Houston Style Magazine Vol 33 No 12

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Volume 33 | Number 12

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Who Will Stand for Peace?

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COMMENTARY

WHO WILL STAND FOR PEACE?

By Jesse Jackson, National Political Writer

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ho will stand for peace against the war in Ukraine? How can this terrible war be brought to an end? How can this irreparable breach be repaired?

With each passing day, the world watches as the violence ratchets up, civilian deaths and injuries rise, military destruction lays waste to civilized life, refugees now numbering in the millions continue to flee.

And more horrors will come.

Russia's invasion failed to achieve a quick and relatively bloodless victory. The resistance of Ukrainians stirred the world. Led by the U.S. and its NATO allies, countries across the world imposed unprecedented economic sanctions on Russia. A surprising number of companies terminated business in Russia, and the number continues to grow.

Russian President Vladimir Putin seems to be girding for an assault on Ukraine's major cities - Kiev, Odessa and more. After artillery barrages will come bloody block-by-block urban warfare.

The toll in lives and destruction will grow.

As the war goes on, the violence will escalate. NATO countries will continue to send more and more arms and aid to help the Ukrainians resist. Russia is reportedly recruiting soldiers in Syria and asking for more arms from China.

Russia initially limited its bombing and shelling of cities now has started to level urban neighborhoods. In the U.S., senators of both parties call for sending jets to Ukraine. The more reckless call for enforcing a no-fly zone, which as Presi-

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dent Biden has warned, would lead to U.S. planes shooting down Russian planes, most likely triggering the unimaginable a war between two nuclear powers.

Who will speak for peace? The desire to punish the Russians for Putin's invasion is fierce. The desire to aid the Ukrainians in their courageous defense is passionate. The danger is that the war will be fought to the last Ukrainian. The end is a devastated country, a people scattered across Europe, a bloodied invader, Russians suffering under sanctions, and workers and the poor across the globe reeling from soaring gas and wheat prices.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for a cease-fire, and arrangements for safe passage for refugees and casualties. He has indicated a willingness to negotiate, suggesting that, to save the country, Ukraine might accept neutrality, Russian incorporation of Crimea, rights for the separatist Russian-speaking areas in the East in exchange for Russian acceptance of Ukrainian sovereignty.

Russian spokesmen have suggested that if Ukraine agreed to permanent neutrality, Crimea, independence for the separatist territories and disarmament, the fighting would stop. Yet, efforts to negotiate even the first step - a cease-fire -have gone nowhere.

China and India could play an historic role. Both chose to abstain in the UN vote condemning Russia's invasion.

Both chose not to join in imposing sanctions on Russia. China has reaffirmed its "no limits" alliance with Russia - even as its leaders have restated its support for

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Helena from Lviv is seen at the Medyka pedestrian border crossing, in eastern Poland, on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Photo Getty Ukrainian independence and sovereignty.

If the leaders of those two countries interceded with Putin, they would have great weight as possible mediators.

What is clear is that, as Dr. Martin Luther King taught us, "we must find an alternative to war and bloodshed."

Across the world, a global movement for peace needs to demand an end to the fighting in Ukraine. Negotiations must reach a compromise that both Russia and the Ukrainians can accept. A global effort -- with Russia joining, if Putin truly does think of Ukrainians as part of a Russian family - should then form to help Ukrainians rebuild their country and resettle their people. And then before we rush into a new and costly arms race, intense negotiations should explore security arrangements that might save us from another era

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of dangerous great power conflict.

Dr. King explained our challenge: "Through our scientific and technological genius, we have made of this world a neighborhood and yet we have not had the ethical commitment to make of it a brotherhood. But somehow, and in some way, we have got to do this. We must all learn to live together as brothers, or we will all perish together as fools." jjackson@rainbowpush.org.

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BUSINESS: GM EXPANDS ITS NORTH AMERICA-FOCUSED EV SUPPLY CHAIN WITH POSCO CHEMICAL IN CANADA By www.StyleMagazine.com

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eneral Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) and POSCO Chemical announced that they are working with the governments of Canada and Quebec to build a new facility in Bécancour, Quebec, estimated at $400 million (C$500 million).The new facility will produce cathode active material (CAM) for GM’s Ultium batteries, which will power electric vehicles such as the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC HUMMER EV and Cadillac LYRIQ. The companies previously announced plans to form a CAM processing joint venture in December 2021, majority owned by POSCO Chemical. Construction on the new facility, which the joint venture will operate, will begin immediately and will create approximately 200 jobs. The site’s construction will allow for future expansion opportunities as GM continues to pursue many potential future EV supply chain projects.

“GM and our supplier partners are creating a new, more secure and more sustainable ecosystem for EVs,

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built on a foundation of North American resources, technology and manufacturing expertise,” said Doug Parks, GM executive vice president, Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain. “Canada is playing an important role in our all-electric future, and we are grateful for the strong support we have received from local, provincial and national officials to grow a North American-focused EV value chain.”

The Quebec site will process CAM, a key battery material consisting of components like processed nickel, lithium and other materials representing about 40% of the cost of a battery cell.

“It is so exciting to see GM Canada and Quebec playing a key role in building the emerging ‘mines to mobility’ EV battery ecosystem in North America,” said Scott Bell, president and managing director, GM Canada.

“With this new processing facility in Bécancour, GM will help lead the EV battery supply chain while also launch-

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ing Canada’s first full EV manufacturing plant in Ingersoll, Ontario, later this year.”

“POSCO Chemical is set to expand battery material supplying capability across North America through establishing a cathode material plant in Canada,” said Min Kyung-Zoon, CEO of POSCO Chemical. “We will lead the successful transition to the EV era by further strengthening the strategic partnership with GM and securing a production line with world-class technological competitiveness.”

