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Texans want TEs even more involved in offense

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Texans want TEs even more involved in offense

Darren Fells has already caught more touchdown passes in a season than any other tight end in Houston Texans franchise history.

And there are still four games remaining in 2019.

“They’ve been doing a good job, all three, including Jordan Thomas now he’s back in the role,” quarterback Deshaun Watson said. “Jordan Akins and Fells has been doing a heck of a job of really just being disciplined. Doing what we ask him to do, being real, real sharp and precise in their route running. When the opportunity to play comes to them, they make plays. It’s been great. We’re going to continue to build that as the season continues.”

In his first season as a Texan, Fells has already set new single-season career highs in receiving touchdowns (seven) and receptions (28). He’s also just two yards shy of setting a single-season career high in receiving yards. He had 311 in 2015. Head coach Bill O’Brien expects even more production from all three tight ends the rest of the way.

“I think that we have three talented tight ends,” O’Brien said. “Fells has had a good year. Akins has done some good things. We got Jordan back. He hadn’t played in a while. The last two games, he has played a little bit. We’ve got to keep incorporating him into the lineup because he’s got a lot of ability and he’s worked hard to get back into the lineup. So I think we’ve got to keep looking at those things and keep trying to incorporate the tight ends into our offense.”

In the second quarter of Sunday’s 28-22 win over the Patriots, Fells caught a 13-yard touchdown pass to give the Texans a 14-3 lead. Fells is now tied for the most touchdown receptions by a tight end in the NFL this season with seven (Mark Andrews). The six-year veteran is the only player in the NFL with at least seven touchdown receptions on less than 50 targets in 2019.

Through just 12 games, Akins has also set single-season career highs with 25 catches, 308 yards receiving and two touchdowns in his second year.

City Edition Uniform Revealed

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City Edition Uniform Revealed

The Rockets revealed their fourth new uniform of the season tonight at halftime of their game vs. the Portland Trailblazers. The NASA inspired white “City Edition” uniform evokes Houston’s historical and present relationship with the Space Agency.

Highlights of the uniform set include:

· NASA font for typeface and numbers throughout the jersey

· Traditional Astronaut ID Tag on the upper right chest

· American flag on the belt line to celebrate national pride

· Side panels of jersey are inspired by the Gemini Program that helped NASA prepare for the Apollo moon landings

· Vertical brand identifiers on the shorts to resemble a rocket launch

SPACE CITY SATURDAYS – The “City Edition” uniforms will be worn for every Saturday home and road game, debuting on November 30 when the Rockets face the Atlanta Hawks at Toyota Center.

The jerseys will be available for purchase beginning Wednesday, November 27 at the Team Store inside Toyota Center and on RocketsShop.com.

Rezago En Cortes De Inmigración Se Duplica En La Era Trump Y Supera El Millón De Casos Pendientes

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Rezago En Cortes De Inmigración Se Duplica En La Era Trump Y Supera El Millón De Casos Pendientes

En los tres años que lleva la presidencia de Donald Trump se han duplicado los casos pendientes en las cortes de inmigración.

El rezago de procesos migratorios sin resolución ha superado ya la cifra del millón, de acuerdo con el más reciente reporte de TRAC, un programa de la Universidad de Syracuse que analiza los datos de inmigración recabados de las agencias del gobierno.

El tiempo de espera promedio para que un juez desahogue una de esas peticiones familiares de residencia o solicitudes de asilo es de casi dos años o 696 días, aunque para algunos la demora puede extenderse por varios años más, según las gráficas del informe.

En septiembre de 2016, dos meses antes de que Trump ganara la elección presidencial, había 516,031 casos pendientes en todas las cortes de inmigración del país.

Para el mismo mes de este 2019 los archivos acumulados en las cortes de inmigración habían aumentado a 1,023,767.

