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Why Kamala Harris as VP Would Be a Revelation for Black America
Kamala Harris walked into a packed auditorium for her freshman orientation at Howard University and experienced a revelation.
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Harris County Election Administrators: Teneshia Hudspeth for Harris County Clerk
Houston Style Magazine Offers This Commentary By Corroll G. Robinson To Our Faithful Readers
I am writing to recap and expand on my recommendations to the Harris County Commissioners Court regard- ing the establishment of the office of Election Administrator in our County.
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Texans open training camp under a different set of circumstances than in the past
Normally this time of the year in Houston fans are preparing to watch the Texans play their first preseason game all the while calling in to their favorite local sports shows and debating on social media about which third-string player has a chance to make an impact and the roster.
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Kamala Harris Just Showed Why Biden Chose Her as His Running Mate
When Kamala Harris appeared with Joe Biden on Wednesday as his running mate for the first time, she showed why he had chosen her.
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Harris County Commissioners Earmark $32 Million to Give Students Digital Access for New School Year
Having a good education can set an individual up to handle all kinds of opportunities in life. Access to this type of education is not always readily available to all students for a variety of reasons. Obstacles are unique for each generation. For students of today, the biggest problem is the lack of Internet access and/or digital devices.
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Harris and Biden talk shared bond with Beau Biden during first appearance together as Democratic ticket
California Sen. Kamala Harris talked in deeply personal terms about her relationship with Joe Biden's late son Beau during their first appearance Wednesday as the Democratic 2020 ticket.
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Astros bullpen wastes brilliant outing by Bielak to lose in extra inning
At this point of the season Astros manager Dusty Baker should create a LinkedIn page with a headline that reads:
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Biden and Harris deliver first speech together as Democratic ticket in Delaware
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden and his running mate, California Sen. Kamala Harris, are making their first appearance together Wednesday afternoon for a speech in Delaware.
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A virtual running mate search: How a personal connection led Joe Biden to pick Kamala Harris
Joe Biden started with Kamala Harris, and in the end, came back to her.
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Head of Black policing group confronts Barr over denial of systemic racism in law enforcement
The head of a national Black policing group confronted Attorney General William Barr over his denial of the existence of systemic racism in law enforcement on Monday at a meeting at the Justice Department.
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The Republican Party just took another step toward a dangerous conspiracy theory
On Wednesday morning, the President of the United States tweeted congratulations to a Republican candidate who won a congressional runoff in Georgia on Tuesday.
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Commissioners Court Commits $32M in Funding to Ensure Digital Access to Low-Income Harris County Students
The Digital Access Program will Provide Devices and WiFi Hot Spots to Students
All children deserve to have access to high-quality education. However, as public health experts have recommended that we delay in-person instruction and our schools move classes online, some children have been left without the tools to continue their education. Low-income families often cannot afford high-speed internet access and devices that their children need to complete their online coursework, leaving thousands of students without a way to begin school during the pandemic.
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Kroger Recalls Cheese Dips because of Possible Health Risk
Kroger is recalling cheese dips sold at because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. No customer illnesses have been confirmed to date.
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Previous vaccines and masks may hold down Covid-19, some researchers say
As US leaders work to control the spread of coronavirus, researchers across the globe are working to answer the mysteries that remain around infections.
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Food bank doles out tons of food as Texans, like many Americans, fight to feed themselves
American food insecurity is an under-told story amid the coronavirus pandemic, but as more people find themselves unemployed or underemployed, it's a reality with which too many are grappling.
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VA awards over $19.6M in grants to end Veteran homelessness in Texas
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced on Friday it awarded more than $19.6M under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program (SSVF) to 15 non-profit organizations in the state of Texas. A list of grantees is available at www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf.asp.
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A surprise 'safe-haven' investment has surged 180% since March
Bitcoin is on a tear: The price of one bitcoin is now trading just above $11,500, the highest level in about a year. Bitcoin has surged more than 60% in 2020 and is up more than 180% from its mid-March lows of about $4,000.
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TV Host Michelle Harris Has Tips on Creating a Relaxing Home Spa Day
Michelle Harris TV host of Alive and Well TV has tips on creating a spa day at home – how to create an oasis of relaxation and self-care in your own home.