By the end of 2025, GM plans to have capacity to build 1 million electric vehicles in North America, and the company targets the majority of components by value to be sustainably sourced, processed or manufactured in North America.

GM has announced a series of actions to create a new and more secure EV supply chain, including projects targeting key EV materials and components: Lithium with Controlled Thermal Resources (CTR) to secure lithium

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BUSINESS: GENERAL MOTORS ANNOUNCES DOUBLING OF ITS CLIMATE EQUITY FUND

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peaker General Motors announced it uity Fund will help meet this urgency with will expand on its philanthropic com- deepened engagement at the community mitment to equitable climate action level, where we believe our support will by doubling its Climate Equity Fund, ded- have the greatest impact in accelerating icating a total of $50 million to help close the transition to an inclusive zero-emisequity gaps in the transition to electric sions future.”

Since creating the Climate Equivehicles and other sustainable technology. This is in addition to the company's ty Fund eight months ago, GM has supcommitment to invest $35 billion glob- ported 21 nonprofit organizations that are ally in EV and AV programs, research, helping to implement inclusive solutions technology, manufacturing and charging for a zero-emissions, carbon-neutral future. These solutions, led in part by the infrastructure.

The news comes as General following grantees,align with GM's three Motors builds awareness and excitement climate equity social outcomes and priorifor EVs as a key part of tackling climate tize impact at the community level: 1. Clean Energy Jobs: Supporting the change.

“As the effects of climate change current and future workforce through edtake hold across the globe, it has never ucation, training and hands-on experience.

Valley Clean Air Now been more urgent to ensure inclusion and The Greening of Detroit equity guide our sustainable solutions,” says Kristen Siemen, GM chief sustain- 2. Sustainable Transportation: Increasability officer. “Doubling our Climate Eq- ing EV accessibility and adoption so more

consumers can enjoy the benefits of affordable EV ownership while helping to develop ubiquitous charging solutions.

EVHybridNoire Clean Fuels Ohio Forth Mobility Fund GRID Alternatives 3. Community Climate Action: Community-level action that helps residents mitigate, build resilience toward and adapt to the effects of climate change.

Detroiters Working for Environmental Justice WE ACT for Environmental Justice In early 2021, GM announced that it plans to become carbon neutral in its global products and operations by 2040 and is working toward a transition to 100% zero tailpipe emissions for new light-duty vehicles by 2035. The company plans to introduce more than 30 electric

vehicle models globally by 2025.

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POLITICAL: SHALANDA YOUNG BECOMES FIRST BLACK WOMAN TO LEAD WHITE HOUSE BUDGET OFFICE

By Kate Sullivan and Ali Zaslav, CNN/StyleMagazine.com

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halanda Young on Tuesday became the first Black woman to lead the White House budget office after the Senate confirmed her to the Cabinet-level position with bipartisan support. The vote was 61-36.

Young has served as acting director of the Office of Management and Budget for the past year. She was confirmed last March by the Senate to serve as the deputy director and ascended to the top role after Neera Tanden's nomination was withdrawn because Tanden didn't have enough support in the Senate.

Nearly nine months after Tanden's nomination was withdrawn, Biden officially nominated Young as director.

"Another glass ceiling shattered by a remarkable member of the President's his-

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toric Cabinet," Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said of Young in a speech on the Senate floor on Monday ahead of the vote.

Schumer said, "It shouldn't have taken this long to confirm someone as obviously as qualified as Shalanda Young. She's been leading the OMB for nearly a year. She knows the budget and appropriations processes like the back of her hand. She's proven capable of working with Republicans and Democrats alike. And it was through her guidance the administration notched some of its biggest victories including the passage of the bipartisan infrastructure law."

When Tanden's nomination fell through last year, many Democrats on Capitol Hill pushed for Young to get the top job. The

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Congressional Black Caucus rallied behind Young for the job in the Biden administration, as did House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her entire House Democratic leadership team.

Young was the first Black woman to serve as the staff director of the House Appropriations Committee and won bipartisan praise for her work in that role. She worked on the committee for more than 14 years and took over as staff director in 2017.

The key office, which oversees all budget development and execution and has significant influence over the President's agenda, has been without a Senate-confirmed leader since the President took office last January. It was the last Cabinet-level position that remained unfilled.

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Some experts criticized the delay in naming an official director and argued that while acting directors can still perform the full range of official duties they lack the full weight of the permanent title. In addition to budget development and execution, OMB reviews an array of policies and rules throughout the federal government.

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POLITICAL: AOC DEMANDS ACCOUNTABILITY FOR HIGH GAS PRICES AS CRUDE OIL PRICE DROPS Sharon Zhang, www.Truthout.com

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s crude oil prices fall but gas prices remain high, progressive lawmakers are calling for accountability for “profiteering” fossil fuel companies, pointing out the deterministic power that such corporations hold over the country.

Over roughly the past week, crude oil prices have been dropping after they spiked in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Crude oil prices are now closer to what they were before the invasion began. Meanwhile, although prices at the pump soared as crude oil prices increased, they have stayed high even as crude oil prices have fallen; according to AAA, prices may still continue rising, though they seem to be plateauing for now at around $4.30 per gallon on average.

Lawmakers say that the reason prices at the pump have remained high is because companies are taking advantage of the crisis in Ukraine and the pandemic. As Big Oil’s profits have climbed, dropping crude oil prices have only highlighted the oil industry’s greed and price gouging, progressives argue.

“Big oil CEOs need to be held accountable for profiteering, this can’t stand,” said Rep.

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Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota) in response to crude oil prices dropping on Monday.

Oil companies are “profiteering,” wrote Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York). “And there should be consequences for it.”