El atraso en los procesos migratorios ha ido en aumento constante en los últimos años debido en parte al número de arrestos de niños y de familias de Centroamérica que cruzan la frontera con México sin permiso, pero una decisión tomada por la actual administración federal ha sido el principal factor, según TRAC.

Analistas de inmigración señalan que se trata de una cifra récord que es consecuencia de las prioridades de la administración Trump que ha insistido en destinar más dinero para perseguir a los inmigrantes y reforzar la frontera.

Las cortes más rezagadas están ubicadas en Nueva York, Los Ángeles, San Francisco, Houston y Miami, las cuales tienen de 50,000 a 100,000 casos pendientes.

El análisis de TRAC refiere que una de las principales razones del atraso es la orden que emitió en mayo de 2018 el entonces fiscal general Jeff Sessions que obligó a los jueces de inmigración a mantener abiertos muchos expedientes de deportación que ya habían sido cerrados.

“La decisión de reabrir casos previamente cerrados ha exacerbado por sí sola la crisis de las cortes de inmigración, pero no ha recibido suficiente atención”, indica el informe de TRAC.

Esa decisión de la administración Trump, establece el reporte, ha provocado un aumento mucho mayor en el rezago que todos los casos de asilo que han solicitado recientemente las familias e individuos arrestados en la frontera.

Maluma Nominado Al GRAMMY Al Mejor ‘Álbum Pop Latino’ Por ’11:11′

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Maluma Nominado Al GRAMMY Al Mejor ‘Álbum Pop Latino’ Por ’11:11′

El ídolo global de la música latina MALUMA ha sido nominado al GRAMMY en la categoría Mejor Álbum Latino por su cuarto álbum 11:11 según lo anunció esta mañana la Academia de la Grabación.

Esta es la primera nominación al GRAMMY para el artista que ganó el Latin GRAMMY al Mejor Álbum Vocal Pop Contemporáneo en 2018 por su álbum F.A.M.E.

La producción discográfica que incluye colaboraciones con estrellas como Ricky Martin, Madonna, Ozuna, Nicky Jam, Ty Dolla $ign, Zion y Lennox, Sech, Chencho y Farina, debutó en el #1 del listado Hot Latin Albums de Billboard.

La musa para la creación de 11:11 le llegó a Maluma a principios de este año cuando se tomó un tiempo libre fuera de los escenarios. En vez de descansar como había previsto, no cesó de crear junto al productor y compositor Edgar Barrera con quien también colaboró en F.A.M.E., y el resultado es un álbum que refleja la evolución de Juan Luis Londoño como artista con un repertorio de música que es urbana, positiva, divertida y empoderadora.

Junto a Maluma, los productores del álbum incluyen a Edgar Barrera, MadMusick, Tainy, Andrés Castro y Sergio George. Los co-compositores de Maluma en 11:11 incluyen Servando Primera, Mambo Kings, Vicente Barco y Luian Malavé Nieves, entre otros.

La 62a Entrega Anual de los premios GRAMMY tendrá lugar en Los Ángeles el domingo 26 de enero de 2020 en el STAPLES Center y se transmitirá en vivo por la cadena CBS a las 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m.

Pepe Aguilar No Tendrá Problemas “por El Ruido Y Por La Lata”

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Pepe Aguilar No Tendrá Problemas “por El Ruido Y Por La Lata”
Photo Courtesy of Grammy.com

Este es el nuevo tema de Pepe Aguilar en el que se hace acompañar por el sonido de la banda, una propuesta alegre, divertida y cien por ciento bailable en donde por adelantado, pide disculpas “Por el ruido y por la lata”.

Y es que Pepe Aguilar ahora comparte una historia en donde un hombre hace todo lo posible por conquistar a una mujer que ha atrapado por completo todos sus sentidos, así que no descansará hasta lograr su cometido aunque muy decentemente pide disculpas por el ruido y por la lata, que ello pueda significar para quienes están alrededor.

