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Nitsch Elementary Named 2023 National Blue Ribbon School, a First in Klein ISD History

Nitsch Elementary made history today as the first-ever elementary school in Klein ISD to be named a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School (NBRS) by the U.S. Department of Education, joining an elite group of 353 schools across the Nation.

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Butterfinger and Kroger Head to Houston for the Next Stop on National Multi-City Gaming Tour

Local Gamers in the Houston Area Can Stop by their Neighborhood Kroger Supermarket to Play with Popular Video Gam

Calling all gamers! As part of Butterfinger and Kroger’s gaming partnership, gamers can get a crispety, crunchety look at how they can Game Better with Butterfinger through a multi-city national tour. Game lovers nationwide who pull up to select Kroger supermarkets will have a chance to interact with popular video games including Monster Supercross and Hot Wheels. Attendees will also receive branded Butterfinger gaming merchandise and peanut-buttery chocolate bars to accompany them while they game.

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SECNAV Names Ship After American Abolitionist, Social Activist Harriet Tubman

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro announced today that a future John Lewis-class oiler, T-AO 205-class, will be named after American abolitionist and social activist Harriet Tubman, Sept. 17.

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College Student’s Summer Job Leads to Remarkable Discovery in Hatchie: Keeper of the Secret

Some college students flip burgers during summer breaks; some have internships; and occasionally, one is plunged into an overwhelming flood of historical revelations with biblical implications.

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Coco Gauff Wins the US Open!

Coco Gauff was expected to win a major tennis championship, but the question was when? Outsized expectations didn't make the task of becoming a Gland Slam champion as a teenager easier, especially when there were scores of people who doubted her.

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Kamala Hosts a 5oth Anniversary of Hip Hop Party at her House!

Vice President Kamala Harris hosted an event at her home in Washington, DC, celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. Common, MC Lyte, Roxanna Shante, Lil' Wayne, Fat Joe, and Jeezy were among the 400 guests in attendance.

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Leslie Odom Jr. Returns to Broadway as Purlie Victorious!

The first revival of Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch has arrived on Broadway.

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OWN's All Rise Returns for It's Final Season!

All Rise’s court is back in session on the OWN Network, but not everyone is at work following the violence that broke out in the last show of the previous season.

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Whoopi Returns to the View Wearing Folding Chair Necklace!

After a bout with COVID-19, Whoopi Goldberg returned to The View and addressed the biggest Black story of the summer: The Montgomery Riverboat Brawl. Not only did the legendary actress/comedian offer her thoughts on the huge fight, but she also wore a folding chair necklace as a shoutout to Reggie Ray, the man seen using a white chair to defend himself and others in the video.

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Biden-Harris 2024 Statement on National Hispanic Heritage Month

The following is a statement from Julie Chavez Rodriguez, campaign manager for Biden-Harris 2024:

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Texas Gulf Coast Red Cross Deploys Volunteers Ahead of Hurricane Lee

Hurricane Lee is threatening parts of the East Coast with strong winds, a devastating storm surge and heavy rain later this week. The American Red Cross is preparing to respond and urges everyone in Lee’s potential path to monitor their local weather and be prepared for this storm.

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TSU Center for Justice Research, Baylor College of Medicine, and UTHealth Receive $2.6 Million NIH Grant to Examine Structural Racism and Perinatal Health Disparities

Texas Southern University’s Center for Justice Research, Baylor College of Medicine, and UTHealth McGovern Medical School will receive $2.6 million from the National Institutes of Health to examine perinatal health disparities, with a particular focus on women in Houston’s high-crime and high-incarceration communities.

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Disney’s The Little Mermaid – Arriving on Blu-ray and DVD Sept. 19!

Mark your calendars! On Tuesday, Sept. 19, Walt Disney Studios will release The Little Mermaid in stunning 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD formats.

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Convicted Rapist Sentenced To 60 Years For 2015 Murder

A 26-year-old Houston man, who was already in prison for raping two women, was sentenced late Wednesday to 60 years in prison for murder, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

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The Black Promoters Collective Announces Coco Jones’ Performance At Baltimore’s Rams Head Live! as a Part of the "What I Didn't Tell You Tour Part II”

As a promoter partner of COCO JONES' highly anticipated "What I Didn't Tell You Tour Part II," the Black Promoters Collective is happy to announce the Baltimore date at Rams Head Live! On October 31. Promising an unforgettable experience by the critically acclaimed actress and singer/songwriter, "What I Didn't Tell You Tour Part II" marks the second leg of her inaugural and highly successful headlining tour that initially launched on August 5th.

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Mielle Launches First Ad Campaign 'From One Queen to Another'

Dismantling Beauty Secret 'GateKeeping,' and Forging Sisterhood Through Award-Winning Textured Hair Products

Founder & CEO, Monique Rodriguez, and Brand Ambassador and Basketball Champion Angel Reese Featured ‘Passing the Crown’ as a Symbol of One Queen Recognizing Another

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Run for Something endorses Taral Patel for Fort Bend Commissioner - 3 Changing The Face of Local Politics in Texas

Taral Patel is proud to receive the endorsement of Run for Something (RFS), the groundbreaking organization that recruits and supports strong voices in the next generation of leadership.

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Smithsonian American Art Museum Releases 10 New Digital Comics Exploring the Lives of Women Artists Represented in Its Collection

The Smithsonian American Art Museum has published 10 new digital comics, each celebrating a woman artist represented in the museum’s permanent collection. The trailblazing artists featured in the 2023 set of the series “Drawn to Art: Tales of Inspiring Women Artists” are Laura Aguilar, Tanya Aguiñiga, Emma Amos, Chitra Ganesh, Barbara Jones-Hogu, Sister Gertrude Morgan, Miriam Schapiro, Lilly Martin Spencer, Wendy Red Star (Apsáalooke/Crow) and Consuelo Jimenez Underwood. This latest group of comics marks the third installment of the museum’s online series since launching in 2021.

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Another Key National Endorsement Signals Amanda Edwards is Primed to Succeed Jackson Lee to Become TX-18’s Next Congresswoman

The Collective PAC has endorsed Congressional candidate Amanda Edwards in the 18th congressional district race, while also endorsing current Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in her 2023 Houston Mayoral bid. Along with an earlier dual-endorsement from Higher Heights for America PAC, it is becoming clear that national organizations are coalescing around Edwards to become the next Congresswoman from the 18th Congressional District.

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Houston's Top-Ranked H-E-B Locations in the Suburbs

Houston and its sprawling suburbs boast numerous H-E-B locations, offering residents an array of choices for their grocery shopping needs. Houston Chronicle readers have spoken, highlighting their top picks in the suburban areas.