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Mayor Turner Appoints New METRO Board Member

Mayor Sylvester Turner today announced the appointment of Diann L. Lewter to the Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO) Board of Directors.

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Inspired by sacred music, an artist's 'Black Chapel' is opening in London

A striking meditative temple made of painted black wood has been built in London's Hyde Park as part of a prestigious annual architecture commission.

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Burns Original BBQ is Hosting Annual Scholarship Luncheon Event To Provide 10 Local Recent High School Grads With Financial Assistance For Fall 2022!

It all started in 1973 when Roy Burns Sr. started off his small local business venture selling barbecue to the Acres Home community in Houston, Tx. Today, Burn's Original BBQ (and sister restaurant Burns Burger Shack) are Texas staples that people come from all over the world to taste. Due to the overwhelming love of Burns Original BBQ, people have demanded that the BBQ hotspot cater their events, big and small, and they have for years. The Burns family is committed to helping their community as they provide scholarships, free food, and host community events yearly.

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'Chrisley Knows Best' stars convicted of committing fraud, tax crimes

Reality TV stars Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley have been found guilty of conspiracy to defraud banks out of more than $30 million in fraudulent loans, according to a press release from the Department of Justice.

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Living With Pride: Margaret Walker Center kicks off LGBTQ+ Pride Month with an eye-opening exhibit centering on Southern Black queer stories

The Margaret Walker Center kicked off LGBTQ+ Pride month with an exhibit unveiling honoring the stories of Black queer individuals who navigated the difficult terrains of sexuality while growing up in the South. Collecting the unique perspectives of young Black men who have both triumphed and struggled in the pursuit of peace, this project presented a series of oral interviews with participants that allow the audience to gain an understanding that may have once been clouded by preconceived notions.

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Alley Theatre Announces the Cast & Creative Team of Cult Classic Clue

Alley Theatre kicks off its season with the return of the beloved Summer Chills series.

The Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre announces the cast and creative team of its 76th season kick-off production – Clue, with screenplay by Jonathan Lynn, written by Sandy Rustin with additional material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price. Clue is based on the Paramount Pictures Motion Picture and the Hasbro board game. This production runs July 22 – August 28, 2022 in the Hubbard Theatre and is directed by Alley’s Associate Producer & Casting Director Brandon Weinbrenner.

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Prescription cannabis products with more THC may ease chronic pain, at least a little, study finds

People who suffer from chronic pain may find small-to-moderate pain relief for the short-term when using certain prescription cannabis products with higher THC to CBD levels, but there are some worrisome side effects, according to new research.

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CEOs are enjoying huge paydays while their workers struggle to pay bills

Despite all the buzz about the "Great Resignation" and a renaissance for the working classes in America, a new report finds the gap between executive and worker pay is only widening.

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Hospitals grapple with shortage of crucial component for medical imaging tests

A shortage of a key component for some crucial imaging tests such as CT scans is leading to rationing within hospitals, patient backlogs and doctors across the United States making do with less-than-ideal alternatives ​across the United States.

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City of Houston Wins Challenge for Water Conservation

The City of Houston, along with four other major cities, has been named the winner of its category in the 2022 Wyland National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation. Houston took home the top prize for populations above 600,000, thus naming it a "Water-Wise City, " by the Wyland Foundation.

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PVAMU architecture students’ winning design could be a game-changer following natural disasters

Seeking an alternative to FEMA trailers after the next climate catastrophe visits Houston’s historically segregated neighborhoods, students in the School of Architecture at Prairie View A&M University designed a single-family accessory dwelling unit that was selected as a winner in the student category of the City of Houston ADU|HOU Design Competition.

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Burger King has a 'Pride Whopper' with 'two equal buns'

Burger King's new hamburger to celebrate Pride Month has caused quite the stir on social media.

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Travel is back. And so are the influencers

Love them or loathe them, as the travel world re-opens, influencers are back on the move.

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TSU Community to Celebrate Juneteenth

Members of the Texas Southern University community will honor Juneteenth at several events throughout the month on campus and in the Houston region.

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China censored a top livestreamer on the eve of June 4. Now his fans are asking about the Tiananmen Square massacre

For decades, the Chinese government has sought to erase all memories of its bloody military crackdown on the Tiananmen Square protests, especially around the anniversary on June 4.

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California is about to experience a political earthquake. Here's why

An earthquake is building in Tuesday's California elections that could rattle the political landscape from coast to coast.

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Schultz Family Foundation Launches $100 Million Commitment to Unlock Non-Predatory Capital for Underrepresented Entrepreneurs

The Entrepreneurs Equity Fund will accelerate the growth of emerging, high-potential, diverse-owned businesses through direct investments and increased access to flexible financing

The Schultz Family Foundation, founded by Sheri Schultz and Starbucks interim ceo Howard Schultz, today announced an initial allocation of $100 million to create the Entrepreneurs Equity Fund (EEF) to invest in diverse businesses as vehicles for fostering a more inclusive economy, creating jobs, and building wealth in historically marginalized communities.

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There are now 24 lawsuits filed against Deshaun Watson

Another woman has filed a lawsuit against Deshaun Watson, bringing the number of civil suits accusing the Cleveland Browns quarterback of misconduct, including in some cases sexual assault, to 24.

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The former Wisconsin judge killed in a 'targeted attack' had sentenced the suspect to prison more than 15 years ago, court documents say

Douglas K. Uhde, the man accused of shooting and killing former Juneau County Circuit Court Judge John Roemer, had been sentenced to prison by the judge more than 15 years ago, court documents show.