Ocasio-Cortez further expressed frustration that right wingers and self-proclaimed capitalists are complaining about gas prices while seemingly misunderstanding that it is capitalism that has brought gas prices to where they are.

“Many folks run around claiming to be ‘free-market’ capitalists, but what they actually are is captured market capitalists, using subsidies and restrictive policy to hold us hostage to fossil fuels, for-profit healthcare/housing, etc. that many wouldn’t choose if they had the choice,” Ocasio-Cortez wrote on Monday.

“If you think gas is expensive now, imagine if we actually had to pay the true price without” the billions of dollars that the U.S. spends on fossil fuel subsidies, Ocasio-Cortez continued. “If fossil fuel companies didn’t have such tipped scales for them it’s very likely we’d be much further along with cheaper alternatives.”

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tion drug prices and housing, the lawmaker said.

Democrats have been seeking legislative solutions to current gas prices. Last week, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-California) and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-Rhode Island) introduced legislation to tax oil and gas companies’ windfall profits as oil prices reach record highs.

The legislation would place a tax on the difference between current barrel prices and average pre-pandemic prices, disincentivizing oil companies from keeping prices high in order to pad their profits and please big investors. Revenue from that tax would be redistributed to the public, phasing out for people who make $75,000 in income yearly.

“Why is the price of oil LOWER today than it was in 2014 while the average price for a gallon of gas nationwide is 80 cents a gallon HIGHER than it was eight years ago? Answer: Corporate greed,” wrote Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) on Tuesday. “Now is no time for profiteering. Now is the time for a windfall profits tax.”

Oil companies have come under scrutiny over the past year as customers have had to

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pay more at the pump while profits for companies like Exxon and Chevron have soared. Although corporations have been blaming inflation for high prices, a report last year found that in the first nine months of 2021, the top 24 oil and gas companies made $174 billion in profits while shelling out $44 billion for stock buybacks and dividends.

Experts say that part of the reason why gas prices are so high is because oil companies are drilling less, restricting supplies in order to raise prices. “This is the moment the oil and gas industry has been waiting for,” Clark Williams-Derry, energy analyst at the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis, told Earther. “They don’t want to spoil the dividend party. They’re finally generating the cash their investors have expected them to do all along.”

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NATIONAL: FEDERAL RESERVE HIKES INTEREST RATES FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2018

By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business

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hile The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates for the first time since 2018, the central bank announced Wednesday at the conclusion of its highly anticipated two-day monetary policy meeting.

The move marks the end of the Fed's pandemic-era easy money policy and comes amid soaring inflation across America. The federal funds rate now stands at 0.25-0.5%.

"We feel the economy is very strong and will be able to withstand tighter monetary policy," Fed Chair Pro Tempore Jerome Powell told journalists during Wednesday's post-meeting press conference.

The quarter-percentage-point increase had been well telegraphed by the central bank, with Powell hinting at it repeatedly over the past few months. Earlier this month, he told lawmakers that he favored a quarter-point raise.

This is the first rate increase since December 2018 and the first time rates have moved from their level of near zero since the bank slashed them almost exactly two years ago in March 2020

in the wake of the pandemic.

Prices have soared over the past year for the majority of Americans, pushing inflation well above the Fed's long-term target of 2% and forcing its hand. The central bank has a dual mandate to keep prices stable and employment at the maximum.

But during the pandemic, prices have risen on the back of high demand, supply chain chaos and higher energy costs. Initially, Powell referred to the pandemic inflation as "transitory" before retiring the use of the term during a Congressional hearing last November.

All the expectations for factors that could bring down inflation -- such as an improvement in the supply chain gridlock and rising labor force participation -- have not materialized, Powell said. So the Fed had to act.

For the year ended in February, consumer prices rose 7.9%, while the prices US producers received for their goods soared 10% over the same period. Neither figure is adjusted for seasonal swings.

Meanwhile, the US labor market recov-

ery has come along swiftly following the shock of the spring 2020 shutdown, which marked the largest job loss in history. As of February, the nation was still short 2.1 million jobs compared with the same month two years earlier.

Between the strong job market and high inflation only half of the Fed's mandate is fulfilled.

What will the Fed do next?

Wednesday's policy update also included a new set of projections from the central bank, showing that Fed officials expect a median federal funds rate of 1.9% by the end of this year, before raising it to 2.8% in 2023. But the Fed could also raise rates faster, if inflation does not moderate.

The central bank has six meetings left this year.

The next one is scheduled for May 3-4.

The central bankers also revised up their inflation predictions to a median of 4.3% by year-end, compared with 2.6% projected in December.

US economic growth was meanwhile cut to a median 2.8% this year, from the 4% expected in December.

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conflict will hit the US economy and are already putting upward pressure on inflation, Powell said Wednesday.

"The implications for the US economy are highly uncertain, but in the near term the invasion and related events are likely to create additional upward pressure on inflation and weigh on economic activity," the Fed said in Wednesday's statement.

But there's no reason to worry just yet.

"We think that will hit GDP to some extent; 2.8% is still really strong growth," he said.

"We feel the economy is very strong and will be able to withstand tighter monetary policy."

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NATIONAL: THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC HAS BROUGHT THE INEQUITIES FACED BY BLACK AMERICANS INTO SHARP FOCUS

By Dr. Harry L. Williams, President and CEO of Thurgood Marshall College Fund

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hile the world has been focused on the growing numbers of COVID-19 causalities, the media has somewhat ignored the long-term educational and economic impacts of the pandemic – especially for Black students.

Although there has been some attention given to the disparities between Black Americans and other groups contracting the virus, it is not an exaggeration to say that the Black community will be recovering from the impact of COVID-19, health wise, economically, and educationally for at least the next two decades.

