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Taco Enthusiast Wants to Make Tacos the Official State Food of Texas

The official state dish of Texas is listed as chili by the Texas State Library, but one man is looking to swap that classic dish for a South-of-the-Border staple.

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Shelby Park in Eagle Pass: A Symbol of Border Dysfunction and the Unspoken Legacy of a Confederate General

Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas, has become a staging ground for state forces, the epicenter of a standoff with the federal government and a stark symbol of dysfunction at the border.

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Portland mayor tear gassed after speaking with protesters on presence of federal agents

Mayor Ted Wheeler was tear gassed in downtown Portland early Thursday morning, according to video and posts on Twitter from a New York Times journalist.

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Dunkin' is serious about high-end espresso

Dunkin' is competing with Starbucks by going after its core customer.

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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Announces Burning Sands as Official Golf Sponsor

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. announced Burning Sands as its ‘Official Golf Partner’ – having signed an exclusive three-year agreement to manufacture, sell, and advertise golf bags with Alpha trademarks.

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After the Latin Billboards, weeks of nonstop activity for renowned makeup vlogger Laura Sánchez!

Laura Sánchez recently traveled to Las Vegas for the Latin Billboard Awards, and followed her walk on the red carpet with a commentary on the look of the artists who were present. She also attended the afterparties, along with the most famous Latin American musical celebrities. And, as is typical in the hectic life of this renowned makeup artist and social network influencer, the invitations and social commitments have not waned in the least.

HOBO Films Launches Six Part Podcast The Trial of Jeff David, Dramatic Retelling of The Incredible True Story of a Freed Slave's Exoneration in Post-Civil War South Carolina

HOBO Films, the original content development arm of HOBO Audio, is launching the six-part podcast The Trial of Jeff David. The new series is a dramatic retelling of the incredible true story of Jeff David, a freed slave in post-Civil War South Carolina. The podcast is now available for listening at kweli.tv. Audiences can also sample Episode One for free on Soundcloud.

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Silicon Valley's Portfolia Launches 8th Fund to Focus on African-American, Latino, LGBTQ Markets and Entrepreneurs

The Rising America Fund is the first of its kind to be led by a team of African-American and Latina women partners

Portfolia, which creates investment funds designed for women to back companies they want to see in the world, has announced the launch of its eighth investment fund. The Rising America Fund will invest in early stage and growth companies in the U.S. where people of color or LGBTQ community members see opportunity for returns and market impact.

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CEO Leadership and Training Academy Partners Launches with “Head Start” to New Business Owners by Registering 100 Businesses in 1 Day

CEO Leadership & Training Academy announces the launch of its cutting-edge program and training model, which provides access to business fundamentals, master classes, one-on-one coaching and consultation for business start-ups and entrepreneurs in search of professional guidance. The Academy celebrates its opening with an unprecedented event, CEO Head Start: 1 Day, 100 Businesses, to be held on Saturday, August 31st, 2019, from 10am-4pm, at NuWorld Epicenter (16800 Imperial Valley Dr.).

Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business launches The Index podcast

Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business, one of the country's top-ranked business schools, has launched a new podcast, The Index, which examines the science behind scandals, epiphanies, live performance and other aspects of our lives.

Flight Club, A London-based Concept, Debuts Immersive Bar and Restaurant in Houston Later This Year

Flight Club brings high-tech Social Darts™ to Regent Square for First Concept Based in Texas

Flight Club is proud to announce Houston as the third location of the immersive bar and restaurant concept. A British import which has revolutionized the traditional game of darts, Flight Club Houston is set to open in late 2021 and features semi-private game areas, eclectic bar program led by award-winning Peter Vestinos, and menu curated by acclaimed Chicago Chef Rich Gresh.

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Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity and Wells Fargo Launch Open for Business Grant Portal

$20 million earmarked for diverse Houston-area small businesses and non-profits Applications accepted August 9 – 23, 2022

The Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity in partnership with Wells Fargo announced today the launch of the Open for Business Grant portal to distribute $20 million to Houston-area diverse, small businesses and non-profit organizations. Beginning Tuesday, August 9, business owners will have the opportunity to apply for grants ranging between $10,000 and $65,000.

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Chris Hollins launches new website, shares vision for Houston in first campaign ad

Hollins mayoral bid enters new phase with website, campaign ad, policy priorities

With eleven months to Election Day, Chris Hollins released his first campaign ad today, titled Hometown.

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First Black woman to be North Carolina Supreme Court chief justice announces Senate bid

Cheri Beasley, the first Black woman to be North Carolina Supreme Court chief justice, launched her 2022 Senate campaign on Tuesday, seeking to break another barrier as the state's first Black senator.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Truist Launch $3 Million Scholarship Program to Support HBCU Students

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), the largest organization representing the Black College Community, has partnered with Truist to launch a new scholarship program to meet the needs of students at historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and those from marginalized and underserved communities.

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Loads of #SB51 fun to discover at Discovery Green!

Super Bowl LIVE presented by Verizon is anchored in Discovery Green. The 750,000 square foot entertainment area features live music and performances, interactive exhibits, great local food and a 90-foot tall virtual reality trip to Mars.

How Black Entrepreneurs are supporting each other survive and thrive during these challenging times

In the last few months we’ve seen many small businesses, especially Black businesses, suffer from the Covid-19 pandemic as well as the economic crisis. Following the protests that have erupted in support of Black Lives Matter, we’ve seen how so many Black entrepreneurs are stepping up and supporting other entrepreneurs of color in these challenging times.

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WILLIAM CHRIS VINEYARDS EXPANDS DISTRIBUTION IN TEXAS

100% Texas-grown wine, William Chris Vineyards now available in select restaurants and retail locations across the state with additional locations to be announced.

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Rep. Duncan Hunter and his wife indicted in use of campaign funds for personal expenses

Republican Congressman Duncan Hunter and his wife, Margaret, routinely -- and illegally -- used campaign funds to pay personal bills big and small, from luxury vacations to kids' school lunches and delinquent family dentistry bills, according to a stinging 47-page indictment unsealed Tuesday.

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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!