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Governor Abbott Announces Intent To Appoint Jane Bland to Texas Supreme Court

Governor Greg Abbott today announced his intention to appoint Jane Bland to the Texas Supreme Court upon Justice Jeff Brown’s formal resignation. This is Governor Abbott’s third appointment to the Texas Supreme Court.

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Jan 19: Author & activist Lorraine Hansberry film premieres on PBS

American Masters -- Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart premieres nationwide Friday, January 19 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) and will stream the following day at pbs.org/americanmasters and PBS apps.

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Governor Abbott Announces Rifle Resistant Vest Grant Funding On Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Governor Greg Abbott today visited the Dallas Police Association to announce that Texas will be providing $23 million in grant funding for rifle-resistant vests to police departments across the state.

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NABJ Remembers Journalist and Historian Lerone Bennett, Jr.

The National Association of Black Journalists recognizes the exceptional life of journalist and historian Lerone Bennett, Jr. who transitioned on Wednesday. Bennett was a former editor for Ebony and Jet magazines, and spent decades exemplifying excellence in journalism.

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Mayor Turner Appoints New Director in the Mayor's Office of Education

Mayor Turner announced Wednesday the appointment of Olivera Jankovska as new Director of the Mayor's Office of Education.

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HISD Transportation Department offering $2,000 sign-on stipend to new drivers

HISD’s Transportation Department is offering a $2,000 sign-on stipend to the first 120 CDL drivers hired before August 22, 2022. Re-hires are not eligible for the stipend.

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Official Trailer Released! HBO’S BLACK AND MISSING | 4-Part Doc Series Premiering November 23

4-Part Documentary Series Premiering on HBO & HBO Max Tuesday, November 23 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)

Directed by Geeta Gandbhir, Nadia Hallgren, Samantha Knowles and Yoruba Richen Executive Produced by Soledad O’Brien, Geeta Gandbhir, Jo Honig, Patrick Conway Featuring Black & Missing Foundation Co-founders Derrica and Natalie Wilson

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OWN Unveils Season Two Trailer of Acclaimed Drama Series 'Queen Sugar'

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network debuted today the season two trailer for its acclaimed original drama series "Queen Sugar" from Warner Horizon Scripted Television, Academy Award-nominated filmmaker creator/executive producer Ava DuVernay ("Selma," "A Wrinkle in Time") and executive producer Oprah Winfrey. The new season will debut with a two-night premiere on Tuesday, June 20 and Wednesday, June 21 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The series will then air in its regular time slot, Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

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OWN Kicks Off the Holiday Season with Two Movies 'The Great Holiday Bake War' and 'A Christmas Fumble'

“The Great Holiday Bake War” Starring LeToya Luckett and Finesse Mitchell Premieres Saturday, December 3 at 9 p.m. ET/PT

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced that the annual “OWN For The Holidays” tradition heats-up with two original holiday movies. “The Great Holiday Bake War,” starring LeToya Luckett and Finesse Mitchell, debuts on Saturday, December 3 at 9 p.m. ET/PT and “A Christmas Fumble,” starring Eva Marcille and Devale Ellis, premieres on Saturday, December 10 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on OWN. True to OWN’s annual holiday movie tradition, each original movie celebrates and honors the deeper meaning of the season -- giving to others and putting friends and family first.

What Happened to INGDirect.com?

While INGDirect.com was not the first business in the U.S. to offer direct online banking, it offered one of the earliest simple online savings accounts. The bank became well known for its low fees, and when its customers heard that it was changing hands in 2011, one customer pleaded with executives not to “turn ING Direct into just another bank that the old ING Direct would’ve made fun of.”

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Clemency denied for death row inmate after unprecedented move by Oklahoma AG attending hearing on inmate's behalf

Oklahoma's Pardon and Parole Board on Wednesday denied clemency in the case of Richard Glossip, a death row inmate who has long insisted he is innocent of the 1997 murder for which he's scheduled to be executed next month.

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Hundreds of Houston Community Members Will Support Annual Shrimp Boil to Raise Funds for Women Battling Breast Cancer

The Rose will host hundreds of Texans at their annual Shrimp Boil event. This celebration will focus on the women who have received life-saving care from The Rose and those who are currently battling breast cancer. Key sponsors will be in attendance, including volunteers from MD Anderson and American Credit Union.

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Rep. Reynolds Pre-Files HB 475 to Raise the Minimum Wage in Texas

Today, Representative Reynolds Pre-filed House Bill 475 to be considered during the upcoming 85th Legislature which will begin on January 10, 2017. The bill will raise the minimum wage in Texas to $15.00 an hour.

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Kanye West Deletes Trump Tweets; Is He No Longer A Supporter?

Has Kanye West changed his mind about Donald Trump?

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Don Cheadle Told Twitter Trolls Why He Hates Donald Trump

It’s no secret that Don Cheadle has never been a fan of Donald Trump—and he recently took to Twitter to blow up the president’s spot even more after being targeted by Trump supporters.

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Council Member Dwight Boykins Proposes Plan to Fund Pay Parity for and Prevent Layoffs

In October, Houston's City Controller Chris Brown placed the estimated cost to city government of Proposition B's passage at approximately $85 million annually. Today, Council Member Boykins will offer a viable solution to meet that cost while preserving jobs, in a way that best reflects the will of the voters who voted overwhelmingly in support of pay parity on November 6.

Scholarship Classic 2020 — New Date, Same Location, Same Cause

As COVID-19 continues to spread across the United States and affect and claim the lives of African Americans and countless others, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) has rescheduled the Scholarship Classic originally slated for June. Your health and wellness are paramount!

Council Member for District J Edward Pollard to Distribute 12,000 Free Masks in District J

In support of the Harris County order requiring residents ages 10 and older to wear masks or face coverings when outside the home, City Council Member for District J Edward Pollard’s office will be distributing up to 12,000 disposable masks to the public.

NATA Applauds Pick for Ambassador to The Bahamas

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) welcomes the announcement of the Administration’s intent to nominate William A. Douglass as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.

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NAACP Announces New Chief Financial Officer

The NAACP is pleased to announce that Arlis Whalum will serve as its new Chief Financial Officer. Whalum will oversee all accounting and finance functions, while providing strategic recommendations that ensures all financial solutions, positively support the NAACP’s evolving strategy, vision and mission.