The Old Spanish Trail Community Partnership 4-23-18 Meeting

BREAKING: Baby Power wins in the Senate!

Babies are at the heart of history. Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth this month became the first U.S. Senator to have a baby while holding office. As if that weren’t labor enough, she then pushed through a rule change that allows babies onto the Senate floor during votes — a crucial change, because babies don't wait for their moms to finish voting when they’re hungry and ready to nurse. Finally! Recognition in Senate rules that honor a nursing mother’s responsibilities. Congratulations to all Senators for this vote — and to the mom who notched a change in our working world. I see this vote as having enormous symbolic value. It does feel like we crawl forward, but this rule heads towards a more compassionate, inclusive, accepting world — and to the political power of love. On a personal note, I’m overjoyed that one of my dear friends, a co-founder who has been with us through the birth of Moms Clean Air Force, became a grandmother for the first time this week. That, too, is a life-changing event. Suddenly, the abstract idea of protecting the future is kicking and screaming for our devoted attention. Our babies will grow up living with the consequences of every choice we make now about what kind of world we want to live in. Love. It isn’t something we talk much about in politics. But love is the most powerful force for change I’ve ever experienced. With joy, Dominique Browning Co-Founder & Director, Moms Clean Air Force P.S. We’ve been saying it for a while, but is a marvel to see it in action — babies truly have the power to make us change the world. Learn more about how you can support new moms to keep channeling their love for a better world!

May 22nd Runoff Correction

There is a correction for the April VDVR Newsletter pertaining to the May 22nd Election dates. We apologize for any confusion. Election Day Tuesday, May 22, 2018 Last Day to Register to Vote Monday, April 23, 2018 Last day for VDVRs to Submit Voter Registration Applications Received as of April 23, 2018 Deadline Tuesday, April 24, 2018 Last Day to Apply by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) Friday, May 11, 2018 First Day of Early Voting Monday, May 14, 2018 Last Day of Early Voting Friday, May 18, 2018 Last Day to Receive Ballot by Mail Tuesday, May 22, 2018 (Election Day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Wednesday, May 23, 2018 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply)

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Notification of Wells Fargo class action settlement

Dear Customer, Last year, we sent you an email letting you know that, as part of our commitment to make things right, Wells Fargo entered into a $142 million class action settlement fund related to the opening of unauthorized accounts. Today, we are writing to let you know that the deadline to submit a claim with the fund has been extended to July 7, 2018. If you believe Wells Fargo opened a checking, savings, credit card, or line of credit account for you without your permission, or if you purchased identity theft protection from us, you may be entitled to compensation from this fund. If you submit a claim, you may be eligible for reimbursement of fees, compensation for potential impact on your credit, and an additional cash payment based on any money remaining in the fund after benefits and costs are paid out. If you already submitted a claim, you do not need to submit another. Any claims submitted after the prior deadline (February 3, 2018) will be treated as timely.To find out more, go to wfsettlement.com or call 1‑866‑431‑8549. If you have specific questions about any of your accounts or services, please visit your Wells Fargo branch or call 1-800-869-3557. Thank you for being a Wells Fargo customer.

Purchase Tables & Tickets Auction Item Sneak Peak!  Here is a preview of one of the incredible auction items we will feature during the live auction portion of our 75th Anniversary Celebration! For your chance at bidding on this and other amazing experiences, purchase your table or ticket today and support Catholic Charities providing help and creating hope for those in need here in the Houston region. For any questions or additional information, please contact Naibi Rivera at 713.874.6629 orNRivera@CatholicCharities.org.

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The "8th Wonder of The World"

The Thierry Times Thursday, April 19th, 2018 View this email in your browser.

The "8th Wonder of The World"  Last Monday, Representative Thierry was honored to support the Astrodome Conservancy's official “Domecoming” festivities in House District 146. She was proud to stand on stage with our Mayor, Sylvester Turner, County Judge Ed Emmitt, Houston Astros Owner Jim Crane, the Astrodome Conservancy Board, and the Harris Sports Authority! Over 25,000 Houstonians showed up to get one last look inside the Astrodome before construction begins. In the near future, the famous Astrodome Conservancy will be transformed into a new multi-functional event space. Many thanks to all the elected officials who attended and, most especially, to our local citizens who supported the historic event!

Former Maxwell House coffee plant to close

By Paul Takahashi

 

Updated 2:03 pm, Thursday, April 19, 2018

 
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