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Community Market in Second Ward Improves Fresh Food Access for Families on Food Assistance

New e-commerce platform aims to be a catalyst for better health outcomes in the area

SNAP/EBT dependent families in the Second Ward can now access their benefits online thanks to a new service launched by Little Red Box Grocery (LRB), a community market located in East End Houston. The new feature also allows SNAP recipients to double every dollar spent on fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables when using the Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) program with in-store purchases.

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HCC students win top national prize at Intel AI competition

A three-student team from Houston Community College Southwest has won the top national prize at the 2023 Intel AI Global Impact Festival competition.

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Institute for Spirituality and Health Gears Up for Interfaith Spiritual Care Coalition Training in Houston

The Institute for Spirituality and Health is organizing an impactful Interfaith Spiritual Care Coalition Training, set to equip certified volunteers with skills applicable to all faith traditions

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General Motors Accelerates Growth in South America with $1.4 Billion Investment

Houston Style Magazine has its eyes on the dynamic developments in the automotive industry, and General Motors (GM) is making waves with a groundbreaking announcement. On January 24, 2024, GM declared a monumental R$ 7 billion (US$1.4 billion) investment in its plants and operations in Brazil. The focus of this strategic move is to usher in a new era of innovation and sustainable mobility for customers in South America.

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The Pavilion and Houston Symphony Blast Off to Space! September 14

Guests are invited to buckle up for an outer-space adventure with The Cynthia Woodlands Pavilion and Houston Symphony at Blast Off to Space! Thursday, September 14, 2023. The action-packed show, sponsored by Insperity, will feature iconic music from Star Wars, E.T., The Planets and more – from the moon to Mars and beyond, this event is sure to transport everyone’s imagination to a galaxy far, far away! Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. performance. Mezzanine and lawn seating are FREE. Reserved orchestra seats are available for $25 per ticket.

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Unveiling the Impact of HISD's New Education System (NES) on Student Performance

In a recent announcement, Houston Independent School District (HISD) revealed its ambitious plans to expand the New Education System (NES) to 130 campuses, representing a significant shift in the educational landscape. However, amidst this expansion, concerns have been raised regarding academic decline and its implications for student success.

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Unveiling Breakthrough Discoveries: New Biomarkers for Active Lupus Nephritis Discovered

Antibodies and DNA Unlock Key Insights into Early Detection

In a groundbreaking stride towards early detection and improved diagnostic accuracy in lupus nephritis, researchers at the University of Houston, led by the eminent lupus expert Chandra Mohan, have unearthed novel biomarkers. This significant development is poised to revolutionize the approach to identifying renal involvement in lupus, ultimately mitigating the pain, suffering, and mortality associated with the disease.

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JSU Acting President Hayes-Anthony makes history as first African-American woman to serve as president of Mississippi Association of Broadcasters

Jackson State University Acting President Elayne Hayes-Anthony, Ph.D. became the first African-American and African-American woman to serve as president of the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters (MAB) on Wednesday, Sept. 27, during the organization's Hall of Fame and Passing of the Gavel Luncheon at the Natchez Convention Center in Natchez, Mississippi.

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Five ways technology is changing how you get your online shopping and takeout deliveries

In recent years, we’ve grown accustomed to the sight of Amazon vans and courier cars bringing packages to our doors. But according to consultancy firm McKinsey, the growth of e-commerce since the Covid pandemic has “put huge pressure on the last-mile delivery system” – the final stage of the delivery process, where parcels are transported from warehouse to customers.

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Celebrating Black History Month with "BLACK WOMEN TAUGHT US": A Powerful Tribute to Black Feminism

s we usher in the first day of Black History Month, it's imperative to commemorate the invaluable contributions of Black women to history, culture, and the ongoing struggle for justice. The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAH) is dedicating this month to the celebration of "the art of resistance." In alignment with this theme, a standout book from this year takes center stage—**BLACK WOMEN TAUGHT US: An Intimate History of Black Feminism** by the esteemed Jenn M. Jackson, PhD, released on January 23, 2024, under Random House.

