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Girl Boss Suites Hosted Inaugural Girl Boss Awards Honoring & Celebrating Local Business Women!
On Saturday, September 2, 2023 Girl Boss Suites rolled out the red carpet at The Post Oak Hilton to honor local businesswomen who have excelled in their field of expertise ranging from boutique owners, transportation, hairstylist, beauty experts and more. Since the top of the summer, Houstonians had submitted women that should be honored during the first Girl Boss Awards.
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Wreaths Across America Invites All Downeast, Maine Community Members to Wave the Flag on September 12, 2023
Local volunteers, Gold Star families, veterans, first responders and their families will participate in a national flag-waving event intended to recapture the American pride and unity felt on September 12, 2001.
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Popular OTC medicines for colds and allergies don’t work, FDA panel says
Phenylephrine, a popular ingredient in many over-the-counter allergy and cold medicines, is ineffective in tablet form, an independent advisory committee to the US Food and Drug Administration unanimously agreed on Tuesday.
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Jennifer Sewell, missing Fort Hood soldier, found safe
Missing Fort Hood solider, Pfc. Jennifer Sewell, has been found safe, officials said in a press release.
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Apple expected to unveil new MacBooks
Apple is about to kick off its second big product event of the fall. At a virtual event on Monday at 1 pm ET, the company is expected to show off two high-end MacBook Pro laptops powered by its next-generation silicon chip, the M1X. The line is rumored to come in two sizes and feature thinner bezels, improved displays, longer-lasting batteries and more memory options.
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J-SUEDE brings home the gold from the Dance Team Union Regionals in Birmingham
The Jackson State University Elite Dance Ensemble (J-SUEDE) brought home the first regional championship in the program's history. J-SUEDE claimed the first-place title in the Birmingham College Hip-Hop Division of the Dance Team Union Regionals.
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Verdict reached in penalty phase of trial of NYC bike path terrorist
The jury in the penalty phase of the trial of a terrorist convicted of committing a 2017 attack for ISIS that killed eight on a New York City bike path has told the judge it was unable to reach a unanimous decision.
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Houston Hospice Appoints Staci La’Toison to Board of Directors
Houston Hospice announced the appointment of Staci La’Toison to its Board of Directors. Following this appointment, the Board will comprise of 14 members, four of which are officers and an additional six are advisors.
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BLACK LEADERS APPLAUD CURRICULUM REVISIONS TO AP AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES COURSE
Concerned Communities for America: "An African American Studies course is vital to include in the Advanced Placement curriculum available to America's high school students"
Today, Concerned Communities for America (CCA) applauded the College Board for agreeing to revise its Advanced Placement African American Studies curriculum in response to objections raised by the Florida Department of Education, with the following statement from CCA board chairman E.W. Jackson:
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Volunteers needed to install 800 free smoke alarms during Red Cross Sound the Alarm event in the 5th Ward
Register at www.redcross.org/STAtxgulfcoast to volunteer on February 25
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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Names Top Young Artists During School Art Program Awards Ceremony
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo recognized talented young artists from across Texas during the School Art Program Awards Ceremony, Saturday, Feb. 11.
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Flint leaders try to repeal emergency manager law
The state-mandated emergency manager law in Flint, which many blame for the city’s water crisis, could be repealed.
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Angela Alsobrooks' Heartwarming Gesture: Donates Blankets to Mr. Mack Lewis Foundation for Community Well-being
Angela Alsobrooks, accompanied by Team Alsobrooks volunteers from across Maryland, brought warmth and comfort to the Church Square community by delivering dozens of donated blankets to the Mr. Mack Lewis Foundation. The blankets, a testament to Team Alsobrooks' spirit of generosity, will be distributed to community members in need during the foundation's weekly food distribution.
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King Charles discharged from hospital hours after Princess of Wales
Britain’s King Charles III has been discharged from a hospital in London after undergoing treatment for an enlarged prostate.
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Taylor Swift celebrates with Travis Kelce as the Chiefs advance to Super Bowl
Swifties: Are you ready for it? The Kansas City Chiefs are going to the Super Bowl, and Taylor Swift was on hand in Baltimore on Sunday to help boyfriend Travis Kelce celebrate the team’s second consecutive trip to the Super Bowl.
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Omni Hotels & Resorts Hits 25 Million Meals Milestone: 'Say Goodnight to Hunger' Initiative Powers a Legacy of Giving
Omni Hotels & Resorts celebrates a heartwarming milestone, donating 25 million meals through the 'Say Goodnight to Hunger' initiative, leaving a lasting impact on communities and families in need.
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Snap lays off 10% of staff, cuts approximately 500 jobs
Snap Inc, the parent company of Snapchat, said Monday that it is laying off 10% of its staff, becoming the latest tech company to conduct a fresh round of job cuts since the start of the year.
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Houston Astros and Raising Cane’s Team Up for World Series Trophy Tour and Ticket Giveaway at Restaurants Across Houston August 10-31
Houston Astros 2022 World Series Trophy, Shooting Stars and Orbit to make stops at Cane’s across Houston metroplex, give away game tickets throughout August
Raising Cane’s and the Houston Astros are teaming up to provide Houstonian Caniacs and Astros fans the chance to see the home team’s 2022 World Series trophy up-close, as the trophy makes three stops at Raising Cane’s Restaurants across Houston throughout the month of August.
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Fort Bend Epicenter Celebrates Grand Opening with Resounding Success
Saturday, August 19 marked the much-anticipated grand opening of the Fort Bend Epicenter, a day of celebration, community engagement, and an undeniable spirit of unity. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., residents of Fort Bend County and surrounding areas came together to witness the unveiling of what promises to be a cornerstone for the community.
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Urban League Texas Delegation to hold "Urban League Fights for You Rally" on Opening Day of National Urban League Conference
With new political challenges rapidly emerging in Texas, coordinated action among the state’s civil rights advocacy groups is essential.
