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Midterms road map: 10 races to watch on Election Night
There is a lot up for grabs Tuesday. All 435 House races are on the ballot, with Democrats feeling optimistic about winning control of the chamber.
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Election 2018: Voters head to the polls to deliver their verdict on the midterms
It's Election Day in America, again. Two years after a shock election launched Donald Trump into the presidency, voters are again set to render a verdict on the direction they would like to take the country.
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The Twelve Days of Christmas, Inc. Celebrates 20 Years of Service
Houston, Oakland, Dallas, Washington, DC, New York, and Atlanta
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Do We Take Better Care Of Our Cars Than Our Teeth?
When you buy a new car, you get an owner’s manual that tells you when to get the oil changed, how much air to put in the tires, and when to get the brakes repaired, among other important details about routine maintenance.
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Commissioner Ellis, Congresswoman Jackson Lee and Congressman Green Dedicate Civil Rights Mural: “Sacred Struggles/Vibrant Justice”
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 on Monday, Nov. 5 unveiled the “Sacred Struggles/Vibrant Justice Mural” that honors eight African-American who fought for civil rights in Houston.
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Actor Kedrick Brown Brings His Own Seat to the Table
Two years ago actor Kedrick Brown was steadily carving out a name for himself, delivering a string of impressive performances in Greenleaf, American Crime, Survivor’s Remorse, Underground and more. Since then the Straight Outta Compton actor has kept that same hunger, landing supporting roles in everything from Black Lightning to the Spike Lee produced Tales From the Hood 2, now available on Netflix. Sitting down with Houston Style again it’s clear that Brown’s passion for his craft has only grown, as he revealed how he’s working to inspire a new generation of actors.
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Restoration Community Outreach Presents The Second Annual Turkey Swap
The Super Lawyer (Reginald Greene), Radio One, D & K Suit City team up to support Restoration Community Outreach with this year’s Turkey Swap
On Saturday, November 17th, 2018 Restoration Community Outreach (RCO) in collaboration with Reginald Greene, ESQ (The Super Lawyer), Radio One, and D & K Suit City, will host the 2nd Annual Turkey Swap.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Calls on Harris County Officials and the Texas Secretary of State to Address Voting Irregularities and Ensure that All Who Can Vote Do Vote and All in Line to Vote be
Jackson Lee—“There are long lines at polling places throughout Harris County, which are being met with indifference and hostility from some voting officials. This conduct must stop immediately because it sends the message that their vote is not important. This is not consistent with the message that ‘every vote counts.’”
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Drug overdose epidemic goes far beyond opioids, requires new policies, says Baker Institute paper
Most government-funded initiatives to address the overdose epidemic in the United States have targeted opioids specifically and have neglected other drugs that are increasingly implicated in overdoses, such as cocaine and methamphetamine, according to an issue brief by a drug policy expert at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
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Dallas Puckers Up to Kiss Hunger Goodbye While Attempting to Break a Guinness World Record
Proceeds from Most Couples Kissing under the Mistletoe will benefit North Texas Food Bank
Tickets are on sale now for Kiss Hunger Goodbye, a special event benefitting the North Texas Food Bank. This Guinness World Record breaking attempt will take place at Klyde Warren Park on December 2, 2018 from 1- 3 p.m. and is organized by Jingle Bell Mistletoe: a group of friends who sell mistletoe during the holidays to raise money for the North Texas food Bank, to feed hungry families in our community.
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The war on voting rights: Will your ballot count?
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach has been called many things.
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House cleaners, caretakers and nannies gather for first domestic workers’ conference in Houston
Faith and Justice Worker Center is hosting a domestic workers’ conference in Houston, calling nannies, caretakers, and house cleaners to join in a historic gathering.
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Houston Pays it Forward: Donated Supplies On the Way to Assist Hurricane Michael Recovery.
HOUSTON - Mayor Sylvester Turner announced Friday the Houston Pay it Forward Donation Drive has collected enough hurricane recovery supplies to fill more than two, 18-wheelers. The trucks are on their way to northern Florida and other areas devastated by Hurricane Michael to deliver cleaning supplies, non-perishable food items, children and adult shoes and clothing, bottled water, diapers, and pet supplies.
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Father demands answers after driver hits his daughters at Tampa bus stop
Children hit at bus stops. The latest case out of Tampa marks at least the 5th time in three days children were hurt or killed at bus stops across the nation. Right now, five children and two parents are healing after a driver slammed into them at a Tampa stop.
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The Forecast: Democrats are still favored to win the House. But it's far from a sure thing.
House forecast: Democrats will win 226 seats (and the House majority) while Republicans will win just 209 seats. A Democratic win of 203 seats and 262 seats is within the margin of error.
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One in Four Latino Registered Voters Have Voted Early in Election 2018
One day before voters head to the polls for the 2018 midterm elections, the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund and Latino Decisions released the results of the final wave of its ten-week national tracking poll of Latino registered voters.
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Mike Pence said Georgia isn't Hollywood -- except it kind of is
Vice President Mike Pence made a joke Thursday in Georgia that was meant to send a message -- and he got a message right back.
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Utah mayor killed while deployed in Afghanistan
The mayor of a small Utah city was killed Saturday in Kabul, Afghanistan in small arms fire while serving in the Army National Guard.
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PVAMU coalition will march to polls on Election Day and issue demands for justice
Students and community members of Prairie View, TX will march across the campus of PVAMU and to the polls on Election Day in order to draw attention to Waller County’s unrelenting, decades-long campaign of voter suppression targeting the city and its Historically Black University; the coalition will also make known five demands for justice to kick off an advocacy initiative targeting both Congress and the TX State Legislature.
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Brooklyn man faces four hate crime charges after synagogue is defaced with anti-Semitic messages, fires set
A New York man was arrested and charged with hate crimes Friday night after anti-Semitic messages were found in a temple, police said.
