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Texas A&M University Project Will Document Post-Civil War “Freedom Colonies” that Existed Throughout Texas

Andrea Roberts, assistant professor of urban planning in the College of Architecture at Texas A&M University, has started a project to provide comprehensive documentation of the so-called “Freedom Colonies” in Texas.

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Sikh Man's Shooting in Washington Investigated as Hate Crime

Police are searching for a gunman who allegedly walked onto a residential driveway in Washington state and shot a Sikh man in the arm, authorities said.

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Re-Entry Program Gives Ex-Offenders a Fighting Chance

More than 150,000 men and women are incarcerated in Texas. Upon release, those who’ve made retribution often find themselves in circumstances that are akin to punishment.

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Sarah Palin's Oldest Son Charged With Beating Up His Father

Sarah Palin's oldest son beat up his father this weekend, according to court records. The incident happened at the Palin home in Wasilla, Alaska, where Track Palin bloodied his father, Todd, in a dispute over a truck, according to court records.

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Michelle Obama drops expletive in explaining why women need to do more than 'lean in'

Former first lady Michelle Obama reportedly offered a pointed opinion of work-life balance and marriage equality for women, saying that the idea that women can have it all is untrue because "that s--- doesn't work all the time."

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Native Texan Launches RancH2O Canned Cocktails

Born and raised in Midland, Texas, Amelia Lettieri grew up with a no-nonsense approach to enjoying a refreshing “no frill” adult beverage. After graduating from college, she worked with several leading beverage companies and with 7-Eleven Inc. She was pivotal in the acquisition and integration of over 700 convenience stores.

Media Visionary Dave Mays Launches Hip-Hop Podcast Network

Breakbeat to Produce Diverse Array of Compelling Podcast Content Serving the Global Hip-Hop Community

Media visionary Dave Mays, creator of The Source magazine, and business and finance heavyweight Kendrick Ashton have partnered to launch Breakbeat, a multi-media podcast network built to serve the interests and perspectives of the global Hip-Hop community. Breakbeat will deliver authentic, premium, and relevant audio and video content capturing the Hip-Hop community's distinct point-of-view. The platform, which will begin releasing its first shows on Tuesday, September 28th, will produce scripted, non-fiction narrative, news and discussion content, covering a wide range of subjects.

Dave Mays Launches Hip-Hop Podcast Network

Breakbeat to Produce Diverse Array of Compelling Podcast Content Serving the Global Hip-Hop Community

Media visionary Dave Mays, creator of The Source magazine, and business and finance heavyweight Kendrick Ashton have partnered to launch Breakbeat, a multi-media podcast network built to serve the interests and perspectives of the global Hip-Hop community. Breakbeat will deliver authentic, premium, and relevant audio and video content capturing the Hip-Hop community's distinct point-of-view. The platform, which will begin releasing its first shows on Tuesday, September 28th, will produce scripted, non-fiction narrative, news and discussion content, covering a wide range of subjects.

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If Kennedy Retires, Donald Trump's Legacy is Set

The final week of the Supreme Court session opens Monday, and with it comes rampant speculation that Justice Anthony Kennedy may call it quits.

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Wesley Hunt: No Better, No Less

Nineteen months ago Wesley Hunt decided that he could do a better job than freshman Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher after she had only been in office for three months. His biggest complaint of her was that she broke a promise to think independently and just sided with Nancy Pelosi all the time. Well Mr. Hunt isn’t that exactly what you wanted to do under Trump.

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Utah Legislature bans DEI programs at schools/in government

The Utah Legislature Friday joined the growing list of lawmakers across the nation acting to ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

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Houston Native Protects Middle East Skies Over Bahrain

A 2007 San Angelo Central High School graduate and Houston, Texas native is a part of a Navy team tasked to protect the skies over the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

Best Quality Daughter Announces Brick and Mortar Restaurant Coming to Pearl in November

Former Culinary Pop-Up Finds Permanent Home at Pearl

Tenko Ramen Owners Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin and Quealy Watson to Open New Asian-American Concept

QC teens recognized nationally for their work with kids in foster care

Two local teenagers were honored on a national level Thursday, September 24th, 2020.

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Wall Street Journal opinion editor defends controversial Dr. Jill Biden op-ed

The Wall Street Journal's editorial page editor defended an op-ed that called on Jill Biden to drop the "Dr." before her name, calling the backlash from President-elect Biden's staff "Trumpian" and labeling the negative reaction to the author "cancel culture."

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More-than- $3 million Microsoft - second company to break threshold

Microsoft became the second-ever company worth $3 trillion on Wednesday as the artificial intelligence boom sent shares of the company’s stock soaring higher.

Class of 2020 Survey: Half of Graduating Seniors Change Plans for After High School Due to COVID-19

Changes Include Delaying Start of College, Working for Money, and Switching Career Plans, According to Research by JA and PMIEF

Roughly half (49%) of Class of 2020 graduating seniors say their plans for after high school have changed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey by Junior Achievement (JA) and the PMI Educational Foundation (PMIEF). Of those whose plans have changed, more than a third (36%) say they will now work, nearly as many (32%) expect to delay their start date for college, and almost a fifth (16%) changed the career path they wish to pursue. The survey of 1,000 U.S. teens graduating high school in 2020 was conducted by Wakefield Research for JA and PMIEF in support of new educational initiatives by the two organizations.

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Herschel Walker launches Senate campaign in Georgia

Herschel Walker, the former football star, announced his campaign for US Senate in Georgia on Wednesday, after months of speculation marked by both former President Donald Trump's public encouragement and some Republicans' rising concerns about the political newcomer's ability to win a crucial seat.

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Predominantly black neighborhoods feel the pain of expensive city parking tickets

An Englewood driver booted five times this week alone has racked up nearly $8,000 in parking ticket debt with the City of Chicago, and he says he can’t pay the tab.

Houston Public Works Earn Multiple Awards for Street & Water Projects

Houston Public Works earns multiple awards for projects designed to improve the community through equitable infrastructure.