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Texas officials will take over the state's biggest school district, raising questions about who controls America's classrooms
The fate of nearly 200,000 American students' education will soon be controlled not by locally elected leaders but by state-appointed managers yet to be named.
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Houston schools takeover and red states vs. blue cities
Some of the facts about the state of Texas taking control of the Houston Independent School District make the decision seem baffling and unfair.
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Students fight to 'Take Down Tobacco'
Local students are spending their spring break working to fight against child tobacco use and vaping.
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Western Chic Styles to Shop During Rodeo Houston
Now through March 19th, you can still shop some of the latest western chic styles at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Whether you’re looking for agriculture products, clothing, hats, shoes, jewelry or specialty foods, the Rodeo has some great shops and selections to check out before it comes to a close.
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Ruth E. Carter: Shining the Light on Superheroes
Imagination would have us believe that superheroes are fictional characters in capes, masks, and elaborate costumes with superhuman powers that either come to destroy or save life.
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Texas Legislative Black Caucus Statement Condemning TEA Takeover of HISD
"This is an overreach by the state on this academic issue and will be a total loss of local control over the education of over 194,000 students at 276 campuses. Ultimately, we need to be focusing on the best ways to help serve our students and teachers, and taking the helm of HISD is not the best way to move forward. The Texas Legislative Black Caucus completely condemns"
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Texas Education Agency to Take Control of HISD in June
HISD takeover has happened. TEA confirms it will appoint a board of managers and a superintendent.
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TEA Takeover Statement: from CHILDREN AT RISK
Parents and teachers of Houston ISD have been on edge since Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner warned of an impending Texas Education Agency (TEA) takeover of the district. In January 2023, the Texas Supreme Court threw out the past injunction, allowing for TEA to go through with the takeover that has been on its do-to list since 2019 following years of low performance at Wheatley high school in the district.
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Department of Neighborhoods Welcomes Complete Communities University Class of Spring 2023
28 emerging leaders will explore strategies for community empowerment
The Department of Neighborhoods (DON) is pleased to announce the Complete Communities University (CCU) Class of Spring 2023. Twenty-eight aspiring leaders from communities across Houston will participate in the eight-week leadership training course. Selected through a competitive application process, the participants represent City Council districts A through K and At-Large districts 1-4, including all 10 historically underserved communities receiving neighborhood revitalization services under Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Complete Communities initiative.
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Ruth E. Carter becomes the first Black woman to win multiple Oscars
Costume designer Ruth E. Carter just became the first Black woman to win two Oscars.
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Michelle Yeoh's mom reacts to 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' star's historic Oscar win
Michelle Yeoh's mom may not have been present in the Dolby Theater on Sunday to see her daughter win an Oscar but cameras were rolling as she watched the historic moment live in Malaysia.
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Judge says jury in E. Jean Carroll case can see 'Access Hollywood' tape and testimony of two other accusers
A federal judge on Friday said that E. Jean Carroll, in her defamation case against former President Donald Trump, can use as evidence the testimony of two other sexual assault accusers as well as the "Access Hollywood" tape, in which he bragged about being able to grope women.
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All adults should be screened for hepatitis B at least once, CDC says
A new recommendation from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says all adults should be screened at least once in their lifetime for hepatitis B, an illness that's linked to liver disease and cancer.
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MEGAN THEE STALLION TO HEADLINE AT&T BLOCK PARTY AT 2023 NCAA MARCH MADNESS MUSIC FESTIVAL.
Megan Thee Stallion to headline the three-day Music Festival (March 31 – April 2) held at Discovery Park in Houston.
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Lithium-ion battery fires are happening more often. Here's how to prevent them
Lithium-ion batteries, found in many popular consumer products, are under scrutiny again following a massive fire this week in New York City thought to be caused by the battery that powered an electric scooter.
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Gospel Greats Vanessa Bell Armstrong and Tramaine Hawkins to Perform at Event to Commemorate Renaming of Kimble Park and Honor Local Activist
During Women’s History Month, Abounding Prosperity Inc. and the City of Dallas Host Dedication and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Honoring Irene H. Trigg-Myers’ South Dallas Park
In partnership with The City of Dallas, Abounding Prosperity, Inc. will host a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony in honor of the late, Ms. Irene H. Trigg-Myers, one of the founders of Abounding Prosperity, Inc., where the 1.2 acre Kimble Park will be renamed in her honor for her contributions to the Southern Dallas community. Commissioned by the City of Dallas as part of its effort to redress greenspace disparities and revitalize historically underserved neighborhoods, the name change and dedication ceremony will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Kimble Park, 2215 Warren Avenue, Dallas 75215. Dignitaries from the City of Dallas Park and Recreation Department, the Dallas Police Department Community Liaison, and other city officials will be in attendance to mark the celebration.
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The Moran CityCentre Hosts Monica's Bidi Bidi Tribute at Fireside
Enjoy light bites, craft cocktails and a tribute to the queen of Tejano
Celebrate the queen of Tejano as The Moran CITYCENTRE hosts Monica’s Bidi Bidi Tribute on Saturday, March 11. The evening will feature an a la carte menu of light bites, craft cocktails from Moran Hotel mixologists and a tribute concert!