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Houston Texans And Amegy Bank Presents First Small Business Boost Winner Award Of 2021

The Houston Texans organization was back out in the community with partner Amegy Bank on Tuesday awarding their first of eight 2021 Small Business Boost program packages. DeMarco Howard, owner of The Artz Studio located in The Heights received a $2,500 donation, marketing and promotional support from the Texans and Amegy Bank and an award plaque.

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How to get half off Subway footlongs for a month

It's not $5, but Subway's newest subscription program makes the price of its footlong even more appetizing.

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Local Students Received Back to School Shopping Spree From Music Exec. Derrick Dixon of Wreckshop Records & Rappers Erica Banks, DJ XO, & Kirko Bangz

On Sunday, August 21st, music Executive and CEO of Wreckshop Records & ASAP Bail Bonds, Derrick Dixon, partnered with Houston rappers, Erica Banks, Kirko Bangz, and DJ XO to take 3 students on a back-to-school shopping spree in The Galleria Mall.

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TPPF Releases New Research Exploring Relations Between Texas and Mexico

As the federal government becomes increasingly more absent and ineffective on the southern U.S. border, relationships between states and the Mexican government become important tools to fill the gap left behind.

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CBMAS first-ever Best Tattoo category to help raise money for MJF Scholarships

All proceeds of “Show Us Your Favorite Tattoo” category go to The Michael James Jackson Foundation to help fund technical education, and career advancement for

The Craft Beer Marketing Awards (CBMAS) announced the extension of their “Show Us Your Favorite Tattoo” charity category until May 1, 2023. This category is open at TheCrushies.com to anyone age 21+ who wants to enter their favorite tattoo for a chance to win a Global Crushie Trophy for themselves, and their tattoo artist.

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Michael Avenatti sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for attempting to extort Nike

A federal judge on Thursday sentenced celebrity lawyer turned criminal defendant Michael Avenatti to 30 months in prison for attempting to extort millions of dollars from Nike.

Mayor Turner's Statement on Voter Registration Card Shortage in Texas

Mayor Sylvester today issued the following statement in response to reports that the Texas Secretary of State's office will distribute fewer voter registration forms to groups ahead of elections this year.

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Dr. Bernice King: ‘Voting Is the Heart and Soul of Our Democracy’

Since 1986, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day has been observed by Americans, taking place on the third Monday in January. It is a day to celebrate the civil rights icon as he was an advocate for nonviolent protests during the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s.

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GOP-led states sue over decision to end Trump-era pandemic restrictions at the US border

Three Republican-led states are suing the Biden administration seeking to stop it from ending Trump-era pandemic restrictions that effectively blocked migrants from entering the US.

#MeganTheeGraduate: Megan Thee Stallion celebrates her college graduation

Megan Thee Stallion is now a college graduate, crossing the stage at Texas Southern University on Saturday in cap and gown to receive her diploma with the rest of the student body-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody.

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Child malnutrition is spiking in Haiti amid pandemic, says UNICEF

Severe acute childhood malnutrition in Haiti is expected to more than double this year as the country deals with rising violence, the coronavirus pandemic, and a lack of access to essential services, UNICEF, the United Nations' children's agency, said in a statement Monday.

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US government will run out of money by October 18, Treasury secretary says

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned lawmakers that the federal government will likely run out of cash and extraordinary measures by October 18 unless Congress raises the debt ceiling.

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Alief Taylor High School Alumna Selected for Prestigious Television Academy Foundation Internship Program

Alief Taylor High School alumna Jessica Tifase has been selected for the prestigious Television Academy Foundation Internship Program. She is one of just 38 students chosen by Television Academy members from across the country for the 2023 summer program. The Foundation’s annual Internship Program provides eight-week paid internships at top Hollywood studios and production companies to college students nationwide.

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Stamp prices are going up starting Sunday

The US Postal Service will increase prices on first-class mail stamps to 66 cents from 63 cents.

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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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PARVO TREATMENT CENTER CELEBRATES GRAND REOPENING

Guests and benefactors toured the new facility which was made possible through funds procured by Houston PetSet

Reopening its doors with renewed dedication, Parvo Treatment Center unveils its upgraded facility, ready to save more lives.

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Champions of Magic Tour Headed to Houston's Hobby Center - February 2-17, 2023

Exclusively to Houston, Champions Of Magic bring their arena scale spectacle to the Hobby Center’s intimate Zilkha Hall for an extended run February 2-17. This is an opportunity to experience their unique brand of live entertainment like never before.

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Houston Astros and Raising Cane’s Team Up for World Series Trophy Tour and Ticket Giveaway at Restaurants Across Houston August 10-31

Houston Astros 2022 World Series Trophy, Shooting Stars and Orbit to make stops at Cane’s across Houston metroplex, give away game tickets throughout August

Raising Cane’s and the Houston Astros are teaming up to provide Houstonian Caniacs and Astros fans the chance to see the home team’s 2022 World Series trophy up-close, as the trophy makes three stops at Raising Cane’s Restaurants across Houston throughout the month of August.

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Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office Investigates Apparent Murder-Suicide in Richmond, Texas

The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office is investigating a suspected murder-suicide involving educators in Richmond, Texas.

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10 best hidden Cold War sites in former West Germany

Berlin and its infamous wall are the epicenter for Cold War tourism, but there are plenty of other sites around Germany that portray the tension between east and west after World War II.