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Empowerment Through History: Dr. Mario Robinson Headlines Prairie View's Men’s Prayer Breakfast

Join the St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Prairie View for an enriching morning at the Men's Prayer Breakfast, featuring Dr. Mario Robinson, a distinguished academic and advocate for racial justice. As the Assistant Director of the Ruth J. Simmons Center for Race and Justice at Prairie View A&M University, Dr. Robinson brings a wealth of knowledge, stemming from a career dedicated to education and a passion for social history.

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Investing in Tomorrow: Clean Energy as the Path to Prosperity for All

On Earth Day 1993, I delivered the first major speech of my life. It was in New York City’s Bryant Park, kicking off a nationwide tour to rally opposition to the passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

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Colorado funeral home owners accused of mishandling 190 bodies charged with Covid-19 relief loan fraud, officials say

The owners of a Colorado funeral home accused of mishandling nearly 200 sets of human remains are now facing charges for allegedly fraudulently obtaining more than $880,000 in Covid-19 relief funds and using it for personal expenses like trips and jewelry, federal prosecutors said.

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Get Ready for Gridiron Glory: 51st Annual Bayou Classic Tickets On Sale Now!

SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 2024 IN NEW ORLEANS

Excitement is mounting as the countdown begins for the 51st Annual Bayou Classic, a cherished tradition set to ignite the gridiron with fierce competition and boundless camaraderie. Presented by Procter & Gamble, this iconic event is slated to unfold on November 29-30, 2024, within the storied walls of the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tickets for this momentous occasion will go on sale starting Friday, April 19 at 10 am CST, marking the dawn of an unforgettable celebration.

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Taste Kitchen + Bar Hosts Fundraiser Wednesday, Donating Half of All Sales to Houston Mom Battling Cancer

Taste Kitchen + Bar, Houston’s ultimate all-day brunch destination, is hosting a special fundraiser for Julie Gray, a Houston mom and creative arts director who has been battling cervical cancer for nearly two years, this Wednesday, April 17, 2024, from 8:00am–10:00pm, at the Downtown restaurant, located at 420 Main Street.

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Hip-Hop Artist Empowers Underdogs With Anthems That Are ‘Hungry’ for GOD

Tampa native and rising hip-hop phenom Zauntee dropped a full-length album on February 23, and he says listening to the first track, “The City is Mine,” is like watching the first Rocky movie. From the jump, he wants audiences to feel like they’ve been kicked in the chest.

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Memorial Parks Expands Dining Offerings with Addition of Vibrant Café

New Destination for Health-Conscious Dining Now Open in the Park’s New Running Complex

Memorial Park Conservancy is thrilled to announce the latest addition to its dining landscape with the opening of Vibrant, the Houston-based café known for its commitment to health and sustainability. This new establishment joins the existing Vibrant location in Montrose, providing an all-day dining option within the Park’s Running Complex. A portion of the café’s revenue goes towards the Conservancy's efforts to maintain and preserve the Park.

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Biden to forgive $7.4 billion more in student loan debt for 277,000 borrowers

The Biden administration said Friday that is using existing student loan forgiveness programs to cancel another round of student debt, totaling $7.4 billion for 277,000 borrowers.

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Experience the Ultimate Festival Journey with Aero's Semi-Private Scheduled Service to Coachella Valley

Prepare to elevate your festival experience to new heights as Aero proudly announces the launch of the first semi-private scheduled service to the Coachella Valley for California's iconic music festival, kicking off this weekend! 🎉 This groundbreaking initiative, in partnership with the esteemed event-based hospitality company RPPROJECTS, sets a new standard in festival travel, delivering unmatched convenience and luxury to attendees.

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With inflation back up, the long-predicted storm clouds in the economy may actually be forming

Progress on inflation is moving in the wrong direction. The latest Consumer Price Index, released Wednesday, showed that annual inflation ticked up to 3.5% in March from 3.2% in February. That marked the largest annual gain in half a year.

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The US Postal Service wants to hike stamp prices again in July. Here’s how much you’ll pay

Stamp prices are set to increase — again. The US Postal Service filed a notice with its regulators to increase prices on First-Class “Forever” stamps to 73 cents from 68 cents, marking yet another price hike for the financially beleaguered federal agency.

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Dollar stores are shutting down across America. They did this to themselves

These are tough times for two big US dollar store chains. In the past month, Family Dollar said it will close nearly 1,000 stores and 99 Cents Only said it will go out of business.

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6 ex-officers who pleaded guilty in ‘Goon Squad’ torture of 2 Black men sentenced in state court

Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers who abused two Black men for hours were sentenced in state court Wednesday to 15 to 45 years in prison.

Homes flooding in Texas as severe storms ramp up across the South, including a threat of strong tornadoes

Severe storms are battering parts of the South with torrential rain and damaging winds, threatening tornadoes and creating “life-threatening” flooding.

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O.J. Simpson dies of cancer at age 76, his family says

O.J. Simpson, the former NFL star and broadcaster whose athletic achievements and fame were eclipsed by his 1995 acquittal in the brutal killings of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman, has died of cancer, his family announced Thursday on X. He was 76.

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Dive Into DACAMERA's Unsilent Spring: Etienne Charles's Earth Tones Reverberates with Purpose and Passion

Immerse yourself in the rhythms of our evolving Earth as DACAMERA, Houston's trailblazing chamber music and jazz presenter, brings you "Unsilent Spring: Music and Our Changing Planet." This two-night event, taking place on April 19-20, showcases the world premiere of Etienne Charles's compelling new work, "Earth Tones." A trumpet virtuoso, Charles is globally recognized for his fusion of music with cultural storytelling, as epitomized in his previously acclaimed piece performed by the New York Philharmonic.

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Rice engineering students convert old truck into an electrical vehicle

Four teams of Rice University engineering students converted a 1997 Chevy P30 delivery van into a fully electric vehicle in less than a year, using a combination of parts scavenged from out-of-use vehicles, custom-built elements and off-the-shelf items.

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Severe storms threaten flooding/tornadoes/large hail in South/parts of Mississippi Valley today

Another round of severe weather is slamming parts of the South and Mississippi Valley on Tuesday, less than a week after a powerful storm system that swept through parts of the region killed at least three people.

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Next total solar eclipse depends on how far you’re willing to travel

If you missed out on a chance to view the eclipse for any reason, it’s going to be a bit of a wait for a shot at a similar experience in the same region. But if the fervor over this year’s eclipse was any indication, it’s never too early to plan for the next one.

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Soon, Delta Air Lines will update way it boards passengers

Delta Air Lines flyers will soon board its planes in a new way that might remind them of the past.

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