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NN Body in the Galleria Kicks Off International Women's Day by Hosting Event for 50 Local Female Business Owners
Nathalie Nicole, Founder & CEO of NN Body Co., a Black Woman-Owned fashion activewear and self-care boutique in Houston’s Galleria Mall, is kicking off International Women’s Day with a private event for 50 local female business owners tomorrow, Tuesday, March 7, 2023, from 6pm-8pm!
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International Superstar Lionel Richie And Legendary Musical Powerhouse Earth, Wind & Fire Announce Sing A Song All Night Long Tour
Tickets Available Starting Tuesday, March 7 with Citi Presale General Onsale Begins Monday, March 13 at 10am Local at Ticketmaster.com
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The Bacon Ranch McCrispy is Coming to McDonald’s in the Greater Houston Area Starting 3/13
The McDonald’s Crispy Chicken Sandwich quickly became a fan-favorite when it first hit US menus in 2021. And now, this beloved sandwich is joining some of the brand’s most iconic menu items – McNuggets®, McMuffin® sandwiches and McFlurry® desserts – with a fresh new name: McCrispy™.
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Elite athletes with genetic heart disease can safely return to play with diagnosis and treatment, early study suggests
In a new study, most elite athletes with a diagnosed genetic heart disease did not experience serious or fatal symptoms of their condition, such as sudden cardiac death. The research suggests it can be "feasible" and "safe" for athletes to continue to participate in their sport.
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Elite basketball, hockey, soccer and football players, were among the 76 athletes included in the new study. Mandatory Credit: matimix/Adobe Stock
Published on March 6, 2023
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FBI investigating 'suspicious death' of woman on Carnival cruise ship
The FBI is investigating the "suspicious death" of a female passenger onboard the Carnival Sunshine cruise ship, the agency announced in a news release Sunday.
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DC council tries to claw back controversial criminal justice bill headed for failure in US Senate
DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson on Monday wrote a letter to the Senate attempting to withdraw the district's criminal reform legislation from congressional review after it became clear the Senate intended to nix the legislation.
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These are the world's best airports for customer experience
There's way more to an airport than the mechanics of getting from point A to point B, and the best airports put a lot into making passengers' journeys as seamless and pleasant as possible.
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1 dead, 9 injured after what appears to be the 'result of a large crowd pushing' at a concert in Rochester, New York
A 33-year-old woman is dead and nine others are injured "as a result of a large crowd pushing" during a concert Sunday night in Rochester, New York, police said.
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4 US citizens missing in Mexico were there for medical procedures and targeted by mistake, US official says
Four US citizens who were assaulted and kidnapped in northeastern Mexico on Friday are believed to have been targeted by mistake, a US official with knowledge of the investigation told CNN, adding the Americans were in Mexico for medical procedures, according to receipts found in their vehicle.
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The FBI is seeking the public's help in locating the four Americans kidnapped in Matamoros, Mexico, on Friday. Pictured are members of the National Guard …
Published on March 6, 2023
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Bun B’s Clever ‘Southern Takeover’ Ignites The Stadium At Rodeo Houston’s Black Heritage Night
“Let me tell you bout’ this super fly dirty-dirty Third Coast muddy waters….” – “Country Sh--” BIG K.R.I.T. Ft. Ludacris & Bun B
Tradition continues at Rodeo Houston’s Black Heritage Night and music turns out to be one of the key components of it all. A full day for the culture looks like getting your hands on a turkey leg, finding your way to the Stars Over Texas Stage to join the caravan of line dancing pros and proceeding to the stadium so you won’t miss ProRodeo Hall of Famer Leon Coffee. After six-o-clock hit, the stadium crowd began to grow in large numbers as the anticipation for what Bun B had to present was causing most of us anxiety, yet the happy kind of excitement mostly.
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Borris L. Miles Statement on TEA Takeover of HISD
“I have been voicing my unwavering opposition to the potential state takeover of Houston Independent School District (HISD) for years. The situation at HISD that initiated the takeover has changed drastically. From the voters overturning the board of trustees to improving academic performance district-wide, HISD is on a new track of success.
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Biden tells Democratic senators he won't veto effort to rescind DC crime law
President Joe Biden surprised Democratic senators Thursday when he told them that he won't veto GOP-led legislation to rescind a controversial Washington, DC, crime law, a move that comes Democrats are divided over the contentious issue and Republicans are aggressively accusing them of being soft on crime.
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City of Houston and Harris County Statements on EPA Order for Union Pacific Contamination Cleanup
The City of Houston and Harris County are pleased to report that the U.S Environmental Protection Agency has issued an order to Union Pacific Railroad providing that EPA will oversee the offsite investigative and cleanup process related to the creosote contamination in the Fifth Ward and Kashmere Gardens. This order is the result of efforts that have been and continue to be pushed forward by the City of Houston, Harris County, and the Bayou City Initiative in their negotiations with Union Pacific.
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Women in Jazz Association, Inc. Showcases Austin’s Female Musicianship
Friday, March 24, 2023 @ 7:00 pm, door open at 6:30 Monks Jazz Club, 501 Pedernales St Suite 2E, Austin, TX 78702
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Area Law Enforcement Officials Warn Against ‘Street Takeovers’
Four top law-enforcement officials in the Harris County region warned Thursday of severe consequences for those plotting illegal “street takeovers” to promote street racing or reckless driving like recent events in Austin and Houston.
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Faith Leaders Urge President Biden to Establish Reparations Commission by Executive Order
Faith for Black Lives, The National Council of Churches USA (NCC), and more than 200 faith leaders from across the country issued a letter today to President Joseph Biden to establish a commission to study reparations by executive order on or before Juneteenth, June 19, 2023.
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Top Destinations for Summer 2023
Summer is right around the corner and no matter how many countries your readers have checked off your list, there's always a new city, region, or country to explore. From air safaris and train adventures, to picturesque towns and tropical lagoons, please consider these summer vacation ideas for any roundups that you are working on:
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Harris Health System Selected to Elite Network of High-Performing Healthcare Systems to Accelerate Uptake of Practice-Changing Evidence in Healthcare
Harris Health System joins 41 other health systems nationwide in an elite network named by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to pioneer initiatives aimed at achieving better patient health outcomes.
