Goose Creek Memorial Gives Pink Out Week Personal Meaning
Goose Creek Memorial High School staff and students rally for breast cancer awareness during the fourth annual Pink Out Week. Nancy Jacobs, a professional communication teacher and PAL adviser, and Rosa Torres, a cafeteria worker, share that both were diagnosed in the last year and credit the school, families, and community with strong support.
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Skydiving survivor credits e cig regimen and resilience
Marian Sparks began skydiving in 2006 when her niece asked for a graduation jump. She fell in love with the sport but soon faced personal hardship after her husband left, losing insurance and skipping annual mammograms she had on schedule as a high risk for breast cancer.
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Pink Rose Survivors Celebration Lights Up Garth Road
More than 100 attendees released 500 pink balloons at the 12th annual Pink Rose Survivors Celebration and Balloon Launch at Houston Methodist San Jacinto Hospital Cancer Center. Survivors took part in a reception and runway show with Frances Tucker calling the event a sign there is a cure and that people really care.
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Competitive Baytown races shape US House and State seat
Early voting starts Monday for the November 4 election. The open US House District 36 contest features Republican Brian Rabin versus Democrat Michael K. Cole, while State House District 144 sees incumbent Mary Ann Perez challenged by Gilbert Pena. Perez, a small business owner and former Houston Community College trustee, focuses on education and healthcare. Pena advocates education immigration and limited government. District 36 spans eight southeast Texas counties and parts of Baytown.
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Supreme Court balks at last minute voting changes
The Supreme Court allowed Texas to use its strict voter ID law for the November election despite a federal judge's ruling that it acts as a poll tax. The decision, issued before early voting begins, mirrors actions in North Carolina Ohio and Wisconsin and aims to avoid last minute election rule changes that could cause confusion. Wisconsin's status remains noted among the four states.
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