Throughout the pandemic, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have been on the front lines addressing the impact the pandemic has had on students, faculty, staff and surrounding communities. In March 2020, when college campuses across the country closed and sent students home, many HBCUs continued to house hundreds of students who did not have homes to return to. Groups of students were stuck

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on campus without the funds to pay for transportation back to their home cities. This challenge was a byproduct of several students losing the jobs they used to help fund their education, along with loss of family income. Many students became both food and housing insecure without the critical resources that HBCUs often provide.

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) worked with our member-schools— America’s 47 publicly-supported HBCUs—and many of their corporate partners to help secure access to needed support for students. Beyond academic scholarships, TMCF stepped up to help provide grants for students, assisting them with rent, groceries, and transportation. At one HBCU, more than half of the students and faculty did not have the adequate computer hardware or broadband internet access to participate in remote classes. Corporate partners supported the purchasing of laptops and hotspots for both students and faculty to facilitate the pivot to online learning.

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Despite their long history and accolades, HBCUs as a collective have continued to struggle with proper funding, receiving less per-student aid from their states, along with less research funding from the federal government. These institutions are highly tuition dependent, which can cause a great challenge anytime enrollment numbers are compromised. Closing campuses and sending students home meant that many schools had to return housing funds that traditionally would have supported the university’s operations. Recognizing the great infringement that the pandemic placed on the schools, we shifted part of our focus of providing scholarships and career readiness opportunities to work with HBCUs to provide support restructuring their finances, securing new resources, and planning for the 2020-21 and 2021-22 academic years As a legacy corporate partner, McDonald’s stepped up to support HBCU students because of their longstanding commitment to supporting the Black community and empowering the

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next generation by creating opportunity through educational initiatives. Today, we call on other major corporations to do the same – address inequities by investing in diverse students, who are posed to be the next generation of changemakers. Their journey to leadership starts with a college degree, and with the proper resources that degree can come from an HBCU. Dr. Harry L. Williams is the President and CEO of Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), the largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community. .

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LOCAL: MAYOR TURNER PRESENTS 2022 VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARDS TO 25 HOUSTONIANS By www.StyleMagazine.com

Mayor Sylvester Turner and Department of Neighborhoods director TaKasha Francis and staff celebrate the contributions of 2022 Mayor's Volunteer Service Award recipients.

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ouston Mayor Sylvester Turner presented the 2022 Mayor’s Volunteer Service Awards to 25 community partners in recognition of exemplary volunteer service to the City and Houston residents at a reception hosted by the Department of Neighborhoods (DON) at City Hall on March 15, 2022. The awards recognize the significant contri-

butions of individuals and organizations dedicated to helping neighbors and communities through service projects in the following categories: Community Engagement, Education, Social Service, and Youth.

“I am proud to recognize the impact of volunteerism in our city as we honor the work of some remarkable

individuals who have stepped up to generously give of their time to help fellow Houstonians in need,” said Mayor Turner.

“Whether it’s leading organizations to fulfill their mission, helping people rebuild their lives after the devastation of a natural disaster, or just finding a way of giving and helping others, these volunteers are tackling big challenges. We thank them for joining forces with the city as community partners to ensure that Houstonians receive the services they need and that communities stay strong.”

“We are extremely grateful to our honorees for their hard work and dedication to serving Houstonians, and we thank them for working with our department’s community outreach staff daily,” said TaKasha Francis, DON director.

“Whether the call is for food assistance, shelter for a homeless family, services that empower refugees, immigrants, and disenfranchised populations, or simple acts kindness for seniors, these individuals work tirelessly to ensure that basic needs are met. They are a fine example of neighbors helping neighbors, and today we celebrate their generous caring deeds.”

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LOCAL: MAYOR TURNER HIGHLIGHTS CITY INVESTMENTS AND PROGRESS ONE YEAR AFTER THE PASSAGE OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT By www.StyleMagazine.com

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ear Houstonians,

One year ago today, President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). This economic stimulus plan has been a significant help to cities like Houston that faced record revenue loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit us nearly two years ago, cities were faced with a crisis no one could have prepared for – massive

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budget shortfalls forcing cuts to critical services at a time when residents needed them most.

But for the funds from ARPA being made available, there would have been significant budgetary cuts and layoffs of Houston police officers, firefighters, employees who pick up our trash and work in our parks and libraries. Without this influx of federal dollars, the city would have had to close a $201 million budget gap in FY 2022.

Over the past year, we have utilized ARPA funding to give firefighters an 18 percent pay increase over three years and bolster public safety through the One Safe Houston initiative by investing in personnel, programs, and technology in the Houston Police Department. We also: Created an unprecedented investment with Harris County to house the homeless Partnered with Harris County to provide nearly $280 million in emergency rental assistance to over 70,000 households.

Increased COVID-19 vaccinations with a robust program including incentives Addressed rising domestic violence during the

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pandemic by creating the Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART) program Learn more on our website about how Houston is utilizing the American Rescue Plan Act We cannot have a strong America without strong cities. American cities are home to 85% of the U.S. population and 90% of our economic output.

That’s why mayors across the political spectrum came together and called on Congress and President Biden to provide direct fiscal assistance for all cities.

We are grateful that they heard our call and have made partnering with mayors and the city of Houston a priority's caring deeds.”

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A Love Story

THE WEDDING OF ASHLEY TURNER AND JIMMIE CAPTAIN Ashley Turner, daughter of Mayor Sylvester Turner, married Jimmie Captain Saturday night at Citadel Houston with 424 guests in attendance. Ashley Turner wore a custom wedding gown designed by Julie Nma Ihe (@nmacouture).

