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Complete Communities University - Fall 2022 Leadership Training

Emerging leaders invited to apply for fall 2022 course

The Department of Neighborhoods (DON) invites Houston residents committed to making a positive impact in their communities to apply for Fall 2022 Complete Communities University (CCU) leadership training. The 8-week course will run September 21 – November 9. The classes will be held online via Microsoft Teams and in person on Wednesday evenings, 6-8:30 p.m. The application deadline is August 31, 2022.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson suspended for six games for sexual misconduct allegations

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been suspended for six games without pay for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy for his "predatory conduct" in private meetings with massage therapists, according to a ruling by a judge jointly appointed by the NFL and the NFL Players Association.

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Eat and Play Your Way Around the U.S. Virgin Islands

Welcome to St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John!

Visit the United States Virgin Islands and your foodie experience will be as pleasurable as your playtime.

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12 Black queer icons that inspired Beyoncé on 'Renaissance'

Beyoncé's newest album, "Renaissance," is a musical triumph that signals the next great phase of the superstar's career -- and she's taking the Black queer icons who pioneered house music with her.

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WYF Hosts Annual “Seeds of Gratitude 2022” Event

The World Youth Foundation, Inc. (WYF), a national non-profit grassroots organization based in Houston, is committed and designed to serve as a developmental vehicle to enhance the positive growth and character of under-represented minority youth. This innovative program is a “mentoring gateway” which delivers effective programs to positively affect the future of our youth an to teach them how to win in life against all odds.

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Astros Increase A.L. West Lead Over Mariners After Winning Weekend Series

“They were hard-fought games,” Astros manager Dusty Baker said about the four-game series against the Mariners that concluded on Sunday.

Successful Gun Buyback Collects More Than 700 Firearms

THe One Safe Houston Gun Buyback collected more than 700 firearms and distributed nearly $100,000 in gift cards by 5 p.m. Saturday, July 30.

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Houston Native – Kevin Davis (KD) Named Junior Sailor of the Year in Signapore

Yeoman 2nd Class Kevin Davis is awarded Junior Sailor of the Year for calendar year 2021 by Rear Adm. Philip Sobeck, Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific/ Task Force 73 (COMLOG WESTPAC/ CTF 73). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications 2nd Class Brandon Parker)

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The Lovie Smith Era Begins

“I’ll tell you this the Texans won today,” said Smith in his press conference after practice. “A lot of guys have been showing up, showing out and making plays."

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Joe Carmouche – Houston Jazz Legend For Decades

One Of Houston's Most Sought-After Jazz Musicians

Joe Carmouche is considered to be one of the most in demand jazz musicians who is a Houston grown product. Best known for eloquently plucking the strings of guitar, he packs venues around town to the delight of jazz aficionados of the young and old.

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Avocado Crack is Bringing Flavor and Giving Back this National Avocado Day!

National Avocado Day is just around the corner on July 31! We use avocados in so many dishes like guacamole and salads, and the most famous dish is classic is avocado toast. Avocados don't have to just be enjoyed cold; we are exploring them in hot food like fried avocados, soups, and eggrolls. But one lady is changing the avocado game and giving this superfood LIFE!

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You Are Art – A Love Letter To Fifth Ward

You are Art A Love Letter to 5th Ward is a mixed media portrait-based project that seeks to highlight the individual residents of 5th Ward Houston. Fifth Ward is portrayed as more than just a geographic location; the residents are the most critical parts of the community; when these people move away or travel from their homes, the stories and experiences always keep the best interests of the physical place alive. Francis used colored pencils, decorative papers, foil, and found objects to collage his portraits.

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Houston Fund For Social Justice And Economic Equity And Wells Fargo Bank Launch Grant Portal

$20 million Soon Available for Diverse Houston Area Small Businesses and Non-Profits

Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity Honorary Board Chair Mayor Sylvester Turner, along with Wells Fargo and Black Houston business and civic leaders – Mayor Sylvester Turner, Honorary Board Chair, Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity, Thomas Jones, Board President, Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity, Winell Herron, Treasurer, Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity and Dr. Gena L. Jerkins, Executive Director, Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity, officially announced the launch of the Open for Business Grant portal to dis- tribute $20 million to Houston-area diverse, small businesses and non-profit organizations.

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Mayor Turner, Commissioner Ellis and Houston Police Department Will Hold Gun Buyback Program

Mayor Sylvester Turner, Commissioner Rodney Ellis and the Houston Police Department (HPD) will hold the first gun buyback event will allow people to exchange firearms for gift cards on July 30 from 8 a.m. to noon at:

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Mayor Turner Launches 10th Annual Liftoff Houston Startup Business Plan Competition

Applications are now open for the Liftoff Houston Startup Business Plan Competition, where three winners will each receive $10,000 in seed money to fund their dreams of entrepreneurship. Applications must be received by 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19.

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Mayor Turner Joins The Houston Fund For Social Justice And Economic Equity And Wells Fargo To Launch OPEN FOR BUSINESS Grant Portal

$20 Million Earmarked For Diverse Houston-Area Small Businesses And Non-Profits Applications Accepted August 9 – 23, 2022

Mayor Sylvester Turner joined the Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity in partnership with Wells Fargo on Tuesday, July 26, to announce the launch of the Open for Business Grant portal to distribute $20 million to Houston-area diverse, small businesses and non-profit organizations.

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Houston Health Department pauses Monkeypox vaccine appointments pending delivery of additional supply

Appointments for monkeypox vaccination through the Houston Health Department are temporarily on pause due to the limited supply.

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Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity and Wells Fargo Launch Open for Business Grant Portal

$20 million earmarked for diverse Houston-area small businesses and non-profits Applications accepted August 9 – 23, 2022

The Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity in partnership with Wells Fargo announced today the launch of the Open for Business Grant portal to distribute $20 million to Houston-area diverse, small businesses and non-profit organizations. Beginning Tuesday, August 9, business owners will have the opportunity to apply for grants ranging between $10,000 and $65,000.

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Commissioner Rodney Ellis Announces Ford Foundation Grant to Help Design Precinct One’s Remembrance Park

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis has announced that the Ford Foundation has given a grant to MASS (Model of Architecture Serving Society) Design Group for design of Precinct One’s Remembrance Park, a new public destination in downtown Houston for community reflection, education, organizing, and activism around issues of social, criminal, economic and racial justice.

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Houston native participates in world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise

A 2018 Springwoods High School graduate and Houston, Texas, native is serving in the U.S. Navy as part of the world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise, Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC).