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CityCentre Presents Summer Socials
CITYCENTRE is having memorable evenings all season with Summer Socials, a series of lively happy hour events in the plaza catered to young professionals. On Thursday, June 29, and every other Thursday night until August 24, visitors will enjoy cold beverages, music, giveaways, and mingling al-fresco.
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Dao Insights Unveils Report on WeChat’s Contribution to China’s Retail Resurgence
Dao Insights, a leading UK-based Chinese consumer intelligence firm, has unveiled their pivotal new report, “China’s Retail Resurgence: Channeling the Power of WeChat and Consumer Trends for Growth in 2023”. This report provides detailed insights into China’s digital and luxury retail landscape, explaining the vital role WeChat plays in enabling brands to capitalize on emerging post-pandemic consumer trends.
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"Pharrell Williams Unleashes a Fashion Revolution at Pont Neuf as New Creative Director for Louis Vuitton Menswear"
Prepare to be swept away into a world of unparalleled luxury and style as Louis Vuitton, the iconic epitome of opulence, ignites the American fashion scene with an eagerly anticipated runway show. The mastermind behind this sartorial spectacle? None other than the visionary Creative Director for menswear himself, the one and only Pharrell Williams. Brace yourself for a fashion extravaganza that will leave you breathless.
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Kamala Harris found her voice on abortion rights in the year after Dobbs. Now she’s making it central to her 2024 message
Vice President Kamala Harris was fed up. At a March event in Des Moines, Iowa, Harris listened to a shy nursing student recount the harrowing story of a pregnant patient seeking an abortion. The patient’s sudden health complications required the early end of their pregnancy in a state where Republican legislators once tried to prevent doctors from performing an abortion if a fetal heartbeat is detected.
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North Dakota governor defends crowded GOP primary field: ‘Competition is great for America’
Republican presidential candidate Doug Burgum on Sunday sought to assuage concerns of an overcrowded 2024 primary field, which now boasts 12 high-profile GOP contenders.
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Klobuchar says she supports allowing abortion restrictions in late pregnancy
Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar said Sunday she supports allowing limitations on abortion in the third trimester of pregnancy wading into the thorny political debate of abortion procedure time frames.
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Sarah McBride announces bid to become first transgender member of Congress
State Sen. Sarah McBride announced on Monday her bid for Delaware’s at-large seat, a race that would make her the country’s first out transgender member of Congress, should she win.
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Houston Legend Big Pokey Passes Away Doing What He Loved
He wavered back and forth before falling backward with the microphone still in his hand. Milton "Big Pokey" Powell passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, doing what he loved.
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$44 Million Restoration to Begin at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Site will remain open during renovations
In just a few years, visitors to Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site in Washington, Texas, will discover an all-new visitor experience awaiting them, the result of an epic site restoration and reimagining of its visitor experience.
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China gets by with a little help from its friends -- on the Supreme Court
China is overtaking America in a variety of high-tech industries -- thanks to some inadvertent help from the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Chlöe Bailey headlines Tina Turner tribute at CNN’s ‘Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom’ concert
CNN's second annual "Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom" concert was set for Monday night and was broadcast from Los Angeles' historic outdoor Greek Theatre in Griffith Park.
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Only 1% of US wineries are Black-owned. These entrepreneurs want to change that
As hotel staff lowered the shades, signaling the beginning of the “Black on Black” dinner, guests seated in Aspen’s historic Hotel Jerome seemed to take a collective breath — preparing for a joyful and emotional four-hour celebration of the wine industry’s most influential Black leaders.
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Houston rapper Big Pokey dies after collapsing on stage
Rapper Big Pokey has died at the age of 45 after collapsing on stage in Texas.
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Texas Signs HB 12 to Extend Postpartum Medicaid Coverage to Twelve Months
Today, House Bill 12 which extends postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to twelve months, was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott. A previous version of this bill was signed in the 87th session to increase coverage to six months, however the state did not receive the necessary federal funding.
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Final witness in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial says she played dead next to her 97-year-old mother
The final witness to testify in the Pittsburgh synagogue mass shooting trial said Wednesday she played dead and stayed by her dying mother’s side during the attack.
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Small Businesses Applaud Governor Abbott’s Signature of Texas Regulatory Consistency Act Into Law
Law will ensure greater certainty across the regulatory landscape
Small business owners in Texas are grateful Governor Greg Abbott has signed the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act (HB 2127) into law. Championed by Rep. Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) and Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe), the law clarifies that business and labor standards are maintained under state and federal law, while more narrowly focused law on health, safety, and permitting of businesses will still fall under local authority. This clarification will help small business owners better comply with regulations, rather than being burdened by the complexity of multiple jurisdictions of law over their business practices.
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Hometown NFL Star, Michael Brockers and Houston Legend, Scarface, Host Celebrity Golf Tournament Benefiting Third Ward Students
Celebs Partner with Almeda Emancipation Corridor Alliance to Kick Off Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration & Golf Benefit
The Almeda Emancipation Corridor Alliance (T.A.E.C.A.) will kick off their first-ever Juneteenth Celebration this Thursday, June 15, 2023, with some notable names at an inaugural “Celebrity June Tee Off Golf Tournament” to benefit inner-city students, at the prestigious Wildcat Golf Club (12000 Almeda Road) in Houston, Texas!
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Spend Your Weekend at Discovery Green!
Don't let your weekend be boring. Have some fun at Discovery Green!
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Houston Health Department Expanding Opportunities for Diverse Businesses
Abbott-LISC Funding: This source of lending capital was made available nationally to support the growth of diverse companies in the healthcare supply chain. This initiative will provide diverse small business owners with the tailored solutions, support and resources they need to compete, grow and create jobs.
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Photo by Jackson - Taken prior to the 2016 Houston Mayor's Youth Council inauguration
Published on June 8, 2023
