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Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans Day of Service
Today, the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans (AAMA) will host a special Day of Service in honor of legacy civic leaders Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta. Students and staff from AAMA’s two George I. Sanchez Charter Schools will volunteer at both Houston campuses to update on-site murals, stain a back fence, pick up trash on the property, mulch and trim bushes, among various other beautification projects. The one-day service event is intended to honor the memory and legacy of Chavez and Huerta ahead of this year’s Cesar Chavez Day on March 31, 2022 and Dolores Huerta Day on April 10, 2022. AAMA is a leading Latino-serving nonprofit organization in the city of Houston with over 50 years of service across the state of Texas.
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Run for Something Endorses Obes Nwabara for Houston City Council At-Large Position 2
Obes Nwabara, candidate for Houston City Council, At-Large Seat 2, is endorsed by Run for Something.
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JINYA Ramen Bar Celebrates Grand Opening in Spring Branch
Acclaimed Japanese ramen restaurant to open ninth restaurant in Houston area on May 10
Houston, you DON’T have a ramen problem, thanks to JINYA Ramen Bar. The acclaimed Japanese restaurant – famous for its bold noodles that are cooked with thick, rich broth – is celebrating a ninth location in Space City with a grand opening in Spring Branch on May 10.
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JINYA Ramen Bar Celebrates Grand Opening in Spring Branch
Acclaimed Japanese ramen restaurant to open ninth restaurant in Houston area on May 10
Houston, you DON’T have a ramen problem, thanks to JINYA Ramen Bar. The acclaimed Japanese restaurant – famous for its bold noodles that are cooked with thick, rich broth – is celebrating a ninth location in Space City with a grand opening in Spring Branch on May 10.
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Gerald Green Retires From The NBA And Joins Rockets Coaching Staff
“Some things in life you have to learn to close one chapter and open up another,” said Green. “I would like to thank Tillman and Patrick [Fertitta] for this opportunity. With that being said, I will be retiring from the game of basketball and joining the Houston Rockets coaching staff. I could not be more excited about it.
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Mayor Turner Selects Mark C. Wilfalk as New Director of Solid Waste Management
Mayor Sylvester Turner has selected Mark C. Wilfalk as the new Director of the Solid Waste Management Department. Wilfalk, who has nearly three decades of experience in solid waste resource and environmental management, will join the City of Houston from Tampa, Florida.
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AAMA Teams Up With DePelchin Children’s Center to Offer Free Mental Health Support for Students at its Charter Schools
This month, the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans (AAMA) partnered with DePelchin Children’s Center to provide mental health services to students at George I. Sanchez Charter School’s two campuses in Houston. Through this new collaboration the two nonprofit organizations will make it possible for George I. Sanchez Charter School students in need of mental health support to be referred to DePelchin Children’s Center’s Families COUNT program and to receive free counseling services on campus.
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New Hope Housing to Build 315 Affordable Rental Units with Two Amegy Bank-Funded Projects
Amid Houston’s affordable housing shortage, New Hope Housing (NHH) with almost $50MM in financing from Amegy Bank will add to Houston’s Third Ward and Northline neighborhoods over 300 affordable rental apartment homes with two new construction projects – NHH Gray and NHH Berry – both targeted to low- and moderate-income residents.
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Houston Grand Opera Presents Mozart's Don Giovanni: A Masterpiece Reimagined!
Get ready to experience the timeless allure of Mozart's Don Giovanni as the Houston Grand Opera (HGO) unveils its captivating production on April 19, 2024. Led by the esteemed conductor Dame Jane Glover, this mesmerizing interpretation promises to enchant audiences with its blend of tragedy and comedy.
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MD Anderson Celebrates 20th Annual Sprint for Life 5K to Honor Ovarian Cancer Patients, Survivors and Families
Event supports research efforts into the prevention, detection and treatment of the disease
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is hosting the 20th annual Sprint for Life 5K Run/Walk to increase awareness of ovarian cancer and its symptoms. Established to honor patients, survivors and their families, the 5K race raises funds to further research, patient care, education and prevention initiatives focused on ovarian cancer.
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Black Women's Health Imperative Launches Covid-19 Vaccine Campaign to Reach Black Women and Communities of Color with a $400,000 Grant from The Rockefeller Foundation
The Black Women's Health Imperative (BWHI) announced that it has received a $400,000 grant from The Rockefeller Foundation to improve vaccination rates among Black women and communities of color. The grant is part of The Rockefeller Foundation's $20 million Equity-First Vaccination Initiative, which supports hyper-local, community-led programs to improve vaccine access and support educational outreach in five cities.
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Benedict College Receives ACE/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional Transformation
The American Council on Education (ACE) announced today that Benedict College in South Carolina is a recipient of the 2019 ACE/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional Transformation. Presented at ACE2019, ACE’s 101st Annual Meeting, the award will be accepted by President Roslyn Clark Artis on behalf of Benedict College. The University of South Florida (USF) is the only other recipient of this award.
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Little Rock schools will allow African American class to count for graduation, in break from Arkansas state officials
In a sharp break from Arkansas education officials, the Little Rock School District said in a news release it will offer AP African American Studies for credit.
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'Suspicious death' investigation underway after burned body discovered in vehicle in Troy, Mo.
The Major Case Squad is investigating a suspicious death after a badly burned body was found by police in a vehicle in Troy, Mo. around 3:15 a.m. Saturday morning.
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Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office Investigates Apparent Murder-Suicide in Richmond, Texas
The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office is investigating a suspected murder-suicide involving educators in Richmond, Texas.
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Steve Bannon In 2013: Joseph McCarthy Was Right In Crusade Against Communist Infiltration
The Wisconsin senator's inquisitions of those he suspected of communist ties -- which eventually led to his censure by the United States Senate -- was a key moment in the Red Scare and led to the coining of the term "McCarthyism."
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'We're still fighting for Officer Joseph Mensah to be fired:' Protesters continue to walk the streets of Wauwatosa
It’s the same message from protesters week after week. “We’re still fighting for Officer Mensah to be fired," Chris Rockwood said.
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US Officials Apologize After Indonesian Military Chief Not Allowed On Flight
US officials have apologized to the chief of Indonesia's military after he was denied permission to board a US-bound flight Saturday despite having an invitation from the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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A blind little girl’s spiritual journey of a lifetime led her to receive the greatest miracle of her life
Dr. Bebe V. Villarreal announces the release of ‘A Christmas Miracle for Grace’ SAN ANTONIO – Christmas is Dr. Bebe V. Villarreal’s favorite holiday of the entire year. She was raised with the traditional story of Mary and Joseph traveling to Bethlehem, and since there was no place for them in the inn, they had to go to a stable where Mary gave birth to Jesus and placed him in a manger.
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Mary J. Blige Announces Album Release Date + First Look At The Album Cover
The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul is back with a soundtrack that will carry us through the rest of 2017.
