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Tips for the Best Financial You in the New Year
At the same time that Americans are feeling the financial pinch of the holidays, they’re gearing up for 2020, with their top two goals being to save more and increase their credit scores, according to a national consumer survey by Experian.
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How Racism Impacts People, Families and Communities of Color
The statistics are troubling. People of color are far more likely to suffer from inequity. Inequity that can be traced directly to racism, a side effect and the enduring legacy, of slavery. The legacy of slavery has insinuated itself into the very fabric of our society via the criminal justice system, housing, and education.
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Economic benefits of illegal immigration outweigh the costs, Baker Institute study shows
New research paper focuses on impact in Texas
The economic benefits of illegal immigration are greater than the costs of the public services utilized, according to an expert at Rice University’s Baker Institute of Public Policy.
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Introducing the first Barriers x Converse collaboration
Launching July 21, 2022, Barriers Worldwide releases its first collaboration with Converse. The debut collection details a historical journey which guides the audience via messages and symbols that give voice to those that don’t have one.
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Lofty Goals: Hillary Sets Her Sights on the Moon in Latest Adventure in Children’s Book Series
The Adventures of Hillary the Little Ladybug children’s book series weaves a tapestry of experiences designed to intrigue, educate and inspire young readers. Hillary’s exciting escapades have included saving other ladybugs from a praying mantis, meeting Bigfoot, exploring a haunted castle, vacationing in Malibug Beach, going on a nuclear submarine ride, entering a mystery cave and traveling on an alien spaceship into outer space.
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A Texas man is accused of killing his parents near San Antonio and then 4 people in the Austin area. Here’s what we know
A man in custody in central Texas is suspected of fatally shooting his parents near San Antonio this week before traveling to the Austin area and killing four people and injuring three others in an eight-hour span Tuesday, authorities said.
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Simply the Best: Jeff Bagwell Finally In the Hall of Fame
As we patiently awaited the arrival of one of Houston’s iconic sports legends. You could hear all of the positive compliments being thrown around the room. Things like hard worker, dedicated, clubhouse leader, etc. I even overheard one story of where a first base umpire got a call wrong and he said, “That’s ok. We all make mistakes.”
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Pastor Bridget Hilliard Donates 75 Thousand Dollars to Kids for Back-to-school
Pastor Bridget Hilliard, the founder of B's Girls Foundation, recently initiated her first annual "B's Girls Shopping Trip" and hosted New Light Church's third annual back to school bash, where she donated seventy-five thousand dollars to kids in the Houston community. On August 12, 2017, Pastor Hilliard escorted twenty-two girls via a coach bus to partake in a shopping spree at the Galleria Mall. Each girl received a budget of one-thousand dollars to shop at various stores such as Nordstroms, Aldo, H&M and Forever 21.
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Houston Native Keeps Navy Wing Flying
A 2007 Ellison High School in Killeen, Texas graduate and Houston native is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, the premier naval air installation in the Pacific Northwest region.
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MillerLite Conciertos Originales Returns with Calibre50, Yandel, Moderatto and Other Award-Winning Artists
Miller Lite Adds Chicago, Las Vegas to Free Latin Music Series with Concerts in Seven Cities
Miller Lite Conciertos Originales, the ongoing, free Latin music concert series, enters its fourth year bigger and better, spanning seven cities with even more chart-topping Latin artists. After an exciting Miami kickoff in April headlined by Billboard Latin Music Award-winning duo Zion & Lennox, Conciertos Originales is hitting the road again from June through December with various artists, starting with the best-selling Mexican group Calibre 50 in Dallas, Houston and San Antonio.
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HSM's Mens Classic Monday MCM: It's Good To Be The King Keraun
Our Mens Classic Monday(#MCM) goes to Houston's very own King Keraun. Learn how this entrepreneur went from a felon to making multi-million moves with Russell Simmons and More
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#RunAsOne: 2017 Houston Rockets Playoffs
As far as first-round matchups go, it doesn't get much better than this, as James Harden and Russell Westbrook — the NBA's top-two MVP candidates — are set to go toe-to-toe at least four games in a row. What's more, the first three times these teams met in the regular season, the games were decided by a combined seven points.
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LOUD & CLEAR: Texans Players Will Hear New Voices From Both Sides Of The Ball This Year
As the Houston Texans complete their final week of 2020 Training Camp. One thing stands out during the rigorous drills and scrimmages the players go through. There are new voices being heard as they head into their first game against the reigning Super Bowl Champions Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday September 10, 2020 to start the entire NFL season.
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Fat Bao Puts the Flavor in Asian Fusion
We've all had those days’ lunch or dinner when we are ready to eat, but we craved something that is out of our comfort zone when it comes to food. At Fat Bao's, where one can choose from something called Bulgogi Bao, a Pork Belly Bao, Crab, or Chicken Bao, in addition to Fat Cauli, Fat Fries, or Curry Fat Fries, then you have probably embarked on one of the most unique tasting experiences in the Greater Houston area.
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Houston Native Serves Aboard Guided Missile Cruiser in Japan
A Houston native and 2008 Cypress Springs High School graduate is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided missile cruiser, USS Chancellorsville.
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Houston Native Serves with U.S. Navy Half a World Away in Japan
A 2014 Bellaire High School graduate and Houston native is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard USS Blue Ridge. Petty Officer 3rd Class Tiara Malbroue is a culinary specialist aboard the forward-deployed amphibious command ship operating out of Yokosuka, Japan.
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It Had to End One Day
James Harden’s historic scoring streak comes to an end against the Hawks
“You can’t guard James Harden one-on-one,” says Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce. “He’s an elite talent with elite skills and it’s more about the work, make him work,” he says in his post-game press conference.
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Black History Month is a Celebration of Perseverance
Celebrating the history of Black Americans is a celebration of perseverance, persistence, resiliency and creativity…the same characteristics of successful entrepreneurs.
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Comedian Rickey Smiley’s Daughter – Aaryn, 19 Was Shot Multiple Times
Daughter – Aaryn Shot During Road Rage Incident
The 19-year-old daughter of comedi- an and syndicated radio host Rickey Smiley is currently recovering after being shot during an alleged road rage incident.
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Bible Verse Helps Texans Wide Receiver Brandin Cooks Drown Out All Of the Outside Noise
Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks wants the fans to know that he is not trying to replace former All-Pro wide receiver, DeAndre Hopkins. During a Zoom conference call with the media on Thursday, the former Los Angeles Rams wideout addressed that very issue.
