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Mayor Turner Appoints Office of Business Opportunity Director
Houston City Council approves appointee
Today, Houston City Council confirmed Marsha E. Murray as Director of the Office of Business Opportunity. She has filled the role as Interim Director since September 2019. Murray previously served as Deputy Director of OBO from 2012-2019.
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Texas Among States that Must Do More to Prepare for Elections During Coronavirus Pandemic, CAP Analysis Shows
After the chaos and confusion surrounding the Wisconsin primary, an analysis from the Center for American Progress finds that 40 states plus the District of Columbia have election systems that are not much better or are even worse positioned than Wisconsin when it comes to responding to a pandemic.
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Could You Be Missing Out On Senior Discounts? Here Are A Few Things To Know
People who reach or near their retirement years often need to watch every penny.
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Mildred's Umbrella Theater Co and The Asia Society Present FemFest Houston: Voices of Asia Virtual Reading Series
Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company and Asia Society Texas Center present a celebration of women's voices as we stage three readings of Houston premiere plays by Asian and Asian American women. The series, which was originally to be performed live over two days will now be presented online over a three week period in June. The series highlights the talents and accomplishments of women playwrights across the globe.The plays will be readings that have been safely recorded in a virtual setting, during times of social distancing.
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Free Online Resources Can Help Older Adults Stay Healthy and Safe During the Pandemic
In Texas, in the past three years, physical inactivity increased 11% for adults ages 65+
Sticking to a workout routine is hard enough under normal circumstances. With stay-at-home orders and social distancing requirements thrown into the mix, finding new ways to exercise and stay healthy has become more challenging than ever. This is especially true for older adults.
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Is the iPhone X a Disappointment? Investors Think So
The "x"citement might be over for the iPhone X. Shares of Apple and its suppliers tumbled this week after multiple industry analysts predicted weak demand for the new flagship iPhone. Apple's stock slid by as much as 4% in premarket trading Tuesday.
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All the statues in London's Parliament Square were men -- until now
The 11 statues of male historic figures dotted around Britain's Parliament Square had a new addition Tuesday -- Millicent Fawcett. The suffragist, who campaigned for women's right to vote at the turn of the 20th century, will be the first female to be honored with a statue at the site opposite the Houses of Parliament in central London.
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Toyota makes record $1 billion investment in ride-hailing firm Grab
Toyota is placing a big bet on Southeast Asia's largest ride-hailing company. The Japanese company is pumping $1 billion into Singapore-based Grab -- the biggest ever investment by a traditional automaker in a ride-hailing firm -- the companies announced Wednesday.
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Houston police release sketch and photos of suspect in killing of George H.W. Bush's cardiologist
Houston police released an artist's sketch and surveillance images of a cyclist who they say shot and killed Mark Hausknecht, an acclaimed cardiologist who treated former President George H.W. Bush.
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Heat wave turns deadly and expected to last through 4th of July
Nearly 60 million people remain under a heat advisory or warning Tuesday, with scorching temperatures and humidity expected through the Fourth of July.
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Dem Rep. Swalwell eyeing presidential run in 2020
Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday morning he is planning to consider a 2020 run for president after the midterms.
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5 dead in small plane crash
Officials on Monday identified five people killed after the small plane they were on the day before crashed in a Santa Ana parking lot.
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John Legend wants Louisiana to amend its constitution to remove 'white supremacy'
As part of his continued work in criminal justice reform, John Legend is calling on Louisiana to change its constitution.
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UNCF’s National College Empower Tour Kicks Off in New York; Awarding Thousands in Scholarship Dollars to Local Students
Hundreds of students expected to attend the UNCF Empower Me Tour
The UNCF (United Negro College Fund) Empower Me Tour (EMT) kicks off this academic year on Saturday, Sept. 21 at Hunter College. EMT is a free, traveling college-and-career-readiness roadshow that provides a platform for high school students to earn on-site scholarships and admission to the nation’s top historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Thousands of dollars will be awarded, on the spot, to local New York high school graduating seniors who attend.
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Primanti Bros. Restaurant And Bar Strikes Deal With Pittsburgh-Tech Startup GiftYa To Launch $5 eGift Offer For Fans
Beginning October 22, 2019, Primanti Bros. fans can receive a text for $5 off toward any meal at its Pittsburgh locations.
Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar today announces it is rolling out a new way for its fans to give and receive personalized egifts within seconds by using a digital platform created by Pittsburgh-based fintech startup GiftYa. Beginning October 22, 2019, Primanti Bros. fans can receive a text for $5 off toward any meal at its Pittsburgh locations.
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Natika and her daughter were reportedly passengers in the vehicle. She said an armed man rushed out of a nearby house and demanded money for repairs. He asked for $300, but Natika’s friend didn’t hav
A Texas woman will receive a huge payday after she was absolutely violated by a local police officer. The city of San Antonio has agreed to pay Natalie Simms, 40, after she sued them and ex-Detective Mara Wilson who removed Simms’ tampon during a public cavity search.
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Crane company fires 3 employees after they post inappropriate pictures in Camp Fire wreckage
One picture showed a dead cat with a beer bottle in its mouth. In another, a man is jumping through a burned trampoline.
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Global stocks drop after Trump risks 'full-on' trade war with China
President Donald Trump sent shivers through global markets on Monday, with stocks plunging after he threatened new tariffs that would escalate the US-China trade war.
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Trump tariff threats roil global markets for a second day
The Trump administration is taking stocks on a roller coaster ride. Investors are not pleased.
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Stock losses accelerate as Wall Street gets tariff whiplash
US stock market losses accelerated Tuesday morning, as financial markets grapple with the risk of an all-out trade war.
