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5 Tips to Ace College Entry Exams
Because most colleges and universities require applicants to submit ACT or SAT results as part of admissions consideration, prepping for the test itself can be a critical component of that process.
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Alvarez’s return to the lineup wakes Astros bats up in victory over the Mariners
I have a friend that I have known for over 20-plus years of my life that I just refuse to lose any competitive events to. No matter if it’s video games, cards, board games, kick ball, etc. I am not losing. It must feel that way every time the Houston Astros (9-10) face the Seattle Mariners (7-14). The Astros used a strong first inning offensive outburst to defeat the Mariners 11-1 on Friday night at Minute Maid Park.
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Graduation Ceremony for FEMA Corps Teams who assisted with Hurricane Harvey Recovery
After completing 10 months and 1,700 service hours, some spent helping the survivors of Hurricane Harvey, a number of FEMA Corps and National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) Traditional AmeriCorps teams will be honored with a ceremony in Houston on Wednesday, Nov.15. Scott Thomas, Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer for Hurricane Harvey, will speak at the graduation ceremony. The location and hours for the ceremony are as follows:
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US issues new sanctions on Belarusian President Lukashenko
The United States applied new sanctions Tuesday on Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who has allied with Russia in its war on Ukraine.
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The Black Promoters Collective Announces Coco Jones’ Performance At Baltimore’s Rams Head Live! as a Part of the "What I Didn't Tell You Tour Part II”
As a promoter partner of COCO JONES' highly anticipated "What I Didn't Tell You Tour Part II," the Black Promoters Collective is happy to announce the Baltimore date at Rams Head Live! On October 31. Promising an unforgettable experience by the critically acclaimed actress and singer/songwriter, "What I Didn't Tell You Tour Part II" marks the second leg of her inaugural and highly successful headlining tour that initially launched on August 5th.
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The Houston Museum of African American Culture Announces the Opening of in-dif-fer-ence and Democracy
The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) is pleased to announce the July 28, 2018 opening of in·dif·fer·ence and Democracy, curated by John Guess, Jr. in·dif·fer·ence will be on display through September 22, 2018 and then again from October 10 through November 10, 2018. Democracy will be on display through September 15, 2018.
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METRO Memorial Day Schedule and Weekly Service Updates
In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, METRO will operate the following schedule on Monday, May 25, 2020:
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Congressman Al Green Press Conference on Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Photography by Vicky Pink On Friday, October 3, 2014, Houston Style Magazine was on hand …
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METRO Board Approves Requiring Facial Coverings on System
Enhanced Safety Measures Allow Fare Collection to Resume
METRO is continuing to expand its public service efforts requiring all riders, employees, contractors and visitors wear a face covering unless impracticable due to a medical condition. The health and safety rule unanimously approved today by METRO's Board of Directors extends to METRO vehicles, facilities and transit centers.
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US imposes new sanctions related to gold dealing to fund Wagner Group
The US Treasury Department on Tuesday imposed sanctions on four companies involved in “gold dealing” and one person they say made “weapons deals” tied to the Wagner Group.
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Suspect Arrested, Other Victims Sought in Sexual Assault Investigation
Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested and believed responsible for at least 10 sexual assault incidents in the northeast Houston and Harris County areas.
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Peloton is burning through cash and borrowing like crazy to stay afloat
Peloton's turnaround plan can't happen fast enough: The at-home fitness company continues to lose money — and it's quickly running out of cash.
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Dems Look South to Test Anti-Trump Strategy
Voters here sent Newt Gingrich to Congress for two decades. Tom Price, the conservative Republican tapped by President Donald Trump to dismantle Obamacare, represented the district for another dozen years.
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Zoom gets slammed: Stock plunges on weak outlook
The pandemic lift for Zoom has gone poof. Shares of the video conferencing company plunged more than 15% Tuesday after Zoom reported revenue for the second quarter that missed analysts' forecasts and issued a weak outlook for sales and profit in the third quarter.
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Online predators are on the rise, Oregon police say
78-year-old Douglas Edward Mulloy thought he was chatting with a 15-year-old girl on social media, when he sent her messages agreeing to meet up with her. Instead, Beaverton Police Detective Chad Opitz showed up.
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METRORail Work Prompts Bus Shuttles Updated
METRO will make improvements along all three light rail lines which will impact evening travel this weekend. The scheduled work is necessary to ensure METRO can continue to provide reliable light rail service to customers.
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Chelsea Clinton Announces April Book Tour
The first daughter announced Tuesday an eight-stop book tour for her book, "It's Your World: Get Informed, Get Inspired & Get Going."
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Love is In the Air at Duck Donuts®
Love It While It Lasts, Valentine’s Day Assortment Available February 9-18
Duck Donuts, known for serving Warm, Delicious and Made-to-Order!® donuts is helping customers celebrate the season of love with a Valentine’s Day assortment guaranteed to win over your sweetheart’s admiration. Available for a limited time only, the irresistible assortment features donuts including warm vanilla icing topped with Valentine’s Day sprinkles, fruity strawberry icing and powdered sugar and decadent chocolate icing with Oreo crumbles and hot fudge drizzle.
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Kansas City school officially making the switch to year-round model
A charter school in Kansas City has now moved to a year-round model to help make up for COVID-19 learning loss.
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Why you may be eating predigested food
Why do many people overeat chips, cereals, cakes, puddings and other ultraprocessed foods despite knowing those foods may not be healthy?