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Destany Rainey

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Houston Foodies Chow Down at The Blacklist’s Second Annual Food Truck Fest

Houston area foodies spent their Saturday tasting a variety of delicious delicacies at The Blacklist Association’s second annual Food Truck Festival near the museum district.

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Schlitterbahn Galveston Officially Opens for the Summer

Houston area families get excited because the Schlitterbahn waterpark in Galveston has officially started its 2018 summer season. The park has opened its Schlitterbahn LITE sections to guests. Right now families with members of all ages can enjoy the park’s Blastenhoff and Wasserfest sections at a discounted price. The sections are now open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, and until 8 p.m. on weekends.

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TSU’s Thurgood Marshall Law School Partners with Local Organizations to Host Free Record Expungement Clinic in Acres Homes

Students from Texas Southern University’s (TSU) Thurgood Marshall School of Law (TMSL) partnered with the Houston Lawyers Association, the Earl Carl Institute, the Houston Area Black Law Students Associations and the Houston Area American Constitution Society to host a free criminal record expungement and nondisclosure clinic at the Multi-Service Center in Acres Homes.

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Living Naturally In a Chemical World for Better Health

Taking care of our bodies naturally is not becoming a trend, but it is instead evolving into a necessity as studies are linking more diseases to chemical-containing products that we use every day. Psyche Terry, CEO and founder of intimate apparel and natural skin and hair care company, UI Global Brands, understands this and is making sure her growing clientele is able to purchase dependable products that suit their natural lifestyle.

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Meet the JJ Twins: A Package Deal Taking Over the Fashion World

Here at Houston Style, we love fashion, and I was pleasantly surprised to learn of the distinctive modeling duo JJ Twin. These too kind and hospitable gentlemen, John and Jonathan Calton, are creating a unique footprint in the fashion modeling industry...as a pair.

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Miss Black America Coed 2017 Roneshia Ray Hangs Up Her Crown, But iDREAM Will Continue

Miss Black America Coed 2017 Roneshia Ray has given up her crown, but that has not curbed her passion to continue to inspire young black women in America. The Houston native ended her reign on September 3rd after crowning Miss Black America Coed 2018 Erica Bryant this past weekend, but she says her iDREAM program will continue long after her reign.

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EADO Big Boy Toy Brings Miami Flare to Houston

Houston’s Downtown area is rapidly evolving as thousands of young professionals from throughout the country are relocating to the city, many who are in search of new activities to fill their free time. EADO Big Boy Toy Rental is accommodating Houston’s growing young crowd with a more exciting way to travel the city center.

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Trae Tha Truth Brings Out Hot Celebs for Trae Day 10 Year Anniversary

The hottest celebrities were at Houston’s Discovery Green Park on this past Saturday for a great cause hosted by Houston rapper Trae Tha Truth as he celebrated the 10 year anniversary of Trae Day. Families lined up early for a chance to see their favorite celebs and enjoy free entertainment sponsored by the entertainer.

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South African Winemaker Ntsiki Biyela Debuts Aslina Wine Collection

Ntsiki Biyela, South Africa’s first black female wine creator, debuted her new wine collection, Aslina, in Houston recently. Four wines are included in the Aslina collection - Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and a Bordeaux blend.

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South African Winemaker Ntsiki Biyela Debuts Aslina Wine Collection

Ntsiki Biyela, South Africa’s first black female wine creator, debuted her new wine collection, Aslina, in Houston recently. Four wines are included in the Aslina collection - Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and a Bordeaux blend.

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CeCe Winans Returns to Gospel With New Solo Album ‘Let Them Fall In Love’

Ten time Grammy award winning gospel artist CeCe Winans has returned to her gospel music roots with a new solo album titled ‘Let Them Fall In Love.’ The album, which debuted in February, is now on the Billboard top 200, and includes Apple music listener favorite, “Never Have to Be Alone.”

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Singer and Songwriter Coline Creuzot Is Up Next With Her New Single “High Life”

Singer and songwriter Coline Creuzot is well known in the Houston’s music community, and will soon be a household name with the debut of her new single “High Life.” The R&B singer’s latest love-tune has a classic R&B feel mixed with a modern hip-hop vibration.

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Fifth Harmony Blazes Rodeo Houston Stage Friday Night With Fan Favorites

Dressed in red, award-winning singing group Fifth Harmony radiated the Rodeo Houston stage this past weekend, with an electrical performance of some fan-favorites. The now quartet opened up the show powerfully with fireworks and a white horse-drawn carriage, captivating their “Harmonizer’s” attention.

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US District Court Judge Kenneth Hoyt Returns to His Alma Mater to Talk Success With Students

Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law Texas Bar Association held a lecture for students, hosted by Senior US District Court Judge Kenneth Hoyt. Hoyt spoke about success, reminding students that no goal is unobtainable, despite adversities.

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Actor DeRon Horton Talks His Acting Stardom And Leading Role In New Netflix Series: “Dear White People”

Houston native DeRon Horton is seeing a solid start to his acting career with a leading role in the upcoming Netflix series “Dear White People.” Raised in Saudi Arabia, the 24-year-old actor has had a unique life of building characteristics that continue to mold his career.

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Houston Style Goes One-on-One with Comedic Legend Dick Gregory

As part of his national tour, comedic legend and civil rights activist Dick Gregory visited Houston last week to entertain guests at the city’s Dolce Ultra Lounge and Bistro with his age-old comedy, and also to share some of his viewpoints on current events at the Shrine of the Black Madonna. During his visit, Gregory spoke with Houston Style Magazine about his career, and shed some light on today’s black community.

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Lakewood Church Joins Houston’s Football Festivities with Super Bowl Gospel Celebration

Lakewood Church joined in on the excitement of Super Bowl LI by hosting the 18th NFL sanctioned Super Bowl Gospel Celebration on February 3rd with a live tapping for BET. Familiar faces David and Tamela Mann, who have been featured in various Tyler Perry productions, hosted the concert alongside Lakewood’s Pastor John Gray.