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Midterm Elections 2018: The Year of Women

“Make America Great Again” was the promise Donald Trump made two years ago when he became the leader of the free world. Improved health care, a better economy, and a border wall paid for by Mexico were on our horizon. What we got was scandalous investigations, corrupt international relations, and a flood of offensives that would have caused the start of impeachment hearings for any other seating US President. Trump’s racist rants and loathly lies have divided America versus bringing us together. America’s outlook was bleak rather than bright. Then midterms roll around and Americans who had enough of Trump ran, not walked, to the polls to turn lands that were once red, blue (or almost blue) again. Now with this shift in power, will America rise from the ashes of hate and stagnation to finally allow love and progress to prevail? If that happens then America can truly be great.

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Is the Israel-Palestine War Deepening U.S. Inter-Ethnic Hate?

As the bloody war between Israel and Palestine escalates, so does antisemitic and Islamophobic U.S. hate.

As the bloody war between Israel and Palestine escalates, so does antisemitic and Islamophobic U.S. hate.

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Texas Chef Jesse Cavazos to battle 13 chefs from around the country for the title King or Queen of American Seafood

Louisiana Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser to name America's Best Seafood Chef at the 2022 Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans

Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board are excited to welcome Texas Chef Jesse Cavazos of Cru’ Food and Wine Bar in Houston, Texas, to face-off against 13 other chefs from around the country to the nation’s ultimate seafood cooking competition, the 18th Annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off.

The most ominous part of Texas' voter suppression move

If you cherish US democracy, you should be outraged by what's just happened in Washington, DC, and Texas. In the US Senate, Republicans managed to block a bill to launch an independent inquiry into the deadly January 6 attack on the Capitol. And in Texas, the GOP tried to enact new restrictive voting measures that not only would make it harder for people of color to vote, but would alarmingly make it easier for Texas judges to overturn election results -- something Donald Trump was unable to do after he lost the 2020 election.

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From Culinary Ingenuity to Business Triumph: The Story of Stuff'd Wings

The sign of a real cook is their ability to open a refrigerator or pantry and see the potential for an amazing meal, while the average person sees a lack of culinary options. A real cook thinks outside the box and fearlessly combines ingredients that don't typically blend. Such innovative thinking gives birth to culinary greatness.

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Astros Announce Non-Roster Invites to Spring Training

Club also announces three minor league free agent signings

The Houston Astros announced several 2017 non-roster invites to Major League Spring Training today, which includes eight pitchers, three catchers, three infielders and four outfielders for a total of 18 players. The announcement was made by Astros General Manager Jeff Luhnow.

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A Bold New Season Announced for Houston Grand Opera

HGO’s 2022–23 Season Features Seven Operas Including a New Staging of a Rare Masterpiece, Two U.S. Premiere Productions, the Return of a Celebrated Mariachi Opera, and Classic Audience Favorites

Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is proud to announce its 2022–23 season, featuring a new production of Dame Ethel Smyth’s rarely-performed masterpiece The Wreckers, the triumphant return of HGO-commissioned mariachi opera El Milagro del Recuerdo, the U.S. premieres of Opéra National de Paris and Royal Opera House’s production of Werther and the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía of Valencia’s production of Salome, and beloved HGO classics La traviata, The Marriage of Figaro, and Tosca.

Big3 Names New CEO

Amit Bajaj Joins the BIG3 as CEO at a Time of Rapid Growth

BIG3 announced today that the professional 3-on-3 basketball league founded by producer, actor and music legend Ice Cube and entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz recently added Amit Bajaj as its CEO. His appointment to CEO comes at a time of tremendous growth for the league, which recently announced its broadcast deal with CBS as well as its expansion from eight to twelve teams set to play in a total of 18 cities this summer.

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Southern California - 5 Marines confirmed dead after helicopter crashed

The five Marines aboard a helicopter that went down in remote, snow-covered woods Tuesday night are dead, a US military spokesperson said Thursday.

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Minority 2021 HISD Valedictorians Rising to the Top

Texas is losing one out of every five students before their graduation day according to an attrition study by the Intercultural Development Research Association. Black and Hispanic students are twice as likely in comparison to white students to drop out of high school before completing the 12th grade.