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Now is an excellent time to give blood

You want a simple but vital thing to do to help with Harvey recovery? Schedule a blood donation. The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is appealing for donations after a four-day stoppage in the wake of Tropical Storm Harvey that … Continue reading

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How you can help or get help in Houston

Via email from State Rep. Gene Wu: I hope this email finds you safe after yesterday’s flooding. While we are seeing most of the high water receding from our neighborhoods, there is still a good deal of cleanup work to … Continue reading

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Saturday video break: Give blood

I gave blood this week, and every time I do, I think of this song: That’s David Gilmour of Pink Floyd he’s introducing at the beginning. Townshend and Gilmour – bet that was a nice ticket to have. If you’re … Continue reading

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Fort Hood

I just want to pause for a moment to express my shock and sorrow at what happened at Fort Hood. My heartfelt condolences go out to the families and friends of the victims. If you are in a position to … Continue reading

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Debutant’s last post

As you know, Deborah Greer-Costello, better known as Debutant, passed away on May 18 after a long battle with leukemia. Her sister Stephanie, a/k/a Texans Chick, posted a final message from Deb based on conversations they had after her condition … Continue reading

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RIP, Debutant

I’m very sorry to say that Deborah Greer-Costello, better known as Debutant, passed away earlier this week from the leukemia that she had been fighting since 2005. I never met Deb in person, I only knew her through her writing … Continue reading

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Debutant posts

This may not look like much, but given that Debutant has been in the ICU at MD Anderson since Thanksgiving and has nearly died multiple times, I think it’s pretty damn amazing. Please go leave some good thoughts for an … Continue reading

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