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READY TO LOVE: Fall In Love With Just Gritz

Ready to Love season 4 returned to Houston for round 2 with a couple of familiar Houston faces. Host Thomas “Nephew Tommy” Miles returned for the 4th year as host but not with a “couple” of surprises. His wife Jacquline Miles joined him for the premier and Twitter went wild, hoping that she will stay on to give a woman’s perspective.

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Bereavement: Celebrating The Life and Legacy of Catherine Yvette “Ms Chag’ Chargois Houston’s Beacon Of Community Spirit

Houston mourns the loss of a cherished luminary, Yvette ‘Ms. Chag’ Chargois, whose remarkable life journey ended on November 10, 2023, at the venerable age of 81. With a rich tapestry of roles from a dedicated City of Houston administrator to the beloved Street Olympics chair, Ms. Chag’s indelible mark on our community is both profound and inspiring.

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Houston schools takeover and red states vs. blue cities

Some of the facts about the state of Texas taking control of the Houston Independent School District make the decision seem baffling and unfair.

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Secretary DeVos Announces Emergency Assistance to Institutions of Higher Education

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today more than $63 million in new federal assistance for 47 institutions of higher education under the Emergency Assistance to Institutions of Higher Education program. The program provides funding to institutions and their students in areas directly affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, or Maria or the 2017 California wildfires.

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PVAMU Marching Storm Take Manhattan at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Prairie View A&M University Marching Storm performs to millions at 91st Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade representing the State of Texas.

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Tony Award-Winning Actress Phylicia Rashad Joins Houston Symphony for New Semi-Staged Version of Beethoven's Fidelio

The Houston Symphony announced today that Tony Award winner and three-time Emmy Award nominee Phylicia Rashad will join the cast of its new semi-staged, concert version of Beethoven’s Fidelio, the composer’s only opera, March 31 and April 2.

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Housing affordability in Houston and Harris County is declining, especially for renters

Housing affordability in the Houston area is declining for all households and renters are finding it almost impossible to buy homes without significant subsidies, according to a new report from Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research.

Beyonce's BeyGood Teams Up With Ms. Tina Knowles Lawson to Support COVID-19 Mobile Testing Relief In #IDidMyPart Campaign in Houston, Texas

Campaign Created to Start a Movement to Encourage Black Communities to Prioritize Health in the Wake of the Coronavirus Pandemic

#IDIDMYPART Mobile Testing Relief Scheduled for Friday, May 8th and Saturday, May 9th, In Houston, Texas

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NAACP Joins Florida State Conference in Denouncing Univ. of Florida “ Aggressive” Behavior toward Black Graduates during Commencement

The NAACP, the nation’s foremost civil rights organization issued the following statement regarding the aggressive behavior shown toward Black graduates during a commencement ceremony in Gainesville, Florida:

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Defense Wins Championships

Roughnecks defense shuts down Renegades offense to stay undefeated

Legendary Alabama coach Paul “Bear” Bryant once uttered the most prophetic and timeless cliché’s in sports history. “Offense sells tickets, but defense wins championships,” said Bryant.

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Art, Beats, and Lyrics Brings Entertainment and Dollars to Aid Ongoing Relief Efforts

It's a vibe! Art, Beats & Lyrics presented by Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey brought its talents to Houston! The traveling lifestyle experience was hosted by Minute Maid Park, home of our World Series champions; The Houston Astros. The event featured visual masterpieces as well as interactive talents, technology and more from renowned artist across the country. Couple that with some live DJ's including Houston's own DJ Big Reeks of The Waxaholics, a headlining set from the legendary, hip-hop producer and DJ: Mannie Fresh; and a donation to benefit devastated Hurricane Harvey areas and you have captured the essence of AB+L.

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Houston Symphony Presents Jazz, Love & Gershwin: A Century of Rhapsody in Blue

The Houston Symphony celebrates Valentine’s Day by welcoming the world-renowned Marcus Roberts Trio and Grammy Award-winning jazz singer Catherine Russell to join Principal POPS Conductor Steven Reineke and the orchestra for Jazz, Love & Gershwin: A Century of Rhapsody in Blue.

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Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Yvette 'Ms. Chag' Chargois, Houston's Beacon of Community Spirit

Houston bids a poignant farewell to the esteemed Yvette 'Ms. Chag' Chargois, a dedicated community luminary whose impactful journey touched the city's soul, as we gather in reverence to celebrate her life at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on November 17, commemorating a legacy woven with devotion, leadership, and grace.

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Unity in Faith: Houston Clergy Embodies Dr. King’s Vision with Interfaith Call to Action

In a poignant tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s enduring legacy, Senior Rabbi David Lyon of Houston's historic Congregation Beth Israel joined forces with Dr. Marcus D. Cosby, esteemed leader of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, in a ceremonial remembrance this Monday. Their union symbolizes a bridge across faiths, reaffirming Dr. King's vision in the very city where he once imparted his transformative message during the civil rights movement.

Houston Native Exemplifies “Freedom at Work” Aboard U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier

Growing up in Houston, Johnson attended Westfield High School and graduated in 2021. Today, Johnson relies upon skills and values similar to those found in Houston to succeed in the military.

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iHeartRadio owner files for bankruptcy

The two biggest owners of radio stations in America have both filed for bankruptcy. iHeartMedia, the operator of 850 stations across the United States, submitted the paperwork on Thursday. Its rival Cumulus, the operator of 445 stations, did the same thing a few months ago.

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Why Wealthy Chinese Are Lining Up To Pay $500k For U.S. Visas

Over the weekend, the Kushners' business was trying to drum up millions of dollars in Chinese investment for a New Jersey skyscraper project. To do so, they're promoting a program that allows people to pay big money to emigrate to the U.S.

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New Rice University music building to be named Brockman Hall for Opera

Facility will join Alice Pratt Brown Hall and adjoining plaza to form Brockman Music and Performing Arts Center

Rice University's new music building will be named Brockman Hall for Opera and the 84,000-square-foot structure, along with Alice Pratt Brown Hall and its adjoining plaza, will be christened the Brockman Music and Performing Arts Center.

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National Endorsement Signals Congressional Candidate Amanda Edwards is Primed to Succeed Jackson Lee to Become the Next Congresswoman from the 18th Congressional District

Higher Heights PAC Endorses Edwards in the 18th Congressional District Race

Higher Heights for America PAC has endorsed Congressional candidate Amanda Edwards in the 18th congressional district race, while also endorsing current Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in her 2023 bid for Houston Mayor. This early dual endorsement by the preeminent national African American women’s PAC, Higher Heights, signals their support ensuring two African American women will lead the region.

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Federal Grants Expand Civic Heart Community Services’ Programs to Empower Justice-Involved Youth in Houston, Place Them on Path of Success

Two Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention grants, totaling $575,000, will support VOICES and Civic Heart Anti-Gun Violence Arts programs

Last week, Civic Heart Community Services (Civic Heart) received $575,000 in two grants from the US Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) to reduce risk for girls in the juvenile justice system and support high-quality arts programs for justice-involved youth.