Eres tú la morra que yo quiero conste que te vi primero pido mano y tú las traes, eres tan bonita que me muero me gustas de cuerpo entero medium shot y de close up. Te prometo ser muy bien portado y no tan atrabancado como aquí en esta canción, más si acaso ocupas serenatas por el ruido y por la lata de una vez pido perdón.

La banda es quien acompaña hoy la alegría y sentimiento de Pepe Aguilar quien se mantiene incansable y recorriendo toda la república mexicana con su Jaripeo Sin Fronteras, poniendo muy en alto el apellido Aguilar y haciendo las delicias de los miles de asistentes a los diferentes escenarios en donde ha registrado llenos totales. Este espectáculo es considerado uno de los tours latinos más importantes al recuperar las tradiciones del jaripeo mezclando música y tecnología.

Pepe Aguilar quien registra más de 4.3 millones de escuchas mensuales en Spotify, 2.85 millones de seguidores en Facebook y un millón en Instagram, cerrará este 2019 llevando sus más sonados temas a todo su público fiel quien podrá disfrutar de sus actuaciones este 6 de diciembre en Querétaro, el día 7 en Morelia, el 13 en Ontario California, el 14 en Fort Worth, TX. siendo el primer artista latino en presentarse en la recién inaugurada Dickies Arena y el 2 de mayo en Las Vegas Nevada.

Así tras conseguir más de un millón de reproducciones para su más reciente video de “Costumbres”, Pepe Aguilar apuesta ahora a un tema más alegre y bailable para cerrar con mucha fiesta este 2019, el que le ha significado gratas satisfacciones, confirmando que su público se multiplica día con día.

“Por el ruido y por la lata” se encuentra disponible desde este momento en Radionotas para todos los profesionales de la radio.

University of Houston Downtown’s 67th Commencement Ceremonies

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University of Houston Downtown’s 67th Commencement Ceremonies
Multiethnic group of young people studying together

You probably know him as the “H-E-B Guy” in the large Texas-based grocery store chain’s television commercials featuring Houston Texans stars Deshaun Watson and DeAndre Hopkins, the Houston Astros’ José Altuve and other local notables.

That familiar face is Scott McClelland, president of H-E-B Food/Drug Stores, who will serve as the guest speaker for the University of Houston Downtown’s 67th Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 14 at Minute Maid Park.

McClelland will address the graduates at the 10 a.m. ceremony for students receiving their degrees from University College, the College of Public Service and College of Humanities & Social Sciences and the 4 p.m. commencement for students from the Marilyn Davies College of Business and College of Sciences and Technology.

In addition, James Adams serve as the student speaker for the morning ceremony, while student Ryan Hashem will address fellow graduates at the late afternoon commencement. As leader of the $26 billion retailer, McClelland is active in the community, serving on numerous local boards, including the Greater Houston Partnership where he serves as the chairman of the Board of Directors.

In 2017, he co-founded the education-based, non-profit Good Reason that focuses on im – proving education for all students across Harris County from cradle to careers by eliminating achievement gaps. In addition, McClelland is a former board chair of the Houston Food Bank where he led its $56 million capital campaign to fund the construction of the largest food bank warehouse in the United States. He also spearheaded the Houston Super Bowl of Caring Food Drive, which is now the largest in the state and annually collects over 2 million pounds of food for the city’s hungry.

McClelland received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California and is a graduate of Harvard’s Advanced Management Program.

Student Speakers: James Adams and Ryan Hashem will lead the student message during the morning ceremony. His future plans after graduation are to use what he’s learned in Interdisciplinary Studies and his minor in Sustainability to help develop innovative concepts to minimize the world’s carbon footprint.

During his time at UHD, Adams was awarded two Sustainability Initiative and Community Service Learning and Engagement Grants that funded his research and development of a hydroponic system harvesting food, water and energy. “A lot of my academic and personal experiences have been centered around agriculture and renewable energy,” Adams said. “I thrive when exposed to new experiences and challenges, and if there is a position at a firm that lets me analyze, research, and develop solutions with a multi-disciplinary team then that’s where I would like for you to find me.”

