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What You Need To Know About Ticks

As summer heat descends, replacing balmy spring breezes, ticks are becoming active in many regions of the United States. In the coming months, some experts predict that ticks and the diseases they cause will be more abundant due to warmer winter temperatures. Worry, though, is unnecessary since prevention is possible.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Offers Prayers For The Missing Sailors On The USS John S. McCain

Jackson Lee: “I pray for the speedy recovery of the missing sailors and urge the Navy to conduct a full-scope investigation into the naval accidents that have injured and killed are brave men and women in uniform.”

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AFT’s Weingarten on Betsy DeVos’ Title IX Announcement

AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement responding to Betsy DeVos’ announcement today on Title IX:

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Wal-Mart, Costco Will Outperform in Face of Amazon

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Costco Wholesale Corporation benefit from key advantages that will allow their shares to outperform even as the broader retail industry struggles with the headwinds created by the rise of Amazon.com, Inc. as noted by a broker dealer with Cowen & Co. and reported on by Barron's.

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Houston Texans Announce 2017 Home Game Themes

Team to Induct Andre Johnson into Ring of Honor

The Houston Texans today announced the themes for each home game in 2017.

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Bengals' Adam Jones Suspended Without Pay For One Game For Violating NFL's Personal Conduct Policy

The NFL today notified Adam Jones of the Cincinnati Bengals that he will be suspended without pay for the first 2017 regular season game for violating the league's Personal Conduct Policy.

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Lil B Offers To End James Harden Curse: "It's Time To Talk"

"I apologize to James Harden I'm ready to talk and end the curse."

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Carmelo Anthony And La La Are Separated

After 7 years of marriage, it looks like NBAer Carmelo Anthony and actress La La Anthony are calling a time out.

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Baylor women No. 1 NCAA seed in Oklahoma City Regional

Baylor is going into the women's NCAA Tournament as a No. 1 seed for the fifth time in seven years.

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Delta warns investors: 'It may be two years or more' for air travel recovery

Yet again, Delta Air Lines posted massive quarterly losses --- and the company is warning investors "it may be two years or more" for air travel demand to return to normal.

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Harris County Clerk Provides Post Harvey Election Update

Harris County Clerk Stan Stanart will provide voters with an update on how Hurricane Harvey has impacted the elections infrastructure as well as provide vital information that displaced voters need to cast a ballot in the upcoming November 7, 2017 General and Special Elections.

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Harvey-Impacted Houstonians Get Access to Critical Resources to Address Unmet Needs after Harvey

On Saturday, May 26, Avenue and the Houston Health Department are partnering to host Harvey Resource Connect, an outreach event geared toward addressing the unmet needs that exist nine months after Hurricane Harvey. Located at the Northeast Restoration Center, the family-friendly event will offer Harvey-impacted Houstonians the opportunity to connect with valuable recovery resources including Avenue’s home repair program, Kids Meals for the summer, tips for avoiding foreclosures and legal advice.

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Harvey-Impacted Houstonians Get Access to Critical Resources to Address Unmet Needs after Harvey

On Saturday, May 26, Avenue and the Houston Health Department are partnering to host Harvey Resource Connect, an outreach event geared toward addressing the unmet needs that exist nine months after Hurricane Harvey. Located at the Northeast Restoration Center, the family-friendly event will offer Harvey-impacted Houstonians the opportunity to connect with valuable recovery resources including Avenue’s home repair program, Kids Meals for the summer, tips for avoiding foreclosures and legal advice.

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Fall Commencement Exercises Streamlined to One Ceremony

This fall, commencement exercises will be streamlined to one ceremony that recognizes all degree candidates. This realignment marks a return for PVAMU to its tradition of hosting one ceremony that incorporates all colleges and the School of Architecture.

US Announces 15th Virus Case, This One In Texas Evacuee

U.S. officials on Thursday announced the country’s 15th confirmed case of the new coronavirus — an evacuee from China who had been under quarantine in Texas.

Astros Foundation Deliver Critical Medical Supplies to Texas Medical Center During COVID-19 Pandemic

The Astros Foundation, in partnership with Crane Worldwide, made a major announcement on Wednesday. They will be providing funding, logistics and transportation support to deliver medical equipment to those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in Houston.

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.

East End Houston Business Leaders Unite to Provide Support to USO Troops

Large Donation of Hand Sanitizers and Face Masks to Fight COVID-19

The Houston East End Chamber of Commerce will hold a press conference to announce and present the donation of a large number of hand sanitizers and face masks for 2,000 USO troops, who are stationed across three highly populated areas of Louisiana and Texas.

Dr. James Dixon Eulogizes The Memory of John Lewis and C.T. Vivian. "They Challenged Us To Change!"

At such a critical national moment, a force for freedom and equality has fallen!

In the wake of the passing of two American icons, the Honorable John Lewis, and Dr. C.T. Vivian, this message by Dr. James Dixon is powerful. “Divine Interruptions to American Hypocrisy.”

"Oprah's Supersoul Conversations" Podcast to Feature All-New One-On-One Interviews With Oprah And Dr. Alan Lightman, Eckhart Tolle and Bishop T.D. Jakes

Interviews Will Also Stream on “Super Soul Sunday” Facebook Page

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announces “Oprah’s SuperSoul Conversations” podcast will feature all-new interviews with Professor of Humanities at MIT Dr. Alan Lightman, spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle, and Bishop T.D. Jakes as they offer encouragement and inspiration during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic.