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Exotic Pop Creates Scholarships and Financial Literacy Program to Give Back to HISD Students
Exotic Pop, a Houston-based beverage company known for offering rare and hard-to-find soda flavors, brands and snacks from around the world, is giving back to Houston Independent School District (HISD) students with a financial literacy program and scholarships to help students pursue their entrepreneurial dreams!
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Chris Hollins Breaks $1.1 Million in Mayoral Campaign Fundraising with Extraordinary Number of Individual Contributions
“The Hollins for Mayor campaign received 2,408 individual contributions from nearly 1,700 individual donors"
Today, the Hollins for Mayor campaign released information about a record-breaking fundraising period, which concluded June 30. Driven in part by grassroots email and text-banking efforts, Hollins’s campaign announced a total amount raised of over $1.1 million in less than five months since Hollins announced his candidacy.
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3rd person arrested after plan to steal from apartment led to killing, police say
Police arrested a third person in connection with a robbery in Salt Lake last week, during which investigators said one of the alleged robbers was shot and killed in a fight with residents.
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Klobuchar says Senate Democrats will do 'everything to get' Build Back Better passed by Christmas
Democrats are going to do "everything to get" President Joe Biden's Build Back Better Act done by Christmas, Sen. Amy Klobuchar said Sunday.
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Offensive Inefficiency Extends Texans Losing Streak To Six Games
For a brief moment on Sunday, the Houston Texans fans had something to cheer for. They had stalled the high-powered offense of the undefeated Arizona Cardinals for two drives and gotten a safety on MVP candidate Kyler Murray on the Cardinals' third offensive possession to take a 2-0 lead early in the game. They increased that lead to 5-0 on a 53-yard field goal from Ka’imi Fairbairn.
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Harris County DA's Office: Houston man gets 35 years for killing schoolmate over money during gun transfer
A Houston man who was 17 when he killed a schoolmate over $250 was sentenced to 35 years in prison after pleading guilty to murder this week, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Thursday.
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Black History Month Books for Kids
Your parents and your teachers try to tell you about the past. You like the stories they share, the things your grandparents did and the important celebrities that lived long ago. It's history and it's fun to know, so why not reach for these Black History Month books for kids ages 5 to 8...?
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Astros Blaze Unique Trail By Hiring Dana Brown As GM
On November 6, 2022, Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker became the third African American manager to win a World Series title.
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Houston Chamber Choir: A Legacy of Excellence Continues with Artistic Transition
The Houston Chamber Choir embarks on a new chapter as Founder & Artistic Director Robert Simpson announces his transition from the helm at the end of the 2024-2025 season, coinciding with the organization's illustrious 30th anniversary. Simpson's visionary leadership has propelled the Choir to Grammy® Award-winning heights, leaving an indelible mark on the global choral landscape and enriching the cultural tapestry of Houston.
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Comerica Bank Promotes Brandon Jones to Senior Vice President, External Affairs
Comerica Bank has promoted Brandon Jones, Vice President of External Affairs, to Senior Vice President, External Affairs, reporting to Executive Vice President of Corporate Responsibility Wendy Bridges.
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Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow indicted on murder charges
A grand jury in Idaho on Tuesday indicted Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow on murder charges in connection with the deaths of Vallow’s two children, Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow.
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Rory McIlroy prevails in sudden-death playoff; wins The Match
Rory McIlroy won the riveting ninth edition of Capital One’s The Match, outlasting Max Homa, Lexi Thompson and Rose Zhang at The Park in West Palm Beach, Florida on Monday night.
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Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock Sworn in as METRO’s First Hispanic Woman Board Chair
Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock has made history as she takes the helm as the first Hispanic woman to serve as the Chair of METRO's Board of Directors. With a distinguished background in the energy sector, Brock brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for community advocacy to her new role.
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SMU's Annual 'Dream Week' Celebrates the Life, Legacy, and Leadership of MLK
Dallas community invited to oratory competition, Unity Circle and Brian Williams lecture
SMU will honor the life, legacy, and influence of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the University’s annual Dream Week celebration with a series of events planned to honor King’s legacy.
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Cat adoption group supports Buffalo Bills kicker
A no-kill, non-profit cat adoption agency in Western New York says it has received over $150,000 of pledged donations since declaring support for Buffalo Bills placekicker Tyler Bass, calling him a “Cat Dad.”
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Houston Teams and Athletes Step Up for Hurricane Relief
Houston Rockets owner Leslie Alexander says he'll up his donation to those affected by Hurricane Harvey to $10 million. He had already pledged $4 million but announced the increase Tuesday.
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University of Texas to Honor Houstonians & African-American Trailblazers Henry Keculah Jr.and Lonnie Fogle
The Texas Exes Black Alumni Network (The Network) will tip its hat to three outstanding titans of industry, community activists and educational advocates at the group’s annual Legacy Dinner Friday at the University of Texas @ Austin.
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Trump Says He Would Consult With China's Xi Before Speaking To Taiwan
US President Donald Trump has said that he would want to consult with Chinese President Xi Jinping before speaking to Taiwan's leader.
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Beyond the Rhetoric: Cuba is making Big Progress
We just completed our fifth trip to Havana, Cuba. Each time we go we learn increasingly about this unique culture. The best thing I see in Cuba is the void of race consciousness. We, America, are obsessed with it. Cubans come in all shades – just like the United States but it is clear one’s race means nothing. They value the content of one’s character. Yes, just like Dr. Martin Luther King’s speech.
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5 things for Tuesday, February 14, 2017: Michael Flynn, travel ban, North Korea missile
Here are the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
