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The Milk Man Delivers Again
Houston Texan J.J. Watt named to NFL 2010 All-Decade Team
Houston Texans fans finally have a reason to smile again. After being disgruntled and disappointed over the DeAndre Hopkins trade to Arizona, they learned on Monday that three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, J.J. Watt was named to the NFL 2010 All-Decade Team.
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The Rise, Fall and Rise of the Interactive Display Market
A month ago, 13 countries had complete school closures, affecting 19% of enrolled learners and placing an emphasis on the concern for adequate supply. As the peak of the crisis in China was just after Chinese New Year, vendors had plenty of inventory to cover the annual common shortage around that time, leading to limited shortages. Now manufacturers in China, which accounts for 90% of the global interactive display market, are gradually returning to work. As a result, the product is shipping and some vendors report that they have had little change in supply.
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Growing conditions peachy for Texas fruit growers
Texas’ peach crop looks good amid improved growing conditions despite warmer-than-normal weather that impacted tree chill hours, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.
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HISD announces new food distribution sites for week of April 13
The Houston Independent School District will continue food distribution efforts at 25 sites throughout the district during the week of Monday, April 13.
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The Long-Lasting Impact of COVID-19 on LCD Demand
COVID-19 first created the question ‘will there be enough LCD panels?’ before the more pertinent: ‘will there be any demand?!’
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Harris Health System—University of Houston Collaboration Fills Emergency Need for Face Shields in Hospitals Caring for Coronavirus Patients
With supply companies unable to fulfill emergency requests for medical face shields, and with a need to assure this critical resource for staff in its hospitals, Harris Health System reached out to an unlikely partner for help—the University of Houston.
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Local Government Entities are Eligible to Apply for Federal Funding
The Texas Comptroller’s Office is urging eligible local governments to apply for federal funding under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
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Governor Greg Abbott Announces Star Of Texas Nominations
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that nominations for the 2020 Star of Texas Awards, which honor peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical first responders who were seriously injured or killed in the line of duty, are now open. Nominations must be submitted to the Governor's Office by June 15, 2020. Nominations can also be made for private citizens who were seriously injured or killed while aiding or attempting to aid a peace officer, firefighter, or emergency medical first responder in the performance of the their duties.
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Houston Mom Launching New Version of Special Needs Teddy Bear That Helps Special Needs and Nonverbal Children Communicate
Dr. Tameka Maiden, a single mom, pharmacist and former teacher from Houston, Texas, is launching a new version of her special Teddy Bear that helps autistic and nonverbal children better communicate with others.
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CEO/President of the California Black Chamber of Commerce Jay King Launches Covid-19 "Everybody Pitch In" GoFundMe Campaign To Save California-Based Small Black Businesses
Jay King, the CEO and President of the California Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC), has announced the launch of a special Covid-19 "Everybody Pitch In" GoFundMe campaign, to assist and save California-based small Black businesses. Even with the recent passage of the CARES Act, a $2 trillion-dollar Covid-19 stimulus bill, King is concerned that small Black enterprises will be overlooked. As the largest African American non-profit business organization, representing thousands of small and emerging businesses, affiliates and chambers of commerce throughout California, the CBCC is extremely concerned about the aftermath of Covid-19 which has immobilized and shut down businesses around the entire world
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TV One's Award-Winning Series UNSUNG Ends the Season with Hip Hop Quartet Goodie Mob
TV One's award-winning documentary series UNSUNG wraps the season with legendary rap group Goodie Mob on Sunday, April 19 at 10 p.m. ET/9C.
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Let Go Of Anxiety And Negativity, Embrace A Positive Path Forward With The Process Way Of Life
Self-care and emotional health are more important than ever. In the face of unprecedented uncertainty, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by fear and anxiety. What can we do right now, as individuals, to begin a journey toward a brighter future?
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Council Member Pollard Delivers Essentials to Elderly Veterans Using goPuff Delivery Service
Council Member Pollard has partnered with goPuff to deliver food and essential home items to elderly residents in District J. goPuff is an on-demand convenience store service that delivers essential items such as cleaning supplies, toilet paper, detergent, milk, eggs, bread and other common groceries within 30 minutes. goPuff allows people to follow the Stay Safe, Work Safe order and remain at home while still getting the important items they need.
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Tax Time During Coronavirus: What Retirees Need To Know
Retirement and the effects of aging come with a lot of changes, but at least one thing remains constant.
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Kroger Houston Helps Fight Hunger with $25,000 Donation to Interfaith of the Woodlands
Earlier this week, Kroger Houston and The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation presented Interfaith of the Woodlands with a check for $25,000 to help support the fight against hunger in our communities.
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Three METRO Bus Operators Test Positive for COVID-19
METRO has received confirmation that three bus operators have tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of cases to 10 METRO employees and one contractor. The Authority continues to track positive test results among its workforce of more than 4200. We are also conducting temperature checks of all employees before they begin their workday.
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New Orleans Business Alliance Surpasses $500K Fundraising Goal for Gig Economy Workers COVID-19 Relief Fund
The New Orleans Business Alliance (NOLABA) is proud to announce that as of today (April 14), its COVID-19 relief fund to support unemployed gig economy workers has reached over $640,000 in contributions, significantly surpassing its initial $500,000 goal. NOLABA would like to thank the following organizations for their significant support:
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Obama Endorses Biden for President in Video Message
Former President Barack Obama offered his formal endorsement ofJoe Biden on Tuesday, injecting himself squarely in the presidential race for the first time by urging Democrats across the party's ideological spectrum to rally behind Biden and form a unified front to defeat President Donald Trump and win back the White House.
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AFT Launches Six-Figure Ad Campaign Targeting Trump over PPE Lies, Inaction
Television and online ads urge Americans to contact the White House after incompetent president accused health professionals of stealing personal protective equipment
The American Federation of Teachers today launched a six-figure television ad buy to hold President Trump accountable for his failure to protect healthcare workers and other personnel, after he bizarrely suggested nurses were stealing personal protective equipment while declining to provide PPE himself.
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Hip Hop Public Health Launches 20 Seconds or More Initiative Harnessing the Power of Music to Encourage Hand Washing and Other Safety Protocols Amongst Young People to Battle the COVID-19 Pandemic
Rap Icon Doug E. Fresh and Songwriter Artie Green Collaborated on New Song and Video, 20 Seconds or More, Featuring 40 Recording Artists, Entertainers, Medical Workers, Athletes, and Business and Civi
Hip Hop Public Health (HHPH) the national nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering positive health behavior change through the power of hip hop music since 2005, today launched 20 Seconds or More, a new initiative to encourage hand washing and other safety protocols among the nation's youth.