The couple met at a retirement party for Captain’s mother, who worked for the Houston Police Department, a few years ago.

They officially began dating two months after that and their relationship blossomed. Then the surprise happened. On Ashley’s birthday last year, Captain “popped the question” at the end of a charity event. Obviously, she said “yes.”

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LOCAL: HOUSTON DERMATOLOGIST DEVELOPS NEW CLASS OF TOPICAL PHARMACEUTICAL By www.StyleMagazine.com

After applying Moore Relief Revitalizing & Burn Lotion to this patient’s untreated tradiation-burn scars (left), rapid healing was visible after two days (center) and after two weeks (right).

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r. Milton D. Moore, a leading dermatologist and founder & CEO of Moore Unique Skin Care, LLC and Moore Unique Dermatology, has introduced two new products under the brand name Moore Relief Dermaceuticals: Moore Relief Pain Discomfort Lotion and Moore Relief Skin

Revitalizing & Burn Lotion. Initially formulated as moisturizing treatments for eczema and other conditions that cause skin irritation, Moore Relief Pain Discomfort Lotion and Moore Relief Skin Revitalizing & Burn Lotion are scientifically proven, fast-acting, effective therapies

that help relieve neuropathic skin discomfort and help heal burn wounds. The findings of Dr. Moore’s clinical research in the development of these products were published in a recent article in the Journal of Dermatology Research (peer reviewed). In clinical research tests, Dr. Moore’s patients applied the Moore Relief Pain Discomfort Lotion topically to areas in which they experienced recurring pain from carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica, fibromyalgia, and diabetic neuropathy. Most patients reported apparent relief of 75 to 100 percent, and the relief lasted from 7 to 24 hours with one application.

In other clinical studies, the Moore Relief Revitalizing Burn Repair Lotion was applied topically to the burn scars of Dr. Moore’s patients recovering from first and second-degree burns. The lotion was proven to help accelerate healing from several months down to as little as 14 days with return of normal skin color, while preventing the appearance of scars

and providing immediate cooling and pain relief.

Both patent-pending Moore Relief Dermaceuticals products are formulated with moisturizing and anti-inflammatory agents such as aloe vera, extracts of algae, argan oil as well as other natural ingredients. These products use Dr. Moore’s patented transdermal delivery system, which enables the active ingredients to be absorbed by the skin quickly. Each ingredient provides a unique contribution to the effectiveness of the products by cooling, moisturizing, and repairing damaged skin areas.

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LOCAL: PREVENTION ZONE HONORING 14 HOUSTON LEADERS FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE MONTH By www.StyleMagazine.com

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From left to right: Alfredo Alberto, Erica L Anderson, Texas State Rep Dr. Alma Allen, DeLoyd T. Parker, Jr., Judge Ramona Franklin. Anchor Isiah Carey, David Atwood, Dr. Jermaine Johnson, Carlos Wallace, CrossWalk Center, Percy Kennedy, Jr., Marilyn Gambrell, Christopher Scott, and Mayor Sylvester Tuner

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he Prevention Zone, Inc., a leading Houston criminal justice nonprofit organization, today released its impressive roster of Honorees for the Circles of Excellence Criminal Justice Awards Reception.

This Criminal Justice Circles of Excellence recognizes and celebrate the very best during National Criminal Justice Month because the criminal justice system touches the lives of nearly every American in some form another. Our Honorees are exceptional leaders who bring people together to promote new technologies, innovation, best practices, and lessons learned. Leaders that are policymakers, criminal justice officials, educators, victim service providers, nonprofits, community leaders, and others to help direct public focus toward the need to make our criminal justice system as effective as possible.

“I believe awareness is the first step toward improvement. The Prevention Zone’s Circles of Excel-

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lence Awards Reception is doing its part to spread recognition and consideration of criminal justice practices at both the national and international levels by recognizing and promoting March as National Criminal Justice Month,” said Founder Daphine Jack.

In all, 14 leaders will be recognized and this year’s Honorees hail from diverse sectors including: corporations, non-profit, private foundations, defense, consulting, tech, retail, law and education, among others.

More information on the Criminal Justice Circles of Excellence Award, including the full list of each 2022 honorees, can be viewed on Prevention Zone's website.

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LOCAL: HOUSTON NATIVE SERVES ABOARD FLOATING AIRPORT USS CARL VINSON

By Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jeffery Tilghman Williams, Navy Office of Community Outreach

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etty Officer 3rd Class Abdulmajeed Idris, a native of Houston, Texas, serves the U.S. Navy aboard one of the world’s largest warships, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson.

Idris joined the Navy two years ago. Today, Idris serves as an aviation boatswain’s mate (equipment).

“I joined the Navy to secure a career for myself in America,” said Idris.

Growing up in Houston, Idris attended Aud High School and graduated in 2001. Today, Idris relies upon skills and values similar to those found in Houston to succeed in the military.

“My hometown taught me that respect is very important,” said Idris. “In the Navy, that’s true whether you're interacting with junior or senior military personnel.

We are all working together on the same team to accomplish

one goal.”

Aircraft carriers provide unique capabilities and survivability. They are a powerful exhibition of the American Navy's legacy of innovation, technological evolution, and maritime dominance, according to Navy officials.

USS Carl Vinson, like each of the Navy’s aircraft carriers, is designed for a 50-year service life. When the air wing is embarked, the ship carries more than 70 attack fighter jets, helicopters and other aircraft, all of which take off from and land aboard the carrier at sea. With more than 5,000 sailors serving aboard, Carl Vinson is a self-contained mobile airport.

