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The Latinas Behind ‘Jolt’ Use Culture to Build Latinx Political Power in Texas
Some of the harshest, anti-immigrant legislation in the country has passed in Texas due to a lap of Latinx voters tapping into their political power. That’s why Jolt is so necessary.
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“The Cook Up: A Crack Rock Memoir” by D. Watkins
Everything has a price. You say you’ll never sell your granddad’s watch, your dream car, or that collectible you coveted because it’s priceless – until it’s not, because everything is for sale. But in “The Cook-Up” by D. Watkins, it may cost your entire life.
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Texas Lawmakers Clear Way for Uber, Lyft Return to Major Cities
Texas governor Greg Abbott will sign in the next few days a bill that would shield ride-hailing firms Uber and Lyft from bruising battles over fingerprint background checks that led them to leave some of the state's most important markets.
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Latin American Chef Sues Houston Restaurant
Chef Omar Jose Pereney was the young force behind Peska Seafood Culture. He helped bring Mexican import Peska to Houston according to Eater Houston.
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Houston Private Chef Delivers on Healthy & Delicious Food
When one is challenged to make healthier meal choices, but also lives in a city where comfort food is plentiful, the variety of dining venues are endless, plus you want to eat something that tastes good no matter what; how do you find the happy medium?
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Randall’s Expected to Lay Off 310 People Across Houston Area
Randall’s Co. is expected to lay off about 310 people across the Houston area, the Texas Workforce Commission confirmed. Randall’s Houston Distribution Center will lay off 199 people and Randall’s Houston Division will layoff 134 people, according to the Texas Workforce Commission Warn Act.
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CeCe Winans Returns to Gospel With New Solo Album ‘Let Them Fall In Love’
Ten time Grammy award winning gospel artist CeCe Winans has returned to her gospel music roots with a new solo album titled ‘Let Them Fall In Love.’ The album, which debuted in February, is now on the Billboard top 200, and includes Apple music listener favorite, “Never Have to Be Alone.”
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Houston Community College Launching New Coding School for Apple Apps
Houston Community College is keeping up with the times with a new coding school for Apple Apps.
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Houston Rockets’ Trevor Ariza’s House Burglarized, $50K Of Jewelry Missing
Houston Rockets Trevor Ariza has become the latest victim of a string of Los Angeles celebrity robberies.
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Houston Spotlight: The Al Rucker Foundation
Sometimes when the cards are stacked against you, you have to reshuffle the deck. For entrepreneur Al Rucker, shifting his cards has meant constantly evolving; becoming one of Houston’s most prominent entrepreneurs his chief goal.
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Rep. Green Responds to Racist Threats: 'You have to confront hate' By David Wright and Saba Hamedy
Rep. Al Green confirmed Monday that officials are investigating threats of lynching he's received since he called for President Donald Trump's impeachment.
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RMHC Awards $50,000 to African American High School Seniors
One of our favorite fast food chains known for its signature clown and catchy jingles has been making a huge impact in our local communities in the lives of youth through education. The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Houston/Galveston and The McDonald’s Owner/Operators Association of Greater Houston once again honored a bevy of high school seniors with academic scholarships at an award ceremony and scholarship luncheon for the 2017 recipients.
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Security Increased for U2, John Legend Concerts in Houston
KHOU reports after an attack in Manchester killed 22, security heightened in The Woodlands.
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Have the Best Summer Yet
Coming are the days when the sun kisses our faces, our cares are tossed to the wind, and our calendar is filled with as much or as little activity as we want. That is the beauty of summer.
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What to Make of These Viral Racist Rants?
The cell phone videos show the underbelly of American society. Racist vitriol, mostly directly at Latinos, shared on social media.
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Historic Piney Woods School to Host Commencement Activities May 27
Perennial Strategy Group CEO will keynote the graduation ceremony on Saturday
The Piney Woods School (PWS), once an abandoned sheep shed turned schoolhouse, and now a sprawling 2,000-acre campus, will host commencement activities on May 27. Festivities will take place in the school's Rock Garden Amphitheater beginning with a baccalaureate service at 8:30 a.m., followed by the commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Leading public affairs expert and civil rights advocate, Lamell McMorris, will deliver the keynote address.
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Sandra Bland Act Headed to Governor's Desk
Sandra Bland's unnecessary jailing and tragic death gained statewide and national attention. Bland, a black, 28-year-old civil rights activist was found dead in Waller County Jail three days after being arrested in 2015.
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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholars Honored at Annual Scholarship Banquet
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is continuing their ongoing support of the higher education of youth at their annual scholarship banquet with the awarding of over $8 million in scholarships.
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Students Get MEGA F.A.S.T. Lesson On Stroke
Photography by Vicky Pink - Herod and Harvard elementary schools ‘ students participated in the …
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‘Whatever, You Black Bitch’: Police Chief to Miss Black Texas US Ambassador Before Having Her Arrested for Being Responsible Driver
Carmen S. Ponder, Miss Black Texas U.S. Ambassador 2016 and an intern with the Hunt County, Texas, District Attorney’s Office, is fighting for police accountability and justice after Commerce, Texas, Police Chief Kerry Crews reportedly called her a “black bitch” and then forced her to spend a night in jail.
