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Jason Derulo Performs at Golden Nugget Lake Charles - Feb. 25
Golden Nugget Lake Charles welcomes hip-hop singer, songwriter and dancer Jason Derulo, for a one-night performance on Saturday, February 25, 2017. The popular musician and entertainer will take the stage at 8 PM in the casino’s Grand Event Center.
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CBC, State AGs and Consumer Advocates Stand Up to CFPB Foes
As a new Congress and White House begin their respective governmental roles, a still-growing cadre of supporters and opponents are focusing on the future of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
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A Super Bowl Fan Adventure Awaits at Space Center Houston
Gear up for the big game and tackle what it takes to be an astronaut at Space Center Houston when Super Bowl LI lands in Space City. Be among the first to explore the red plant at Space Center Houston’s new Mission Mars exhibit, see a unique space art collection and race robots for a touchdown.
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Texas House Democratic Whip Ron Reynolds Released The Following Statement Today After Filing House Bill 1281
The Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program began in 1991 to increase minority and women owned business participation in state procurement and contracting from which such businesses had often experienced difficulty becoming involved. Although there have been many inroads made by HUBs over the last two decades, the percentage of contracts that they receive is unsatisfactory.
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ACLU Condemns Rep. Biedermann’s Muslim Loyalty Oath
The ACLU of Texas responded today to a letter sent by state Rep. Kyle Biedermann, R-Fredericksburg, to Muslim leaders in Texas demanding they “renounce, repudiate, and oppose” radical interpretations of Islam with an open letter of its own. In a full-page ad in the San Antonio Express-News, the ACLU of Texas condemned Rep. Biedermann’s Muslim loyalty oath as an affront to the First Amendment principles of free speech, free exercise of religion and free association.
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Walgreens Vows to Work with Trump Administration on New Health Care Plan
At today's annual meeting of Walgreens Boots Alliance shareholders, responding to a question from the National Center for Public Policy Research, Walgreens Executive Chairman James Skinner indicated the pharmaceutical giant is willing to work with the Trump Administration in efforts to repeal and replace ObamaCare with a free market alternative.? Skinner, however, refused to discuss specific ways the company might be willing to help bring about reform in the health care industry.
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The Untangled Truth About Loving Your Natural Hair and Beauty By Michele Tapp Roseman
Just in time for Black History Month, Hairlooms asks: Why is it so difficult for Black women to embrace their hair? And, how can Black women overcome the multi-layered challenge of embracing their natural hair and beauty? Author Michele Tapp Roseman helps readers answer these questions for themselves, to write a new story that they can pass along.
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Congressman Al Green: We face a real and urgent threat to the core of our democracy—the right to vote
On Thursday, January 26, 2017, Congressman Al Green (TX-9) released the following statement on President Trump’s call for a “major investigation” into unsubstantiated allegations of widespread voter fraud during the 2016 election.
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Super Bowl LI Celebrity Style Suite
You're invited to shop exclusive designer collections along side NFL Wife's and the actual designers in fabulous Downtown Houston at the new Space Showroom at 4112 Fannin Street.
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Maya Henry To Spearhead Fundraising for Tree Media Foundation At 2017 Maxim Party Silent Auction
Sixteen-year-old actress, model, and activist Maya Henry will spearhead fundraising efforts for Tree Media Foundation during the 2017 Maxim Party silent auction on February 4, 2017 in Houston, Texas. The silent auction is an annual Maxim Party tradition which raises money for charitable organizations.
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Mayor Turner Issues Statement on Immigration
"I know there are a lot of families and children who are afraid and worried right now about what might happen to them. I want them to know that Houston is, and always has been, a welcoming city, where we value and appreciate diversity. HPD is not the Immigration and Naturalization Service. We don’t profile, and we are not going to start profiling people to determine whether they are here illegally. It hasn’t happened under previous mayors, and it will not happen under my administration."
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Houston Real Estate Association Awards Gala
Photography Vicky Pink - Before a packed crowd the 2017 officers of the Houston Black …
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The Greater Houston Partnership 2017 Meeting
Photography by Vicky Pink - The Greater Houston Partnership kicked off the new year with …
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'New Edition Story' Taps Into Major Love
BET head Debra Lee knows what New Edition means to her audience. The R&B group became a crossover pop success in the 80s. They become heartthrobs as teens and now they're the subject of a three--night miniseries called "The New Edition Story" debuting Tuesday on BET.
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Entrepreneur Launches Unique Party Supply Company That Caters to Black and Hispanic Children
KIESSE LLC, founded by entrepreneur Linda Kiedi, is a company dedicated to the provision of unique party supplies to African American and Hispanic kids. The company, born out of an urgency to meet needs often overlooked by bigger companies, has recently announced its new range of products and services. Birthed in September 2015, they do much more than provide party supplies; They believe in creating an atmosphere of love, self-confidence and boosting general ethnicity acceptance irrespective of backgrounds. KIESSE LLC, founded by entrepreneur Linda Kiedi, is a company dedicated to the provision of unique party supplies to African American and Hispanic kids. The company, born out of an urgency to meet needs often overlooked by bigger companies, has recently announced its new range of products and services. Birthed in September 2015, they do much more than provide party supplies; They believe in creating an atmosphere of love, self-confidence and boosting general ethnicity acceptance irrespective of backgrounds.
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KIESSE LLC, founded by entrepreneur Linda Kiedi
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Hacker to Trump: Fix Your Security Settings on Twitter
The same hacker who breached five hundred ISIS accounts on Twitter has a message for President Trump: change your security settings ASAP.
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Flint Water Lead Amounts Improve, Below Federal Limits
The levels of lead in Flint, Michigan's water tested below the federal limit in a recent six-month study, the state department that oversees water quality announced Tuesday.
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Super Bowl Gives Small Businesses a Chance to Score
Ayesha James and her husband were living in a Houston hotel in 2016 after their home and all the paperwork for their catering business were destroyed in a fire.
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Trump Believes Millions Voted Illegally, WH Says -- But Provides No Proof
President Donald Trump believes millions of votes were cast illegally in last year's election, White House press secretary Sean Spicer said on Tuesday, but he wouldn't provide any concrete evidence for the claim, which has long been debunked.

