Corpus Christi readies to host Summer Games of Texas following 2020 cancellation
The Games of Texas are coming to Corpus Christi next month.
and last updated 2021-06-22 19:03:49-04
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas â For the fourth year since the start of the Summer Games of Texas, Corpus Christi will host the event from July 29 to Aug. 1.
The event is hosted by the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation, and will have athletes competing in 13 different sports over the four days of competition.
âOur crown jewel of TAAF is the Games of Texas, summer games, where we have 8,000-10,000 athletes who go to one location to compete, said Mark Lord, the executive director of TAAF. Weâre a big-time event, they estimate itâs an $8-11 million economic impact over four days.
Seattle high school seniors face promising job market as pandemic eases
Seattle Public Schools seniors aren t worried about their job prospects after graduating, according to career and college readiness leaders with the district. Author: Angeli Kakade Updated: 10:20 AM PDT May 19, 2021
SEATTLE Graduation season is right around the corner, and that means thousands of seniors are planning for life outside of high school. For some, that involves entering the workforce.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for younger people ages 18-19 was 13% as of April.
Despite the rate, Washington s largest school district says they haven t heard of students worried about finding employment.
Former Morehouse Student Bryce Thompson Launches Scholarship Fund For HBCU Students
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A former Morehouse College student has launched a scholarship fund and has awarded 10 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) students with money to help ease the financial burden of attending college.
24-year-old entrepreneur, investor, and former Morehouse student Bryce Thompson has announced that, along with his IAMS Foundation and getting support from the Scholly app, he has awarded $100,000 in scholarships to 10 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) students to kick off Black History Month.
“I know what it feels like to not know whether you’re going to be able to register for the next semester,” says Thompson, who studied engineering while at Morehouse, in a written statement. “So, to now be in a position to ensure that at least 10 students will be able further their education is an incredible blessing and honor.”
Taylor Helton (Prairie View A&M University),
Ms. Jordan James (Hampton University) and
Lindsay Collins (Howard University).
Once a struggling student himself, Thompson vowed to one day give back to students facing financial challenges after his uncle generously paid for his first year of tuition. I know what it feels like to not know whether you re going to be able to register for the next semester, says Thompson, who studied engineering while at Morehouse. So, to now be in a position to ensure that at least 10 students will be able further their education is an incredible blessing and honor.
A native of Missouri City, Texas, Thompson began his entrepreneurial journey as a college student when his older brother Branden introduced him to cryptocurrency and investing. He began studying the industry and developed a knack for teaching others how to make profitable investments. Sensing an opportunity to build a following by inspiring others to join the cryptocurrency movement,
OâLeary was slated to appear for a decision to prelim hearing on Jan. 20.
OâLeary was charged in November with four counts of first-degree aggravated robbery and two misdemeanors after depriving victims of a small amount of cash in downtown Logan. Documents filed with the court state OâLeary alluded to possessing a handgun during the incident and walked away from the four victims with six dollars.
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Police wrote OâLeary did not recall the incident and that âhe hoped he didnât do it.â Nearby police pole cameras and security footage from businesses depicted a man matching OâLearyâs description during the time of the incident.