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Houston woman sentenced to prison in China
A Houston woman arrested in China during a business trip two years ago was sentenced to prison on spying charges, but she may soon be deported to the U.S.
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PepsiCo and Walmart Partner to Help the Homeless with $100,000 Contribution to Star of Hope Mission
Leveraging the momentum around Super Bowl LI, PepsiCo and Walmart have teamed up to make a positive impact on the Houston community. On Tuesday, January 31st, Mayor Sylvester Turner and Brian Cushing of the Houston Texans, presented a $100,000 check to Star of Hope Mission thanks to the contribution from PepsiCo and Walmart. The funds are the culmination of a five month promotion in support of Star of Hope Mission’s initiatives.
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Michelle Obama is Bringing Her 'Becoming' Book Tour to Houston
Former first lady Michelle Obama is coming to Houston! Her book tour is doing so well that she has added more tour dates and Houston made the list.
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Texas’ Only Black-owned Bank Just Opened a Branch in Atlanta
Houston's Unity National Bank is opening their first branch in Atlanta and the expansion was made possible in part by black economic activism, according to the Houston Chronicle.
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Federal Government Sues City of Houston Over Alleged Sex Discrimination at Fire Department
Urine on the walls, scalding showers and even death threats scrawled on their possessions. These were the conditions female firefighters had to endure at a fire station in Houston, a new federal lawsuit alleges.
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Local Barbers Clean Up Southeast Houston Homeless
A gym owner and two barbers have teamed up to give the homeless in their southeast Houston community new looks. Luis Torres, owner of Powerhouse Houston, collects clothing donations from gym members. Two haircutting cousins, Abraham Orozco and Mario Tapia, were inspired to join in the effort.
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Celebrate Citizenship Month in November
Annual event celebrates city's diversity, promotes civic engagement
The public is invited to participate in Citizenship Month, Houston’s 10th annual celebration of “the many faces of Houston.” Observed every November, the celebration highlights the city’s rich cultural diversity and encourages “good citizenship” through active participation in civic and community affairs.
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Eight Houston Black Leaders Honored in Art Precinct One Paints on Historic Church
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Congressman Al Green and community leaders unveiled the “Sacred Struggles/Vibrant Justice Mural” that honors eight African-American who fought for civil rights in Houston.
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New State-of-the-Art Adult Day Activity and Health Services Opens to Serve Local Area
In partnership with the City of Houston, Andrew and Demonica Johnson of Johnson & Johnson Day Activity and Health Services, invites Houston and Fort Bend communities to the opening of their new state-of-art adult daycare and senior activity center on November 2, 2017.
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John Whitmire Endorsed for Houston Mayor By Community Activist Gabrielle Hadnot
John Whitmire announced today that Community Activist Gabrielle Hadnot has endorsed him in his campaign for mayor of the City of Houston.
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Bach Society Houston Opens 2023-2024 Season with Oktoberfest Vespers
Bach Society Houston, a Houston area professional choir and orchestra performing the works of Johann Sebastian Bach and his contemporaries, opens its 2023-2024 season with Oktoberfest Bach Vespers.
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May 15 Declared Earnest Pugh Day in Houston; Concept Video for "I Need You To Breathe" Released Today!
May 15 Proclaimed “Earnest Pugh Day” In Houston, Texas
Coming off of the heels of a lavish red carpet affair attended by luminaries including the Mayor of Houston, Earnest Pugh announces the release of the “I Need You to Breathe” concept video. The resplendent clip was directed by Keith Williams, President and Creative Director, EPM Music Group.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to Host Congressional Delegation in Visit to Houston to Address Criminal Justice Reform
Congresswoman Jackson Lee: “It is our responsibility in Congress to listen to all sides and try and find solutions to restore trust in our criminal justice system.” Houston, TX – Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee who serves on the Police Strategies Working Group which was established to examine police accountability, aggression towards law enforcement and public safety concerns related to these issues, will host a bi-partisan congressional delegation in a tour of several Houston detention facilities and high-level meetings followed by a press conference on April 20th, 2017.
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Community College Uses Resources to Help Small Businesses From: "Bridgett S. Joe" (Add as Preferred Sender)
The Houston Community College (HCC) Small Business Procurement will hold its 1st Annual “Access to HCC” Reverse Expo on Friday, May 4, 2018 from 8 am – 12 pm at the HCC West Houston Institute, 2811 Hayes Rd, Houston, TX 77082.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Announces the Department of Education’s Selection of Texas Southern University, Houston Community College, South Texas College of Law Houston, The University of St. Th
Jackson Lee: “Federal Work-Study programs provide valuable opportunities and address financial barriers for low-income students by reducing student borrowing, improving student completion rates, and promoting networking opportunities.”
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Houston City Council Votes to Extend the Emergency Health Declaration Related to COVID-19 Indefinitely
In a special called meeting Tuesday morning, Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston City Council members voted to indefinitely extend the proclamation of a local state of disaster due to a public health disaster for the City of Houston.
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Macy's Joins Team Rubicon In Efforts to Rebuild Houston
Macy’s employees and volunteers participate in Houston Rebuild to carefully and quickly provide recovery to families in need
Macy’s has remained committed to strengthening the Houston, TX community following the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. On Friday, July 27, Macy’s continues its partnership with Team Rubicon for Houston Rebuild, a long-term recovery program created to rebuild 100 homes affected by Hurricane Harvey. Fifty Macy’s employees and volunteers will unite with Team Rubicon across three home worksites to assist in rebuilding in a variety of ways, including painting, dry wall finishing, installing insulation and more.
