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Meet The Man Who Might Determine Your Health Care Coverage
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's leadership will be necessary to get a health care bill through Congress
The Kentucky Republican helped ensure a conservative justice was confirmed to the Supreme Court
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‘Suits’ Actress Meghan Markle’s Romance With Prince Harry Heats Up
American actress Meghan Markle has attended a celebrity polo match near London where Prince Harry was playing, increasing British press speculation about their relationship.
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Two Xscape Biopics On The Way
There are dueling Xscape biopics in the works, but as far as the group is concerned, only one truly matters.
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Bermudians Look Forward to 'explosively exciting' America's Cup
The battle for the oldest trophy in international sport is coming to a small subtropical archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Texas Bill Would Let Adoption Agencies Refuse Parents On Religious Grounds
Texas lawmakers are poised to vote on a bill that would allow adoption agencies to turn away potential parents they find objectionable on religious grounds.
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5 Things for Monday, May 8: France, Chibok Girls, Health Care
France has a new president. Learn more about him and everything else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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15th Latin Women Initiative Luncheon
Photography by Roswitha Vogler - Latin Women’s Initiative (LWI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to …
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First Round Draft Pick For The Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson Arrives Houston
Dressed in studded Louboutin shoes, the #12 pick of the 2017 NFL Draft walked into his first press conference as a Houston Texan just as cool as he walked off the field during his college days at Clemson.
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Houston Ranks No.1 for Minority Entrepreneurs
Prominent local business leaders said Tuesday it's nice to see the rest of the country take note of something they've felt for quite a while: Houston is the best place in the nation to be a minority entrepreneur.
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Pappas Brothers Steakhouse Hosts Alto Adige Wines
Recently, we took part in a wine seminar from Italian Winemakers Alto Adige, which was hosted by Pappas Brothers Steakhouse in the Galleria area of Houston. A group of selected guests were privileged to hear the stories about the grapes, the topography, and passion that is poured into every bottle of the final product.
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Elaine Gracia Leads National Hispanic Professional Organization to New Heights
Entrepreneur and community activist Elaine Gracia is passionate about two things, empowering Hispanics with business competencies and expanding opportunities for Hispanics that in her opinion, “have been under represented at the bargaining table
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Fibroids May Be Caused By Hair Products, Report Says
56 Sistas, we may all be in trouble according to a new report. It says that fibroids and some cancers may be the result of the products we use in our hair.
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NALEO Stands with Texas Latino Legislators and Law Enforcement in Strong Opposition to ‘Show Me Your Papers’ Legislation
Signing SB 4 would result in deep scars for Latinos and immigrants living in the heart of Texas
The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) today issued the following statement in strong opposition to SB 4 passed by the Texas State Legislature:
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Housing Event Aimed at Increasing African-American Home Ownership
Hundreds of Houstonians attended a housing expo aimed at increasing home ownership among African-Americans, a segment of the population that's underrepresented among homeowners.
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Congressman Al Green’s Statement on House Passage of TrumpCare
Rep. Al Green (D-TX), a member of the House Financial Services Committee issued the following statement on the House passage of TrumpCare:
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KOCH Industries CEO Charles Koch to Address Creating a New Generation of Entrepreneurship at the 22nd Annual Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit
Shark Tank open casting call and annual elevator pitch competition highlight nation’s largest annual gathering of African American business owners, in Houston, May 17–20
The black enterprise 2017 Entrepreneurs Summit, Where Innovation Meets Funding, hosted by Nationwide convenes on Wednesday, May 17 through Saturday, May 20, at the Marriott Marquis Houston in Houston, Texas, with a powerhouse lineup of some of the nation’s most accomplished and celebrated entrepreneurs and motivational speakers.
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Flier at Bus Stop Encourages Gay People to Commit Suicide
A flier recently posted at a Houston bus stop used a slur and statistics to encourage gay people to commit suicide, according to a report by Outsmart Magazine.
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Investigation into Fatal Crash at 5000 West Bellfort
Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 5000 West Bellfort about 6 p.m. on Thursday (May 4).
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Immigration Supporters March to Houston City Hall for May Day
Activists in the Houston community, labor union members and students from all walks of life gathered Monday under the banner of Houston Unido in response to what organizers are calling an attack on immigrants and low-income communities in Houston.
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Over 60 Entities Holding May Elections in Harris County
County voters should visit www.HarrisVotes.com to find locations
Saturday, May 6, 2017, is Election Day for voters in sixty-four political subdivisions in Harris County. Polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Over half of the county’s 2.2 million registered voters are eligible to vote on May 6.