Hashem, who will receive his bachelor’s in General Business, uses his natural leadership skills to add value to any organization he joins. He was named Honor Student of the Year in 2018-19 and received the Alpha Lambda Delta award, and Academic Excellence Award in 2017. He plans to earn his MBA after graduation with his sights set on starting his own business. “I have big plans to lead the world through innovation and creativity,” Hashem said. “I want to change the world and inspire others to approach their problems in unique ways.”

Rep. Sylvia Garcia Leads Congressional Letter Against the Implementation of the Safe Third Country Agreement with Guatemala

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Rep. Sylvia Garcia Leads Congressional Letter Against the Implementation of the Safe Third Country Agreement with Guatemala

Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) and several of her colleagues sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Chad Wolf condemning the implementation of the Safe Third Country Agreement between the United States and Guatemala.

The agreement allows the U.S. government to deport asylum seekers to Guatemala if they have passed through the country on their way to the U.S. border. This agreement falsely claims that Guatemala is a safe country. Nevertheless, Guatemala does not have the resources to accept migrants who are sent to the country and have several conditions that pose a risk to the safety and well-being of asylum seekers.

Reports of violence are still high in Guatemala and sending migrants there would put them at extreme risk. Guatemala holds one of the highest female homicide rates at 2 homicides per 100,000 females, and evidence shows that conditions in the country are still unsafe. This agreement is not only wrong, but it violates protocols that the U.S. has signed that bans the deportation of migrants to areas where there is a high chance they could be harmed.

Statements from Members of Congress:

“This agreement is just another racist attempt by this administration to refuse migrants access to asylum. We must fight for those applying for asylum, many who are women and children, and protect them from the dangerous conditions this administration is forcing upon them,” said Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29). “This agreement will not help migrants and will instead send them to dangerous and violent conditions. We must stand up for asylum seekers and against this agreement.”

“The implementation of the Safe Third Country Agreement with Guatemala is pushing vulnerable refugees back into the same countries they are fleeing – countries with some of the highest murder rates in the world and no asylum systems to fairly process their claims and protect them,” said Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16). “These agreements are deliberately intended to erode asylum. I’m proud to join with my colleague, Rep. Sylvia Garcia to call for the elimination of this reprehensible and dangerous policy.”

“Trump is making a mockery of our asylum process and international obligations in his illegal pursuit of the “Safe Third Country” agreement with Guatemala,” said Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-03). Sending vulnerable individuals to a country that is plagued with violence, especially against women and without the proper infrastructure or resources to absorb the influx is a short-sighted plan with significant long-term ramifications to the region. This is a complete lack of compassion, rationality and leadership from this Administration.”

“The ‘Safe Third Country’ agreement is yet another ploy by the administration to undermine our asylum laws while closing the door on  migrants fleeing violence and persecution,” said Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09). “In the face of a humanitarian crisis, we should be welcoming migrants with open arms, not sending them back to the very conditions they’re trying to escape. This complete lack of leadership could have devastating consequences.”

“The ‘Safe Third Country’ agreement ignores the dire conditions driving migration from Guatemala to the United States, and places asylum seekers at great risk,” said Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35). “The Department of Homeland Security should immediately rescind this deeply misguided agreement and focus its efforts on strengthening the region’s refugee protection capacity and expanding legal, safe pathways for asylum seekers in the United States.”

Governor Abbott Appoints Bennett As Director Of The Regulatory Compliance Division

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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Erin Bennett as the Director of the Regulatory Compliance Division within the Office of the Governor for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021. Established by SB 1995 during the 86thLegislative Session, the Regulatory Compliance Division is a new division that will review rules affecting market competition proposed by state licensing agencies.

