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Gianna Milani is hot in hip hop: From 106 & Park to 2020 artist to watch
New York rapper Gianna Milani has spent the past 4 weeks on a rise with no decline in sight. From her recent tour dates, to the success of her single Young & Winning; which includes the success that the merch line from this single is having, she has shown more promise than any other female artist would, with no major backing. Gianna first came to be known for her dancing and rapping on YouTube and her frequent appearances on BET's 106 & Park. The young artist even once placed her bid to obtain a recurring role as the shows host during the transition period that eventually saw the show come to an end.
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Hundreds to be Baptized at Second Day of Global Convention
NRG Stadium Hosts Houston’s Second “Love Never Fails”!
Saturday will mark the most important day in the lives of hundreds who will be attending the “Love Never Fails”! International Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses, as they symbolize their life-long dedication through water baptism at NRG Stadium.
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AboutThatCar.com: 2019 Hyundai Elantra Sport
The Hyundai Elantra Sport was a great car. Never mind its 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that made 201 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. Never mind that it had a smooth shifting six-speed manual transmission.
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Bobbie Wallace Wright’s exhibition opening in September at The Collective examines the effect of the environment upon memory
“Facing Pages…Bodies of Water,” opens September 5 at the Community Artists’ Collective, with the art of Bobbie Wallace Wright, whose work often intersects and connects the literary, visual and performing arts disciplines.
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Footaction Launches 'No 1 Way Design Program' For HBCU Students
No 1 Way brand platform kicks off with competition course at PENSOLE Academy
Footaction, the national retailer of lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories, launches No 1 Way, a creative platform which champions youth culture's constantly evolving self-expressive style, celebrates individuality, and proves there is No 1 Way to pursue one's passion.
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Houston Community College Partners with Texas Injection Molding LLC for $183,879 Job-Training Grant
Texas Injection Molding LLC has partnered with Houston Community College to provide job training using a $183,879 Skills Development Fund grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The grant will benefit workers in the Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast area.
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NAACP Announces New Chief Financial Officer
The NAACP is pleased to announce that Arlis Whalum will serve as its new Chief Financial Officer. Whalum will oversee all accounting and finance functions, while providing strategic recommendations that ensures all financial solutions, positively support the NAACP’s evolving strategy, vision and mission.
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CPRIT grants bring computer scientist, bioengineer to Rice
A computational biologist and a bioengineer will join Rice's Brown School of Engineering faculty as the latest recruits through the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT).
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Governor Abbott Appoints Carson And Hellums To Health And Human Services Transition Legislative Oversight Committee
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Bonnie Hellums and Wayne Carson, Ph.D. to the Health and Human Services (HHS) Transition Legislative Oversight Committee for terms at the pleasure of the Governor. The Committee was created to make recommendations regarding the reorganization of HHS into a system that is more efficient and effective in client service delivery.
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5 Ways Families Can Reduce Summer Learning Loss for Back to School
Post-summer “brain drain” or summer learning loss for students is real, according to Harris County Department of Education Center for Afterschool, Summer and Enrichment for Kids (CASE for Kids) Director Lisa Thompson-Caruthers. Most teachers spend at least three weeks re-teaching last year’s lessons at the beginning of each school year, she said.
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Seeking America’s Next Superstar: Main Event to Host Singing Contest for ‘Houston Idol’
Five winners of local singing competition on Aug. 28 will receive a Silver Ticket to audition for ‘American Idol’ executive producers
Not only is Main Event America’s go-to destination for fun; it’s also helping Houstonians win a chance to become the next American Idol!
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Lake Charles to Host 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing
USA Boxing and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee have awarded the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing to Lake Charles, Louisiana. Scheduled for Dec. 7-15, 2019, the trials will be held at the Lake Charles Civic Center, with the finals taking place at the Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel. In conjunction with the Trials, the 2019 USA Boxing National Championships will be held to determine USA Boxing’s junior and youth high performance teams for 2020.
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FEMA grants $119 million to the City of Houston for emergency protective measures during and after Hurricane Harvey
In the two years since Hurricane Harvey made landfall, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $119 million to the City of Houston for emergency protective measures taken after Hurricane Harvey’s landfall.
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When It Rains, It Pours
Texans lose 34-0 to the Cowboys
There is an old saying that I heard growing up that is drenched (no pun intended) in negativity that states, “When it rains it pours.” The original phrase is an old English proverb, “It never rains but it pours,” suggested that when troubles come, they come one after the other.
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National Civil Rights Organization Opposes Efforts to Gut Civil Rights Protections Under the Affordable Care Act
The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law filed a comment opposing the Trump Administration’s proposed rule to limit civil rights protections in health care under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act.
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Statement on HISD Takeover Matt Barnes for HISD District IV
Some may attempt to defend the HISD overall “B” ranking, but in my neighborhood, (District IV), 10 out of 16 elementary schools have received either a D or F rating for student achievement, and that is unacceptable.
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America?s Racial Wealth Gap Could Cost Economy $1.5 Trillion
America's nagging racial wealth gap has been the focus of many research reports and economic policy debates. Now new research analyzes the strong connection between disproportionate wealth and financial services and products that are either shared or denied with consumers of color.
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Texans Training Camp: Day 18
The Texans resumed practice on Wednesday as they prepare for their third preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington on Saturday. Here are a few observations.
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On Display
Players look to showcase their skills as the team heads closer to making roster cuts.
The Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys prepare to square off tonight in the Governor’s Cup preseason game in Arlington. There are a couple of positions and players you should watch for on the Texans side of the ball.
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Lights All Night Announces Lineup Feat. Skrillex, Bassnectar, Virtual Self, Louis the Child & More // Tickets On Sale This Thursday For 10th Annual NYE Weekend Music Festival
Lights All Night, one of the longest running end-of-the-year parties in Dallas and across the country, is excited to officially announce the music lineup for the 10th annual music festival returning to Dallas Market Hall near downtown Dallas, Texas on Friday and Saturday, December 27 and 28 of New Year’s Eve weekend. Two-day GA tickets, as well as various VIP packages are on sale this Thursday, August 22 at www.lightsallnight.com.
