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HCC Board of Trustees Elect 2023 Officers

The Houston Community College Board of Trustees elected officers in a meeting held Wednesday, January 18, 2023.

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Leadership Renewal at Houston Community College: Trustees Elect 2024 Officers with Visionary Goals

The Houston Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees, in a significant session held on January 24, has unveiled its leadership lineup for 2024, subsequent to the HCC Trustee Elections. This assembly marked the commitment to educational leadership and community service by the board members, indicative of their continuous dedication to fostering an environment of academic excellence.

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Carlee Russell Says She Wasn’t Kidnapped

Carlee Russell, the Alabama woman who earlier this month went missing for 49 hours after making a 911 call about a child on an interstate, said she was not kidnapped and did not see a baby on the side of the road, according to a statement from her attorney.

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LGBTQ+: Houston Celebrates Diversity and Progress With LGBTQ+ Chamber’s Networking and City Inaugural Day

Houston Style Magazine is delighted to highlight a pair of significant events that exemplify the spirit of community and progress in our vibrant city. Star Sailor HTX Shines at Greater Houston LGBT Chamber’s #FirstFriday The first Friday of the month heralded a delightful gathering at Star Sailor HTX, an establishment that has quickly become synonymous with the city’s dynamic culinary scene.

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Montreux Jazz Festival Miami Hits All the Right Notes in Coconut Grove!

The inaugural edition of Montreux Jazz Festival Miami took the city by storm, captivating audiences with three days of unforgettable performances at The Hangar in Coconut Grove from March 1 to 3. Showcasing a diverse lineup of musical talents against the backdrop of Miami's vibrant culture, the festival delivered an unparalleled experience that left attendees spellbound.

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Shark warning signs still up at Kaimana Beach after shark encounter

Shark warning signs are still up after an aggressive shark took a bite out of a surfer's board on Monday.

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US asks Haiti’s Prime Minister to ‘move forward’ on political transition amid turmoil

The US has called for “urgent” movement toward a political transition in Haiti, as gangs run amok in the nation’s capital and opposition groups demand Prime Minister Ariel Henry’s resignation.

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The Heart of Houston Rodeo: Xfinity's 'Surprise Squad' Delights Trail Riders with Warm Gesture

As the vibrant rodeo season gallops into Houston, the community's spirit is as alive as ever, with unexpected acts of kindness adding to the excitement. The 'Surprise Squad', a team that includes Xfinity technicians dedicated to service beyond their call of duty, recently brightened the day of some of the most venerable African-American trail riders in the nation.

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5 Things for Monday, January 23: Donald Trump, Women's March, Syria Talks

Good morning from 5 Things, where we bring you the alternative to alternative facts. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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5 Things for August 21: Eclipse, Afghanistan, North Korea, Navy

Despite international tensions and political turmoil, Mother Nature still knows how to steal the show. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door. You can also get "5 Things You Need to Know Today" delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up here.

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“Straight Outta Compton” Producer Will Packer and “Boondocks” Creator Aaron McGruder Reveal Alt-History Drama “Black America” in the Works at Amazon

A century and a half after slavery was abolished in the U.S., the wounds left by one of the darkest periods in American history are far from healed, as evidenced by the controversy surrounding the recent announcement of HBO’s upcoming drama series Confederate, from Game Of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, which explores an alternate timeline of seceded southern states where slavery is legal and has evolved into a modern institution.

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5 Things for Tuesday, July 18: Health Care Bill, Minneapolis Shooting, Korea Talks, Worker Visas, Mediterranean Diet

Today's a great day to indulge -- it's Caviar Day! Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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5 Things for Wednesday, July 26: Russia Sanctions, Health Care, NFL and Brain Disease

President Donald Trump said Apple's going to build three new plants right here in the US. Apple says, well, hold on a minute. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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What It Was Like To Be At The Fight On The Texas House Floor

On Monday, at the end of the Texas legislative session, things took a very nasty turn. Protesters unhappy with a bill passed through the legislature that would ban so-called "sanctuary cities" stormed the chamber, forcing a tense standoff that led to an altercation -- the details of which are unclear -- between Republican and Democratic legislators. Texas Tribune editor Emily Ramshaw witnessed all of it. Our conversation about the fight -- as well as what else went on and whether there's going to be a special session -- conducted via email and lightly edited for flow is below.

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George Wright Stepping Down as President of Prairie View A&M

Dr. George Wright announced today he is stepping down as President of Prairie View A&M University and will return to teaching history full-time after an interim President is named.

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5 Things for Friday, June 23: Senate Health Bill, Philando Castile, Bill Cosby

It's the first official weekend of summer, so treat yourself by taking a few days off from thinking about the health care bill. But not quite yet! Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Iranian Baby Barred By Travel Ban Arrives at Hospital

Baby Fatemeh Reshad could soon on the mend -- and just in time. The 4-month old Iranian infant who has a life-threatening heart defect arrived Tuesday at a Portland, Oregon, hospital, officials there said. Fatemeh and her family had been ensnared in President Donald Trump's immigration ban that barred travel from seven Muslim-majority countries, including Iran.

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Mila’s Journey: One Woman’s Fight Against Colon Cancer

“This has got to be a joke,” thought Jamila Barefield. Yes, a very crude and ill joke that someone was playing on her. But there were no lights, no cameras, or studio audience. It was just her lying in a bed surrounded by four blank walls with tubes everywhere staring blankly in the face of a doctor. And in a very cold, disconnected matter, the doctor parted his lips and utter three horrific words, “You have cancer.”

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5 Things for Tuesday, April 4: Nuclear Option, Russia Bombing, Police Reforms

Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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5 Things to Know for Monday, April 10: Egypt, Syria, North Korea, Venezuela

A pair of bombings signals an absolutely horrifying start to our week. It's Monday and here are the 5 things you need to know today to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.