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Why retail theft is soaring: inflation, the economy – and opportunity

Retailers large and small say they’re struggling to contain an escalation in store crimes — petty shoplifting to organized sprees of large-scale theft that clear entire shelves of products.

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City of Houston Completes Resilient Sidewalks Plan, Establishes Guidelines to Create a Safe and More Reliable Pedestrian Network

The City of Houston has completed the Resilient Sidewalks Plan for the communities of Gulfton and Kashmere Gardens. The City of Houston received Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery 2017 (CDBG-DR 17) funds for planning activities after Hurricane Harvey.

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HopSkipDrive Launches HopSkipImpact, Connecting Houston Nonprofit Organizations with Safe Youth Transportation

Innovative youth transportation solution HopSkipDrive is offering discounted rides to nonprofits

HopSkipDrive, the leading safe transportation solution for schools and families, announced today that it launched HopSkipImpact — a new program aimed at supporting and amplifying the work of nonprofit organizations in Houston. Through the program, HopSkipDrive will provide $50,000 in ride discounts for eligible non-profit organizations, enabling them to access discounted rides through HopSkipDrive. Launching in Houston in 2019, HopSkipDrive proudly partners with school districts, local education agencies, and more to facilitate safe transportation for kids ages 6 and up, and anyone else who may need a little extra care. HopSkipDrive has enabled over 150K rides in the Houston metro area. Partners include Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. With HopSkipImpact, 501(c)(3) organizations will have access to rides at a discounted rate, enabling these organizations to use HopSkipDrive to get kids to summer programs, summer camps, and other places while school is out for the summer. HopSkipImpact aims to help nonprofits stretch their budget, expand their impact, and serve more of their community. Starting today, nonprofit organizations that align with HopSkipImpact's values of economic empowerment and equity, education and enrichment, and environmental sustainability are encouraged to apply for partnership. Nonprofit organizations interested in learning more about this program or applying for the program can visit https://www.hopskipdrive.com/impact. “HopSkipDrive was founded with the mission to create opportunity through mobility, and we’re proud of the work we do every day with our partners. ” said Joanna McFarland, HopSkipDrive Co-founder and CEO. “With HopSkipImpact, we aim to walk alongside nonprofit organizations that fill a critical need for kids in our communities, especially over the summer when school has ended for the year. We know many people and organizations face barriers to opportunity because they simply don’t have a way to get where they need to go and we are uniquely positioned to help solve that challenge.” Learn more at https://www.hopskipdrive.com/impact.

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John Whitmire Endorsed for Houston Mayor By Korean American Chamber President Casey Kang

John Whitmire announced today that Casey Kang, President of the Korean American Chamber of Commerce Houston Chapter, has endorsed him in his campaign for mayor of the City of Houston.

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Purpose-Driven Author and Speaker Takes His Ministry From Houston to Hollywood

Amidst societal discord, spiritual unrest, disharmony, and rashes of violence in the nation, Houston Coach, Author, and Speaker, Andre Notice draws his audience and clients nearer to peace, positivity, and living their purpose.

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Houston Area Urban League to host annual National Urban League Conference July 26-29

Event kicks off with major rally highlighting ambitious agendas on civil rights, education, women’s rights and gun safety

The Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) is honored and excited to host the 2023 National Urban League (NUL) Conference July 26-29 at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

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Juneteenth Books by various authors and illustrators

c.2023, various publishers $5.99 - $18.99 various page counts

The celebration is coming soon, you can feel it in the air. Your entire family will gather together for one special day. There'll be picnics and tasty foods, dancing, and storytelling. No, it's not Christmas or your birthday, not Easter or Ramadan. It's Juneteenth and these three new books will help you understand why that day is important....

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Grace Jones Lights Up the 2023 Blue Note Jazz Festival

The 2023 Blue Note Jazz Festival takes place all over New York City, May 31st to July 2nd. From the Blue Note’s iconic Greenwich Village jazz club (Ron Carter’s Foursight Quartet) to Summer Stage in Central Park (Buddy Guy), BRIC in Brooklyn (Anderson Paak, Robert Glasper) and Manhattan’s Hammerstein Ballroom, former site of the Metropolitan Opera Company. Hammerstein kicked off the fest with the diva of divas, Grace Jones.

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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Unites With Other NPHC Fraternities for Historic, Second Joint Capitol Hill Day

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. joins with the four other National Pan-Hellenic Council fraternities for the historic, second annual NPHC Fraternity Days on Capitol Hill, which includes panel discussions and meetings with Congressional members and other officials, June 4-6.

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John Whitmire Endorsed for Houston Mayor By Community Activist Ken Olive

John Whitmire announced today that Community Activist Ken Olive has endorsed him in his campaign for mayor of the City of Houston.

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Superintendent F. Mike Miles Announces First Cabinet Appointments

The leadership team brings together HISD veteran leaders, with some of Texas’ best education talent to lead the district forward

Superintendent of the Houston Independent School District, F. Mike Miles today announced the initial members of the HISD leadership team. The team brings together veteran HISD leaders with the expertise and vision of some of Texas’ most exceptional education talent. These appointments are effective immediately, and just the first in a series of leadership appointments that will be made in the coming weeks.

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The Fugees reunite for what may be their last performance

Lauryn Hill brought Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel on stage over the weekend to surprise attendees of the Roots Picnic in Philadelphia and it may be the last time fans see them together.

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Ambient music legend Brian Eno is hitting the road for his first-ever solo tour

At the age of 75, legendary musician and producer Brian Eno is planning to embark on his first-ever solo tour.

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Tyler James Williams reluctantly addresses his sexuality

“Abbott Elementary” star Tyler James Williams has some thoughts about the speculation surrounding his sexuality.

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Texas governor signs ban on gender-affirming care for minors

Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday signed into law a ban on gender-affirming care for most minors in the state, making Texas the largest state in the US to place restrictions on transgender youth’s access to critical care.

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Austin police say suspect in 2 killings may be involved in nearly a dozen more

Police in Austin, Texas, said a man contacted them and admitted to killing two people, which led authorities to investigate his possible involvement in up to 10 other killings.

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Transportation Department announces funding to improve dozens of train-car intersections

US federal officials are putting millions of dollars into fixing dangerous intersections where trains and cars meet.

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Supreme Court’s conservative majority to decide direction of law on race, elections and religious freedom this month

As the Supreme Court races to issue all outstanding opinions by a self-imposed early July deadline, there is little doubt that the conservative majority is prepared to continue the right-ward trajectory on areas concerning affirmative action, election law and LGBTQ rights.

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This couple set off on a motorbike world tour with their beloved dog. Then tragedy struck

Their shared love of travel was one of the main topics of conversation during their first date back in 2004.

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California is investigating after a private jet carrying migrants arrived in Sacramento, officials say

An investigation is underway after over a dozen migrants arrived in Sacramento, California, by private jet “with no prior arrangement or care in place,” Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta said Saturday.