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Southside Sporting Club Hosts Prairie View A&M National Signing Day Gala: A Night of Talent and Triumph
Join the Celebration of Prospective Student-Athletes at Houston's Premier Sports and Entertainment Venue
The stage is set, the anticipation palpable, as Southside Sporting Club, the crown jewel of Southwest Houston's sports and entertainment scene, prepares to host the prestigious Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) National Signing Day Event tonight, February 7, 2024, at 7:00 PM.
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Vibrant Lunar New Year Festival & Night Market Lights Up Downtown Houston
Dive into a Cultural Extravaganza Featuring Over 30 Local Vendors, Live Performances, and Prizes Galore
Brace yourselves, Houstonians! The heart of Downtown Houston is set to pulsate with the rhythms of the Lunar New Year as Downtown Houston+ presents its eagerly anticipated Lunar New Year Festival & Night Market on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at the enchanting Market Square Park. This vibrant cultural celebration, free for all to enjoy, promises an electrifying fusion of tradition, cuisine, artistry, and entertainment, creating an unforgettable experience for attendees of all ages.
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$3 for a single McDonald’s hash brown? Customers are fed up and pushing back
Corporate America may be bumping up against the limit of its power to keep raising prices as consumers in some markets cry uncle.
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An Anderson County, South Carolina, man has been arrested after 11 dogs, some emaciated, tethered and under trash, were found in a home he was …
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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Bridges Financial Gaps for University of Houston-Downtown Seniors, Making Graduation Dreams a Reality
In a groundbreaking initiative, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ (HLSR) has allocated a generous $125,000 Bridge Grant for Financial Gaps to support University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) seniors on the cusp of graduation. This landmark partnership aims to ensure that financial constraints do not impede the academic aspirations of deserving students, empowering them to embark on successful professional journeys.n a groundbreaking initiative, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ (HLSR) has allocated a generous $125,000 Bridge Grant for Financial Gaps to support University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) seniors on the cusp of graduation. This landmark partnership aims to ensure that financial constraints do not impede the academic aspirations of deserving students, empowering them to embark on successful professional journeys.
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Dogs at SC home emanciated, tethered, underneath garbage, deputies say
An Anderson County, South Carolina, man has been arrested after 11 dogs, some emaciated, tethered and under trash, were found in a home he was evicted from, according to the sheriff's office.
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Senate Republicans, in key vote, expected to block bipartisan border deal/foreign aid package
Senate Republicans are expected to tank a major bipartisan border deal and foreign aid package with assistance for Ukraine and Israel in a vote on Wednesday amid a torrent of attacks on the bill by former President Donald Trump and top House Republicans.
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Blue Ivy Carter: A Dazzling Young Icon Ushers in a New Era of Music Royalty at Grammys 2024 with Vivienne Westwood and Jeffrey Levinson Elegance
At the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, hosted at the illustrious Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 4,2024, Blue Ivy Carter, progeny of the legendary Beyoncé and Jay-Z, captured the limelight with her remarkable presence. Foregoing the traditional red-carpet fanfare, the Carter family made a discreet yet impactful entrance directly to the event, where Blue Ivy's fashion ensemble quickly became the talk of the town.
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Jose Altuve, the Heartbeat of Houston, Secures His Future with Astros Through 2029
In a move that cements his legacy as one of Houston's most beloved sports figures, Jose Altuve has inked a five-year contract extension with the Astros, ensuring his electrifying presence on the field will continue to dazzle fans through the 2029 season.
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Representative Al Green's Decisive Vote from a Wheelchair Thwarts Homeland Security Impeachment Bid
In a remarkable turn of events in the House, Representative Al Green of Texas showcased unwavering commitment and a strategic edge, profoundly influencing the impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas.
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Setting the Record Straight on an Important Piece of Black History
With the start of Black History Month, I brace myself for the mis-telling of Black History yet again.
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Black dads more likely to play, dress, and share meal with their child, data shows
President/Executive Director of Black American Dad Foundation Jeremy Givens says the narrative he heard around Black fathers was different than the one he lived.
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Monica Riley's Re-Election Campaign Launch: A Celebration of Unity and Progress in Missouri City
On a vibrant evening of February 3rd, Missouri City Council Member Monica Riley embarked on her journey towards re-election, surrounded by an eclectic mix of over 400 supporters spanning a wide age range and representing a rich tapestry of ethnicities and political affiliations. This diverse crowd, mirroring the unique composition of City Council District A, gathered to celebrate Riley's significant contributions and to rally behind her continued leadership.
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Ben Affleck found way to combine his sad memes with love of coffee
Ben Affleck knows what everyone’s been saying about his many sad faces.
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‘Moths to a flame’: Insect behavior around light isn’t about attraction, scientists say
At night, it’s not unusual to find a hoard of moths and other insects circling around a porch light or street lamp — but their reasons for being there are likely quite different from what most people assume, new research has found.
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5 Marines missing en route from Las Vegas area to San Diego; rescue crews search for helicopter
Rescue crews are searching a remote, snow-covered area of Southern California after a military helicopter with five Marines onboard was “reported overdue” en route from a base near Las Vegas to one in San Diego, according to the US Marine Corps and Cal Fire.
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People visit a memorial at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School to honor those killed on the 5th anniversary of the mass shooting on February 14, …
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Guns lead in cause of death among US children; research funding to help prevent/protect victims
More children die from guns than anything else in the United States, but relatively little funding is available to study how to prevent these tragedies.
