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Remembering the Life of Eric Hoffman Lawson
Born in St. Louis on July 15, 1959, Eric Hoffman Lawson is the third child and only son of Audrey Hoffman Lawson and William Alexander Lawson. While Eric was a toddler, his parents and eleven others founded Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church in the family living room. Like his siblings, young Eric was baptized by his father and began a lifelong membership at Wheeler Avenue. He was a member of the Chapel Choir, Communications Corps, and Boy Scout Troup 242, becoming an Eagle Scout at the age of fourteen.
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Takeoff, member of rap group Migos, dead at 28
Takeoff, who was one third of the platinum-selling rap group Migos, was shot and killed early Tuesday in Houston, Texas, a source close to the group confirmed to CNN.
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Council Member Dwight Boykins Explains the Reasons Behind his Decision to Tag Agenda Items at City Council
"At City Council, a "Tag" is a procedural matter that allows any Council Member to delay an agenda item to allow more time to discuss that specific item or to engage in a broader public policy debate of importance to all Houstonians and the future of our city.
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The Heritage Society Celebrates Houston’s 186th Birthday with Free Tours & Cake
On Saturday, August 27, grab your party hats and venture out to downtown, because Houston is celebrating its 186th birthday with Mayor Sylvester Turner! Mister McKinney, the chairperson of the annual City’s Happy Birthday Houston, invites Houstonians and tourists for a late afternoon of free and fun quality time.
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Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) 2017 Annual Airport Business Diversity Conference Catalyst Awards
The Houston Airport System hosted the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) 2017 Annual Airport Business …
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Ovide Duncantell, Founder of the Houston’s Black Heritage Society, Has Died
Ovide Duncantell, founder of Houston’s Black Heritage Society, has died at the age of 82.
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Money, Racism Major Factors in Death Among Houston Black Mothers
Death in childbirth is killing African-American mothers and babies in 10 Houston-area zip codes more than others, according to University of Houston researchers.
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Protests break out after Catalonia ex-leader Carles Puigdemont detained
Protests broke out in Barcelona Sunday after news that Catalonia's former separatist leader Carles Puigdemont had been detained in Germany.
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6th Lyons Avenue Renaissance Festival
Photography by Vicky Pink - The Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation (FWCRC), Houston City Council …
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Martinville Drive Roadway Pavement Replacement Schedule
Houston City Council Member Dave Martin would like to announce that repairs are scheduled to begin along Martinville Drive today, January 8, 2018. The scope of work includes the replacement of existing pavement with new asphalt concrete pavement as well as ditch regrading. Construction is anticipated to be completed by early Spring 2019.
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Houston School Districts Buck Trends In Hiring of Black Teachers
Houston Chronicle reports Houston ISD and a majority of Houston-area districts are bucking national trends when it comes to the hiring of African-American teachers. About 36.2 percent of teachers in Houston ISD are black, compared with about 7 percent nationwide and 10 percent in Texas.
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Community members and elected officials gathered on Saturday, June 8 to celebrate the newest segment of Sims Bayou Greenway and Houston Park’s Board first recreational …
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Calls on Harris County Officials and the Texas Secretary of State to Address Voting Irregularities and Ensure that All Who Can Vote Do Vote and All in Line to Vote be
Jackson Lee—“There are long lines at polling places throughout Harris County, which are being met with indifference and hostility from some voting officials. This conduct must stop immediately because it sends the message that their vote is not important. This is not consistent with the message that ‘every vote counts.’”
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Texas man eavesdropping on wife’s phone calls faces criminal charges/divorce — plots for $1.76 million insider trading
A Texas man is facing insider trading charges and jail time after he used information gleaned from eavesdropping on his wife’s work-from-home calls, netting him $1.76 million from an upcoming oil industry acquisition.
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Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 3400 Bremond
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man found at 3400 Bremond about 5:50 p.m. last Friday (October 27).
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Archeologists uncover hidden neighbourhood in ancient Maya city
Despite the ruins of Tikal being one of the most thoroughly studied archeological sites in the world, archeologists recently uncovered a hidden neighbourhood near the ancient Maya city.
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Melissa Noriega Backs John Whitmire for Houston Mayor
Melissa Noriega, Former State Representative and Former City Councilmember of Houston, officially endorses John Whitmire.
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Alabama NAACP to Protest Sessions Nomination Tuesday
NAACP President Cornell William Brooks to Join Protests at Sessions' Mobile, AL Office
NAACP President and CEO Cornell William Brooks will join with local Alabama chapters of the NAACP for a statewide protest of the nomination of Senator Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III for U.S. Attorney General.
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Free Workout Classes for Veterans On November 11th
Veterans Day is Saturday, November 11, and to show appreciation for our country’s brave service members, the Orangetheory Fitness studios in Houston will offer veterans a FREE workout any time from Saturday, November 11 until Sunday, November 12.
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Statement from Senator Miles on Council Member Larry Green
"I am shocked and saddened by the death of Council Member Larry Green. Council Member Green was an incredible leader and an advocate for the community. He worked to increase economic development and opportunities in his district, improve policing to keep families safe and over the past six months, on Harvey recovery. He was well-respected among community leaders, business leaders and the Texas delegation and worked hard to ensure Houston was in the best position possible for success.
