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Posted on May 31, 2023 · The Texas House passes what Governor Abbott wants, then promptly adjourns. Where does this leave the Texas Senate?

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University of Houston admissions extends standardized test-optional policy through 2024 

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Posted on May 25, 2023 · Other universities, such as Baylor and Texas Tech, will have test-optional admissions policies until Fall 2025.

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Should Texas consider expanding nuclear energy?

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Posted on May 19, 2023 · A University of Houston professor makes his case for why it's a question worth asking.

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Posted on December 7, 2022 · Servi is the newest addition to the team at Eric's, which is part of the Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership.

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Houston Rockets, 50 Cent, partner to give away 1,000 Thanksgiving turkeys

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Posted on November 22, 2022 · The team and the rapper's foundation worked with Kroger to distribute turkeys outside of the Toyota Center on Tuesday.

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Galveston reports 900 flu cases, significantly higher than usual for October

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Posted on October 20, 2022 · Officials said the numbers typically seen this time of year are “enough you can count on one hand.”

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Houston Area Women’s Center announces expansion to address domestic violence

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Posted on October 19, 2022 · The new expansion includes a new residential campus and an administrative headquarters that will provide a 135-unit Emergency Supportive Housing that will triple the capacity to serve 360 women.

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Annual Houston Thanksgiving Parade expected to return after pandemic, weather cancellations

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Posted on October 14, 2022 · The much-anticipated event was cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic, and cancelled in 2021 due to inclement weather.

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Baytown officer Juan Delacruz found not guilty in shooting death of Pamela Turner

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City to host rally for Houston Astros as 2022 postseason begins

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Posted on October 6, 2022 · The Astros are set to begin their postseason play on October 11, where they will play the winner of the Wild-Card series between the Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays.

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Flu season in Texas beginning earlier than usual; expert recommends not waiting for flu shot

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Posted on September 27, 2022 · The current numbers of flu cases throughout the Houston area aren't usually seen until December or January.

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American Red Cross expected to send hundreds to Puerto Rico amid Hurricane Fiona recovery

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Posted on September 22, 2022 · Hurricane Fiona hit Puerto Rico on Sunday and much of the island lost its power, and has experienced mass flooding.

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