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Gathering with Food Trucks!!!

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Gathering with Food Trucks!!!

La estrella detenida de la WNBA Brittney Griner se declara culpable de cargos de drogas en Rusia

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La estrella detenida de la WNBA Brittney Griner se declara culpable de cargos de drogas en Rusia

Brittney Griner se declaró culpable de traer aceite de hachís a Rusia el jueves y le dijo a un juez que lo había hecho “sin darse cuenta” mientras pedía clemencia al tribunal.

No se espera que la medida ponga fin a su juicio en Khimki, Rusia, en el corto plazo. Incluso con una declaración de culpabilidad en los tribunales penales rusos, el juez continuará leyendo el expediente completo del caso en el registro y aún podría continuar durante semanas o meses.

“Me gustaría declararme culpable, su señoría. Pero no hubo intención. No quería infringir la ley”, dijo Griner según Reuters, hablando en inglés que luego fue traducido al ruso para la corte.

Las fuentes dijeron que la declaración de culpabilidad fue una estrategia para ayudar a facilitar un intercambio de prisioneros que podría llevar a Griner a casa, y también fue un reconocimiento de que no había forma de que fuera absuelta.

Funcionarios estadounidenses y expertos en Rusia han descrito el juicio por cargos de contrabando de drogas como “teatro”, con un veredicto de culpabilidad visto como una conclusión inevitable.

El jueves fue el segundo día de su juicio por los cargos de que intentó traer cartuchos de vaporizador que contenían aceite de hachís a Rusia el 17 de febrero, donde fue detenida por funcionarios de aduanas en el aeropuerto Sheremetyevo de Moscú.

No hay un cronograma, pero se espera que la resolución real del caso de Griner sea un acuerdo que traiga a uno o más rusos actualmente bajo custodia estadounidense a Rusia a cambio de la liberación de Griner y posiblemente de otro estadounidense, Paul Whelan, quien ha sido detenido en Rusia desde diciembre de 2018.

Rusia ha solicitado la liberación de un traficante de armas llamado Viktor Bout, que cumple una condena de 25 años en Estados Unidos por apoyar el terrorismo. Pero las fuentes han dicho que hay voces en la Administración de Biden que se han opuesto a liberar a Bout, conocido por su apodo, “el mercader de la muerte”.

Los expertos han dicho que cualquier acuerdo para liberar a Griner casi con seguridad requeriría una admisión de culpabilidad por parte de la estrella estadounidense, independientemente de los hechos. Al declararse culpable durante el juicio, dijo una fuente familiarizada con la estrategia, Griner quita eso del medio. Y si bien podría complicar la reacción del público a su caso, una fuente dijo que la idea era llevarla a casa como fuera posible y lidiar con las consecuencias cuando regrese.

Source: espndeportes

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ANDEAN-INDIAN | July 9th, 8 PM

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ANDEAN-INDIAN | July 9th, 8 PM

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View Proposed Redistricting Plan & Give Feedback at 3 Public Hearings   

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View Proposed Redistricting Plan & Give Feedback at 3 Public Hearings   

City Council will hold three public hearings in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 901 Bagby, to receive comments, suggestions, and alternate plans from the public regarding the Proposed City Council Redistricting Plan, in accordance with the City Charter, Article V, Sec. 3:

Hearings will be held:

Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

All persons desiring to be heard at any of the public hearings must reserve a specific amount of time (up to 3 minutes) by contacting the City Secretary’s Office at 832-393-1100. Details for signing up to speak in-person or virtually are posted at https://www.houstontx.gov/council/meetingsinfo.html. Reservations for each hearing will be received up to 3 p.m. the day before each hearing is scheduled to begin.

By the close of business July 7, 2022, the Proposed Redistricting Plan will be available to the public on the City’s website at www.letstalkhouston.org/redistricting.

Read translations of the Public Hearing notice in Spanish, Vietnamese and Chinese. 

 Learn more by watching this Redistricting video. 

Revelan el estado de salud de Carlos Santana y las razones de su desmayo en concierto

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Revelan el estado de salud de Carlos Santana y las razones de su desmayo en concierto

El músico presentaba su gira ‘Miraculous Supernatural 2022′ cuando fue auxiliado en el escenario.

El guitarrista mexicano Carlos Santana, de 74 años, preocupó a sus seguidores la noche de este 5 de julio cuando se desplomó en medio de una presentación en el escenario de Pine Knob Music Theatre en Clarkston, justo cuando interpretaba el tema ‘Joy’, por lo que auxiliado por el cuerpo médico y posteriomente sacado en camilla.

En medio de su gira Miraculous Supernatural 2022, Santana tenía programada una fecha en Michigan que ofrecía con total normalidad. Un representante le dijo a People que se encuentra estable después de ser valorado en un hospital.

