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HCC Board of Trustees Elect 2023 Officers
The Houston Community College Board of Trustees elected officers in a meeting held Wednesday, January 18, 2023.
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DIAGEO and its brands celebrated Black entrepreneurs and culture influencers
This MLK weekend, DIAGEO and its brands celebrated Black entrepreneurs and culture influencers at Larry Morrow’s All Black Affair party at Rise Rooftop on Saturday, January 14 and during Larry Morrow’s Dear… Entrepreneur Brunch at Present Company on Sunday, January 15, in Houston, Texas.
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Fort Bend County Judge KP George Welcomes Texas General Land Commissioner
County Officials Discuss Current and Future Infrastructure and Mitigation Needs
Infrastructure topped the list of concerns as Fort Bend County Judge KP George welcomed, newly elected Texas General Land Commissioner Dr. Dawn Buckingham to Fort Bend County on Wednesday.
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DOJ Initiative Fights Redlining in Cyberspace and the Real World
Former Facebook and City National Bank agree to new operating terms, and investments
As 2023 begins, a key anti-financial discrimination initiative is expanding million-dollar penalties and the kinds of businesses found to violate fair lending laws. The Combatting Redlining Initiative that since 2021 has combined resources and efforts of the Department of Justice (DOJ), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is now holding a social media giant as well as another bank accountable for violations of fair credit and lending laws.
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Congressman Al Green Announces Authorization of $1,600,000 in Much-Needed Federal Funding for Local Mental Health and Wellness Center
On Thursday, January 19, 2022, Congressman Al Green hosted a press conference with the Ibn Sina Foundation and presented a symbolic check in the amount of $1,600,000. He released the following statement:
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The Institute for Spirituality and Health to Host Qigong and Tai Chi Retreat Saturday, Jan. 21
The Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical Center (The Institute) is offering a Self-Care and Natural Healing Retreat with Qigong and Tai Chi Saturday, Jan. 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Terrell Brown appointed director of the JSU Master of Social Work Program
The Jackson State University (JSU) School of Social Work has named Terrell Brown, Ph.D.,director of the Master of Social Work (MSW) program. Brown is a tenured associate professor in the College of Health Sciences.
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Fish City Grill, Half Shells Celebrate Valentine's Day With $49.99 Couple's Menu
Fish City Grill and Half Shells are restaurants known and loved for their fresh seafood and welcoming neighborhood atmosphere. For Valentine’s Day, the restaurants will offer a special, prix fixe couple’s menu featuring two appetizers, two entrees and one shared dessert for only $49.99.
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VinSanto Now Open at Memorial Green
Houston-based Midway, a privately owned, fully integrated real estate investment and development firm, is pleased to announce that VinSanto will delight wine experts and newcomers alike with a new, unique wine-oriented concept at Memorial Green. The 2,172-square-foot wine bar is located adjacent to Lam Bespoke and Dish Society at Memorial Green.
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The Highlands, One of the Nation's Fastest Growing Communities, Celebrates Groundbreaking Milestones and 300 Home Sales
Innovative Residential Community Marks 300 Homes Sold in Tandem with the Opening of Visitor Center, Scenic Lakeside Park and 18-Hole Golf Course
The Highlands, developed by Caldwell Communities, is a master planned community, that recently celebrated one year of innovative amenities and a robust lifestyle for homeowners in every stage of life. Located in Porter, Texas, The Highlands offers incredible opportunities for residents to immerse themselves in nature and cultivate new passions.
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Harris County DA's Office: Houston man gets 35 years for killing schoolmate over money during gun transfer
A Houston man who was 17 when he killed a schoolmate over $250 was sentenced to 35 years in prison after pleading guilty to murder this week, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Thursday.
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Visit Citycentre for Shopping, Dining, Entertainment, and More
Retail Tenant Offerings, Promotions, and Happenings
Houston-based Midway, a privately owned, fully integrated real estate investment and development firm, is pleased to announce that CITYCENTRE’s tenants are offering a variety of promotions and happenings now through March 31, 2023. The premier mixed-use destination for upscale shopping, dining, and entertainment is elevating the experience for everyone visiting or living at CITYCENTRE.
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Micro Winery Opens in Missouri City
Winery creates a new experience for Missouri City area residents.
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Congressman Al Green, Congresswoman Garcia Welcome Under Secretary Donald Cravins Jr. of the Minority Business Development Agency
On Wednesday, January 18, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
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MOCA Opens 2023 Exhibition Series, Expressions! With a High-tech Exhibit to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Black History Month
The City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) will open its 2023 exhibition series Expressions! with the exhibit, “Steppin’ Back in Time: Houston in Retrospect.” Houston Informer Foundation, Inc. (HIFI), originated this photography exhibition and virtual reality experience celebrating Black-owned businesses and community leaders of color in Houston.
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Hollins shatters record for most individual contributions received by Houston mayoral candidate
Chris Hollins received 2,077 individuals contributions this reporting period, building on campaign’s record-breaking fundraising numbers from last period
After previously setting new records for any reporting period in a Houston mayoral race for number of donors, total contributions, and small-dollar contributions, Chris Hollins continues to deepen his grassroots support. Hollins reported raising $547,027.83 from 2,077 individual contributions, with 1,564 contributions of $100 or less.
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Houston Mayoral Candidate Amanda K. Edwards Continues Solid Fundraising and Shows
Strong Cash On Hand Numbers
Today, candidate for Houston Mayor, Amanda K. Edwards, announced that her campaign raised over $567,000 for the reporting period starting July 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022. The campaign also ended its December 31st financial reporting period with over $1 million in cash-on-hand. Edwards’ breadth of support from across Houston demonstrates her ability to engage with voters on their shared values and common goal to live in the city that they deserve.
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As lawmakers begin a new session, Texas mayors want to maintain control of local issues
Mayors from the state’s most populous cities presented their legislative wish list, including economic development and workforce programs, broadband infrastructure and violence prevention.
Preserving local control will be a central issue this legislative session, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg said at a conference Friday along with eight other members of the Texas’ Big City Mayors coalition. Mayors of the state’s most populous cities will “undoubtedly” oppose any upcoming legislation that would erode local authority, Nirenberg said.
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Fifth grader wins Houston ISD’s 2023 MLK Oratory Speech Competition
Houston ISD is getting an early start to the MLK holiday. The district held its 27th annual MLK Oratory Speech Competition on Friday. Twelve fourth and fifth grade students from different elementary schools across the district presented three-to-five minute speeches. This year’s theme was “What would Dr. King say to us today about hope for tomorrow.”
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Collaborative health initiative to help Houstonians prevent, better manage chronic diseases
City Council approves $1M to partner with TSU to develop Center of Transformative Health
On Wednesday, Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston City Council approved $1 million over three years to fund establishment of the Texas Southern University’s Center of Transformative Health. The mission of the center is to use evidence-based practices to reconstruct, strengthen and enhance the conditions that promote health. We achieve this by building community capacity to ensure equitable health outcomes for all through research, engagement and education.
