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Amber Heard says she has settled defamation lawsuit with Johnny Depp
Amber Heard has settled the defamation lawsuit with her ex-husband, Johnny Depp, according to a statement posted on her verified Instagram account.
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Superintendent House honored by Houston Area Urban League for Black Excellence in Education
Superintendent Millard House II was presented the Black Excellence in Education Award at the Equal Opportunity Day Gala hosted by the Houston Area Urban League for his outstanding contributions in edu
The Houston Area Urban League’s coveted 54th annual Equal Opportunity Day Gala awarded HISD’s Superintendent, Millard House II with this year’s Black Excellence award in Education. This year’s theme “Celebrating Black Excellence” paid recognition to House and other community leaders for making strides to enable black people and marginalized communities to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power, and civil rights. House was selected for this special honor due to his career achievements and service to the community making exceptional educational advancements since beginning his time with the district in 2021.
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East End District Receives Gift of New Chicano Public Art Honoring the Victims of COVID-19
The East End District added a ceremonial-type, mega-size metate, created by Chicano artists Jesus Cantu Medel, M.Ed, to the award-winning Esplanade at Navigation.
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HOUSTON TEXANS AND PARTNERS AWARD $400,000 TO 15 LOCAL NONPROFITS
The Houston Texans awarded $400,000 through the Inspire Change Grant Fund to 15 local nonprofits and education programs.
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Black Heritage Society 45th MLK Original Parade, Festival, and MLK Celebration
Mayor Sylvester Turner Chosen as 2023 Grand Marshal
The Black Heritage Society is having its 45th Annual Original MLK Jr. Day Parade & Festival on Monday, January 16, 2023, beginning at 10 a.m.
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Elected Officials Across Texas Endorse Chris Hollins
Latest endorsements from Austin Mayor, Texas Legislator reflect growing statewide interest in Hollins’s Houston mayoral bid
Austin Mayor Steve Adler and State Representative Barbara Gervin-Hawkins endorsed Chris Hollins to serve as the next Mayor of Houston.
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Elected Officials Across Texas Endorse Chris Hollins
Latest endorsements from Austin Mayor, Texas Legislator reflect growing statewide interest in Hollins’s Houston mayoral bid
Austin Mayor Steve Adler and State Representative Barbara Gervin-Hawkins endorsed Chris Hollins to serve as the next Mayor of Houston.
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Meeting the Healthcare Needs of the Underserved
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas offers programs such as its Healthy Kids and Healthy Families initiative, which each year provides support to local nonprofit organizations across the Lone Star State.
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The Ensemble Theatre lights up this holiday season with “A Motown Christmas”
The Ensemble Theatre stands out this Christmas Season with one of the most soulful and entertaining plays to hit the stage! A Motown Christmas is a festive holiday revue that blends the traditional Christmas carols with the soulful sounds of Motown in a way that entertains and brings holiday cheer to the entire family!
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Houston man sentenced to 45 years for killing TSU student while on bond for robbing shoe store
A Houston man who robbed a shoe store and then, while on bond, fatally shot a Texas Southern University student during an armed robbery was sentenced to 45 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Sunday.
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Paul Whelan tells CNN he is ‘disappointed’ Biden administration has not done more to secure his release
Detained American Paul Whelan told CNN he is “disappointed” the Biden administration has not done more to secure his release, meaning he’s been left behind in Russia after fellow detained American Brittney Griner was freed on Thursday.
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Qatar is the ally we need to counter Putin's growing influence
Russia's reprehensible invasion of Ukraine has made one thing clear: The global order is changing. An axis of repressive, authoritarian world powers -- all with ties to Vladimir Putin -- is growing bolder and more confident, and wants to see America's influence decline.
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Undisputed 154-Pound Champion Jermell Charlo Faces No. 1 Contender Tim Tszyu Live on SHOWTIME® on Saturday, January 28 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas
Undisputed 154-Pound Champion Jermell Charlo Faces No. 1 Contender Tim Tszyu Live on SHOWTIME® on Saturday, January 28 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas
PRE-SALE BEGINS MONDAY, DECEMBER 12 AT 10 A.M. PT WITH CODE: BOXING Tickets Go on Sale Tuesday, December 13 at 10 a.m. PT!
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OWN Premieres Season 2 of "Love & Marriage: D.C." on Saturday, January 21 at 8pm ET/PT
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today that its unscripted series “Love & Marriage: D.C.” will bow its second season on Saturday, January 21 at 8pm ET/PT, on the heels of a three-part reunion of the current season of OWN’s smash hit “Love & Marriage: Huntsville,” hosted by executive producer Carlos King and kicking off 2023 in dramatic style.
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Member of Gangster Disciples sentenced to 25 years for murder over $40
A documented member of the Gangster Disciples, an infamous street gang that also operates in prison, was sentenced by a judge this week to 25 years for murder, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
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HMAAC Hosts Legendary Champagne & Ribs
Isiah Carey and Jonathan Martin to be honored
The Houston Museum of African American Culture presents the legendary Champagne & Ribs event on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. The charity fundraiser will be hosted by nine-time Grammy Award-winning producer Bryan Michael Cox. Veteran newsmen from FOX 26, Isiah Carey and Jonathan Martin, will be honored.
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WNBA star Brittney Griner released from Russian detention in prisoner swap for convicted arms dealer
WNBA star Brittney Griner has been released from Russian detention, President Joe Biden said Thursday.
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Harris County DA Ogg statement on case against Shelton Jones for 1991 capital murder of HPD Sgt. Bruno Soboleski
Former death row inmate Shelton Jones was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison in a plea deal that takes Jones off death row but will keep him in prison for the rest of his life, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
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Texas Southern University Museum hosting exhibition of world-renowned artist Jean-Michel Basquiat’s earliest works
The University Museum at Texas Southern is hosting “Our Friend, Jean,” an historic exhibition tour featuring the early works of legendary contemporary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. The Bishop Gallery, based in Brooklyn, has partnered with Group Black, the largest collective of Black-owned media to bring the “Our Friend, Jean” exhibition to six HBCU campuses.
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Wicked Returns to Houston at the Hobby Center - May 31 - July 2, 2023
Tickets On Sale Friday, December 9 at 10am
WICKED, Houston’s most popular musical, will return to the Hobby Center May 31 – July 2, 2023 as part of the Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center 2022-2023 Season. Tickets for the return engagement go on sale Friday, December 9 at 10AM.
