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Rams Get Jalen Ramsey From Jaguars For 3 Draft Picks

The Los Angeles Rams acquired Jalen Ramsey from the Jaguars on Tuesday night, ending the star cornerback’s tumultuous tenure in Jacksonville with a trade to the defending NFC champions.

How This Taco Joint Will Win You Over With Its Backdoor Chicken

Don’t sacrifice quality and flavor over convenience. Velvet Taco offers all three with its Backdoor Chicken!

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Council Member Boykins Celebrates Expansion of Affordable Single-Family Homes

As a Council Member who spent his childhood living in an apartment, I truly appreciate the value of a single-family home.

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Moms' use of 'snus' tobacco linked to higher blood pressure in kids

Children whose mothers used snus — a type of powdered, smokeless tobacco popular in Sweden — during pregnancy had higher blood pressure by age 6 than children whose mothers did not use it, new research says.

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Classes Canceled As Threat Of Chicago Teacher Strike Looms

Chicago‘s mayor announced on Wednesday that the city’s public schools will be shut down on Thursday, one day ahead of an expected teachers’ strike.

Intel To Pay $5M To Settle Pay Discrimination Allegations

The Labor Department says it has reached a $5 million settlement with chip maker Intel Corp. over allegations of pay discrimination against its female, African American and Hispanic employees.

DACAMERA presents Blue Note Records 80th Birthday Celebration, Nov. 2

DACAMERA of Houston continues its 2019–2020 jazz series with Blue Note Records 80th Birthday Celebration, an evening honoring the legendary jazz record label with performances by three outstanding artists on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. at the Wortham Theater Center’s Cullen Theater. The first date in a nationwide anniversary tour, the concert lineup features Kandace Springs, James Francies and the James Carter Organ Trio, each performing a set of their own music, followed by a finale with all of the artists coming together to perform a classic Blue Note tune.

East Baton Rouge Parish/City of Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome Proclaims Registered Technology Apprenticeship Week

NexusLA and Louisiana Technology Park announce an event to honor the first cohort of apprentices in the Apprenti™ program on Friday, November 8, 2019 at 10:30 AM. East Baton Rouge Parish/City of Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome will attend to declare the week of November 11-17 Registered Technology Apprenticeship Week. November 11-17, 2019 is also the 5th Annual National Apprenticeship Week, declared by the U.S. Department of Labor.

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Eugene Bullard, the 1st Known African-American fighter Pilot, Now Has Statue at Museum of Aviation in Georgia

Eugene Bullard, who became known as the Black Swallow of Death, was the first African-American pilot to fly in combat. Bullard now has a statue in his honor, unveiled last week in Warner Robins, Georgia, at the Museum of Aviation next to Robins Air Force Base, and about 100 miles south of Atlanta.

School Safety Forum Enlists 3 Dynamic Safety Experts in Dialogue with Education Community Oct. 15

School Safety is the topic as three international and local safety experts talk about school violence and solutions at Harris County Department of Education Oct. 15, from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Psychologist Scott Poland, emergency preparedness expert Michael Dorn and Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez lead the discussions.

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An Interactive Conversation Focused on Black Men and Vulnerability Kicks off National Tour

Last month, filmmaker Brian Ellison, anthropologist Marlon Hall, and sculptor Anthony Suber launched a series of conversations focused on the black male experience in contemporary society called "The Black Man Project." Curated by Hall, the dinner series features a moving sculpture created by Suber with conversation centered around a documentary directed by Ellison, UnMASKulinity, debuting next year. The next discussion will take place on October 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the Google Seattle Office.

Representative Coleman on killing of Atatiana Jefferson

Today, October 15, 2019, Representative Garnet F. Coleman (D-Houston) joins Representative Nicole Collier (D-Ft. Worth) in calling for public policy to prevent more senseless killings like that of Atatiana Jefferson.

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Houston Sailor assists in landing a helicopter on flight deck of Navy ship

SOUTH CHINA SEA (October 10, 2019) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class Cristopher Woolsey, from Houston, assists in landing an MH-60R helicopter, attached to the "Saberhawks" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 77, over the flight deck of Arleigh-Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) .

No matter how you phrase it, price controls are bad for patients

"We're working on a favored nations clause, where we pay whatever the lowest nation's price is," remarked the president. "Why should other nations — like Canada — why should other nations pay less than us?"

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C. Baldwin Officially Opens its Doors, Honoring the Past and Welcoming the Future of Hospitality in Downtown Houston

C. Baldwin, Curio Collection by Hilton delivers a special hotel experience in the heart of Houston's financial district.

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Tommy Bahama Brings an Island Twist to Holiday Cocktails

Liven up your holiday celebration with fun and festive cocktails from Tommy Bahama. The Coconut Eggnog Martini and Happy Huladays Cocktail are a great way to celebrate the season. Simply follow the recipe here or stop by any Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar & Store or Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar and enjoy!

Kingwood Community Center to Host Two Upcoming Meetings

Houston City Council Member Dave Martin would like to make Kingwood and Lake Houston area residents aware of two separate meetings to be held next week at the Kingwood Community Center, 4102 Rustic Woods, Kingwood, TX 77345.

HISD Nutrition Services to celebrate National School Lunch Week on Oct. 14-18

HISD Nutrition Services chef trainers will showcase one of their newest recipes — General Tso’s Chicken — during a special live cooking demonstration and food sampling session held at De Chaumes Elementary School in celebration of National School Lunch Week.

Haskell sentenced to death for family massacre

A Harris County jury sentenced a killer to death Friday for the execution of six members of the Stay family, including a husband and wife and their young children.

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Astros lose ALCS Game 1 to the Yankees

When the weatherman predicted there would be a cold front in Houston on Saturday, he meant the temperature, not the Astros bats. Houston (0-1) was limited to three hits tonight as they lost Game 1 of the ALCS 7-0 to the New York Yankees (1-0).