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Governor Abbott Delivers State Of The State Remarks At Houston Business Coalition And C Club Luncheon

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered a State of the State address at the Houston Business Coalition and C Club Luncheon in Houston. The Governor spoke about his legislative priorities for the session, including the need for property tax and school finance reform, and discussed the state's continued commitment to recovery efforts for Texans impacted by Hurricane Harvey.

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T.J.Maxx to Open in Katy

T.J.Maxx, one of the nation’s leading off-price retailers with more than 1,200 stores currently operating in 49 states and Puerto Rico, will open in Katy on March 3, 2019. From fashion and accessories to jewelry, home, beauty, pet products, toys and more, shoppers can expect to find something for the entire family at the latest T.J.Maxx store.

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Luxury Designer Isaac Moore comments on Gucci Blackface: Fashion or Faux

Isaac and Moore, up and coming Black American luxury designer had this to say about the Gucci Blackface controversy on newscaster’s Isiah Carey’s Isiah Factor Uncensored. “Let’s focus on a solution versus focusing on the problem. The problem is systematic.”

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Theatre Under The Stars Announces the Cast of Mamma Mia!

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is excited to announce its cast for Mamma Mia!.

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TSU launches groundbreaking student-run, e-radio station

Texas Southern University students have a new voice – The Voice – with the launch of KTSU2, a student-run, streaming radio station that officially launches on Tuesday, February 19.

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Doctors, Lawyers with Monetary Motives Cause Painful Decisions in Women's Health Care

Women, especially women of color and poor women, tend to suffer disproportionately in our healthcare system. The problem is growing worse now that there's a group of trial lawyers eager to exploit female victims, under the guise of offering help.

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Chair Coleman Files Bill to Make Our Schools Safer

This week, I filed House Bill 1623 that continues my work on improving the safety of our schools. Please see below for information on the new bill, as well as information on my past legislation that improves safety in our schools.

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Houston Ebony Opera Guild will hold African American Music Gala on March 2

Hall Johnson’s SON OF MAN will be performed by Chorus with Narration by Bishop Robert E. Hayes

Houston Ebony Opera Guild announces its Annual African American Music Gala, a concert featuring SON OF MAN, composer Hall Johnson’s cantata based on African American Spirituals. Roland Carter will conduct the chorus. With Bishop Robert E. Hayes, Jr. as narrator, the performance will take place at 4 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Westbury United Methodist Church, 5200 Willow-bend Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77096. Tickets are available online at houstonebonymusic.org or by calling 713-335-3800. The individual price is $30 in advance or $35 at the door. The Group Rate is $25 per ticket for 10 or more.

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Beyond the Rhetoric: Providing Match Makers Throughout the Black Diaspora – Way Cool!

During the mid-1990’s we began sponsoring exploratory or fact-finding trips to nations in the Caribbean and West Africa. Then we expanded to East Africa and South America, i.e. Brazil. After getting comfortable and understanding the “Export/Import” challenges, we dared to start doing formal Trade Missions. During Thanksgiving week in the year 2000, we took 84 Black owned businesses to Rio de Janeiro for an aggressive Match Making event.

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AboutThatCar.com: 2019 Mazda CX-3

The 2019 Mazda CX-3 is a small crossover. It was so small it could do a good imitation of a big hatchback. We drove one here to scope out the auto show.

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Man discovers 30 year old Apple computer still in working order

A New York professor has Gen Xers reminiscing about their childhood after he posted images of his decades old Apple lle computer on Twitter Saturday night.

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Amy Klobuchar's novel pitch for the Democratic nomination: Pragmatism

Sen. Amy Klobuchar seems willing to say one word that often goes unspoken by presidential candidates eager to win over voters: No.

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Walmart had a blowout holiday quarter

Walmart's all-important holiday sales blew past expectations, a sign the retailer can more than hold its ground against Amazon.

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Sanders' evolution on race may not have come soon enough

Bernie Sanders' biggest selling point in 2016 was that he was the only person in the Democratic primary running not named Hillary Clinton.

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Karl Lagerfeld, pioneering fashion designer, has died

Karl Lagerfeld, the fashion visionary and creative director of Chanel, has died, the company told CNN Tuesday.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez identified the problem. Here's the solution

US Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's withering viral takedown of just how easily deep-pocketed donors dominate politics was like watching a prosecutor lay into a campaign finance system that has no defense.

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Bernie Sanders launches second presidential campaign

After months of deliberation, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders announced Tuesday that he is running for president again in 2020. It will be Sanders' second consecutive bid for the Democratic nomination after losing to Hillary Clinton in 2016.

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Houston Educator Named Finalist for 2019 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards

Educators to Compete on a Statewide Level for $430,000 in cash prizes

On Monday, a Houston teacher was named the first Houston-area finalist for the 2019 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, spotlighting him among the best educators in Texas.

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Edward Pollard Announces Candidacy for Houston City Council District J

Local attorney and entrepreneur Edward Pollard officially announces his candidacy for Houston City Council District J. Pollard is the proprietor of Pollard Legal Group, which primarily focuses on personal injury cases.

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Don Cheadle made a powerful statement with his wardrobe choice on 'SNL'

Without saying a word, Don Cheadle used his platform between comedic skits on "Saturday Night Live" to make a statement on behalf of transgender youth.