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Commissioner Ellis Commends Metro Board for Approving Disparity Study
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis on Thursday applauded Metro board’s vote to issue a request for proposal to conduct a disparity study, the first step necessary for the transit agency to create a minority- and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) program.
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Tonight's Astros Game Postponed Due to Inclement Weather
Game rescheduled for Saturday as part of single-admission doubleheader
Tonight’s Houston Astros game, scheduled for 6:05 p.m. CT, against the Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, MD, has been postponed due to inclement weather conditions. The game has been rescheduled for Saturday as the first game of a single-admission doubleheader.
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Black Republican Candidate Mia Love Plays The Race Card Against Democrats
Utah’s Republican Rep. Mia Love, who’s Black, is doing everything to defend her congressional seat in a tight race—including playing the race card against Democrats.
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A Fistful of Bourbon Launches First in Texas
Since 2007, the month of September has been considered National Bourbon Month, and we are happy to commemorate this event with the launch of “A Fistful of Bourbon.” The Friedman Agency and Bosscat Cafe joined forces to bring together Houston's foodies with the debut of William Grant and Son's latest libation.
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Texas Backs School That Expelled Girl Over Pledge of Allegiance
The state of Texas is backing a school that expelled a black student after she refused to stand for the flag during the US Pledge of Allegiance. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton intervened on Tuesday to defend the Houston-area school district in its lawsuit with the student, India Landry. Ms. Landry, 18, filed a lawsuit after she was expelled last year from Windfern High School.
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Texans Honor Carlos Valdez, Jr. Through NFL Hispanic Heritage Awards
The Houston Texans have selected Carlos Valdez, Jr., Owner and CEO of Las Palapas Hausman and longtime volunteer and former board chair for the YMCA of Greater Houston, as the recipient of the NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award. The NFL and the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) have partnered for the eighth annual NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Awards during the 2018 celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Houston Hiring Freeze, County Tax Revenue Drops, Houston Symphony Strives for More Diversity, And More
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has frozen hiring and promotions across city government. The Mayor instructed department directors seeking “critical” hires to meet with him or his staff in person.
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Sickle Cell Trait Tied to Higher Kidney Failure Risk for Blacks
Black people with a trait for sickle cell anemia appear to have double the risk of kidney failure that requires dialysis, a new research suggests.
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Slim Thug With Boss Life Construction, IJustGothit.com, and Radio One Houston Presented A Family Affected By Hurricane Harvey With A New Home!
Slim Thug with his company Boss Life Construction, IJustGotHit.com, and Radio One Houston stations: 97.9 The Box, 92.1 Radio Now, and Majic 102.1 partnered together this summer to give a little extra hope to those affected by Hurricane Harvey with a special Home Giveaway Contest. The #HarveyDidNotWin started on July 9th with announcements taking place on Radio One Houston stations and having listeners affected by Hurricane Harvey call in explaining their experience of losing a home due to the storm.
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After a wrenching day, Judiciary Committee to vote on Kavanaugh at 1:30 p.m. ET
The Senate Judiciary Committee is once again the scene of a national drama Friday as its members prepare to vote on President Donald Trump's embattled Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
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Almost Doesn’t Count: Texans Fall to 0-3 After Another Slow Start Against the New York Giants
There is an old cliché’ that says, “Slow and steady wins the race.” Although it’s a great cliché if you are running long distance, it does not work in the National Football League. The Houston Texans got off to a terrible first half start and it cost them the game. They lost to the New York Giants 27 – 22 to fall to 0-3 on the season and have a tough divisional opponent next week in the Indianapolis Colts. This is not the way they envisioned their season starting, but they can only take it one game at a time.
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated - Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter Kicks Off 90th Anniversary Celebration
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated have been caretakers of their community. In the Houston area, the members of the Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter have been addressing the needs and issues of their surrounding area for 90 years making lasting impacts that affect the lives of individuals and families. Now the ladies are celebrating the legacy of their sisterhood and their service to Houston with a four-month celebration of activities leading to the grand finale, the 90th Anniversary Gala on December 15th.
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What makes Cory Booker's groping incident different than the allegations against Brett Kavanaugh
As Washington continues to play a game of wait and see on whether Christine Blasey Ford, the woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault, will testify in Washington next week, an old-but-new-again incident involving a prominent Democratic senator -- and potential 2020 challenger to Trump -- has reemerged.
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Mario Van Peebles Won’t Stop Making Films That Matter
Born of a revolutionary bloodline to activist filmmaker, Melvin Van Peebles, you could say that Mario Van Peebles was born to make films that nudge our social consciousness and encourage us to answer questions we hadn’t thought to ask. An actor, director and writer, Mario Van Peebles’ first foray into acting was playing a younger version of his father Melvin’s character, Sweetback, in the senior Van Peebles’ most notable film, 1971’s Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song.
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Wreckshop Records and DJ XO Is Slated To Drop "Unity," A New Age Hip-Hop Movement in Houston
On Monday, September 24, 2018, Wreckshop Records and founder, D-Reck presented a private listening party for Unity Vol. 1, a dope collaboration highlighting various artists in Houston at the top of their game.
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Trump's Stump Speech Is A Con Job
President Donald Trump is back on the stump, promising to campaign "six or seven days a week" until the general election to try to keep Republicans in control of both Houses of Congress.
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Keeping It 100: Astros Clinch A.L. West
Some say that “You can’t have your cake and eat it too.” I guess the defending World Series champs didn’t get that memo. On a night where the Houston Astros won their 100th game for the second consecutive season, they also clinched another AL West title.
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Happy Birthday Mayor Sylvester Turner
Photography by Vicky Pink - There were cheers and lots of well wishes for Houston …
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Governor Abbott Appoints Toth To Third Court Of Appeals
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michael “Mike” Toth to the Third Court of Appeals for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
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Explore Local Businesses, Events and Restaurants During Arts District Houston’s Inaugural Arts District Month
October is officially Arts District Month in Houston and Arts District Houston is partnering with Houston First, Visit Houston, and Le Meridien Houston Downtown to showcase all that the District has to offer. For the first time, visitors can celebrate the rich, thriving arts and culture community with an entire month dedicated to delivering the perfect getaway matched with artistic expression.
