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Mayor Turner's Statement On Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen
Houston Native Participated in the Mayor's Hire Houston Youth Program
Mayor Sylvester Turner joins Vanessa Guillen's family, friends and the community in honoring the Houston native and Army Specialist.
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New Caney and Conroe Disaster Recovery Centers to Consolidate in Montgomery County
The State of Texas/Federal Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) located at the East Montgomery County Courthouse Annex, in New Caney, will consolidate with the Conroe DRC on Monday, Feb. 12, at 9 a.m.
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It's been a rough year for social media stocks. Blame TikTok
This year has so far been miserable for investors in social media companies.
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CAIR-Houston Joins Houston Justice in Call for Criminal Justice Reform
The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, announces support and partnership with Houston Justice in their police accountability efforts. CAIR-Houston demands the following immediate changes to the HPD:
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Megan Thee Stallion Releases New Video for "Her" From New LP "Traumazine"
“Traumazine is an album that leaves you reeling slightly, both impressed and strangely grateful – convinced of Megan Thee Stallion’s brilliance” - The Guardian “Traumazine, is a thrill ride of a listen, a motley mix of slick bops and searing confessionals that wonderfully encapsulate all of her various vibes.” - Rolling Stone
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H-E-B Leaders Visit University of Houston to Offer Guidance On Submitting Unique Products in Statewide Competition
Calling All Local Food and Beverage Innovators for H-E-B PRIMO PICKS QUEST FOR TEXAS BEST
H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best is visiting Houston on Thursday, February 23 to share insight with local food and beverage creators interested in participating in the 2017 statewide competition. Potential entrants are invited to meet with H-E-B leaders who will advise on product development and best practices for submitting their creation in the competition. Space is limited. To register, please click here.
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Travel Blogger, Cultured Black Pearl, Empowers Women of Color to Travel Abroad — Bridges Diversity Gap in Travel & Tourism Sector
Cultured Black Pearl (CulturedBlackPearl.com) is a travel and lifestyle blog featuring musings from abroad by a woman of color. The digital platform encourages and inspires women, especially those from the African diaspora to travel.
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"1550 On the Green" Project
Groundbreaking Ceremony "1550 On The Green" in Downtown Houston by Skanska US
As mayor, the Green Houston initiative has been one of my top priorities. We are the energy capitol of the world, so creating spaces that are efficient and resilient is one of the many ways we can serve as leaders among major cities fighting against climate change.
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5 Marines missing en route from Las Vegas area to San Diego; rescue crews search for helicopter
Rescue crews are searching a remote, snow-covered area of Southern California after a military helicopter with five Marines onboard was “reported overdue” en route from a base near Las Vegas to one in San Diego, according to the US Marine Corps and Cal Fire.
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SoundExchange, Texas Music Office, and Visit Houston Offer Tutorial on Music Royalties in Houston-Based “SoundExchange Session”
SoundExchange will join the Texas Music Office and Visit Houston to provide a tutorial on how artists, producers, engineers, and other creative participants can maximize their digital radio royalties. The tutorial will be followed by a Q&A session for attendees to ask questions related to their SoundExchange account.
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Russians targeted Senate and conservative think tanks, Microsoft says
Parts of an operation linked to Russian military intelligence targeting the US Senate and conservative think tanks that advocated for tougher policies against Russia were thwarted last week, Microsoft announced early Tuesday.
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Maui’s economy was recovering from the pandemic. Wildfires are dealing a shattering blow
The catastrophic wildfires in Maui have destroyed homes, churches, businesses and key cultural sites on Hawaii’s second-largest island. At least 36 people have died.
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Olympians Visit Houston for the 2023 Make-a-Splash Tour Presented By Phillips 66
Olympians Nathan Adrian, Elizabeth Beisel, Rowdy Gaines, Cullen Jones and Chase Kalisz will participate in a community swimming activity and visits to local schools during the 2023 Make-a-Splash Tour stop in Houston.
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SI Swim Announces Aly Raisman & Simone Biles debut and Festival Coming to Houston in February 2017
Diplo, Miguel to Headline Two-Day Event Celebrating Launch of SI Swimsuit 2017; U.S. Olympians Simone Biles, Aly Raisman to Be featured in SI Swim 2017
Time Inc.’s (NYSE: TIME) Sports Illustrated will celebrate the launch of its 2017 swimsuit issue with a two-day music, food and culture festival—“VIBES” by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit—to be held in Houston on February 17–18. The first-of-its-kind event will feature live performances by GRAMMY™ Award-winning artists Diplo and Miguel; a food festival curated by Houston’s James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Shepherd and special appearances by the models of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Class of 2017.
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Breathtaking And Empowering, Local Photographer Releases Skin Deep: The Skin I'm In, Beyond The Mask Vol. 2
Local Photographer Ferrell Phelps releases his second heart-warming, empowering and dynamic project entitled Skin Deep: The Skin I'm In, Beyond The Mask Vol. 2.
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Woman Jailed at 14 for Allegedly Shoving White Teacher’s Aide Releases Memoir Detailing Life in the Aftermath
ShaQuanda Cotton, who in 2006 was sentenced to up to 7 years confinement at a Texas juvenile detention facility as a black teen following accusations that she pushed a white teacher’s aide, announces
On September 30, 2005, 14-year-old ShaQuanda Cotton attempted to enter a school building to take a prescribed medication before classes began. An encounter with a teacher’s aide on her way to the nurse’s office that morning led to her arrest, and months later the teen was adjudicated delinquent by a Lamar County court for assault on a public servant. What began as an ordinary day at school resulted in her being removed from the care of her mother and sentenced to an indeterminate term of up to seven years in a Texas juvenile detention facility. Cotton, now 30, recently published a personal account of the ordeal after years of being subjected to rumors and vitriol in the small town of Paris, Texas.
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Texas Used Car Prices Have Dropped 10th Most During the Pandemic
The uncertainty precipitated by COVID-19 has affected every sector of the economy, including the automotive industry. Car dealerships are experiencing sharp declines in used car sales, as much of the country still remains under lockdown. While used car sales have always been prone to fluctuations, data from the U.S. Census Bureau found that retail used car sales plummeted more than 20 percent year-over-year in March even before the full effects of stay-at-home orders were realized. The last time that used car sales fell so precipitously was at the onset of the Great Recession in 2008.
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Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration Foundation to Host Four Days Of Family Fun Including Music, Art, Food & Outdoor Movie
The Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration Foundation (MCJCF) will celebrate its 16th annual festivities by hosting four days of fun-filled activities from June 11 – 16, 2018. This annual celebration is a family oriented, educational and a cultural experience that will include art exhibits, a movie in the park, the annual “One Mile of Smiles” parade and live music entertainment.
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Mayor Sylvester Turner Announces New Program to Help Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
During his annual State of the City address Wednesday afternoon, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced a new program to aid efforts to house individuals experiencing homelessness on Houston’s streets.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Announces public and private sector Department of Homeland Security Funding Opportunities for State and Local Preparedness
Jackson Lee: “These grants are crucial to help improve state and local readiness in the event of a terrorist attack or any other threats that may undermine our security.”
