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Environmental groups sue Biden administration to block 3,500 oil and gas drilling permits

Three environmental law groups have sued the Biden administration in an attempt to block more than 3,500 permit applications from energy companies to drill for oil and gas on public lands.

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Bayou City Art Festival Welcomes New Board of Director Members

The Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to producing the Bayou City Art Festival, announced the addition of Sydney Dao and Obes Nwabara to its Board of Directors.

Biden administration announces $450 million in additional military assistance for Ukraine

The Biden administration on Thursday announced an additional $450 million in military aid for Ukraine, with the US giving the war-stricken country four more multiple launch rocket systems and artillery ammunition for other systems.

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AboutThatCar.com 2022 Volkswagen Taos

Volkswagen has shifted its product lineup upstream without a lot of fanfare. Just look at the Taos. It is the brand’s entry level crossover but there is nothing cut-rate about it. We had the front-wheel-drive version, and it had a wheelbase of 105.9 inches; it was 72.5 inches wide and 64.4 inches tall.

Change Happens wins $100,000 grant to narrow gaps in health, wealth, and opportunity for Third Ward youth

Change Happens announced today that it has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Foot Locker Foundation Community Engagement Program to support its Each One Of Us program.

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Designer Debra L. Mars Offers HBCU Santas and Black Nutcrackers for the Holidays

Designer and long-time Black Santa collector Debra L. Mars has added her own contribution to the canon by partnering with several HBCUs to offer Black Santas this holiday season.

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Echoing QAnon forums, Michael Flynn appears to suggest a Myanmar-style coup should happen in the United States

Michael Flynn, former President Donald Trump's first national security adviser, appeared to endorse a Myanmar-style coup in the United States on Sunday.

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The Home Depot Foundation and Home Builders Institute Partner with 100 Black Men of America, Inc. to Provide Skilled Trades Training Opportunities for Youth in Underserved Communities

New Strategic Partnerships to Help Bridge the Opportunity Gap for Black Youth and Black Entrepreneurs

The Home Depot Foundation and its trades training nonprofit partner, Home Builders Institute (HBI), are launching a strategic partnership with 100 Black Men of America, Inc. to increase skilled trades training and career opportunities for Black youth.

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Mayor Whitmire Nominates Jay Zeidman as Chairman of Houston First Corporation

In a strategic move aimed at further elevating Houston's profile as a premier destination for tourism and conventions, Mayor John Whitmire has proposed the appointment of venture capital executive Jay Zeidman as the new Chairman of Houston First Corporation (HFC). Pending City Council approval, Zeidman will step into the role, succeeding the outgoing Chairman David Mincberg.

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Illinois outlaws book bans in public libraries

Illinois became the first state in the nation to prohibit book bans Monday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced, as states across the country continue to challenge and axe literature from public schools and libraries.

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Great Things Are Happening at the Ensemble Theatre

The Ensemble Theatre is celebrating their 46th Anniversary Season not only celebrates the genius of African American voices of the past and the present but also offers plays that explore controversial subjects facing our communities.

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Texas Multicultural Advocacy Coalition Organizes Critical Event Opposing Harmful State Actions Against Communities of Color

The Texas Multicultural Advocacy Coalition, with the support of Congressman Al Green, is organizing a Civil Rights Town Hall on May 13th, 2023, at 1 pm at FountainLife Center, located at 14083 S. Main St. Houston, TX 77035.

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Biden nominates first female FCC chair

President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday that he's nominating Jessica Rosenworcel to lead the Federal Communications Commission, which would make her the first woman to serve in the role if she's confirmed by the Senate.

George Floyd's Legacy Is Bigger Than a Defaced Statue or a Posthumous Pardon

The recent defacement of a bronze bust of George Floyd in New York City offers important clues about our national journey toward racial justice and repair.

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Time Keeps On Ticking For Carlos Correa

“It is visualizing the moment,” said Correa “When I am on deck, I am visualizing where I want the pitch to start. I am visualizing a tunnel and what I want to do with it.”

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Astros Blaze Unique Trail By Hiring Dana Brown As GM

On November 6, 2022, Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker became the third African American manager to win a World Series title.

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Austin apologized to Biden for mishandled communication around cancer treatment

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday admitted he mishandled communication around his treatment for prostate cancer and said he’d apologized to President Joe Biden, in his first news conference since returning to work.

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Connecticut - First state to cancel medical debt for many residents

Connecticut will cancel roughly $650 million in medical debt for an estimated 250,000 residents this year, Gov. Ned Lamont announced Friday, saying it is the first state to provide this type of relief.

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Netanyahu directs Israeli military to draw plan to evacuate more than one million people from Rafah as offensive looms

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed the country’s military to plan for the “evacuation of the population” from Rafah, his office said in a statement on Friday, ahead of an anticipated ground assault on the southern Gaza city.

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Duffy's Hope Inc. Unveils Star-Studded Lineup for the 19th Annual Celebrity Basketball Game Fundraiser

Location: The Chase Fieldhouse August 5, 2023 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. EDT

The highly anticipated 19th Annual Duffy's Hope Celebrity Basketball Game is set to return to The Chase Fieldhouse on Saturday, August 5, 2023. The event brings together a remarkable lineup of public figures and community leaders, united in their commitment to supporting the local youth. Promising an evening of family fun and entertainment, the game will feature a basketball competition, live music, an engaging emcee, and surprise giveaways for spectators.