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Miss Caribbean United States Promoting Economic Growth for Caribbean Pride
For many women being a beauty queen and living in the spotlight is something we all secretly dream. Fortunately for Zoe Cadore, she does not have to dream it, as it is her reality. After grabbing the local title, Cadore competed nationally to become the first Houstonian to win the coveted title of Miss Caribbean United States.
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Court Is Still In Session: Q&A with Former Houston Rockets Terence Morris
“Growing up. We never had any famous athletes come back to talk to us. To see any players or former players you had to go to Baltimore or D.C. (Washington),” says the native from Frederick, Maryland. Standing at a solid 6’10, former Maryland Terrapins, NBA, and 2008 All-Euro League First Teamer Terence Morris is not hard to miss in any crowd. And on today he stands in front of a crowd that appreciates him more for his presence than his jump shot. Morris has teamed up with Play With Purpose Sports Non-Profit and the Woodlands United Methodist Church Summer Camp to help raise funds and awareness for underprivileged kids through Angel Reach.
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AMAC 2017 Airport Business Diversity Conference Hidden Figures Jazz Brunch
The Houston Airport System hosted the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) 2017 Annual Airport Business …
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“Be Free or Die” by Cate Lineberry
It was a Sure Thing. A can’t-miss, a safe bet that you couldn’t possibly fail – or could you? Isn’t there always a danger of losing in a gamble, or at least not winning? What kind of odds would make you take a risky bet? As in the new book “Be Free or Die” by Cate Lineberry, would you put your family’s lives on the line?
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To Buy or To Rent? That is the Question. - Love and Real Estate
As we enter into the summer, love is in the air. And with love come engagements and weddings. After saying yes to the ring and I do to the love of one’s life, the next important question for couples to ponder is "Babe, should we buy a house or rent one?"
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Money & Marriage: The Real Cost Behind Getting Married
Wedding Season is upon us and we have watched so many couples that are young and old take the plunge to wedded bliss! Behind all those lavish weddings are hefty price tags. If you don’t know wedding are big business and can have couples taking out a loan to fund it if they fail to plan and don’t stick to a budget.
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AMAC 2017 Airport Business Diversity Conference DBELO and Supplier Diversity Leaders Breakfast
The Houston Airport System hosted the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) 2017 Annual Airport Business …
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Congressional Black Caucus Turns Down Follow-up Meeting with Trump
The Congressional Black Caucus on Wednesday declined an invitation for a follow-up meeting with President Donald Trump, blasting his administration's policies and proposals as detrimental to their constituencies.
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South African Winemaker Ntsiki Biyela Debuts Aslina Wine Collection
Ntsiki Biyela, South Africa’s first black female wine creator, debuted her new wine collection, Aslina, in Houston recently. Four wines are included in the Aslina collection - Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and a Bordeaux blend.
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All Eyez On Me Shows Tupac’s Evolving Legacy
Biopics are notoriously hit or miss. For every Ray – there are a dozen others that never should have been made - a visual reminder that not every story can be accurately recreated on screen. When it comes to artists the bar is even higher, raised by the expectations of living family members and anxious fans. So when it comes to the memory of legends like Tupac Shakur, well, the stakes are even higher.
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H-E-B Tournament of Champions Summer Jazz Workshop
Photography by Vicky Pink - It is a proven fact that children need the arts …
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Four Area Girls Earn Highest Award for Girl Scouting
Four young ladies’ acts of community service were so grand that they were deemed golden. Jade Bryant, Codi Fillmore, Milan Parris, and Regan Williams have just earned the highest award a Girl Scout can receive, The Gold Award, putting them in an elite group since less than 6% of Girl Scouts worldwide have received this distinction.
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Houston Votes to Join Other Texas Cities in Lawsuit Over New Immigration Law, Senate Bill 4
The largest city in Texas will join San Antonio, Dallas, Austin and other local governments in a lawsuit against the state’s new immigration enforcement law. The Houston City Council voted 10-6 to join the lawsuit, which was filed last month against Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton.
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H-E-B's Food Bank Assistance Program to Donate More Than 1.5 Million Apples to Texans This Summer
By the Truckload, H-E-B will Deliver the Nutritional Snack to 16 Food Banks across Texas
Summer break signals the end of the school year, which means even more children and families across the state will struggle with the threat of hunger. To combat the problem, H-E-B through its Food Bank Assistance Program will donate 1.5 million apples to 16 Texas food banks this week.
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One Week. 52 Senators. Can Mitch McConnell Get It Done?
Within hours of the Senate majority leader unveiling a long-anticipated health care bill on Thursday, four of his Republican colleagues were quick to put a damper on things: "We are not ready to vote for this bill," the group said in a joint statement.
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5 Things for Friday, June 23: Senate Health Bill, Philando Castile, Bill Cosby
It's the first official weekend of summer, so treat yourself by taking a few days off from thinking about the health care bill. But not quite yet! Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Groom Greatness: The Groom Takes Center Stage in 2017
Brides aren’t the only priority on the big day. We have to show the grooms favor too! The groom takes center as he is present in all aspects of wedding planning and cares very much about his own personal style!
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The Hottest Bridal Trends for 2017
Has your mailbox been flooded with wedding invitations this month? There is a reason for that. The simple answer is it is wedding season and June is the most popular month to get hitch. What is not so popular are traditional weddings. Brides and grooms are getting creative with their nuptials to showcase their unique personalities on their special day. This creativity has spawn some very interesting trends with fashion, cake, flowers, and all the bells and whistles of a wedding.
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Historic Emancipation Park Rededication
Mayor Sylvester Turner led the rededication ceremony of Emancipation Park, together with OST/Almeda Redevelopment Corridors TIRZ#7, Emancipation Park Conservancy and the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. A day long festival (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) was held in conjunction with the rededication.
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Recharge Your Style in the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
Gas Saver? Check! Spacious? Check! Reasonably Price? Check! All of that and so much more is offered in the all new 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid. The all new Malibu delivers much substance beyond its shapely styling, from the quiet cabin and generous backseat to the comfortable ride and easy driving. And with the hybrid version, the Malibu delivers best-in-class fuel economy based vehicle testing. Here's a quick rundown of what we like, what we don't and the bottom line from Reggie’s auto report!
