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The Grammys rarely award chart-topping Black artists with top honors, new study finds
"Blinding Lights" singer The Weeknd may be the latest chart-topping Black performer to be snubbed by the Grammys, but he's far from alone.
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Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration For Six Texas Counties Following Severe Weather
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for six Texas counties as a result of severe weather sustained across the Lone Star State last week. The Governor has authorized the use of all available resources of state government and of political subdivisions to aid in response efforts.
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Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration Following Severe Weather Across Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for 16 Texas counties as a result of severe weather sustained across Texas last night. In addition to providing any and all state resources to local officials, this declaration will waive certain regulations, allowing utility companies to bring in out-of-state resources to assist in restoring power as quickly as possible.
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Partners with Heart & Soul Outreach Ministries to serve food and provide toiletries for over 100 homeless attendees during an outdoor service on Nov. 29th
Blessties USA and the HOODIES4HEALING foundation is partnering with Heart & Soul Outreach Ministries to host a fundraising service for the homeless on Sunday, November 29th from 9 am to 12 noon. Evangelists Wayne and Andrea Ormond will be delivering an inspirational sermon for this outside event that will be held right behind Minute Maid Park in the parking lot across from the Star of Hope in downtown (2320 Lamar St., Houston, TX 77003).
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Prairie View Faces Tough Challenge As They Travel To Abilene To Take On The Wildcats
“We know that we are going to go in here and play football with the guys,” said Panthers first-year head coach Bubba McDowell about the Wildcats.
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Top 10 Finalists Announced for 2022 Mr. Texas Football
Dave Campbell’s Texas Football, the leading publication for all things football in Texas, and the TaxAct Texas Bowl proudly announce the top 10 finalists for the Mr. Texas Football High School Player of the Year Award presented by Kroger.
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Houston Teen Awarded Full Ride Scholarships to 20 of the Best Colleges in the U.S.
Michael Brown, a 17-year old high school senior, applied for scholarships to 20 of the best universities in the US. Every one of those 20 prestigious universities offered him a full ride and $260,000 in additional scholarship offers.
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'Doctor Who' coming to HBO Max in 2020
HBO Max is hoping its latest library acquisition helps it "Exterminate!" some of its competition in the streaming wars.
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Stopping antidepressants may lead to relapse, study finds. Here's what you can do
Over half of people with chronic depression who attempted to stop their antidepressant medication relapsed into depression by the end of a year, compared to those who did not stop medicating, according to a randomized, double-blinded clinical trial released Wednesday.
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When It Rains, It Pours
Texans lose 34-0 to the Cowboys
There is an old saying that I heard growing up that is drenched (no pun intended) in negativity that states, “When it rains it pours.” The original phrase is an old English proverb, “It never rains but it pours,” suggested that when troubles come, they come one after the other.
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Texans waive D’Onta Foreman before heading to Green Bay
The Houston Texans waived former third-round pick running back D’Onta Foreman on Sunday before departing to Green Bay to practice against the Packers before playing against them in a preseason game on Thursday.
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Exclusive Interview: Former Member of Mindless Behavior, Mike River, Drops a single and visual titled "Take Me Back"
Riding a current as strong as the river he takes his name from, Mike River, is destined for success.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on the Passing of Former Texas Governor Mark White
Congresswoman Jackson Lee: “I am deeply saddened and heartbroken over the passing of my dear friend, former Texas Governor Mark White, and offer my most sincere prayers and condolences to his wife Linda and the rest of their family.”
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Inside President Trump's Health Care Deal Flip-flop
He was for it before he was against it. President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly crushed hopes of a bipartisan health care with the stroke of a tweet that recategorized a deal he had praised less than 24 hours earlier as a "very good solution" into something he "can never support."
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45th MLK Jr. Parade, Festival, & Weekend Celebrations
Mayor Sylvester Turner Chosen as 2023 Grand Marshal “Climbing the Mountain to a Better Future”
The Black Heritage Society, in partnership with the City of Houston, is having its 45th Annual Original MLK Jr. Day Parade & Festival on Monday, January 16, 2023, beginning at 10 a.m. The 45th MLK Jr. Parade is free to the public and is held downtown starting on Lamar @ Smith Street. The MLK 2023 theme is “Climbing the Mountain to a Better Future.”
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45th MLK Jr. Parade, Festival, & Weekend Celebrations Mayor Sylvester Turner Chosen as 2023 Grand Marshal “Climbing the Mountain to a Better Future”
The Black Heritage Society, in partnership with the City of Houston, is having its 45th Annual Original MLK Jr. Day Parade & Festival on Monday, January 16, 2023, beginning at 10 a.m. The 45th MLK Jr. Parade is free to the public and is held downtown starting on Lamar @ Smith Street. The MLK 2023 theme is “Climbing the Mountain to a Better Future.”
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Governor Greg Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Seven To Sulphur River Basin Authority Board of Directors
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brad Drake and Wally Kraft to the Sulphur River Basin Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on February 1, 2019. Additionally, the Governor appointed Bret McCoy and Katie Stedman for terms set to expire on February 1, 2021 and appointed Kelly Mitchell, Gary Cheatwood, and Chris Spencer for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023.
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The Ensemble Theatre Annual Black Tie Gala: “Live It! Love It! Celebrate!”
The Ensemble Theatre celebrates the Grand Finale of its 4oth Anniversary at the 2017 Annual Black Tie Gala: Live It! Love It! Celebrate! This event is held to honor the artists, companies, organizations, and individuals whose unparalleled support enables The Ensemble Theatre to be one of Houston’s most esteemed cultural institutional treasures.
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HISD sports icons to be commemorated at Athletic Hall of Honor induction ceremony
The HISD Class of 2022 Athletic Hall of Honor includes NFL legends, Olympic medalists, renowned coaches, high school record holders, collegiate standouts, and those who have given back as mentors to student-athletes.
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SSLW & Partners Announce 2019 Scholarship Recipients News Release With Photos
Suburban Sugar Land Women (SSLW) and their Phenomenal Partners Celebrate “30 for 30” Honoring Fort Bend Countywide School Districts 2019 High School Scholarship Recipients - Heroes and Sheroes at “ sold out” luncheon , Saturday, April 27, 11am.
