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Houston Not Among Amazon’s Second Headquarter Finalist

On Thursday of last week, Amazon released its highly anticipated “short list,” which was comprised of 20 cities being considered for the second Amazon headquarters location.

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Astros ALCS Appearance Estimated to Bring $12.5M+ Per Game to Houston

The Houston Astros will face off against the Texas Rangers in MLB’s American League Championship Series, setting up an in-state race for the World Series that will mean big bucks for Houston.

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Margo Baines Propels Tween Empowerment With Forthcoming 'Brunch & Goals' Event

Who says adults should be the only ones with a mind full of vision and laying it out on a board. With 'Tweens & Teens, Brunch & Goals' getting a jump start at an early age towards accomplishing dreams and aspiration may help kids broaden their minds in various industries.

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Celis Brewery Releases Its First Beers in Cans with Celis

Celis Brewery is now distributing Celis White, the legendary witbier created by Pierre Celis in 1965, packaged in aluminum cans for the first time. Celis White, made with the original Celis recipe and passion for quality, is fully portable just in time for spring and summer outdoor activities.

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Annual Ghostly Gardens Makes A Spooktacular Hit at Moody Gardens

Hundreds attend ghoulish event on Sunday

Moody Gardens became the home of Halloween fun on Sunday, as the 20th annual Ghostly Gardens brought little ghosts and goblins from all around the area.

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Beauty Beyond Breast Cancer Annual Calendar Photo Shoot

On June 9th, 2019, Breast Beyond Breast Cancer (BBBC) held its 10th Annual Calendar Photo Shoot at its headquarters in Meyerland Salon Park. Survivors came from near and far to be pampered with a makeover, compliments of LAMIK Cosmetics and BBBC’s glamour squad.

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Beyond the Rhetoric: The Evolution of the National Black Chamber of Commerce – Final Part

It was the late 1980’s, and life was great for the Alford/DeBow family. In such a short time Kay and I had developed quite a portfolio: Military Officer experience, Big 10 graduates living in Big 10 Country, Fortune 100 corporate experience, real estate brokerage training and entrepreneurship experience.

(BPRW) BET Rallies to Support Communities of Color Most Impacted By COVID-19 Pandemic With New Television Special, Relief Fund, Digital News Programs, and Community Partnerships

“Saving Our Selves: A BET COVID-19 Relief Effort,” Special Co-Hosted by Kelly Rowland, Terrence J, and Regina Hall, Set to Air On Wednesday, April 22, 2020 At 8 PM EDT ; Special Guests for the Special Include DJ Khaled, Charlie Wilson, Chance the Rapper, Kirk Franklin, Fantasia, Melvin Crispell III and Many More; BET Has Partnered With United Way to Create a Relief Fund to Receive Financial Donations That Will Be Disbursed to Local Charities That Provide Food and Emergency Assistance to Those Who Need Help Most ; #BETCOVIDRELIEF

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Houston Returns to Reality TV Thru Season 3 of Ready to Love

The City of Houston is returning to reality TV this Friday on the OWN Network via season 3 of Ready to Love. The hit dating show chose 20 Houston singles, including Majic 102’s Quiet Storm voice, Kris “KG Smooth” Green, to quarantine on a resort in search for love. We got a chance to sit down with the native Houstonian and host of the show, Thomas “Nephew Tommy” Miles and KG Smooth, to exclusively discuss casting, filming, and love in the time of corona!

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Target settles suit over asking job applicants about criminal records

Target reached a $3.74 million settlement in a class-action suit Thursday that alleged the retail giant's hiring process unfairly discriminated against African Americans and Latinos.

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Srage 13 Docuseries "MARCH" on HBCU Band Life Debuts Tonight on The CW

Step into the riveting and demanding world of the Marching Storm, the award-winning band at HBCU Prairie View A&M University, as its members strive to climb in the rankings, balance the demands of life and school, and carry the bold legacy of the university. Stage 13’s docuseries MARCH debuts on Monday, January 24 at 8:00pm ET/PT on The CW. The 8-episode series is executive produced by Jamail Shelton (“Love & Hip Hop”), Emmy winner Cheryl Horner McDonough (“The T Word”), and Stage 13 EPs Shari Scorca and Marcel Fuentes.

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Houston Pension Solution Takes Historic Step Forward in Texas Legislature

After hearing testimony from Mayor Sylvester Turner and many others, the Texas Senate State Affairs Committee today voted to send the Houston Pension Solution to the full senate for approval.  With one exception, the measure passed out of committee is the same reform package supported by a 16-1 vote of City Council and forwarded to Austin by the City of Houston.

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Houston Petset to Honor Local Animal Rescue Organizations

Houston PetSet’s 8th Annual Gifting Event will be held on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at One Allen Center, 500 Dallas Street (77002). The event will be held from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

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National Drug Take-Back Day in Clear Lake

Houston City Council Member Dave Martin is pleased to announce that National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day will take place on Saturday, April 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Houston Police Department's Clear Lake Substation, 2855 Bay Area Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77058.

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Soledad O’Brien hosts Oct. 8 conversation about race across Hearst outlets

Initiative Brings Together Hearst Consumer Media Resources, Encompassing Television Stations, Newspapers & Magazines to Share Program Live Across Digital Platforms

On Thursday, October 8 at 7 p.m. ET, the urgent conversation about race, equality and justice will be the focus of a live, multimedia, interactive forum across many of America’s most familiar media brands with the debut of “The Hard Truth About Bias: Images and Reality.” The one-hour digital program, originating from New York and featuring a wide array of topic leaders from across the nation, is a special project of Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien, the Hearst Television public affairs program, now among the most watched weekend issues talk shows in the country.

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METRO Gets an "A" for Financial Transparency

A national consumer advocacy organization and its state affiliate has given METRO an "A" for showing taxpayers how their money is spent. U.S. Public Interest Research Group (USPIRG) and TexPIRG compared METRO’s financial disclosures against dozens of other districts across the country.

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Biden administration releases ‘legal resources’ for colleges in response to Supreme Court’s affirmative action decision

The Biden administration is releasing new guidance and “legal resources” for colleges and universities that want to ensure student diversity in the admissions proce

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Keels & Wheels 25th Annual Concours d'Elegance Announces Title Sponsor: The Jon & Jacqueline Hodges Charitable Organization

Presenting a 2020 Jeep Wrangler for the annual car raffle

The 25th Annual Keels & Wheels Concours d'Elegance is pleased to announce 2020 Title Sponsor, The Jon and Jacqueline Hodges Charitable Organization.

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Beyoncé, JAY-Z and Tiffany & Co. Create the ABOUT LOVE Scholarship Program for Students at Five Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

Following the launch of the ABOUT LOVE campaign starring The Carters, Tiffany & Co. announced details on the launch of the Tiffany & Co. About Love Scholarship program in partnership with BeyGOOD and the Shawn Carter Foundation. As part of the campaign announcement, Tiffany & Co. pledged USD $2M in scholarship funding for students in the arts and creative fields at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).