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What Consumers Need to Know About the Future of In-Person Banking

From digital payments to video banking, the way consumers conduct basic financial transactions has changed substantially throughout the past decade, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only accelerated the trend toward digital banking. However, brick-and-mortar bank branches continue to play an essential role for many consumers when it comes to important financial conversations. Industry experts say more changes are coming down the pike to meet consumers’ evolving needs and to provide the right mix of digital tools and experiences, with more personalized human interactions at brick-and-mortar bank locations.

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HOUSTON SYMPHONY SCREENS STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI WITH ORCHESTRA PERFORMING JOHN WILLIAMS’ ICONIC SCORE LIVE

he Houston Symphony brings audiences along on a journey to a galaxy far, far away with the final chapter of the original Star Wars trilogy, Star Wars: Episode VI —Return of the Jedi, screening as part of the Bank of America POPS series at Jones Hall March 4-7, 2022.

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First Ladies Acting First Class

Upon their husbands answering the call to minister, preachers’ wives stood alongside their husband in a supportive role. Even when their husbands would further follow the path as a shepherd of God by heading a church, wives remained supportive in their new role as First Lady.

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Stormy Daniels polygraph report released

Stormy Daniels was "truthful about having unprotected vaginal intercourse with Donald Trump in July 2006," according to a polygraph test report from 2011.

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Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Awards Grants to Digitally Innovative Arts and Cultural Works

The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) announced today it is awarding $42,500 in grants to 17 individuals and nonprofit organizations that have imagined their work in the digital realm using streaming services, virtual reality, and digital curation to deliver manifested live concerts as well as theatre performances, and literary concepts; all in online-only platforms.

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Judge KP George Celebrates Success of 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival

The Historic Fort Bend County Courthouse courtyard came alive on Saturday, October 7, 2023, as the community gathered to celebrate the 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival, presented by Fort Bend County Judge KP George. This lively event, honoring the richness of Hispanic culture, traditions, and contributions, was a grand success.

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The 2023 Pink Awards Celebrates a Night of Excellence and Welcomes Hosts Carl Payne and Malik Yoba

Prestigious Honorees Announced for the Annual Ceremony

Hailed as one of Atlanta’s premier breast cancer awareness events, The Pink Awards is set for Saturday, February 25, 2023, inside Southwest Atlanta’s Riverside EpiCenter. This year’s awards will be co-hosted by “Martin” alum and celebrated actor Carl Anthony Payne II and 3x NAACP Image Award Winner and “NY Undercover Actor” Malik Yoba.

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Corporate Board Chair, Director and Philanthropist, Brenda J. Lauderback to be Honored with The Executive Leadership Council 2022 Alvaro L. Martins Heritage Award

Lauderback will be recognized for her outstanding contributions to the Black community in business, philanthropy, and volunteerism during The ELC's 36th Annual Recognition Gala

The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) announced today that it will honor Brenda J. Lauderback with the prestigious 2022 Alvaro L. Martins Heritage Award during its 2022 Annual ELC Recognition Gala on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at the Marriot Marquis in Washington, D.C., at 6:00 p.m. ET. The gala will be hosted by Entertainment Tonight's Kevin Frazier and will include performances by Babyface and DJ Jazzy Jeff.

Man took his shootings skills to the front lines in Europe in World War II

Lavone Chandler says he was a good shot, taking aim at squirrels around the melon farm where he grew up near Ruston.

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Ryan Reynolds responds to Betty White saying he can't get over her

Betty White said Ryan Reynolds just couldn't quit her. The two starred in the 2009 movie "The Proposal," and ever since Reynolds had been publicly calling White his "ex-girlfriend."

2022 "iHeartRadio Music Awards” To Feature Special Appearances from Olivia Rodrigo Silk Sonic, Lil Nas X, Billy Porter, The Kid Laroi, David Guetta, Avril Lavigne, Shaun White and More

With Already Announced Performances from Host LL COOL J, Icon Award Recipient Jennifer Lopez, Megan Thee Stallion, Jason Aldean, John Legend, Charlie Puth and Måneskin The Two-Hour Event Hosted by LL COOL J Airs This Tuesday, March 22 LIVE on FOX at 8:00 PM ET/PT

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Gilbert Garcia, Former Metro Board Chair, Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Houston

The “Texas Bond King” Has Big Plans for Houston

Gilbert Garcia, the bond investor and former Metro chairman, is running for mayor of Houston.

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As Flu Blankets the Nation, a New Study Links the Virus to Heart Attacks

The flu doesn’t just cause aches, chills and debilitating fatigue. A new study shows it may also increase the risk of a heart attack.

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5 People Reported Dead in Orlando Workplace Shooting

Five people, including the shooter, are dead after a shooting at an Orlando, Florida business headquarters, CNN affiliate WFTV reports.

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Make Mom Over for A Special Mother’s Day Surprise

You are the giver of life, the backbone of the family, and the gel that holds the family together. You are a mother. Moms hold the most important role that has ever been given to man.

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Jehovah’s Witnesses Invite the Public to a Special Talk

Growing up in a musical family, Raymond Maynard, of Bryan, was determined to seek stardom, but the time spent in that quest would not compare to the “priceless pearl” he would later find.

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5 Things for Monday, April 17: Turkey, North Korea, Facebook, Tax Day

Welcome back from what we hope was a good weekend for you. Here are the 5 things you need to know today to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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New Hope Housing to Build 315 Affordable Rental Units with Two Amegy Bank-Funded Projects

Amid Houston’s affordable housing shortage, New Hope Housing (NHH) with almost $50MM in financing from Amegy Bank will add to Houston’s Third Ward and Northline neighborhoods over 300 affordable rental apartment homes with two new construction projects – NHH Gray and NHH Berry – both targeted to low- and moderate-income residents.

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Republicans Feel Heat for Excluding Women From Health Care Group

Senate Republican leaders continue to face criticism for appointing 13 men to a working group on health care and not including a single woman in the negotiations.

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Mayor Sylvester Turner Makes It Official: He’s on the Ballot!

Mayor Sylvester Turner filed his paperwork today to appear on the ballot for a second term in the November 5 city election. Today is the first day that candidates can file.