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LULAC Aims to Sue the City of Houston for 16 Single Member Districts, and Hosts its second Townhall meeting in District “J”
On Wednesday, June 29, 2022, a News Conference will be held at 5:00 PM in front of the Justice of the Peace 5, Position 1 Office located at 6000 Chimney Rock, Houston, Texas 77081, where LULAC will announce its lawsuit against the City of Houston for all single member districts.
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Dr. Letitia Plummer: A Visionary Leader for Houston's Tomorrow
Houston has spoken, and the message is clear: Letitia Plummer is the chosen voice for a progressive, inclusive, and thriving city. As she steps into her second term on the Houston City Council, Council Member Plummer stands as a testament to what dedication, integrity, and community-focused leadership can achieve.
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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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David Weekley Homes Gives Thanks, Gives Back This Holiday Season
David Weekley Homes, the nation’s largest privately-held builder, is hosting its third annual, companywide Giving Thanks, Giving Back Thanksgiving Drive for Houston-area residents. In Houston, the builder is joining together with homeowners, team members, real estate professionals, vendors and others to collect nonperishable items for Houston Food Bank.
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Solving Puzzles for Peace of Mind - The Covid Years
Panel discussion of impacts of mental health on art practice
Join Visual Arts Alliance Saturday, October 1, at 11:00 a.m. for an in-person event, “Solving Puzzles for Peace of Mind – the Covid Years” at Poissant Gallery, 5102 Center St, Houston. Four artists, Eren Eiswirth, Brittani Kelley, Ryan Baptiste, and Chloë Helen Calthorpe Dillion Stewart, will discuss their art practice and how it has been influenced by and speaks to mental health and addiction, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, moderated by Frank Larkey, PhD.
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Urban South Brewery Brings a Bit of New Orleans Flavor to Houston
Craft brewery introduces fan-favorite beers from flagship location to Houston market
Urban South Brewery is no stranger to the deep cultural connection between Houston and New Orleans. The craft brewery’s Houston location has introduced several flagship beers to the Houston market that are regular fan-favorites from the brewery’s founding location in New Orleans. As of this month, Holy Roller, Lime Cucumber Gose and Paradise Park are all available on draft and in cans at Urban South - HTX – three of Urban South’s foundational year-round brews in New Orleans.
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Five Houston Restaurants and Businesses Honoring Veterans with Free Meals and More this Veterans Day
As Veterans Day approaches this Saturday, November 11, those who have served, and currently serve, in the US Armed Forces will be celebrated for their service and valor and recognized with special offers and discounts at establishments across the country.
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Jack and Jill of America, Inc. 30th Debutante Ball
Photography by Vicky Pink -Eighteen beautiful, intelligent, and talented young ladies made their official society …
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28th Boots and Bling Western Gala
Photography by William Ealy On Saturday, January 24, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand …
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Houstonians React to the Departure of Houston ISD Superintendent Richard Carranza
Houston in shock over Houston ISD Superintendent Richard A. Carranza
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Honoring a Legend: Houston Celebrates Barbara Jordan with Plaza and Monument Unveiling
In a moving tribute to a local and national heroine, the heart of Houston pulsated with pride as the Down- town Houston+ and POST Houston unveiled the Barbara Jordan Plaza and the stirring “I am Barbara Jordan” monument on Saturday. Esteemed Mayor Sylvester Turner and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee led the ceremony alongside fellow dignitaries, celebrating Barbara Jordan's immeasurable contributions to the spirit of Houston and the nation's legislative history.
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NAACP Issues Travel Advisory in Florida
The NAACP Board of Directors issued a formal travel advisory for the state of Florida. The travel advisory comes in direct response to Governor Ron DeSantis' aggressive attempts to erase Black history and to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in Florida schools.
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Bayou Preservation Association Joins in 4th Annual Guatemala Parade in Southwest Houston Nonprofit seeks to raise awareness of trash in the Bering Ditch canal
s part of its community education initiative and Trash Fee Bayous Program, the Bayou Preservation Association took part in the 4th Annual Guatemala Parade in Southwest Houston this past weekend to bring awareness to the trash and pollution issues in the Bering Ditch, a 2.7- mile drainage canal which runs from Westpark Drive north to Buffalo Bayou.
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Fashion Group International of Houston Spring Trends Event
The Fashion Group International of Houston, Inc. (FGI) hosted its biannual Trends event to educate its members and guests on the fashion, beauty and home trends of the season.
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The NAACP Host Black Census Week to Ensure Complete Count for Black Populations
The NAACP is focused on ensuring a full and accurate count amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic through their Black Census Week efforts. The week will consist of various activities to ensure communities of color, specifically Black populations, are informed about the Census and fill it out in its entirety.
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Houston City Council Votes to Extend the Emergency Health Declaration Related to COVID-19 Indefinitely
In a special called meeting Tuesday morning, Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston City Council members voted to indefinitely extend the proclamation of a local state of disaster due to a public health disaster for the City of Houston.
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Houston native serves with U.S. Navy in Japan
Seaman Juliana Castro, a native of Houston, Texas, serves the U.S. Navy in Japan.
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New Hope Housing Dale Carnegie Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. From left: Mike Laster, Former Houston Council Member District J; Mack Fowler, Chairman Emeritus of New Hope …
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A Visionary Commitment to Houston's Health
Fertitta Family Pledges $50 Million to UH College of Medicine to Propel 'New Era of Health Care'
Prominent businessman Tilman J. Fertitta and his family have pledged $50 million to the University of Houston College of Medicine to ignite a new era of innovative and equitable health care in Houston and across Texas. In recognition of the legacy-defining support, the medical school is now named the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine.
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Whitney Houston biopic casts Naomi Ackie as late singer
"I Wanna Dance With Somebody" has reportedly found its star. According to the Hollywood Reporter, British actress Naomi Ackie has been chosen to play the late singer Whitney Houston in the planned biopic.
