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Representative Thierry Files First Bill to Protect Elderly from Financial Abuse
Bill creates criminal penalties for those that commit financial abuse against seniors citizens
Moments after being sworn into the Texas House of Representatives, Rep. Shawn Thierry (D – Houston) walked directly to the House Chief Clerk's office to file her first piece of legislation.
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After School Program Bringing the Arts to Third Ward Breaks Ground for New Building
Workshop Houston has been busting at its seams in its current facility as it brings education and the arts to students.
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On the Menu Today: REVENGE
If revenge is a dish best served cold, then the Houston Texans are trying to serve the New England Patriots a TV dinner that has been sitting in the freezer for over seven years. That was the last time the Texans defeated the Patriots (January 3, 2010). As they venture into a cold 29 degree Foxboro Stadium on Saturday, Houston will look to shock the world and come out with a victory over the number one AFC seeded New England Patriots.
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Federal Ruling Points to Low Levels of Latino Representation in Texas
A federal judge’s ruling last week that the city of Pasadena tried to dilute the voting power of its fast-growing Latino population through the use of at-large council districts could change how Texas officials enforce voting rights laws in the state, though the case is likely to be appealed.
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Lt. Gov. Discusses Potential Impact of Texas “Bathroom” Bill
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick turned a lot of heads when last week he announced Senate Bill 6. A bill that "codifies what has been common practice in Texas and everywhere else forever - that men and women should use separate, designated bathrooms."
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Red Hot Chili Peppers Heated Houston Up With The Getaway Tour
Nobody in their right mind passes up a chance to see the Red Hot Chili Peppers live in concert. Last time they came to Houston, my mother and I happily lost our voices after belting out every word to every song they performed. Whether you grew up listening to their music or know a few of their hits, RHCP has proven time and again that they are a force to be reckoned with.
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Local Resident Crowned As First Ms. Black USA 2017
She is wife, mother and now Ms. Black USA 2017. Kennetra Searcy is the new face of Ms. Black USA, a newly established division of the Miss Black USA Organization for women ages 27 to 35.
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More Than Obama's Legacy at Stake in ACA Repeal
President Obama returns to sweet home Chicago Tuesday night to say farewell to the nation. It will be an evening of joy, tears and pride in a job well done, despite the harsh headwinds of resistance he faced every day for eight years.
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Constable Majors Leads Dedication of Street Naming in Honor of The Late Constable Ruben Davis
Constable Gary Majors, appointed unanimously by Commissioners Court to succeed the late Fort Bend Constable Ruben Davis, led the renaming dedication of the street in front of the east Fort Bend Annex to Ruben Davis Drive. With freezing temperatures and tears coming from his eyes, Majors was joined by hundreds Saturday, January 7th to remember his mentor.
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Houston Hispanic Chamber President Has Private Meeting with Trump’s Transition Team
The president and CEO of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Laura Murillo, had the opportunity to meet with President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team this week in hopes of working together moving forward.
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What Doctors Think About the Affordable Care Act
It's hard to keep up with Atlanta urologist Brian Hill. He spends his 14-hour days moving quickly between the waiting room -- "Hi, I'm Brian, nice to meet you" -- the operating room -- "We all good here?" -- and the recovery area, where a typical conversation might involve telling his elderly patient she is beautiful while giving her daughter a high five.
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Cuban-Americans React to End of 'wet foot, dry foot' Policy
Laura Vianelo remembers the stories of young Cuban migrants who "threw themselves at the sea," only to die in a desperate attempt to set foot on American soil.
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Keep Faith in the Future
“Never despair; never give up; never feel that the cause of righteousness and justice is doomed,” are the words spoken by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on May 11, 1957, at the Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom. It was a time when African Americans were fighting for the basic right to vote. In his first national speech, Dr. King demanded that Africans Americans be given the ballot and the right to vote for the act of denying that civil right was a “tragic betrayal of the highest mandates of our democratic tradition.”
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Houston Rockets Legend Hakeem Olajuwon Is Getting Into The FroYo Business
Since ending his record-breaking career in the NBA, Hakeem Olajuwon has been a successful real estate magnate in Houston, reportedly doing more than $100 million in property deals across the city.
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Macy's Welcomes Chef Bryan Caswell to Macy's at the Galleria in Houston
The award-winning chef will be sharing his favorite Big Game recipes
Spend an unforgettable afternoon "tailgating" with Macy's Chef Bryan Caswell. Learn from the master chef as he shares stories, best kept culinary secrets and techniques on how to prepare some of his favorite award-winning dishes that any team would love, just in time for the Big Game celebrations. The best part – there will be plenty of food and drinks to enjoy!
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NFL Player Turned Youth Mentor Hosts Book Signing in Houston this Weekend
Former NFL player of the San Francisco 49ers, Tyrone Smith now spends his time showing others how to score in life. His new book, “Outside the Huddle – Steps to Developing a Game Plan for Life,” recalls his journey as an at-risk, inner city youth struggling in school to graduating from Baylor University with a B.A. in Sociology, and ultimately, playing in the NFL.
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The Impact Network Launches On Comcast Xfinity's Northeast And Western Regions!
The Impact Network, The only African American owned and operated Christian television network in the U.S., is available today on Comcast cable's Northeast and Western region which includes the following states, Northeast region: Maine, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, Washington DC, Delaware, Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire, Western region: Arizona, Washington, Oregon, California, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, New Mexico and Texas. The Impact network features programming on urban ministries and gospel lifestyle entertainment.
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Thurgood Marshall College Fund Launches New Center With Support Of $26 Million Gift From Charles Koch Foundation And Koch Industries
Center for Advancing Opportunity will support HBCU researchers and work with Gallup to understand, and inform pressing issues in fragile communities
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) today launched a new center committed to expanding educational, social, and economic opportunities in fragile communities through original research and direct engagement with residents
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What the Last 48 Hours Told Us About Trump's Next 4 Years
President-elect Donald Trump went nose-to-nose Wednesday with a press corps itching to cross-examine him after more than five months at arm's length, while his top nominees faced off with senators during a strategic crush of confirmation hearings.
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Jimmy Carter, Cancer-free, Crusades Against Guinea Worm
President Jimmy Carter wants to outlive Guinea worm disease. With a grin on his face, twinkle in his eyes and pep in his step, the 92-year-old former president sat down to talk with CNN's chief medical correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, at the Carter Center in Atlanta on Wednesday morning.
