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SBC21 and Trinity East Church Partner to Host Free Day Party and Brunch As Partnership Aims to Bring Awareness to Medicare Education, Health and Wellness

Brunching with a Purpose is taking on a new meaning as the United Methodist Strengthening the Black Church for the 21st Century (SBC21) announce a Health, Wellness and Medicare Education Tour designed to inspire community members to BUILD A BETTER YOU! The tour will make a stop in Houston at Trinity East Church in 3rd Ward, 2418 McGowen Street, Saturday, September 17 from 11 am-1pm.

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Arkansas biker erupts in flames after being tased during chase with state police

An Arkansas man is in the hospital -- but expected to recover -- after he was engulfed by a fireball when he was tased by state police while wearing a backpack with a gallon of gasoline inside, according to a news release from Arkansas State Police.

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5 Tips to Ace College Entry Exams

Because most colleges and universities require applicants to submit ACT or SAT results as part of admissions consideration, prepping for the test itself can be a critical component of that process.

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Local Landscaper to Mow the Lawns of 100 Houston Veterans, Active Military for Free Starting this Thursday

SmartScaping Landscaping & Design’s Mows for Military Veterans Day Giveback

SmartScaping Landscaping & Design, a premiere Black-owned Houston landscaping maintenance and design company, is giving back this Veterans Day with FREE lawn service for 100 Houston veterans, U.S. Military service members, and military families!

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The Houston Health Department to open free diabetes center in Acres Homes

Opening of department’s third center coincides with National Diabetes Awareness Month

The Houston Health Department will open a free diabetes center in Acres Homes, an underserved area where more than 18 percent of adults are living with the disease.

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2023 SXSW Film & TV Festival Lineup Announced With Dungeons & Dragons on Opening Night

Announcing the initial 2023 SXSW Film & TV Festival lineup with everything from bloodthirsty demons and Flamin' Hot Cheetos to a toy designer from El Salvador and the highly anticipated Opening Night film Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley.

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Iconic Country Star Tim McGraw to Perform at 1DayHouston

Love Has No Limits (LHNL), a nonprofit working to address some of the nation’s most pressing challenges by harnessing the power of collaboration, announces award-winning country singer Tim McGraw as a headliner for 1DayHouston’s exclusive concert experience Sunday, April 30. McGraw will be celebrating the hard work of thousands of volunteers at Houston’s largest single-day giveback event, 1DayHouston. The first 32,000 registrants will gain access to one of two private concerts Saturday, April 29 or Sunday, April 30 after serving the minimum of 3 hours of volunteer work.

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Sisters Network Inc. to Host 12th Annual Stop the Silence National African American 5K Walk/Run During National Minority Health Month, Saturday, April 23rd Sisters Network® Inc. (SNI), the nation’s l

Thousands of supporters back together and united to raise funds to support breast cancer survivors and raise awareness about early detection

Sisters Network® Inc. (SNI), the nation’s largest and only national Black breast cancer survivor organization and a national leader in the Black breast cancer movement to host 12th Annual Stop the Silence 5K Walk/Run during National Minority Health month. Event sponsors include Pfizer, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Eisai, Natrelle, HEB, TDECU, Brothers Helping Sisters, Majic 102.1, The Boxx 97.9, Praise 92.1, DMars, and the Forward Times.

Houston’s Premiere Bridal Show Returns for 38th Biannual Bridal Extravaganza Show

Saturday & Sunday, July 23-24, 2022

The Bridal Extravaganza Show, the largest bridal planning showcase in the U.S., will return to the George R. Brown Convention Center with the most fashion shows ever, cakes, gowns, and local vendors on Saturday-Sunday, July 23-24, 2022, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday.

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Longtime Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley is running for reelection

Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley announced on Friday that he will run for reelection, further solidifying Republican chances of holding the seat in 2022.

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Torera Ends Sunday

Audiences are raving! Torera touches hearts and leaves audiences in awe with its beautiful choreography. This captivating production seamlessly blends emotion and movement, creating a truly unforgettable experience. Don't miss this touching and wonderfully choreographed masterpiece!

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Tagore Center Foundation in Association with Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival (PTAFF) Hosts Wellness Festival Aimed at Communities of Color

The Tagore Center Foundation, in partnership with Pembroke Taparelli Arts & Film Festival (PTAFF), announces the Rooted in Wellness: An Event for Communities of Color. The event is open to the public and will take place on May 13, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Tagore Center Foundation located at 3850 Ashburnham Dr., Houston, TX 77082.

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The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency Hosts “Doc Talk” Networking Happy Hour and Presentation: “What I Would Tell My 35-year-old Self”

The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, will present an in-person “Doc Talk” presentation on “What I Would Tell My 35-year-old Self” with Dr. Mary Clare Haver, author of The Galveston Diet, followed by a networking Happy Hour on Monday, October 23, 2023, from 4:30 – 6 p.m., at the offices of alliantgroup, 3009 Post Oak Blvd, Ste. 2000, Houston 77056. The event is open to the public at no cost.

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Trump ally Tom Barrack strikes a $250 million bail deal to get out of jail

A federal magistrate judge on Friday ordered Tom Barrack, a longtime associate of former President Donald Trump who was indicted earlier this week on charges of illegal foreign lobbying, released from jail pending trial, freeing him on a bail package that includes a $250 million bond secured by $5 million in cash.

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Unveiling the Overlooked Threat to Heart Health: Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy

In the vibrant tapestry of our communities, connections form the vital threads that bind us. Our bonds with family, friends, and the larger society nourish our spirits. Integral to these connections is the sharing of knowledge—knowledge that empowers and spurs us to safeguard our collective well-being.

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Hammond Teachers Federation to Host Immigration Education Conference

On Saturday, August 5, the Hammond Teachers Federation, in partnership with the American Federation of Teachers and more than 40 organizations in the Lake County area, will host a daylong education conference and community fair to educate, inform and empower the community about the tools, resources and supports available to address the needs of English language learners, immigrant youth and families in Hammond.

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Simone Askew Selected 1st Captain of Corps of Cadets at West Point

Cadet Simone Askew of Fairfax, Virginia, has been selected First Captain of the U.S. Military Academy’s Corps of Cadets for the 2017-2018 academic year, achieving the highest position in the cadet chain of command. She will assume her duties on Aug. 14.

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'Stray' Bullet Hits Texas Legislator in the Head at New Year's Celebration

A Texas lawmaker is lucky to be alive after an apparently stray bullet hit his head during a New Year's celebration early Sunday, authorities said.

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The Crowds Gathered for Sugar Land Wine & Food 2017

This year marked the fourteenth year in a row that the City of Sugar Land and Fort Bend County hosted the annual wine and food event that attracts crowds of foodies, media bloggers, wine aficionados, and faithful attendees flocking to the fair grounds of The Imperial Sugar Complex.

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Bates Collision Centers Provides ‘Keys to a Brighter Future’ by Gifting 2 Cars to HCDE Mothers

Head Start single moms to unwrap cars after receiving Responsible Parenting award

After months without reliable transportation while juggling work and a family as a single-parent household, Harris County Department of Education Head Start single moms Sheena Gulley and Parishellia Banks are receiving a special gift from Bates Collision Centers: the gift of transportation.