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South Deering Grocery Store Bamenda Fresh Brings Value and a Vow to Serve the Community

Black-owned grocery store fills void left by major grocery chains fleeing inner city

While grocery chains are abandoning communities of color and closing their doors, a new Black-owned grocery store has opened in the inner city that is being welcomed by area residents. The new neighbor is Bamenda Fresh, a grocery store that recently opened its doors at 9557 S. Jeffery in Chicago. The new grocer is located in the seventh ward in South Deering Manor on the border of South Shore and Jeffrey Manor. With South Deering being the largest of the 77 official community areas of Chicago, Bamenda Fresh is poised to satisfy a real need in the community. That’s because the store brings products – and value. Its shelves are filled with a full line of grocery items and customers are ecstatic.

Swarovski Unveils Its First Crystal Studio In Texas At Houston Galleria, Houston

Swarovski is opening their first Crystal Studio retail location in Texas at the Houston Galleria, Houston, marking the continuation of their global rollout of digital concept stores.

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US to keep existing Covid-related travel restrictions

The White House has decided to maintain existing coronavirus travel restrictions amid surging cases triggered by the Delta variant, a White House official told CNN Monday.

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Dallas Designer Debuts Louise Lynette, Blending High Fashion with Elegance for the Modern Woman

Louise Lynette enters the market with elegant and sophisticated apparel for women of all ages

Lynette Williams, a Dallas-based designer, is making her foray into the fashion and retail worlds with the launch of her namesake brand, Louise Lynette. Available through an online boutique, Williams built her women-centric fashion brand from the ground up, launching her first line in the midst of the pandemic, with an eye for design and compassion for the connection between women in her life.

Here's what we know -- and what we don't -- about Trump's $200 drug discount cards

In his latest bid to show that he's lowering drug prices, President Donald Trump said Thursday -- less than six weeks before the election -- that he will send $200 drug discount cards to 33 million Americans on Medicare.

METRO Bus Operator, a Service Driver and a Mechanic Test Positive for COVID-19

METRO has received confirmation a bus operator, a service driver and a mechanic have tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of cases to 15 METRO employees and two contractors. The Authority continues to track positive test results among its workforce of more than 4200. We are also conducting temperature checks of all employees before they begin their workday.

$15 million iPad-controlled superyacht goes up for sale

In the market for a $15 million superyacht? You're in luck: Adastra, which won a string of design awards in 2013 and can be controlled with an iPad, has gone up for sale.

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H-E-B Celebrates Earth Month Across Texas

H-E-B rolls-out new efforts to support year-round commitment to maximize recycling initiatives throughout its business and at homes across Texas.

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Inflation, explained: Why prices keep going up and who's to blame

Confused about inflation? You're not alone. Inflation is, paradoxically, both incredibly simple to understand and absurdly complicated. Let's start with the simplest version: Inflation happens when prices broadly go up.

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Dallas County's First Black Sheriff Takes Reins for Good After a Year in Interim Role

New Year’s Day was déjà vu for Marian Brown, who was sworn in as interim Dallas County sheriff a year ago after Lupe Valdez stepped down to run for Texas governor. County commissioners picked Brown to replace Valdez, and voters made the job official in November. Longtime County Commissioner John Wiley Price swore in Brown, the county's first black sheriff, in a ceremony Tuesday at the Frank Crowley Courts Building.

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Children's healthiest meals of the day come from school cafeterias

School food is often given a bad rap, but a new study found it can be the healthiest meal children eat in a day.

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Oil fell below $50 a barrel for the first time in over a year

US crude oil briefly fell below $50 a barrel early Thursday for the first time in more than a year before rebounding on a report that Russia might be willing to cut its output.

The euro and the US dollar are at parity for the first time in 20 years

For the first time in 20 years, the exchange rate between the euro and the US dollar has reached parity -- meaning the two currencies are worth the same.

Startups race to show what alternatives to Uber and Lyft could look like for California drivers

With hundreds of thousands of Uber and Lyft drivers facing uncertain futures in California, two startups hope drivers will take a chance on their alternative approaches to the ride-hail business.

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Kroger Brings Chef-Designed Prep+ParedÔ Meal Kits to 37 Select Houston Area Stores

Menu selections include eight freshly prepared recipes and require no subscription

What’s for dinner is no longer a question with Kroger’s new Prep+ParedÔmeal kits now available in 37 select Houston area Kroger stores. Kroger offers eight varieties of fresh entrees that are 100 percent measured, prepped and ready to cook. The kits are skillet to plate in 20 minutes or less – one of the shortest prep times for any meal kit on the market.

FOCO Unveils New NFL Sideline Face Covers & Gaiters Collection

FOCO is excited proud to announce the launch of a new collection of officially licensed NFL face coverings ahead of the 2020 NFL season. FOCO’s NFL Sideline Collection is the first time FOCO products have been approved to be worn on the sidelines by NFL players. The launch features brand-new designs available just in time for the upcoming football season.

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Office of Fort Bend County Judge KP George to Launch Queer Alliance Committee

The Office of Fort Bend County Judge KP George will announce the official launch of the Queer Committee, a new initiative aimed at promoting inclusivity, providing resources, dispelling myths, and showcasing the economic contributions of the Queer community in Fort Bend County.

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Cicis® Pizza Brings Back Fan-Favorite $4.99 Adult Buffet on Mondays and Tuesdays for Limited Time

Nation’s Leading All You Can Eat Buffet Launches Discounted Buffet on Mondays and Tuesdays Through October 24

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New App Helps Unarmed African Americans Easily Facebook Live Their Encounters With Police Officers

The app, Solomon’s Shield, developed by an African American attorney, also enables users to instantly send a quick text to up to 5 friends and relatives with their GPS location, and let’s them know th

Solomon’s Shield, a new app for managing emergency and non-emergency law enforcement encounters has quickly reached over 30,000 downloads. The app, which is essentially in its beta release, has gained traction globally with no marketing. Solomon’s Shield exists to help prevent escalations before, during, and after police and law enforcement interactions. The app is free and encourages people who are likely targeted by police officers to know the full extent of their rights and how to navigate these situations.

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H-E-B Launches Summer Of Giving Initiative To Benefit Texas Food Banks

H-E-B Set To Raise Up To $2 Million For Feeding Texas, A Donation Equal To 20 Million Meals

In the spirit of Texans helping Texans, H-E-B has launched the Summer of Giving, a new charitable initiative that, with the help of customers, looks to raise up to $2 million to benefit Feeding Texas and its network of food banks across the state. The fundraising effort, which would equal 20 million meals, is another way the San Antonio-based retailer is continuing its ongoing charge as a partner in the fight against hunger.