gift of The Pussycat Foundation and Northern Stage in support of women artistic directors in professional theaters across the United States.

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10-Year Old Raises $20K for His Invention That Prevents Child Hot Car Deaths

Bishop Curry is a 10-year old 5th grader from McKinney, Texas, and he's also the inventor of a prototype device that is designed to prevent children from dying in hot cars.

Australian PM accidentally tackles a child during a soccer match

A friendly soccer game between Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and a group of kids in Devonport, Tasmania, had a surprising twist on Wednesday when the politician accidentally tackled a child.

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DEI programs in universities are being cut across the country. What does this mean for higher education?

Yoleidy Rosario-Hernandez was just seven months into a job as chief diversity officer at the New College of Florida when the news came: The board of trustees announced it was dissolving the diversity, equity and inclusion office.