Aircraft carriers are often the first response to a global crisis because of their ability to operate freely in international waters anywhere on the world’s oceans. Carrier strike groups have the unique advantage of mobility, making them far more strategically advantageous than fixed-site bases. No other weapon system can deploy and operate forward with a full-sized, nuclear-powered aircraft carrier's speed, endurance, agility, and the combat capability of its air wing.

The Carl Vinson and its crew recently returned to San Diego following an eight-month deployment to U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleets areas of operation.

“At the heart of every ship, whether ashore or at sea, are the Sailors that make up the crew and carry out the Navy’s missions with precision and dedication,” said Capt.

P. Scott Miller, commanding officer of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. “The Vinson Sailors recently demonstrated this in our execution of a highly successful 7th Fleet deployment and continue this legacy of excellence at home in San Diego.”

During the USS Carl Vinson’s most recent deployment the ship was underway for 262 days, conducting dual carrier operations and multinational exercises, including maritime security operations and integrated training between surface and air units.

USS Carl Vinson was the first aircraft carrier to deploy with a combination of fourth and fifth-generation platforms within Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 that represent the “Air Wing of the Future,” including the F-35C Lightning

IIs and the CMV-22B Ospreys.

Since USS Langley's commissioning 100 years ago, the nation's aircraft carriers, such as USS Carl Vinson, and embarked carrier air wings have projected power, sustained sea control, bolstered deterrence, provided humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and maintained enduring commitments worldwide.

"The aircraft carrier is our U.S. Navy's centerpiece, our flagship, and a constant reminder to the rest of the world of our enduring maritime presence and influence," said Rear Arm. James P. Downey, USN, Program Executive Officer (PEO) Aircraft Carriers. "These ships touch every part of our Navy's mission to project power, ensure sea control, and deter our adversaries."

With more than 90 percent of all trade traveling by sea, and 95 percent of the world’s international phone and internet traffic carried through fiber optic cables lying on the ocean floor, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity and security of the United States is directly linked to a strong and ready Navy.

Idris and the sailors he serves with have many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during their military service.

“My greatest career accomplishment to date was being promoted for my academic performance in my rate training school,” said Idris. “I was number one in my class.”

As Idris and other sailors continue to train and perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.

“Serving in the Navy means a lot to me,” added Idris. “I am part of a team that protects the seas from enemies and secures freedom of navigation for commerce.”

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LOCAL: STORE MANAGER CHASES VAN AFTER THIEVES STEAL MORE THAN 1,000 GALLONS OF DIESEL

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he manager of a family-owned gas station in Houston, Texas, chased off suspected thieves, who he said had already taken more than a thousand gallons of diesel fuel from the store's underground tanks in separate incidents.

Jerry Thayil, whose father owns the Fuqua Express station, told CNN the thieves hit the station three days in a row last week and got away with between $5,000 and $6,000 worth of fuel.

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They tried for a fourth time on Friday, but Thayil ran after them. Surveillance video shows him racing across the store's parking lot as a dark colored minivan drove off.

"I didn't want to just let them hit us again and lose another $1,200, $1,300," he said. "So I decided I would do something about it and I ran out there and chased them away."

The thefts come as police in the US are warning drivers to take steps to protect their vehicles from possible gas thieves as fuel prices surge to historic levels.

Thayil said he noticed discrepancies in the station's fuel levels on Wednesday and Thursday.

He went through the station's security footage and saw a dark minivan park on top of the lids covering the opening to the station's tanks on the days the fuel went missing.

Thayil said the van apparently was equipped with a trap door so the occupants could get to the tank and pump out the fuel without being seen. They were able to get away with 300-350 gallons of diesel fuel at a time, he said.

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"We're a family-owned business, so every penny counts around here," he said. "We're supporting 11 employees who work here. They have they have their own families, so we don't want to let them down."

The Houston Police Department is investigating the incident. A police spokesman told CNN they have not seen an increase in gas thefts, despite sky-high prices.

Thayil said this was the first time his station has dealt with fuel thefts. He said the business is talking with its insurance company to see if the thefts are covered.

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LOCAL: DR RUTH SIMMONS STEPPING DOWN AS PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT

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he NRG filled uIn an open letter to the students, faculty, alumni, and friends Dr. Ruth Simmons announced that she would be stepping down from the presidency at Prairie View A&M University.

Below is the letter in its entirety:

I write today to update you on my plans as I complete my fifth year as your president.

When I agreed to join Prairie View A&M University in July of 2017, I anticipated a brief stint at the helm, allowing the University to transition to new leadership following the departure of President George Wright. That brief stint evolved into a period of sustained effort to address issues that threatened the health and stature of this great University. That is what PV is above all – a university. Among all the wonderful things we do and the opportunities we afford, the aspect of our identity that will always count most is how much we excel in teaching, learning, scholarship and research. When we falter or fail in any one of those areas, we jeopardize the future of the University and the value of a PV degree.

For that reason, I argued early on that three elements were of overriding importance and in need of concentrated attention: the state of the faculty, financial support for our students and the financial security of the University. I am pleased to say that while we have not made anywhere near the progress I had hoped for, there have nevertheless been quite substantial gains in all of these categories. Among those that are the most meaningful are the following: -Support of Faculty. We have reduced the faculty teaching load, greatly expanded faculty development resources, opened the tenure track ranks to qualified non-tenure-track faculty, increased the financial reward for advancement to associate and full professor and otherwise begun to create an environment that promotes high scholarly performance and

Ruth J. Simmons (Photo: Prairie View A&M) builds an attractive environment for faculty recruitment.

-Student Financial Support. We have added substantially to our scholarship endowments and our fundraising for student support.

