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More Refugees Flee US for Canada
Twenty two people were found illegally crossing the border into the Canadian province of Manitoba this weekend, according to the Canada Border Services Agency.
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Twenty two people were found illegally crossing the border into the Canadian province of Manitoba this weekend, according to the Canada Border Services Agency. A …
Published on February 20, 2017
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Actor Rob Riley speaks with Houston Style During Super Bowl 51
‘Super Bowl Week/Weekend wasn't just about football! Many celebrities came to uplift & unify the community thru philanthropy and countless other events. The Answer Conference powered by Pastor Terrance J & First Lady J of Higher Dimension brought celebrities out to give astounding advice on love, marriage, relationships, family & More.
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Leaving a Legacy Long After the Game
The Wade Smith Foundation and Houston Super Bowl Host Committee Partner for National Literacy Month
The countdown is on! The clock is ticking. We are just 150 days away until Houston hosts the most watched game, Super Bowl LI Preparations are revving up as Houston rolls out the red carpet for guests near and far. Long after the game is gone on February 18, 2017, the legacy of Super Bowl LI will still be felt in Houston due to partnerships like that of the Wade Smith Foundation (WSF) with the Houston Super Bowl Host Committee (HSBHC). Together these organizations are igniting the fire for a love of reading among Houston area students.
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The Many Reasons Behind The Increase In Twins
First Beyoncé and Jay Z, then Amal and George Clooney. It seems like twin pregnancy announcements are popping up everywhere. According to medical studies, it may not be a coincidence.
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Tesla Driver Saves Man's Life, Gets Surprise From Elon Musk
Manfred Kick was driving his Tesla Model S down the Autobahn near Munich, Germany on Monday, when he noticed something was amiss. The Volkswagen Passat ahead of him was out of control, swerving and slamming into the guardrail.
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Three Ways Republicans Want To Replace Obamacare
House GOP members met Thursday to hear more from committee leaders about efforts to replace the massive health reform law. In a presentation, Representatives Greg Walden of Oregon and Kevin Brady of Texas explained how the party wants to overhaul America's health care system through the use of tax credits, health savings accounts and changes to Medicaid funding, among other measures.
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Hundreds gathered for a "Day Without Immigrants" protest in downtown Houston. (Photo: AIR 11)
Published on February 17, 2017
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More Than 1k Gather For 'Day Without Immigrants' Rally Held In Houston
More than 1,000 people attended a rally near downtown Houston on Thursday in support of the "Day Without Immigrants" movement.
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"Never Caught” by Erica Armstrong Dunbar
Some days, it feels like that’s all you do. Run the kids to school, dash to work, rush with errands, and run yourself ragged before bed. You’re always on the go, always moving, and in the new book “Never Caught” by Erica Armstrong Dunbar, your breath isn’t the only thing to catch.
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The Real MVP: Who Deserves It in the NBA?
“You sacrificed for us. You the real MVP,” said current Golden State Warrior small forward Kevin Durant who received the Most Valuable Player in the 2013-14 season of the NBA as a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Who knew that those words would be the most profound ones of that entire speech? Well, that and the fact he said thank you to Russell Westbrook for always being there for him and he loves playing with him. Two years later. He was gone.
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TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION
How Marginalized People Paid the Price to Be Upset About “Lemonade” Losing Grammy Album of the Year and Excited About “Hidden Figures” and “Moonlight”
I’m a native of Washington, DC. Not the DMV or some surrounding area that people reference because they partied in DC or went to swanky events there. I am from there—Chocolate City of Old. I am a rare breed of brother from the Nation’s Capital, who lived in all 4 quadrants (Southwest, Southeast, Northwest and Northeast) before moving out of state for work.
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Houston Kellogg Facility Closing, Company Confirms
The Kellogg Company has announced that it will begin closing distribution centers across the county, including one in Houston.
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Capital One Bank and Hettig/Kahn Development Corp. Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Cottages at South Acres
Capital One Bank and Hettig/Kahn Development Corp. hosted over 150 community supporters on Friday, Jan. 27, at 10 a.m. to celebrate the grand opening of Cottages at South Acres,
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Facebook Is Playing An Increasingly Important Role In Activism
It's clear that Facebook played a big role in mobilizing people to participate in the global Women's March last month. And now researchers have determined just how much of an impact the social network had.
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Sevyn Streeter Talks Girl Disrupted with Houston Style Magazine
Sevyn Streeter recently touched down in Houston for her Girl Disrupted tour as she several other cities in anticipation for her debut album drop this spring. When it comes to creating hits, Sevyn is definitely not a newbie to music entertainment. From her earlier career touring and performing with TG4 and Rich Girl to writing for popular artists like Alicia Keys and Chris Brown, fans can expect a really solid project. The project has features from Gucci (“Prolly”), The Dream “D4L”) and hot coincided visuals to tell her story.
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Family confirms 35YR old mom of 3 Rena Hodges was found dead in her SW #HOU townhome (Photo: Melissa Correa, Twitter)
Published on February 17, 2017
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Husband Wanted in mom's murder at SW Houston home
Houston police say 40-year-old Jerald Dewayne Watt is wanted for murder in the death of his common-law wife.
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Autograph Alert: SI Swimsuit Models At Free Event Friday
Sports Illustrated and the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau will host a free sneak-peek of the official SI Swimsuit 2107 VIBES Festival Saturday.
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Maven Launches City Car Sharing in Atlanta
Maven, General Motors’ personal mobility brand, is expanding its offerings in Atlanta from the Lyft Express Drive program to now include Maven City car sharing. In cities in the U.S. and Canada:
