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The Fixer Is Back: Iyanla Vanzant Returns with Dramatic New Episodes of 'Iyanla: Fix My Life'
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network’s award-winning “Iyanla: Fix My Life” featuring six-time New York Times bestselling author, spiritual life coach and executive producer Iyanla Vanzant will return to the network’s Saturday night lineup with all-new episodes beginning Saturday, March 3 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.
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Harris County Department of Education Announces Teens for 2018 Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Teen awardees for the 2018 Harris County Department of Education Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are announced as a record 6,225 Harris County entries are judged in the prestigious competition. Recipients join the ranks with iconic writers and artists Sylvia Plath, Robert Redford, Truman Capote, Andy Warhol and Richard Avedon, who all earned awards as Scholastic Art & Writing awards as teens.
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Harvey Arts Recovery Fund Announces New Application Date for Second Round of Grants Supporting Houston Arts Community
On Thursday, February 15, the Harvey Arts Recovery Fund (HARF) will open up applications for their second round of grants geared towards Houston artists and art organizations in need of disaster assistance. This announcement comes on the heels of the recent news that HARF awarded more than $40,000 to local artists and arts, heritage and cultural organizations who suffered personal and professional losses due to Hurricane Harvey. The new application will close on March 1, 2018 and applicants will apply at www.harveyartsrecovery.org.
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kids of Dance Houston/ (Photo courtesy of HARF grant recipient Dance Houston)
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TSU Partners With Entertainment Expert to Create New Entrepreneurial Institute
The Office of Continuing Education (OCE) has partnered with music and business leader Mathew Knowles to create the Mathew Knowles Institute (MKI). The Institute’s entrepreneurial, entertainment and music business courses are designed to teach students a range of practical skills necessary to succeed in today’s competitive global marketplace.
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HMAAC Black Panter Community Day
HMAAC is the Proud Disney Partner for the earliest Houston advance screening of Marvel Studios Black Panther this Saturday, February 10, 2018. As community partner, HMAAC brings to Houston Black Panther Community Day
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Calling All Local Food and Beverage Innovators for 2018 H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best
H-E-B leaders visit HOUSTON to offer guidance on submitting unique products in statewide competition
H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best is visiting HOUSTON on Tuesday, February 13 and Tuesday, February 27 for to share insight with local food and beverage creators interested in participating in the 2018 statewide competition. Potential entrants are invited to meet with H-E-B leaders who will advise them on product development and best practices for submitting their creation into the competition.
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Love is In the Air at Duck Donuts®
Love It While It Lasts, Valentine’s Day Assortment Available February 9-18
Duck Donuts, known for serving Warm, Delicious and Made-to-Order!® donuts is helping customers celebrate the season of love with a Valentine’s Day assortment guaranteed to win over your sweetheart’s admiration. Available for a limited time only, the irresistible assortment features donuts including warm vanilla icing topped with Valentine’s Day sprinkles, fruity strawberry icing and powdered sugar and decadent chocolate icing with Oreo crumbles and hot fudge drizzle.
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4 Tips For Blending 5 Generations Into The Same Workplace
For the first time in modern history, the workforce consists of four and sometimes five generations within a single company. That age/experience difference can lead to varied ways of looking at things – and also varied ways in which co-workers perceive those from another generation. Research by firms that explore office interaction reveals generation gaps in areas such as communication style, goals, adaptation to change and technical skills.
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Help Remains After Disaster Recovery Center Closes in Harris County
A State of Texas/Federal Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Houston will close Saturday, Feb. 10, at 6 p.m. However, help is just a mouse click, phone call or a tap on the FEMA app away.
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Shipt and Target Launch Same-Day Delivery Across the Southwest
Membership-based delivery service adds Target stores in select Arizona, Oklahoma and Texas metro areas
Shipt, a leading online grocery marketplace, and Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) today announced they will begin same-day delivery of more than 55,000 groceries, essentials, home, electronics, toys and other products across twelve Southwest cities.