“Fue superado por el agotamiento por calor y la deshidratación. El gran guitarrista fue sacado de su espectáculo en Pine Knob Music Theatre (anteriormente DTE Energy Music Theatre), un anfiteatro al aire libre en Clarkston, a unas 40 millas al noroeste de Detroit, Michigan. Carlos fue llevado al departamento de emergencias de McLaren Clarkston para observación y está bien”, relató por medio de un comunicado.

Aunque salió saludando a los presentes y consciente aguardará reposo, por lo que su manager Michael Vrionis confirmó que su show de este miércoles en The Pavilion en Star Lake en Burgettstown, Pensilvania, está pospuesto. Santana promociona su nuevo álbum de estudio titulado Blessings and Miracles, que fue lanzado en octubre de 2021.

Después del incidente, Santana mandó un mensaje a través de Facebook: “A todos y cada uno, gracias por sus preciosas oraciones. Cindy y yo estamos bien tomándonos las cosas con calma. Me olvidé de comer y beber agua, así que me deshidraté y me desmayé. Bendiciones y milagros para todos ustedes”, escribió.

Los problemas de salud de Carlos Santana

En diciembre pasado, el músico canceló sus conciertos en Las Vegas derivado de un procedimiento cardíaco no programado que tuvo tras pedirle a su esposa que lo llevara al hospital luego de sentir molestias en el pecho.

“Voy a tomarme un tiempo de descanso para asegurarme de que me recupere y descanse. Cuando vuelva a tocar sabrán que lo haré al 150 por ciento. No aparecería en el escenario a menos que pudiera hacerlo”, comentó entonces por medio de un video en redes sociales.

Former NFL star Demaryius Thomas’ family says he had CTE

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Former NFL star Demaryius Thomas’ family says he had CTE

Former NFL Pro Bowl wide receiver Demaryius Thomas is the latest in a growing list of football players diagnosed with CTE.

His family said Tuesday that researchers found that Thomas, who died in December at age 33, suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy. The four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver was dealing with depression, anxiety, and other CTE symptoms at the time of his death.

CTE, a degenerative brain disease that can only be diagnosed posthumously, has been found in more than 100 former NFL players as well as semi-pro and high school soccer players. Hall of Fame linebacker Junior Seau had CTE when he died in 2012 of a gunshot wound to the chest.

Hall of Famers Ken Stabler, Frank Gifford, and Mike Webster also were diagnosed with CTE.

Boston University CTE Center researchers discovered that Thomas was at stage 2 following a brain study through the Concussion Legacy Foundation. Thomas’ family released the findings of the study.

“Once I became aware of CTE and began to familiarize myself with the symptoms, I noticed that Demaryius was isolating himself and I saw other changes in him,” Katina Smith, Demaryius’ mother, said in a statement. “He was just so young, and it was horrible to see him struggle. His father and I hope all families learn the risks of playing football. We don’t want other parents to have to lose their children like we did.”

Stage 2 CTE is associated with “progressive behavior, cognitive and mood abnormalities.” Family members say Thomas developed depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and trouble with his memory in the years before his death. Stage 4 is the most severe stage of CTE and is usually associated with dementia.

“Like so many that have gone before, we found stage 2 CTE in the brain of Demaryius Thomas. The question I keep asking myself is ‘When will enough be enough?’ When will athletes, parents and the public at large stop ignoring the risks of American football and insist that the game be changed to reduce subconcussive hits?” said Dr. Ann McKee, chief of neuropathology for the VA Boston Healthcare System and director of the BU CTE Center and VA-BU-CLF/UNITE Brain Bank.

CLF co-founder and CEO Dr. Chris Nowinski arranged the study through Thomas’ family.

“The football community would have no idea why so many former players struggle with neurological disorders after their career without the families who say yes to brain donation, so I want to thank Bobby Thomas and Katina Smith — and all families — for their trust in Dr. McKee and this team,” said Nowinski, a former football player at Harvard. “I hope this is a wake-up call to high profile current and former NFL players that CTE is rampant among them, and they need to get involved in creating real solutions. CTE should be their number one off-the-field issue.”

Thomas is one of more than 300 former NFL players who have been diagnosed with CTE by McKee and the BU CTE Center research team.

Thomas’ cause of death has not yet been identified. In 2021, Thomas began experiencing seizures. McKee told ABC News she believes the seizures were due to severe traumatic injuries off the football field, including a car wreck and a fall on stone stairs.

“CTE itself does not cause death. You don’t die from CTE. What CTE does is it changes your behavior and your personality,” McKee said.

Thomas played 10 seasons in the NFL for the Denver Broncos, New York Jets, and Houston Texans. He won a Super Bowl with the Broncos and Peyton Manning following the 2015 season.

Thomas had 724 catches for 9,763 yards and 63 touchdowns.

