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Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Kicks Off Next Century of Female Entrepreneurs with 2018 Girl Scout Cookie Season

Council launches Cookies4Heroes campaign to donate 10,000 cases of Girl Scout Cookies to first responders and military

Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council (GSSJC) enters the next century of Girl Scouts learning how to be future CEOs. The Girl Scout Cookie Program® not only teaches girls essential entrepreneurial skills but also powers amazing experiences for girls across the United States, including outdoor and travel opportunities, exposure to STEM and ways to improve their communities through service projects. This year, GSSJC is rallying the community to donate more than 10,000 cases, or 120,000 packages, of Girl Scout Cookies to first responders who provided relief during Hurricane Harvey across our 26-county jurisdiction as part of Cookies4Heroes.

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Music and Boxing Industry Mogul James Prince Hosts Book Release Party in Houston

The event will be held from 7-10 pm on July 6, 2018 at Johnny Dang & Co., 6224 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77057

he Houston community is invited to celebrate the release of “The Art and Science of Respect: A Memoir by James Prince.” The book chronicles the mogul’s success, celebrity stories, and sage advice honed through years of representing the nation’s most influential public figures. The book release party will take place on July 6th in Houston at jeweler to the stars Johnny Dang's $4.5 million venue featuring a Q&A with Prince, red carpet influencer arrivals, open bar, lite bites, and a book signing. Confirmed guests include iconic music artists such as Bun B, Trae tha Truth, Slim Thug, and Emmy nominated rapper Paul Wall, among others.

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Oscar Winner CUBA GOODING JR. to Star as 'Billy Flynn' in CHICAGO on Broadway, Oct. 6-Nov. 18

The Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago, (Barry & Fran Weissler, producers) will welcome Academy Award winner and Emmy nominee CUBA GOODING JR. as smooth-talking lawyer “Billy Flynn,” beginning Saturday, October 6, 2018 through Sunday, November 18, 2018, at Broadway’s Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).

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Empower Black Americans Long After Juneteenth is Over "Blueprint for a Better Deal for Black America" Could Improve Lives of Millions

Celebrating "Juneteenth," the oldest and most popular commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States, leaders of the Project 21 black activist organization urge black Americans seeking more opportunity and prosperity to question political beliefs that have failed them. Project 21's new "Blueprint for a Better Deal for Black America" furthers Juneteenth's goals of self-improvement and stronger communities by offering innovative policies that address longstanding problems affecting black households.

5G Will Revolutionize Our Lives -- and Unleash Security Threats

What once seemed like science fiction will soon become reality. Doctors will perform surgery from thousands of miles away using remote-controlled robots. Self-driving cars will zip through traffic.

Governor Abbott Announces Texas Safety Commission

Commission Will Meet On August 22nd In Austin, August 29th In El Paso

Last week, Governor Greg Abbott announced the Domestic Terrorism Task Force to combat hateful acts of extremism in Texas following the recent shooting in El Paso. Today, Governor Abbott announced the Texas Safety Commission, which will develop an immediate action plan for the State of Texas. This plan will include strategies to provide community healing, combat the rise of extremist groups and hateful ideologies, keep guns out of the hands of deranged individuals, and combat domestic terrorism, including cybersecurity threats. The commission will also produce legislative solutions the State of Texas can adopt to prevent mass shootings and domestic terror attacks.

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Getting Mengaged: the hottest new trend. Tips for picking out men's engagement rings

Step aside, ladies, a new engagement trend is sweeping its way through the big cities: Men's engagement rings. While we always hear about picking out the perfect engagement rings for her, an engagement ring can be just as exciting to receive for men. Luckily, there are a few expert tips on how to pick the perfect ring for your man -- and a few different style suggestions to choose from.

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Governor Ron DeSantis Officially Requests Replacement of Florida Statue in National Statuary Hall on 144th Anniversary of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s Birthday

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s statue will represent the first African American to have a state-commissioned statue in National Statuary Hall

“Florida is proud to commemorate the 144th anniversary of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s birthday by sending our state’s formal request to place her statue in National Statuary Hall, making her the first African American to have a state-commissioned statue,” said Governor DeSantis. “Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune was an influential educator, leader and civil rights activist who became one of Florida’s and our nation’s most influential leaders. Dr. McLeod Bethune’s statue will represent the best of who we are as Floridians to visitors from around the world in our nation’s capitol. Her legacy endures and will continue to inspire future generations.”

