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Second Annual Butcher's Ball to take place Saturday, Oct. 15 at Brenham's Rockin' Star Ranch

40 of Texas' top chefs, butchers and culinary leaders converge to support sustainability while raising funds for local farmers and ranchers affected by Hurricane Harvey

Following a successful inaugural year that showcased 13 Texas chefs competing for the Golden Cleaver award to a crowd of nearly 500, The Butcher's Ball is back - scheduled for Oct. 15, 2017 at beautiful Rockin' Star Ranch in Brenham, Texas! The meat-focused food and drink event aims to highlight local ranchers adhering to ethical and sustainable ranching practices.

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Houston Native Serves Aboard Navy Warship in Japan

A Houston native and 2001 Kerr High School graduate is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided missile destroyer, USS Stethem. Petty Officer 2nd Class Brian Press is a fire controlman aboard the forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer operating out of Yokosuka, Japan. Stethem is one of eight destroyers forward-deployed in Yokosuka.

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Baytown Native Serves Aboard Navy Warship in Japan

A Bayton, Texas native and 2008 Ross S. Sterling High School graduate is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided missile destroyer, USS Stethem. Petty Officer 1st Class Charlon Clarke is an operations specialist aboard the forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer operating out of Yokosuka, Japan. Stethem is one of eight destroyers forward-deployed in Yokosuka.

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Lyft's Redesigned Street Concept Could Fix L.A. Traffic

Want your city to fix its traffic issues? It should start by narrowing streets and planting trees where cars currently drive. A new partnership with Lyft and transportation experts highlights the overlooked secrets of good urban design -- and the answers may sound counterintiutive. For example, building more lanes to transport more cars isn't a way to cut down on congestion.

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Rolling Stone Magazine Up for Sale

It's the end of an era. The iconic Rolling Stone magazine is up for sale. The magazine's founder Jann Wenner and his son Gus Wenner announced the sale on Sunday.

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Emmy 2017: The Winners Llist

The 69th Primetime Emmy Awards, hosted by Stephen Colbert, aired Sunday on CBS. The following is a list with the winners noted with an asterisk (*) and WINNER.

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Emmys 2017: The Big Moments That Have People Talking

unday was all about the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards and we have a rundown here on all the action. Stephen Colbert hosted with a mix of politics and humor.

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5 Things for September 18: UN, St. Louis, Hurricane Maria, Emmys

Happy Monday morning. It may get really awkward at the UN this week. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Houston Strong: Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Walking from the parking lot to the NRG Stadium you could feel an overwhelming spirit resonating throughout the air. Something that wasn’t felt over a week ago when the city was in the midst of a catastrophic natural disaster, Hurricane Harvey. The hurricane was an event that the residents of Houston and surrounding areas are still recovering from. Normalcy was the one thing that the city needed and the Houston Texans looked to help restore the city.

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Starbucks Just Named Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror Rosalind Brewer as Its New Chief Operating Officer

Starbucks just named Alpha Kappa Alpha soror Rosalind Brewer, the former president and CEO of Sam’s Club and one of the most prominent Black women business leaders in America, its new chief operating officer and group president, giving her the second highest position at the company.

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Elvin Franklin Jr. Looking Out for the Underserved of Houston

Never forget from whence you came was a principle that a young Elvin Franklin Jr. learned at church. It is a lesson that has not only stuck with him but motivates him for what he does daily, help the underserved.

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Houston Native Serves with U.S. Navy Half a World Away in Japan

A 2014 Bellaire High School graduate and Houston native is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard USS Blue Ridge. Petty Officer 3rd Class Tiara Malbroue is a culinary specialist aboard the forward-deployed amphibious command ship operating out of Yokosuka, Japan.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Serves as Chair of the CBCF

The 47th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) will be held in Washington, D.C., Sept. 20-24, 2017. The ALC is a leading policy conference on issues impacting the national and global African American communities. Thought leaders, legislators and concerned citizens engage on economic development, social justice, public health and education issues which affect African Americans.

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Celebrity-packed Telethon Raises Funds for Hurricane Victims

Jay Leno's 90-year-old uncle is still trapped in the seventh floor of a Florida apartment building. He has enough food and his phone works, but there's no electricity and the temperatures continue to hover in the high 80s and 90s.

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Hurricane Irma: Florida Faces Days Without Power After Deadly Storm

Hurricane Irma may be gone, but days of darkness and devastation are just beginning in Florida.

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A History of Women On World Currency

Harriet Tubman's fate on the $20 bill may not be as certain as we once thought. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin told CNBC that Tubman's placement on the bill is "not something that I'm focused on at the moment."

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AboutThatCar.com: 2017 Kia Cadenza Limited

Kia’s Cadenza falls just short of being a full size sedan but it is an all premium car. For the 2017 model year the Cadenza is stronger, lighter and more ridged, so said the press material. This is the second generation of the premium sedan and Kia has quietly made some important improvements.

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The Galleria Announces Signature New Restaurants and Retailers

Shopping Destination Elevates Customer Experience with New Additions

Simon, a global leader in premier shopping, dining and entertainment destinations, today announced a number of retailer additions and renovations at The Galleria, all of which demonstrate the property’s evolution in response to shoppers’ changing preferences. As the real estate market changes, so does The Galleria with upgraded storefront appearances, elevated dining experiences, and an enhanced retailer mix.

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Top Ten Stolen Vehicles for August 2017

The following is a listing of the "Top Ten" makes of vehicles reported as stolen to the Houston Police Department during the month of August 2017.

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Houston Native Serves Aboard Guided Missile Cruiser in Japan

A Houston native and 2008 Cypress Springs High School graduate is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided missile cruiser, USS Chancellorsville.