-Financial Well-Being. We have improved our financial well-being, growing the endowment by 40% thanks to the MacKenzie Scott gift and our decision to invest a substantial portion of that gift in

the endowment

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ENTERTAINMENT: SINGER TRACI BRAXTON OF 'FAMILY VALUES' DIES OF ESOPHAGEAL CANCER AT 50

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kins-Washington's statement said.

Toni Braxton posted a tribute on Instagram, saying her sister Traci "was a bright light, a wonderful daughter, an amazing sister, a loving mother, wife, grandmother and a respected performer.

We will miss her dearly."

"Braxton Family Values" began in 2011 on WE tv. Traci Braxton also appeared on "Marriage Boot Camp" with her husband, Kevin Surratt.

Traci Braxton released an album in 2014, "Crash & Burn," and had a hit single, "Last Call."

She also had a radio show and acted on stage and in movies.

"Traci Braxton has been in the lives of TV viewers for years and will always be part of the WE tv family," WE tv said Saturday.

"Gone far too soon, we celebrate her life and memory and send our heartfelt condolences to the entire Braxton family during this difficult time. Her light and spirit live on."

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ennessy Singer Traci Braxton, who appeared on the reality series "Braxton Family Values" with her sisters, including Grammy-winner Toni, died Saturday at 50, her family said.

"We have come to a time where we must inform the public that after a year of privately undergoing a series of treatment for

Esophageal cancer, our beloved Traci Braxton has gone on to glory," her husband Kevin Surratt said in a written statement released by Braxton's spokesperson Thomasina Perkins-Washington.

"She was surrounded by family and friends at the time of her passing. We ask that you keep them in your prayers," Per-

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HEALTH: APPLE CIDER VINEGAR: 13 USES FOR IT THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE By www.StyleMagazine.com

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f all the well-touted natural health remedies that exist today, very few are followed quite as religiously as taking a tablespoon or two of apple cider vinegar every day.

Apple cider vinegar has been hailed as a cure-all supplement, from allergy relief to weight loss.

Anywhere you look, you can find people who believe that drinking apple cider vinegar has helped them.

With all the benefits, it’s hard to figure out what ACV is not good for.

What exactly are the benefits of apple cider vinegar?

Weight Loss The idea that apple cider vinegar somehow “speeds up fat loss is altogether a myth.”

There is no evidence to suggest that apple cider vinegar can affect metabolism, which is the way an individual breaks down food and burns calories.

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Appetite Suppression A 2006 study found that people who took doses of vinegar while eating bread reported feeling more full than people who ate bread alone.

While this study has been cited by those who believe in the health benefits of apple cider vinegar, it is important to note that it only tested 12 individuals, and the authors concluded that much more research was needed before firm conclusions could be drawn.

This study did not suggest that the way these people burned calories was affected.

Detox Bath Use ACV in your bath. Add ½- 1 cup to your bath water along with Epsom salts and lavender essential oil for a relaxing and detoxifying bath.

Hiccups Be Gone!

I like using apple cider vinegar to get rid of hiccups—the sour taste of a straight teaspoon can stop hiccups.

Exercise Exhaustion (Recover Faster) Beat exercise exhaustion—lactic acid buildup in the body causes fatigue, while the amino acids in ACV act as an antidote.

Add a tablespoon to a glass of water after a workout.

Energy Boost Don’t reach for a chemical-filled energy drink if you’re feeling tired. Instead, grab a bottle of apple cider vinegar for an energy boost.

The potassium and enzymes in apple cider vinegar help to give you a pick me up. Just add some ACV to a glass of water.

I like adding it to my water during a workout to prevent fatigue.

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The amino acids in apple cider vinegar combat lactic acid build-up that can happen after exercise.

Lowering Cholesterol Levels A successful study was done on rats but has yet to be replicated in humans.

The study found that rats on a diet with an acetic acid supplement had lower cholesterol levels than rats without the acetic acid supplement.

Acetic acid is one of the ingredients in apple cider vinegar and many other kinds of vinegar.

For those who believe in the health benefits of apple cider vinegar, this study is promising.

But there are other things to consider before assuming that the findings will be true in humans — primarily that there are key differences between the metabolism of rats and humans.

The study authors recommend that the next trial be on hamsters, which break down fat in a way that is more similar to humans.

Diabetes Management A few studies have found that apple cider vinegar helped in the management of diabetes; however, these studies are also limited by their small size.

One study, which found that taking vinegar at bedtime reduces blood sugar levels the next morning in people with tcype 2 diabetes, examined only 11 people.

Another study found that taking cider vinegar might have some effect on insulin sensitivity in some diabetes patients, but that research, too, was limited by the small number of people being studied.

Hair Restorer Apple cider vinegar has long been used

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as a natural hair care product to promote healthy hair in both men and women.

Its acidity is close to that of natural hair, it’s a good conditioner and cleaning agent and it’s also an effective germ killer.

As a result, apple cider vinegar uses and benefits for the hair include: • Vinegar hair rinse • Hair Herbal rinse • Essential oil vinegar hair rinse • Dandruff and itchy scalp relief • Natural hair loss treatment • Home Remedy for head lice Teeth Whitener Yellow teeth are no match for apple cider vinegar.

For stubborn stains, rub apple cider vinegar directly on your teeth then rinse with water.

Be careful not to do this too often, as it can break down tooth enamel.

For a less abrasive whitening mouthwash, mix one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar with a cup of water, then swish around in your mouth.

Researchers are still involved in new studies about apple cider vinegar which may soon offer more information on how this really works.

