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Houston AAMA GALA Illuminating Aspiring Minds and Celebrating Progress

Get ready, Houston! As the glitz and glamour of the city’s social calendar unravels, there’s one event that stands out not just for its glitz, but for its golden mission. This year, AAMA (Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans) invites every soul in our vibrant community to leave an indelible mark on the future of countless budding talents through their annual Illumine Gala.

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Dean of the Texas House Representative Senfronia Thompson Endorses Sheila Jackson Lee for Mayor of Houston

In a momentous announcement, Texas Representative Senfronia Thompson officially endorsed Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee for Mayor of Houston. Texas native Senfronia Thompson, the longest-serving woman and African American in Texas history, and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, one of the most influential leaders of our time, have worked in tandem on numerous initiatives, firmly cementing their dedication to the people of Houston and Texas.

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Trae Tha Truth Receives Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award For His Philanthropy

Houston rapper Trae Tha Truth, who has dedicated himself to philanthropy and social justice efforts for many years, will soon get the recognition he rightfully deserves.

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Estrella Media's 'Fiestas Patrias' Returns to Houston On September 10 in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexican Independence Day

Free Live Concert to be Held on Sunday, September 10 at Escapade 2001 in Houston, and Hosted by La Raza Houston 98.5/101.7 and El Norte 107.9

Estrella Media’s La Raza Houston 98.5/101.7, and El Norte 107.9 will present its annual “Fiestas Patrias" music festival in Houston to celebrate Mexican Independence Day and Hispanic Heritage Month. Tickets for the festival are free, and the event will have capacity restrictions. The event is hosted by the following DJs: La Raza 98.5: Rebeca Garza, Christy Garza, El Toro, and Ramón Montoya; and Norte 107.9: Gerardo Aparicio, Nely Islas, Vidal Luna and La Chiquilla Colombia.

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Home Slice Pizza Introduces #8 Supreme Pizza in Celebration of Pi Day

The #8: Supreme will be available at all Home Slice locations beginning this Pi Day

The #8 Supreme Pizza, a nod to Houston's appetite, debuts at Home Slice Pizza for Pi Day.

City of Houston activates heat emergency plan

Cooling centers available over the weekend at certain libraries, community centers, multi-service center

The City of Houston is activating its Public Health Heat Emergency Plan, providing resources for people to take refuge from extreme heat over the weekend.

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Bubba Wallace Responds to FBI Findings: ‘Whether Tied In 2019, or Whatever, It Was A Noose

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace says he’s “pissed” members of the public are now questioning his in- tegrity after the FBI said a noose found in his garage stall this week was there before his team moved in.

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Google program plants software expert at PVAMU

Computer science students at Prairie View A&M University are gaining firsthand knowledge this semester from a Google software engineer.

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NAACP Image Award Nominated Actor Antonio Fargas Guest Stars in the Third Season Finale of Mann & Wife

Popular NAACP Image Award-nominated actor Antonio Fargas (Everybody Hates Chris, Starsky & Hutch) guest stars in the third season finale of Mann & Wife, world premiering on Tuesday, May 23 at 9pm ET on Bounce.

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Lunch and Learn with The Women Investors Network Expanding the Knowledge of Professional Women Working in Real Estate

Join female strategists for a dynamic event powered by Mercedes-Benz of Houston Greenway on Thursday, August 10, 2017, at the Royal Sonesta hotel.

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ACLU of Texas Files Suit on Behalf of Homeless Houstonians

The ACLU of Texas announced today that it had filed a lawsuit on behalf of three homeless Houstonian plaintiffs adversely affected by the City of Houston's camping and panhandling ordinances. Taken together, these ordinances illegally deprive homeless Houstonians of shelter, infringe on their right to free speech and ultimately constitute a criminalization of homelessness itself.

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Houston Symphony Announces Further Performance Changes Due to Repairs to Jones Hall

The Houston Symphony announced today the cancelation of the second program in the 2017-18 BBVA Compass POPS Series and a date change for the first concert of the 2017-18 Family Series due to ongoing repairs necessary to reopen the hall in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.

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Israeli Conductor and Dutch Violinist Make Houston Symphony Debut

Jan. 25, 27 & 28

Israeli conductor Omer Meir Wellber takes the podium as he makes his Houston Symphony debut for Tchaikovsky 4 on Jan. 25 and 27 at 8 p.m. and Jan. 28 at 2:30 p.m. in Jones Hall.

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Astros, Texans, and JC Penney Partner to Spread Holiday Cheer to Harvey Families

With the Christmas season in full swing, JC Penney’s annual Giving Sprees decided to make it a hometown affair last Tuesday.

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A Star is Born: Urban Star Reopens on Sept. 19 at Hyatt Regency Houston/Galleria

Modern, locally-sourced restaurant in uptown Houston luxury hotel completes renovations

Hyatt Regency Houston/Galleria, located in the heart of uptown Houston, announces its restaurant, Urban Star, has completed a full renovation and will reopen on September 19, 2022.

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Houston First to Open Lynn Wyatt Square for the Performing Arts

Reimagined Downtown Green Space to Transform Houston’s Theater District

Houston First Corporation (HFC) is celebrating the long-awaited Lynn Wyatt Square for the Performing Arts (LWS) at a grand opening event, Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. Participants at the celebration will include Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, philanthropist Lynn Wyatt, HFC Chairman David Mincberg, and HFC President and CEO Michael Heckman, along with other public officials and leaders from Houston’s performing arts and business community as well as project architects and designers.

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46th Annual "Original" Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade

Attention residents of Houston, Texas, and the surrounding areas! The Black Heritage Society Inc. has partnered with the City of Houston to organize the 46th Annual "Original" MLK Parade. The parade will occur on Monday, January 15, 2024, at 10:00 am in Downtown Houston and is open to the Public. The parade will commence at the corner of Smith and McKinney in front of Houston's City Hall. This year's theme for the parade is "Brotherly Love is the Strongest Advocacy for Peace, Freedom, and Justice for All!"

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Beyond the Rhetoric: This Time We are Going to Costa Rica

In our quest to unite Black entrepreneurs throughout the world we have found many surprises. We, descendants of Africa, are in every corner of this earth. One of our first excursions was the gigantic nation of Brazil. That was the “jackpot” on the first try. Brazil is over 53% Black and only Nigeria has a greater Black population than this nation.

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Knowledge is Power: On Financial Literacy

It’s a simple concept, yet it is difficult to fully define. It’s an important goal, yet is a moving target. It’s an expected reality of most adults, yet it is not something that’s taught in primary or secondary schools. Financial literacy is mostly about knowledge, yet most people aren’t aware of the resources available to them.

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Office of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Partners Hold Hurricane Harvey Recovery Fair

Congresswoman Jackson Lee: “This is an opportunity to get critical recovery information about available disaster assistance from both governmental and non-profit organizations.”