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Fireside Chat with Mayor Turner & Police Chief Finner to Focus on Youth Crime & Violence

Youth invited to participate in person or virtually

The Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC) and Youth Police Advisory Council (YPAC) invite youth to participate in a Fireside Chat with Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Police Chief Troy Finner about issues of crime and violence faced by youth, on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m.

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Linda Johnson Rice Talks About Ebony’s Legacy, the Shift in the Industry, and More

A monthly lifestyle publication, Ebony Magazine has been shining a light on Black entertainment and experiences in America since 1945, earning a place in media history as a major player in the publishing game. No stranger to the industry, since taking over the helm from her late father - founder, John H. Johnson - media mogul Linda Johnson Rice has helped steer the organization into a new era; eventually rising to become the Chair and CEO of Johnson Publishing Company, the powerhouse also responsible for introducing JET Magazine to the world.

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Texas Historical Marker designated for Dr. Thomas F. Freeman

The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has recognized the late Dr. Thomas F. Freeman, long-time Texas Southern University debate coach, as a significant part of Texas history by awarding an Official Texas Historical Marker in his name. The designation honors his legacy as an important and educational part of local and national history.

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Police ID person of interest in death of Augusta University student found dead on UGA campus

University of Georgia Police have identified a person of interest who is being questioned in relation to the on-campus death of 22-year-old Laken Hope Riley on Thursday, a UGA spokesperson said.

Social Response: UH Graduate College of Social Work Launches Mask Drive

When a crisis hits Houston, Holly Davies looks for opportunities to volunteer on the front lines. During the devastating “Tax Day” and “Memorial Day” floods in 2016, and Hurricane Harvey the following year, she managed thousands of volunteers from around the world to provide food, shelter and financial assistance to victims. But with her energy so focused on helping others, Davies acknowledged it was easy to overlook her own needs.

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Black Owned Businesses Continue to Bring Dignity to Death

There is one thing all people have in common. We all will be born and we will die. Death is such a delicate subject that families need someone to help them ease through the process of all the decision making that has to be done to plan out a proper burial. For many families in the Houston area, the ones that they often turn to are the folks at McCoy & Harrison Funeral Home and O.W. Wiley Mortuary.

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We Must Help Our Friends In Mexico

Jackson Lee: “To all of those whose lives have been impacted, I offer my deepest and most sincere prayers. Mexico needs our help now more than ever, and I urge the international community to respond.”

Texas Police Officer Shot and Killed a Woman During Arrest Attempt

A shaky cell phone video captured the moments before a Texas police officer shot and killed a woman who claimed she was pregnant. A family member identified the woman as Pamela Shantay Turner.

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Steven Hobbs sentenced to life in prison after admitting to murdering two women

A Houston man who used his job as an armed security guard to hunt women in remote east Harris County – including shackling and hog-tying at least one – has pleaded guilty to two murders, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Monday.

Regulatory rollback on student loans takes away borrower protections

Every Fourth of July celebrates this nation’s founding. But this year, only a few days before the annual freedom celebration, an ill-advised governmental action will financially doom rather than free millions of student loan borrowers – as of July 1. Moreover, this action arrives as the cost of higher education continues to soar and household incomes remain largely stagnant.

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Church Space Founder Day Edwards Launches Free Streaming Program for Churches, Ministries Across the Nation

Day Edwards is no stranger to finding innovative solutions to meet the needs of today’s churches. In 2019, the Houston-based entrepreneur and CEO made a name for herself when she founded a first-of-its- kind, digital platform for churches called Church Space. Known as “the Airbnb for churches,” Church Space is an online marketplace that helps churches earn income by renting out space for weekly worship services in addition to a variety of one-time events and gatherings.

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Black Millennial Launches Virtual Solution for Faith-Based Communities (Prioritizing Safety of Worshipers)

Day Edwards is no stranger to finding innovative solutions to meet the needs of today’s churches. In 2019, the Houston-based entrepreneur and CEO made a name for herself when she founded a first-of-its- kind, digital platform for churches called Church Space. Known as “the Airbnb for churches,” Church Space is an online marketplace that helps churches earn income by renting out space for weekly worship services in addition to a variety of one-time events and gatherings.

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The Open House: With Realtor Falyn Davis

Get Bang A For Your Buck: Sunnyside Investments

Welcome back to The Open House. If you’re an investor looking for a new place to grow your money, I’ve got the perfect upcoming area in the city.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Convenes Law Enforcement and Community Leaders to Stop The Proliferation of 3-D Guns

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a senior member of the House Committees on the Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget, and Ranking Member of House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations, will convene law enforcement and community leaders to stop the proliferation of 3-D guns into our communities.

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Predominantly African-American Church Vandalized with Nazi, Politically-Charged Symbols

The Waco Tribune reports graffiti bearing Nazi symbolism, the word “Satan” and the name of the president of the United States was found Tuesday morning at a predominantly black Baptist church in McLennan County that is home to about 30 members.

Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Statement on Harris County Attorney’s Legal Action Against Union Pacific

Legal Action Stems from Company’s Site in Houston that is Polluted with Creosote

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis on Tuesday voiced support for the County Attorney’s Office legal action against Union Pacific, which owns a creosote-contaminated site that has been linked to high cancer rates in the surrounding community.

Luck Productions Releases Weekly Online Interactive Cooking Series

Every Friday Starting April 10, 2020 Beginning at 6 PM Central

Luck Presents: Prime Cuts Benefitting Austin Food & Wine Alliance

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Congressman Al Green Traveled with Homeland Security Subcommittee Chair Val Demings to Fort Myers in Aftermath of Hurricane Ian

Congressman Al Green, who represents Texas’ Ninth Congressional District, was reared as well as educated in Florida, and currently has family residing there. On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, as a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery, Congressman Green participated in a Homeland Security site visit to Fort Myers, Florida led by Congresswoman Val Demings. He released the following statement

Many Questions Unanswered About School Calendar Proposals Driven by COVID-19, says Association for Texas Professional Educators

State’s largest educator association shares member concerns about potential changes

The Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE), the largest educator association in Texas, is actively monitoring discussions surrounding proposed recommendations for school calendars from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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Only Days After Completing His Visit to All 254 Counties of Texas, Candidate for the U.S. Senate Beto O’Rourke Returns to Harris and Fort Bend Counties For Community-Based Events

El Paso Congressman Beto O’Rourke will continue his campaign for the U.S. Senate with a return to Harris County on Thursday. He will speak at a rally in Houston, hold several community-based events and host town halls in Pasadena and neighboring Fort Bend County. This is O’Rourke’s first time to the region since visiting his 254th county this past Saturday as he continues to travel the state and hold open dialogues with Democrats, Republicans, independents and non-voters alike.