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Travis Scott Announces 2021 Astroworld Festival Lineup Feat. Tame Impala, Bad Bunny, SZA, Lil Baby, Earth, Wind & Fire & More
Final Ticket Sale Begins Now
Texas-born, GRAMMY Award-nominated, multi-platinum hip-hop artist and business mogul, Travis Scott has just announced the full music lineup for his third annual Astroworld Festival. In celebration, Scott has also released a very limited number of additional tickets to the event, which are on sale now at AstroworldFest.com.
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YMCA of Greater Houston Renames Equity Innovation Center Powered by Reliant in Honor of Quentin R. Mease
Influential Y trailblazer honored at ceremony Saturday, Oct. 23
The YMCA of Greater Houston proudly announces the renaming of the YMCA Equity Innovation Center powered by Reliant (EIC) to honor Quentin Ronald Mease, one of Houston’s most influential African American leaders. In Summer 2021, the YMCA and its executive committee officially voted on the EIC’s new name – The Quentin R. Mease Equity Innovation Center powered by Reliant. The YMCA of Greater Houston, community leaders and executives from Reliant joined together on Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Tellepsen Family Downtown YMCA to dedicate the renaming in his honor.
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Children's Book Author Releases New Titles in Grow With Stem Series
Educator and Author LaTanya Brooks’ new titles MARISOL: A LITTLE GIRL WITH A BIG DREAM and ADAM BAUM: THE AUTISTIC ENGINEER are both brilliantly written to inspire children’s interest in STEM. For a full list of where to find these titles, visit the Grow with STEM website, http://www.growwithstem.com.
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Hancock Whitney, Fifth Ward CRC and Freddie Mac Host Free Virtual Workshop for Prospective Homebuyers Oct. 26
Workshop offers financial education resources for potential and existing homeowners
Hancock Whitney and Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation are partnering to host a free homebuyer and financial education virtual workshop for prospective homeowners in the Houston metropolitan area on Tuesday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m. The virtual session, “Talking ‘Financial Cents’ of Homeownership,” aims to give prospective and existing homeowners greater confidence in pursuing and retaining their dreams of homeownership.
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Meet CeeJay Joseph: A dynamic actor who is returning for season two of The CW’s ‘Walker’ show
The name CeeJay Joseph may be new to some people, but his work has resonated for years. Now, the actor is back with his recurring role in "Walker," the CW network's reimagining of the classic '90s action series "Walker, Texas Ranger" which stared Chuck Norris.
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TikTok Star's Amazing Transformation
Virginia native, Bailey Spinnenweber, transformed herself from an awkward, acne-plagued and overweight teen who was the target of constant bullying, into the gorgeous, super fit, blonde TikTok star, known today as Bailey Spinn. Most importantly, it was a makeover from the inside out.
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Jackson State University Will Honor President Emeritus John Peoples During 144th Founders’ Day Convocation on Oct. 28President Emeritus John A. Peoples, Jr. Ph.D. will receive an honorary doctorate of
President Emeritus John A. Peoples, Jr. Ph.D. will receive an honorary doctorate of humane letters during Jackson State University’s 144th Founders’ Day Convocation on Thursday, Oct. 28th at 10 a.m. on the Gibbs-Green Plaza, which will also be livestreamed.
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From Page to Stage—Houston Grand Opera Presents World Premiere of The Snowy Day this December
HGO creates 71st world premiere with new opera based on the beloved children’s book by Ezra Jack Keats
Houston Grand Opera presents the highly anticipated world premiere of The Snowy Day December 9th through 19th at Houston’s Wortham Theater Center. Created by composer Joel Thompson and librettist Andrea Davis Pinkney, The Snowy Day is based on the classic children’s book by Ezra Jack Keats.
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Halloween Haunted Homes For Sale - Would You Buy a Haunted Home?
Would anyone in their right mind buy a haunted house? According to a survey by Realtor.com, 33% out of 1,000 people said they would! TopTenRealEstateDeals.com has found nine ghoulish homes and one ghost town with histories of past horrors for the curious or the brave. All ten have been or are currently on the market. Just in time for Halloween and featured this week at TopTenRealEstateDeals.com. Haunted home
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BLACK ENTERPRISE Releases Latest Boardroom Power Report And Exclusive Directory Of Black Corporate Directors
espite corporate commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the latest analysis reveals that 1 in 5 S&P 500 companies are bereft of African American board representation
BLACK ENTERPRISE, the No. 1 Black digital media brand, with more than 8 million monthly unique visitors, has released its latest exclusive report on African American representation on the corporate boards of 500 of America's largest publicly traded companies today at BlackEnterprise.com.
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James Beard Nominated Chefs Help Reopen Kulture Restaurant with Limited Dining Series
Houston-based restauranteur Marcus Davis and Chef Keisha Griggs announce the line-up of featured chefs for the first round of Kulture: A Black Chef Table dinner experience.
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Distinguished Attorney Gives Back to His Law School Alma Mater, Donating $3 Million to Establish The Benny Agosto, Jr. Diversity Center at South Texas College of Law Houston
Houston trial attorney Benny Agosto, Jr.’s recent gift to establish a diversity center at his alma mater, South Texas College of Law Houston, combined two of his life passions: giving back to the community and encouraging more diversity in the legal field.
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From Page to Stage—Houston Grand Opera Presents World Premiere of The Snowy Day this December
HGO creates 71st world premiere with new opera based on the beloved children’s book by Ezra Jack Keats
Houston Grand Opera presents the highly anticipated world premiere of The Snowy Day December 9th through 19th at Houston’s Wortham Theater Center. Created by composer Joel Thompson and librettist Andrea Davis Pinkney, The Snowy Day is based on the classic children’s book by Ezra Jack Keats.
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Offensive Inefficiency Extends Texans Losing Streak To Six Games
For a brief moment on Sunday, the Houston Texans fans had something to cheer for. They had stalled the high-powered offense of the undefeated Arizona Cardinals for two drives and gotten a safety on MVP candidate Kyler Murray on the Cardinals' third offensive possession to take a 2-0 lead early in the game. They increased that lead to 5-0 on a 53-yard field goal from Ka’imi Fairbairn.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's anti-migrant plan: Many arrested, many detained, few prosecuted
The 27-year-old man tried to hold it together as he walked to his cell. It was weeks since he had been arrested. Weeks with no charges and no access to an attorney, he told CNN. Worst of all, two weeks without being able to talk to anyone on the outside, especially his wife and 7-year-old son.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, photographed in June, announces an additional effort to arrest migrants under his already established Operation Lone Star, promising a surge of …
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3 children found abandoned in an apartment with another child's remains in Texas, sheriff says
Sheriff's deputies in Houston made a horrifying discovery in an apartment Sunday: three children who they say were abandoned with the decaying body of another child inside.
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2020 Disappointment, Brings Astros Joy In 2021
Fast forward to 2021, and it looked as if the Astros would find themselves on the losing end of another ALCS. The Boston Red Sox had all the momentum, as they led the best-of-seven series 2-1 at home and headed towards a commanding 3-1 lead before a solo home run by Jose Altuve in the top of the eighth inning of Game 4 tied the game. That seemed to awaken the Astros bats as they would score seven more runs in the next inning and even the series at two games apiece.
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Texans Coach Lovie Smith Knows He has His Hands Full Against Cardinals Offense
The issue that Houston Texans defensive coordinator Lovie Smith faces on Sunday when they take on the undefeated Arizona Cardinals is they have a team full of number one’s on the offensive side of the ball.
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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.
