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HOUSTON TEXANS YMCA CELEBRATES THEIR 10TH ANNIVERSARY WITH WEEK OF CELEBRATIONS

HOUSTON – The Houston Texans YMCA is celebrating their 10-year anniversary with a week of celebrations to reflect on the success and contributions they have made to the Houston community throughout the last decade.

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President Trump Should Not Attend Grand Opening of Mississippi Civil Rights Museum

In a statement released today, the NAACP criticized President Trump’s proposed visit to this weekend’s opening of the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson, Mississippi.

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U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is running for Houston mayor

Jackson Lee enters a mayoral contest that is already well underway. The early frontrunner is state Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, and his competitors include Chris Hollins, the former Harris County clerk, and Amanda Edwards, a former City Council member.

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Staying Safe In the Wake of State Bombings

Houston and Austin are connected as cities and communities according to Houston Police Department Chief Art Acevedo. It is because of this bond that when something happens in one city the residents of the other feel affected as well. When three bombs were detonated in the Texas capitol over the course of ten days, residents in Austin were shaken and so were Houstonians.

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Houston police make arrest for the killing of rapper Takeoff

One month after the fatal shooting of Takeoff, Houston authorities arrested and charged a man with murder in connection with the rapper's killing, Houston Police Chief Troy Finner announced at a news conference Friday.

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Fear in Texas Towns as Razor Blades are Found Welded Onto Slides in Children’s Playgrounds

Authorities in southeast Texas have launched an investigation after city workers found razor blades embedded in playground equipment at two parks.

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Investigation into Female Found Deceased at 6400 Bissonnet

Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a female found at 6400 about 8:20 a.m. on Saturday (June 17).

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Mason Park Pedestrian/Bike Bridge Unveiling Set for September 22

As part of Bayou Greenways 2020, this iconic 485-foot bridge will connect communities along Brays Bayou in the East End

Houston Parks Board and its partners are pleased to announce the Mason Park Bridge Grand Opening event slated for Saturday, Sept. 22. Community members along Brays Bayou and across the city are invited to celebrate the official unveiling of Mason Park Bridge with Houston Parks Board, Houston Parks and Recreation Department, Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Harris County Flood Control District, Houston-Galveston Area Council, Kinder Foundation and Council Member Robert Gallegos. Event partners include Houston Area Road Runners Association, The Houston Wellness Project, Houston Marathon Foundation, Houston Dynamo, Bayou Preservation Association, Houston Public Library, East End Management District, Nature and Eclectic Outdoors (NEO), Telemundo Houston and various community organizations.

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Commissioner Rodney Ellis Announces Ford Foundation Grant to Help Design Precinct One’s Remembrance Park

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis has announced that the Ford Foundation has given a grant to MASS (Model of Architecture Serving Society) Design Group for design of Precinct One’s Remembrance Park, a new public destination in downtown Houston for community reflection, education, organizing, and activism around issues of social, criminal, economic and racial justice.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Participates in and is a Panelist at the Legislative Plenary Session of the 109th National Convention of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Jackson Lee—“Through its annual convention, the NAACP galvanizes members of our and all communities to act for social change. This year’s theme—Defeat Hate. Vote. —is a testament to this tradition. It prioritizes the need to exercise the franchise.”

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Houston Ranks No.1 for Minority Entrepreneurs

Prominent local business leaders said Tuesday it's nice to see the rest of the country take note of something they've felt for quite a while: Houston is the best place in the nation to be a minority entrepreneur.

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Upcoming Local Drainage Projects in the Lake Houston Area

Houston City Council Member Dave Martin would like to make residents aware that the City of Houston Public Works Department (HPW) will be conducting two local drainage projects, beginning on Monday, February 12. The two projects are located in the Forest Cove and Atascocita Shores communities.

Kingwood Community Center to Host Two Upcoming Meetings

Houston City Council Member Dave Martin would like to make Kingwood and Lake Houston area residents aware of two separate meetings to be held next week at the Kingwood Community Center, 4102 Rustic Woods, Kingwood, TX 77345.

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Houston Stands with Israel: A United Front in Times of Crisis

An Evening of Solidarity and Support at The Community Of Faith King’s Dome Cathedral

In the vibrant city of Houston, the heartbeat of unity and compassion is strong. The recent tragic events in Israel have spurred the community's most influential leaders to come together, showcasing their unwavering support.

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Mayor Sylvester Turner Joins Heritage Society to Announce UNESCO’s “Slave Route Project” Designation of Historic Houses as “Sites of Memory”

Mayor Sylvester Turner joined the Heritage Society and descendants of Reverend Jack Yates to make a memorable and significant announcement about three historic house sites located in Sam Houston Park.

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The Girl From Oakland, California Made a Difference

Remembering Team Style Mag's Cecilia M. Austin

The girl from Oakland, California made a difference. Every space, arena and conversation Cecilia Austin entered into, she would scan to see who to speak to before alerting the world of her presence. She would flash an imperfect smile but behind it would be something no dentist could align properly, something no one could judge but instead embrace: heart.

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Thomas Jones: Steering Houston Toward a Brighter Economic Horizon as New Port Houston Commissioner

Port Houston, the bustling nerve center of the Houston Ship Channel, has long served as a strategic economic powerhouse, fueling both regional and national prosperity. This week marks a significant milestone in its illustrious journey, as the city has warmly welcomed Thomas Jones to the helm of its operations, following his appointment as the newest Port Houston Commissioner by the Mayor and City of Houston.

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Houston Promoter Sues Young Jezzy for Backing Out Concert

Attorney Troy Wilson found himself at a loss and confused over why rapper Young Jeezy did not perform in Houston in December last year. Wilson's client promoted the concert, Wilson says, and Jeezy blew it off.

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Turner Sworn In for Second Term

Sylvester Turner officially began his second term as mayor for the city of Houston when he, City Controller Chris Brown, and Houston City Council were sworn in on January 2, 2020, before a packed house at the Wortham Theater. Mayor Turner won the honor of continuing to lead Houston after defeating opponent Tony Buzbee in the run-off election.

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Awards Historic $100,000 Founders' Centennial Scholarship

Zeta celebrates 100 years with largest single recipient scholarship awarded by a historically Black Greek-lettered sorority or fraternity

Cayla Withers, a recent graduate of A.L. Brown High School in Kannapolis, NC, was awarded Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated's Triumphant Founder Arizona Cleaver Stemons Centennial Scholarship in the amount of $100,000 on June 19, 2020. The surprise presentation was recorded on news channel WSOC-TV.