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Ray's Real Pit BBQ Announces Move to New Location
Third Ward Smokehouse Relocates to Bigger Space Boasting the Same Bold Smokey Taste
Iconic Third Ward smokehouse, Ray's Real Pit BBQ Shack, announces their move to a new location, boasting the same succulent flavor. Although the neighborhood eatery will remain in Third Ward, you can follow the smoke to 3929 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, Texas 77021. The doors of the new location will open March 2018.
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How to Find Your Inner Olympian
As athletes from around the world descend upon South Korea this week, it’s likely that fans everywhere will be inspired by their speed, strength, agility and endurance. An expert at Baylor College of Medicine says that this can be a great opportunity to consider going back to your favorite sport or even trying a new one.
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The Ensemble Theatre Artistic Director Eileen J. Morris Joins First Cohort of the BOLD Theater Women’s Leadership Circle
$1.25 Million Gifted To Support the Present and Future of Women in the American Theater
The Ensemble Theatre Artistic Director, Eileen J. Morris is among five female artistic leaders selected as the first in the Nation awarded part of a $1.25 million gift of The Pussycat Foundation and Northern Stage in support of women artistic directors in professional theaters across the United States.
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Donna Brazile And Carmen de Lavallade Among Women of Power Legacy Award Honorees
Black Enterprise to Present its Highest Honor in Recognition of Women's Achievement at the 2018 Women of Power Summit, hosted by ADP®, in Orlando, Florida
Black Enterprise will present its highest honor in recognition of the achievements of black women when it presents the Women of Power Legacy Awards at the 2018 Women of Power Summit on March 7, 2018, in Orlando, Florida. The Women of Power Summit is the nation's No. 1 executive development and leadership conference for women of color, annually attracting more than 1,000 corporate executives, professionals, and businesswomen from around the country. The Women of Power Summit, hosted by ADP, will take place March 7–10, 2018, at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts.
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Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Gulf Coast Authority Board Of Directors
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Lamont Meaux and appointed Kevin Scott to the Gulf Coast Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on August 31, 2018. In addition, the Governor has reappointed Nancy Blackwell for a term set to expire on August 31, 2019. The Gulf Coast Authority has the authority to provide water systems and control water pollution and waste disposal within the district. In addition, they conduct studies and research on the control of water pollution and waste disposal within the district.
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5 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas She’ll Love
Finding the perfect Valentine’s Day gift has been a challenge for ages. Whether your relationship is new or has withstood the test of time, it’s the perfect time to remind her that she plays an important role in your life.
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Fast-spinning Spheres Show Nanoscale Systems' Secrets
Rice University lab demonstrates energetic properties of colloids in spinning magnetic field
Spin a merry-go-round fast enough and the riders fly off in all directions. But the spinning particles in a Rice University lab do just the opposite.
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Houston Educational Support Personnel, State House Members to Hold News Conference on Proposed HISD Custodian, Bus Service Cuts
—The Houston Educational Support Personnel, three state representatives and a trustee for the Harris County Department of Education (and the daughter of U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee) will hold a news conference on Thursday, Feb. 8, to detail the devastating impact on students of the Houston Independent School District’s proposed budget cuts, which would eliminate some bus routes and limit school cleanings to a few times a month.
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Big Sean to Headline North American "Unfriendly Reminder Tour"
Tickets On Sale to the General Public Starting February 9th
Grammy nominated and multi-platinum G.O.O.D. Music / Def Jam Recordings artist, Big Sean, announced today his North American headlining “Unfriendly Reminder Tour”, which is set to kick off April 12th in Orlando, FL. The multi-city trek produced by Live Nation will hit a number of major U.S. cities including Miami, Houston, Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York and Detroit. The outing will feature direct support from acclaimed rapper Playboi Carti, along with opening sets from Shy Glizzy and GASHI. Big Sean will perform fan favorites spanning his entire discography, going beyond a normal album tour. The 31-city tour is scheduled to wrap June 3rd in Toronto, Canada. See full routing of concert dates and venues below.

