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The Joint Center Commends Sen. Maria Cantwell for Hiring David Strickland, the First Black Senate Full Committee Staff Director in Two Years

The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies applauded Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, for the hiring of David Strickland to serve as Democratic committee staff director. Senator Cantwell announced the appointment earlier today.

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Houston Author J. Elle set to release highly anticipated winter read ASHES OF GOLD on January 2022

The forthcoming finale to her New York Times-bestselling YA "Wings of Ebony" duology, ASHES OF GOLD releases January 11, 2022.

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Redd Superfood Energy Bars Launch in Houston

Portland, Maine-Based Company Gives Space City a Boost of Clean Energy

Redd, a line of delicious vegan energy bars, launched in Houston this month. Redd bars are carefully designed to provide sustained, positive energy. Packed with all-natural superfoods, proteins, and vitamins, Redd bars have something for everyone, from foodies, to fitness fanatics, to workers on the go.

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Crosby Roamann Wines Has Landed In Houston!

To be a novice wine connoisseur, you have to have the confidence to know at least some of the things you’re tasting and sampling. Any opportunity to improve your skills (or wafting skills) is a must. So, when Crosby Roamann Wine came through Houston for a tasting of their latest in honest and handmade wines, I couldn’t pass it up.

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Why Texans Wanted QB Deshaun Watson

On Thursday night, the Texans surprised everyone when they traded up to No. 12 to select quarterback Deshaun Watson. From the moment, Bill O’Brien and Rick Smith met the 6-2, 221-pound national championship winner, they knew he was a good fit for Houston.

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Houston Native Supports Navy’s Most Advanced Submarines

A 2011 Cycreek High School graduate and Houston native is serving aboard the homeport for U.S. Atlantic Fleet’s ballistic missile nuclear submarines.

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Serial Entrepreneur Launches Zero to 100K Success Summit to Influence Future Millionaires

Entrepreneurs are reaping the benefits of taking huge career-driven risks in 2018. Teaching new business owners how to make six figures, serial entrepreneur and Drastic Steps Marketing CEO Toni Harris Taylor empowers other chief executive officers and founders financially thrive in their company.

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Board the Millennium Falcon for Regal’s Solo: A Star Wars Story Opening Night Fan Event

All Star Wars fans are invited to enjoy this exciting event at Regal. The film is rated PG-13 and stars Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson, Thandie Newton, Emilia Clarke and Donald Glover.

The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency Extends Online Virtual Programs and Hosts Virtual “Doc Talk”

The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, is extending its series of online programs and is taking its regularly scheduled Doc Talk presentation online on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Noon.

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TSU launches groundbreaking student-run, e-radio station

Texas Southern University students have a new voice – The Voice – with the launch of KTSU2, a student-run, streaming radio station that officially launches on Tuesday, February 19.

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Houston Native Turns Over Command of VFA-34 "Blue Blasters" after Successful Tour

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Cmdr. William M. Mathis, a native of Houston, was relieved by Cmdr. Juston R. Kuch during a Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 “Blue Blasters” change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Nov. 15.

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The Pavilion Ranked No. 3 Outdoor Amphitheater in the World for 2018

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is now ranked third in the top 100 amphitheaters in the world based on the number of tickets sold so far in 2018, according to Pollstar magazine, the concert industry’s leading trade publication. The Pavilion’s ticket sales have totaled 467,620 for concerts between November 23, 2017 and November 21, 2018.

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Women Empowering Nations Announces Girls Leading Our World 2020 Tour Dates with the Debut of Mini Documentary

This documentary captures the experiences of teen girls as they travel the world exploring topics of social justice, world economics, sustainability and women in leadership–all in 24 minutes With the debut of a mini documentary, Women Empowering Nations (WEN) offers viewers an up-close look at the impact global exposure has on three African American teen girls. From June 28 - July 8, 2018, young women from Tulsa, Oklahoma and Houston, Texas embarked on an International journey, paired with mentors, that would prove to leave a lasting impact on their lives.

Stafford High School Names 2019 Valedictorian, Salutatorian

In less than four months, Paul Phung and Hira Ahmed will be two of the 54,369 undergraduate students at Texas A&M University in College Station.

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Stilettos & Champagne Pairs High Heels and Bubbly with Philanthropy

On November 10, 2018, This Woman’s Work, a non-profit 501(c)(3), will hold its annual Stilettos & Champagne Fundraising Reception Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Julia Ideson Library, located at 550 McKinney St, Houston, from 6:30 – 10 p.m.

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Paris Texas Apparel Co. Expands and Relocates to New Storefront in Tanglewood Area

Housed in the Woodway Collection shopping center, the store will more than double in size

Locally owned and operated store Paris Texas Apparel Co. is moving to an expanded new storefront at 1341 S Voss Road, which is slated to open to the public on March 23, 2018. At more than 2,700 square feet, the new location is more than double the size of the original brick-and-mortar location in Memorial.

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Mackenzie Scott Just Gave Away $2.7B

Houston-area groups are among the recipients; In 2020, Scott made two similar surprise announcements in which she donated a combined $6 billion to COVID-19 relief, gender eq

MacKenzie Scott, the billionaire philanthropist known for her impromptu multi-billion dollar donations to charities and racial equity causes, announced Tuesday that she has given $2.7 billion to 286 organizations. This is the third round of major philanthropic gifts Scott has made, which together rival the charitable contributions made by the largest foundations.

Truck driver says truckers should be next to get COVID-19 vaccine

Experts say vaccines are the best bet at fighting the more contagious COVID-19 variants, and while some are pushing back, many more are anxiously awaiting their turn.

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Make your Event an Experience at The Gallery Event Studio -- Now Open in EaDo

Make your Event an Experience at The Gallery Event Studio -- Now Open in EaDo

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Mayor Turner Announces "Super Saturday Vaccination Day"

As the city of Houston intensifies its push for vaccinations, Mayor Sylvester Turner is shifting focus on getting kids the shot too.