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Congressman Al Green, Who Secured Over $90 Million for Brays Bayou, Celebrates Completion of Project Brays
On Thursday, May 26, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement: “The Brays Bayou Federal Damage Reduction Project, also known as Project Brays, is a $480 million joint effort between the Harris County Flood Control District and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to reduce flood damage along the Brays Bayou watershed. Project Brays is the largest project of its kind to date in the Houston area. It has helped mitigate severe flooding by widening 21 miles of Brays Bayou, repairing or replacing 32 bridges, as well as expanding four flood and stormwater retention basins that will collectively hold 3.5 billion gallons of water.”
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Local Students Received Back to School Shopping Spree From Music Exec. Derrick Dixon of Wreckshop Records & Rappers Erica Banks, DJ XO, & Kirko Bangz
On Sunday, August 21st, music Executive and CEO of Wreckshop Records & ASAP Bail Bonds, Derrick Dixon, partnered with Houston rappers, Erica Banks, Kirko Bangz, and DJ XO to take 3 students on a back-to-school shopping spree in The Galleria Mall.
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Houston’s High School for the Performing and Visual Arts’ Black Alumni Network, (HSPVA BAN) Hosted the 50th Anniversary Homecoming Weekend of Events “CELEBRATING THE GOLD STANDARD”
Houston’s Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts’ Black Alumni Network (HSPVA BAN) hosted the 50th-anniversary homecoming, “Celebrating The Gold Standard” with 3-days of networking, performances, and class reunion events with acclaimed alumni at various venues with historical significance to the school's existence including its original building.
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Houston Health Department Offering COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Six Months and Older
Under the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), close to 20 million children 6 months through 5 years of age may receive their first dose of either the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine.
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Cast of 'Heartstopper' sings Whitney Houston against anti-LGBT protesters in viral video
The cast of Netflix's same-sex love story "Heartstopper" celebrated London Pride with a Whitney Houston dance party as they faced off with anti-LGBTQ protesters.
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The Open House With Realtor Falyn Davis
Welcome back to The Open House. It’s the beginning of a new month, meaning new opportunities to sell your home. According to the Houston Association of Realtors, almost 3,000 homes sold last week. Meaning, Houston’s real estate market is super hot!
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Chefs Heat Up at The Big Brunch!
The weather was hot, but the chefs were hotter. Ready to compete for the savoriest cuisine of the day, chefs from some of Houston’s top restaurants prepped and served their favorite fare at The Big Brunch. Hosted by statewide nonprofit CHILDREN AT RISK, guests dined on delicious small bites from Andiron/Candente/The Pit Room, Cadillac Bar, CIEL, Dumpling Haus, Marmo, King Ranch, Milo’s Meals, Momma’s Tamales, Ostia, The Ballroom at Bayou Place, Meat + Cheese Project, and Thunderbirds HTX. The crowd favorite: Momma’s Tamales!
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PARVO TREATMENT CENTER CELEBRATES GRAND REOPENING
Guests and benefactors toured the new facility which was made possible through funds procured by Houston PetSet
Reopening its doors with renewed dedication, Parvo Treatment Center unveils its upgraded facility, ready to save more lives.
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Rice to host ‘Go! ENTREPRENEUR TOUR Experience’ with Damon Dash Sept. 23
Rice University’s Center for Engaged Research and Collaborative Learning (CERCL) is partnering with DiverseCiti Houston to celebrate the influence and impact that 50 years of hip-hop has made on the world of business and entrepreneurship.
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Houston-Born Rapper Releases Two New Tracks Produced By Grammy-Winning Producers Cool & Dre
Houston-born rapper Yung Pooda sets a sizzling tone for the year with the release of two new tracks “Already Know” featuring A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Angelica Vila and “Did It Again” featuring Fat Joe via It’s A 10 Records. Get “Already Know” HERE & “Did It Again” HERE. The two Cool & Dre-produced tracks dominate with a buzzworthy appeal that takes Pooda’s Texas-born flare to new heights.
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Houston Is a Hotspot for High-Income Renters in Texas ─ Rich Renter Households Reached a High of 17,838 [New RentCafe Study]
America’s high-income earners seem to be getting a real taste for renting, according to RentCafe’s most recent study. Renters with an annual income of over $150,000 nearly doubled in five years, reaching a total of 2.6 million. Among them, an unlikely new kind of renter is gaining ground: the millionaire.
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Houston’s Rising R&B Artist Lah Pat Partnered With The Greasy Spoon To Provide Free Dinner to the Community!
Back to school can be a hectic time as families transition from summer into the routine of making sure their kids are fully equipped for a successful school year. To take a load off of families and provide some motivation to jump start the school year, Houston-based R&B Singer Lah Pat, sponsored dinner to guests and families that dined at The Greasy Spoon Soulfood Bistro. Lah Pat not only sponsored meals, he became an employee for a day at The Greasy Spoon.
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‘What If I Feel Unsafe?’: Support Professionals in Texas Report Back to Work
Linda Estrada, a school secretary at Runn Elementary School in Donna, Texas, has been receiving texts day and night from education support professionals (ESP) across the Donna Independent School District asking about the requirement to report back to work this month. “What if I feel unsafe?” “What about my kids at home?” “What if I’m in a high risk group?”
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2023 South Texas All Hazards Conference Set for March 22-23
Annual emergency/disaster response training conference designates “Texas Strong” theme
The ninth annual South Texas All Hazards Conference will be held Wednesday, March 22 and Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the McAllen Performing Arts Center and McAllen Convention Center in McAllen, Texas. The STAHC is the second largest training conference of its kind in the state of Texas and is the only conference offered at no charge to invited participants. More than 3,000 individuals from public health, public safety, public works, incident and emergency management, law enforcement, and educational institutions are expected to attend. The conference is open to local, state or federal personnel who respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or man-made.
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Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce
Published on January 20, 2017
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Super Bowl LI, Houston, TX
Published on January 31, 2017
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Houston Texans Star DeAndre Hopkins
Published on April 21, 2017
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Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo
Published on April 7, 2017
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Houston Dash star Kealia Ohai
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Sam Houston statue in Hermann Park
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