Erin Bennett of Austin has served as a policy advisor for the Office of the Governor since January 2018, with a focus on the regulation of the health professions, including the implications of federal antitrust law on the state’s health regulatory boards. She previously served as a legislative counsel for the Texas Legislative Council Legal Division for nearly eight years. She is a member of the State Bar of Texas and the Travis County Women Lawyers Association and a member and former director of the Austin Young Lawyers Association. She is also a board member of the Austin Chapter of Young Catholic Professionals, a former vice president for the Young Women’s Alliance Foundation, and a 2015 class member of the Leadership Austin Emerge Program. Bennett received a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Texas A&M University and a Juris Doctor degree from The University of Texas School of Law.

Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Product Development And Small Business Incubator Board

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Governor Abbott has reappointed Jody Goehring and David R. Margrave and appointed Hayden Padgett to the Product Development and Small Business Incubator (PDSBI) Board for terms set to expire on February 1, 2025. Additionally, the Governor appointed Kimberly Gramm for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021. The PDSBI fund is a revolving loan program administered by the Texas Economic Development Bank within the Governor’s Office of Economic Development Finance Division at the direction of the PDSBI Board. The purpose of the fund is aid in the development, production and commercialization of new or improved products and to foster and stimulate small business in the state. 

Jody Goehring of Austin is a managing partner at Hyde Park Ventures. He previously served as the vice president of corporate and business development at RetailMeNot, where he led mergers and acquisitions, investments, and partnership activity for the company. He is a member of The Seton Fifty, and serves on the Ronald McDonald House of Central Texas Advisory Council. Goehring received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Business Administration from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

David R. Margrave of San Antonio is chairman and a director of The Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute (THBI). He has served as a senior executive in the life science sector for the last two decades, including previous service as president and as chief administrative officer of BioNumerik Pharmaceuticals, Inc., focused on advancing innovative cancer therapies. Prior to joining BioNumerik, he was a partner in the technology group at Andrews & Kurth LLP, a national law firm. He is a past director of the Texas Technology Transfer Association and a former board member of the Stanford Associates Board of Governors. Margrave received a Bachelor of Arts and Science from Stanford University and a Juris Doctor degree from The University of Texas School of Law. He also serves as chairman the State of Texas Product Development and Small Business Incubator Board.

Hayden Padgett of Plano is a group product manager at TaxAct. He previously worked in product management for Capital One and PayPal. He is a member of the Plano Rotary Club and a volunteer for Junior Achievement of Dallas. Additionally, he is a graduate of Leadership Plano, former membership director of the Rotary Club of Danville/Sycamore Valley, and founder and former president of the San Ramon Valley Chorale. Padgett received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from University of California, Los Angeles.

Kimberly Gramm of Lubbock is associate vice president of innovation and entrepreneurship at Texas Tech University (TTU), and has served in various other capacities over the past 12 years regarding university new venture creation and commercialization activities to support economic growth. She serves as a board member of Global Laboratory for Energy Asset Management and Manufacturing. She is a member of the Association of University Research Parks and the Association of Public Land Grant Universities.  She serves on the Advisory Board Office of Outreach & Engagement, TTU.  Additionally, she is a member of the Innovate Texas Tech Mentor Program and VentureWell, a national organization supporting science and technology innovators. Gramm received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from University of South Florida and a Master of Business Administration from University of Tampa.

2020 Ford F-150

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2020 Ford F-150

Built to Work Hard and Play Hard

The Ford F-150 features a high-strength, military-grade, aluminum-alloy body and highstrength steel frame, providing the foundation for available bestin-class* payload and up to 13,200 lbs. of available towing. The Ford F-150 makes tough tasks look easy, whether you’re on the job or out on a weekend getaway.

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Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned pro, backing up a trailer can be challenging. This available feature makes it as easy as turning a knob. Simply rotate in the direction you want the trailer to go and Pro Trailer Backup Assist responds accordingly.

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When your vehicle is equipped with FordPass Connect, you can use the FordPass

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