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A Queen Among Us: Honoring the Life and Legacy of Gloria Letitia Jones Coleman

“She managed the financial side, which meant she was in charge.” — Garnet Coleman

With pearls gracing her neckline and wisdom in her every word, Gloria Letitia Jones Coleman was more than a Houston matriarch—she was a living blueprint of elegance, intellect, and service. On Sunday, April 13, 2025, the Coleman family and an entire community lost a treasured jewel. Yet, in celebrating her remarkable 90-year journey, we find comfort in knowing her spirit continues to shine in every corner of Third Ward and beyond.

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Grammy-Winning Powerful Muni Long Announces the Songwriters Forum - A Game-Changing Workshop

In an industry often guarded by gatekeepers, Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and R&B luminary Muni Long is tearing down barriers and opening doors with the launch of The Songwriters Forum — an exclusive, two-day educational and networking experience set to take place in Los Angeles, California, June 12-13, 2025.

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Houston Area Students Gear Up for the 2025 All-Earth Ecobot Challenge: Exploring Innovation, Sustainability, and the Future of the Shipping Industry

This weekend, the spirit of innovation will be alive and thriving at the Leonard E. Merrell Center in Katy, Texas, as more than 300 bright young minds from across Harris County converge for the highly anticipated 2025 All-Earth Ecobot Challenge. Hosted by the Center for Afterschool, Summer and Enrichment for Kids (CASE for Kids)—a proud division of the Harris County Department of Education—the annual STEM competition is set to inspire the next generation of engineers, environmentalists, and tech leaders.

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Supreme Court’s conservatives are poised to strike down elementary school policy denying opt-outs for LGBTQ+ books

The Supreme Court’s conservative majority on Tuesday signaled it will require schools to provide opt-outs for parents who have religious objections to LGBTQ+ books read in elementary schools, an outcome that would continue the court’s years-long push to expand religious rights.

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Harvard’s lawsuit sets up monumental clash between America’s most prestigious university and the Trump administration

Harvard University’s lawsuit against the Trump administration has set up a titanic clash between America’s most prestigious university and the federal government over academic freedom, federal funding and campus oversight.

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Shaquille O’Neal made a fast break to the bathroom and cracked up his colleagues

Shaquille O’Neal and his “Inside the NBA” cohosts love to roast each other. He gave them some extra ammunition on Monday night.

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Sharon Lokedi smashes women’s course record at the Boston Marathon, John Korir wins men’s race

Kenya’s Sharon Lokedi won a thrilling battle over compatriot and two-time defending champion Hellen Obiri at the Boston Marathon, smashing the course record in the process.

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Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan are the moviemaking duo we didn’t know we needed

After more than a decade directing films, Ryan Coogler’s projects have one thing in common - actor Michael B. Jordan.

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One small thing you can do to help reduce your role in the climate crisis

At most places Melissa Valliant goes when dining out, she carries in her backpack a set of reusable flatware — prepared to refuse the disposable utensils she says are part of the plastic pollution crisis that’s inextricably linked with the climate crisis.

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George and Amal Clooney still haven’t found anything to fight about

George and Amal Clooney make a peaceful pair. Two years after the couple revealed on “CBS Mornings” that they never argue, that still holds true.

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The truth about the ‘chalet girls’ who look after the needs of Europe’s wealthy skiers

It’s 7 a.m. on a freezing January morning in Les Gets, a ski resort in the French Alps. The sun won’t rise for another hour, but Sophie Crowther, having slept through her alarm, is sprinting up winding icy mountain lanes to make breakfast for 25 high-paying guests.

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Hailey Bieber shares she has ovarian cysts

Hailey Bieber has opened up about her health. “Currently have two ovarian cysts,” she shared on her on Instagram Stories Monday. “If you deal with ovarian cysts I’m right there with ya!”

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Tina Knowles was diagnosed with breast cancer after missing a mammogram

Tina Knowles wants women to stay on top of their mammogram appointments.

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Rubio unveils first stage of plan to cut State Department

Secretary of State Marco Rubio rolled out the first stage of a major plan to reorganize the US State Department on Tuesday with changes that will eliminate 132 domestic offices, cut around 700 positions in Washington, DC, and close offices focused on war crimes and global conflict, according to a senior State Department official and documents obtained by CNN.

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Who will be the next pope? Here are some possible candidates

An old saying about papal elections goes as follows: “He who enters the conclave as pope, leaves it as a cardinal.” In other words, any candidate seen as the frontrunner before the voting begins should be treated with caution, and no cardinal should go into the Sistine Chapel assuming they will get the votes.

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🗳️ Don’t Wait—Activate! Early Voting Has Begun in Harris County with Commissioner Rodney Ellis Leading the Charge

Houston, it’s officially go time. With early voting in full swing, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis is turning up the volume on civic participation and turning out the vote—and he’s got one message for every eligible voter in our community:

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Campus Chronicles - April 23, 2025

On April 12, 2024, Pasadena ISD celebrated the reopening of Kruse Elementary’s SPARK Park, originally dedicated in 2013. The event brought together students, staff, and community members for a day of celebration and performances.

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Galveston College Celebrates National Welding Month with Tours and Career-Focused Programs

Explore hands-on welding training and career opportunities at Galveston College this National Welding Month.

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Houston Native Alan Reyesluna Carves Out a Bright Future in the U.S. Navy's Elite Machinery Repairman Program

In the heart of the U.S. Navy's Surface Warfare Engineering School Command at Great Lakes, one Houston native is turning precision and perseverance into a powerful career. Seaman Apprentice Alan Reyesluna, a proud Houstonian, is making waves as he perfects his technical skills at the Machinery Repairman (MR) "A" School.

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A Hometown Hero Returns: Daphne and Dennis Haskin Host Houston Fundraiser for Virginia House Speaker Don Scott

In a powerful political homecoming steeped in purpose and pride, Houston is rolling out the blue carpet for one of its own. Speaker Don Scott, a proud graduate of Houston’s Jones High School, is returning to his roots for a high-powered Democratic fundraiser on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, hosted by none other than the dynamic civic duo, Daphne and Dennis Haskin, at their Missouri City residence.

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