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Groundbreaking News: New School to Meet Increased Service Demands for Area Students with Behavioral Disorders, Autism

Harris County Department of Education kicked off construction on a new, 47,970-square-foot school to replace Academic and Behavior School West at a ceremonial groundbreaking April 3 at 12772 Medfield Drive in southwest Houston. County and city officials, school district leaders, staff and students attended the event backdropped by a bulldozer, shovels and hardhats.

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Houston's Local Needs Assessment Open for Public Comment Until Nov.5

On October 5, 2018 the City of Houston published a Local Needs Assessment of residential impact from Hurricane Harvey for thirty days of public comment. The assessment shows that the City will need an additional $2 billion in federal resources to meet the most serious housing needs after Harvey. Other key findings of the assessment:

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Voting is Underway for the 2018 Home Depot Retool Your School Campus Improvement Grant Program

For the ninth consecutive year, The Home Depot is continuing to give back to our nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and today announced that voting has begun for the 2018 Retool Your School Campus Improvement Grant Program. Since 2010, the program has awarded more than 1.8 million dollars in grant money to our nation’s HBCUs to make sustainable improvements.

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African-American Entrepreneur Launches Innovative Mobile Tax Refund Loan App to Revolutionize the Tax Industry

MKG Enterprises Corp. has launched a futuristic mobile tax refund loan app which will redefine tax industry for better and make tax returns simpler for American taxpayers.

Good news for Americans struggling with income tax returns given the recent changes in the tax laws with the enactment of The PATH ACT. A visionary African-American entrepreneur, Marshawn Govan, has come up with an innovative mobile tax refund loan app that is all set to revolutionize the tax industry and make tax returns simpler for Americans.

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H-E-B Rx COVID-19 Vaccine Update

Customers who received their first dose of Covid-19 vaccine from H-E-B between 12/23 and 12/27 will be contacted by H-E-B to schedule an appointment to receive the second dose. H-E-B has requested additional allocation of vaccine from the state of Texas. Our limited allocation has either already been distributed or is scheduled to be administered. We are awaiting additional allocation of vaccine from the state of Texas so we can continue to vaccinate healthcare providers as well as begin offering vaccine to those in Phase 1B.

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Biden administration asks Supreme Court to save Obamacare, flipping Trump arguments

The Biden administration told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that it should uphold the Affordable Care Act, reversing the position of the Trump administration that had urged the justices to strike down the entire law amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Houston Native Serves Aboard Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier “Mighty IKE”

A Houston native is serving aboard one of the world’s largest warships, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).

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HISD makes significant improvement in key accountability scores

The Houston Independent School District earned a B from the Texas Education Agency’s academic accountability ratings for the 2021-2022 school year.

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Interactive Exhibition of LEGO® Models Make Their Houston Debut

Larger than life replicas of historic landmarks, wild animals, pop-culture icons and more set to be displayed at the George R. Brown Convention Center starting October 29

Take a trip around the world and experience LEGO® in new heights and wonderous sights! Starting October 29, the award-winning Awesome Exhibition – The Interactive Exhibition of LEGO® Models created by LEGO® Certified Professional Ryan “The Brickman” McNaught will welcome builders, creators and spectators to the magnificent exhibition of over 30 displays made entirely of LEGO® bricks. This will be the first time the exhibition makes its way to Houston.

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The Light Park Will ‘Electrify the Night’ in Houston this Holiday Season

The Most Exciting Light Show South of the North Pole Opens November 4, 2022 in Katy and Spring

In the spirit of blazing new trails and making memories, The Light Park has announced that they will be opening their expertly-lit gates to holiday revelers and fun-seekers on November 4, 2022. “By opening a bit earlier in the season than most area holiday light displays, we can add more accessibility and early-bird options for our guests who come from near and far,” says Matt Johnson, Co-Creator of The Light Park, now celebrating its third year in the Houston area. “The best advice we can give our guests is to plan early and prepare to be awed by the seemingly countless lights across this wildly energetic drive-thru holiday park. While the lights go up, the prices stay down with early-bird pricing on pre-purchased tickets.”

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Mayor Turner Launches 10th Annual Liftoff Houston Startup Business Plan Competition

Applications are now open for the Liftoff Houston Startup Business Plan Competition, where three winners will each receive $10,000 in seed money to fund their dreams of entrepreneurship. Applications must be received by 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19.