Fireworks the cause of multiple fires, home damages throughout Houston area

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Fireworks the cause of multiple fires, home damages throughout Houston area

 Firefighters across the Houston area were busy Monday evening and overnight as they worked to put out multiple blazes reportedly caused by Fourth of July fireworks.

The Harris Fire Marshal’s Office tweeted about the importance of properly disposing of fireworks, saying a passing neighbor saw smoke coming from a garage and was able to extinguish the fire before it could do any damage to a home.

Spring firefighters said it was a busy evening for them as they received many calls about grass fires in the community, as well as fireworks that hit the side of a chimney and sparked an attic fire in the Fox Hollow subdivision. A family was forced to leave their home because of that fire.

The homeowner, who did not want to go on camera, told KPRC 2‘s Zach Lashway it was her, her sister and their two cats inside the home when the fire broke out late Monday night. She said she had just gone to bed when she smelled smoke. When she got up to check, she saw a glow around her fireplace. According to the chief, the fire was in the attic and spread down the chimney framing quickly. Thankfully, everyone made it out safely.

Officials with the Klein Fire Department said units were on multiple scenes giving and receiving mutual aid on fires in the area. They had also been busy with multiple firework-related grass fires Monday evening and said there were “no signs of it slowing down for a while.”

Officials have stressed the importance of disposing of fireworks appropriately. Firefighters with HCFMO urged users to soak, drain, wrap and trash any used fireworks.

Oil and Gas Regulatory Chairman Highlights Industry’s Tax Contributions to the State of Texas

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Oil and Gas Regulatory Chairman Highlights Industry’s Tax Contributions to the State of Texas

Railroad Commission of Texas Chairman Wayne Christian applauds the Texas oil and gas industry following the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts’ announcement of record-breaking tax revenues from the industry.

“Despite President Biden’s delusional desire to transition away from fossil fuels, Comptroller Hegar’s announcement reinforces the fact that oil and gas literally fuels every facet of our lives from energy to food and beyond,” said Railroad Commission Chairman Wayne Christian. “In addition to paying record-breaking tax revenue which funds our schools, roads, first responders and more, Texas’ oil and gas industry is our economy’s lifeblood supporting roughly one-third of our state’s economy and paying an average salary of $130,000. Oil and gas production is also so much more than simply fueling our energy use and funding our government, it produces about 96% of everyday consumer items including electricity, gasoline, plastics, medicine and countless others.”

The Comptroller recently announced the oil and gas industry paid record-breaking taxes to the state.  In June, the oil production tax generated $679 million – up 87% from June 2021 and the highest monthly collection on record. For the same month, the natural gas production tax generated $439 million – up 176% from June 2021 and the highest monthly collection on record.

DART Names Elizabeth Reich as New Chief Financial Officer

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DART Names Elizabeth Reich as New Chief Financial Officer

 

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Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Reich has joined the agency as the new chief financial officer (CFO). A proven and distinguished finance leader, Reich will assume her new role and responsibilities on July 18.

A key member of the executive team, reporting to DART president & chief executive officer Nadine Lee, Reich will lead the agency’s accounting, financial reporting, budget, treasury, fare collections and fare payment systems, debt management, investment management, and risk management functions.

“We are thrilled to welcome Elizabeth to our leadership team at DART,” said Nadine S. Lee, DART president & CEO. “She brings a diverse skill set to the agency, including deep financial experience, strong analytics, and a track record of achievement. She is the right leader to helm our talented finance organization and deliver a comprehensive strategic financial plan that will help drive our rider-focused vision for the future.”

Reich comes to DART with more than 20 years of financial leadership experience. She joins the agency from the City of Dallas, where she served as the chief financial officer. This included leadership of Budget and Management Services, Procurement Services, Information & Technology Services, the City Controller’s Office, and the Office of Data Analytics & Business Intelligence. The Bond Buyer honored Elizabeth as a Trailblazing Woman in Public Finance in December 2021.

“These are exciting times for the North Texas region, and DART has developed an unparalleled vision and mission that I feel will make a real difference in lives of our residents,” said Reich. “I’m looking forward to the opportunity to leverage all of my years of finance and business experience to play a role in helping deliver on this vision. I’m excited to work with the team to further strengthen the agency’s financial growth to ensure that we can expand and develop greater mobility opportunities for our riders.”

Prior to joining the City of Dallas, Reich spent 16 years with the Social Security Administration, taking on greater challenges and responsibilities including serving as the deputy regional commissioner of the Dallas Region and also serving as its chief financial officer.

Reich received her Master of Public Administration degree from The American University in Washington, D.C. in 2000. She is also a member of the Dallas Regional Chamber Executive Women’s Roundtable, Women in Public Finance, and serves on the board of Broadway Dallas, previously Dallas Summer Musicals.

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