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ENTERTAINMENT: BUN B BROUGHT A SHOW TO RODEO HOUSTON FANS WILL NEVER FORGET

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he NRG filled up with fans wearing throwback jerseys, caps, cowboy boots and hats; it was so Texas-like. Fans were singing and rapping to the top of their lungs as people reminisced on the ‘good ol’ days’. Bun B made history as the first African-American to headline Rodeo Houston and it’s definitely clear he has more than just Texas talking about the Super Bowl level performance. The UGK legend brought out Big Pokey, Paul Wall, Lil’ Keke, Frankie J, ESG, Chamillionaire, Baby Bash, ESG, Lil’ Flip, Slim Thug, R&B songstress LeToya Luckett, R&B crooners H-Town, Devin the Dude, Z-Ro, and Willie D (The Geto Boys). We got a chance to embrace more recent Houston superstars such as the Nwigwe family- Tobe and Fat who are known for their monochromatic color scheme and pale mint green set. Viral freestyle princess and Nickelodeon standout That Girl Lay Lay hit the stage with some major energy.

As the stage rotated the back drop interchanged based on known labels and a slide show paying homage to Pimp C (UGK), S.U.C. Founder DJ Screw, Fat Pat, Big Hawk, and Big Mello. There were so many highlights of the night as the all-star lineup performed classics but there were two moments where the crowd’s reaction surged over-the-top.

When Lil’ Ke’Ke came out to perform the “Southside” anthem, almost the entire stadium had their hands in the air ‘rubbing their heads’ as they swayed from left-to-right. In the midst of Z-Ro’s set finishing, three candy-colored slabs came out of no where unexpectedly doing what they do best on hydraulics and popping trunks. It truly was a sight to see!

J. Prince (CEO of Rap-A-Lot Records) graced the stage to give a warm thanks to Houston and Bun B for such a tremendous turn-out.

The show ended with Bun B thanking and hugging his friends whom he considers family in the industry; it was emotional. As a Houston-based publication that covers Black Heritage Night traditionally, we can truly say Bun B did something really special for the city. The UGK rapper made sure to pay homage to the late Chad Butler better known as Pimp

Bun B (Photo Courtesy of HLS&R Black Heritage Day) C through and through. There was even a dressing room across from the ‘Queen of Tejano’, Selena Quintanilla-Pérez in honor of the fallen member who died at the young age of 33 years old in 2007.

As fans were leaving out of NRG, it was announced that Black Heritage Night had reached a record breaking crowd of over 73K attendees. There is no doubt Bun B has set the bar for Houston’s very own world-renowned Rodeo as Hip-Hop/Rap was embraced in a historical and legendary way. It’s unclear at the moment if a show

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Houston Millennials presented the 3rd annual Bosses in Heels event where six millennial bosswomen were recognized for their entrepreneurial pursuits. They were awarded proclamations from the City of Houston, the State of Texas Legislature, and the U.S. Congress. The honorees were Sarah Pappas, Legacy Blue, Monica Agaubi, Jazmin Anderson, Blanca Moreno, and Tina Ho with Lauren Galindo as emcee and DJ Caribbeals.

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Additional Fees & Taxes: Price excludes Regional Sports Fee of up to $9.99/mo. (which is extra & applies to CHOICE and/or MÁS ULTRA and higher Pkgs.), applicable use tax expense surcharge on retail value of installation, custom installation, equipment upgrades/add-ons (min. $99 one-time & $7/mo. monthly fees for each extra receiver/ DIRECTV Ready TV/Device), and certain other add’l fees & charges. See directv.com/directv-fees for additional details. Different offers may apply for eligible multi-dwelling unit and telco customers. DIRECTV SVC TERMS: Subject to Equipment Lease & Customer Agreements. Must maintain a min. base TV pkg of $29.99/mo. Programming, pricing, terms and conditions subject to change at any time. Some offers may not be available through all channels and in select areas. Visit directv.com/legal/ or call for details. 2021 NFL SUNDAY TICKET OFFER: Subject to change. Package consists of all live out-of-market NFL games (based on customer’s service address) broadcast on FOX and CBS. However, games broadcast by your local FOX or CBS affiliate, and select International games, will not be available in NFL SUNDAY TICKET. Games available via remote viewing based on device location. Other conditions apply. 2021 NFL SUNDAY TICKET regular full-season retail price is $293.94. 2021 NFL SUNDAY TICKET MAX regular full-season retail price is $395.94. Customers activating CHOICE Package or above or MÁS ULTRA Package or above will be eligible to receive the 2021 season of NFL SUNDAY TICKET MAX at no additional cost. NFL SUNDAY TICKET subscription will not automatically renew. Only one game may be accessed remotely at any given time. Compatible device/operating system required for online/mobile access. Additional data charges may apply. Visit directv.com/nfl for a list of compatible devices/system requirements. Short Cuts are available from midnight Sunday ET through midnight Wednesday ET via the NFL SUNDAY TICKET App. For full Mix Channel and interactive functionality, HD equipment model H/HR 21 or later is required. NFL, the NFL Shield design and the NFL SUNDAY TICKET name and logo are registered trademarks of the NFL and its affiliates. NFL team names and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Programming, pricing, promotions, restrictions & terms subject to change & may be modified, discontinued or terminated at any time without notice. Offers may not be combined with other promotional offers on the same services and may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice.

Other conditions apply to all offers. HBO Max: Access HBO Max through HBO Max app or hbomax.com with your DIRECTV log-in credentials. Compatible device or browser required. Use of HBO Max is subject to its own terms and conditions, see hbomax.com/terms-of-use for details. Programming and content subj. to change. Upon cancellation of your video service you may lose access to HBO Max. Limits: Access to one HBO Max account per DIRECTV account holder. May not be stackable w/other offers, credits or discounts. To learn more, visit directv.com/hbomax. HBO MAX is used under license. ©2021 DIRECTV. DIRECTV and all other DIRECTV marks are trademarks of DIRECTV, LLC. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

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