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Celebrating Houston's Generosity: Yellowstone Schools' Annual Gala in McGovern Centennial Gardens

Under the embrace of perfect Spring weather, Houstonians flocked to the picturesque McGovern Centennial Gardens on Thursday, April 4th, for a cause close to their hearts – the sixth annual Party in the Park fundraiser for Yellowstone Schools. This enchanting evening saw laughter, music, and camaraderie fill the air, as attendees came together to show their support. The event proved not only a social highlight but also a substantial success, with over $778,000 raised, a feat made even more remarkable by a generous matching donation from On Track Ministries.

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Winner Takes All

Astros force a Game 7 in the ALCS after being down 3-0

Hip Hop Artist Chris Brown had one of the most iconic openings to a song that has been etched into the minds of everyone who has ever heard it. On his hit single, “Look At Me Know” featuring Busta Rhymes and Lil Wayne, Chris bellows out what could easily be the Houston Astros rally cry this season to other teams and fans who are holding the 2017 cheating scandal over their heads.

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Honoring Powerful Women During National Women's History Month

March is National Women’s History Month. It encourages us to honor the women who came before us and fought for equality among all races and genders. Hundreds of women have paved the way and continue to pave the way for millions of women today. They simply pass the torch to the next woman.

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Houston Spotlight: DeQuina Moore as Josephine Baker

DeQuina Moore Brings the Untold Josephine Baker Story to Houston’s Ensemble Theatre

Other than her famous banana dress or Keri Hilson’s performance in Pretty Girl Rock, today’s younger generations may not know much about the multi-talented Josephine Baker. The fact that Baker spent her youth in poverty before learning how to dance and eventually discovering success on Broadway is definitely an accomplishment to marvel over.

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Community Highlight: Houston's New Emerging Faith Leaders of 2019

Pastor LaShanda Gary, Pastor Kareem Jackson, Apostle Eminent Tony Ervin, Pastor Andre AJ Jones and Pastor Marcus Whittaker are gearing up to save souls one community and a time.

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EPA Releases Superfund Redevelopment Focus List; Includes MDI Site in Houston

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its initial list of Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites with the greatest expected redevelopment and commercial potential. The list includes the Many Diversified Interests, Inc., (MDI) site in Houston, a former foundry that was removed from the NPL in 2010.

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Garnet Coleman Encouraging Citizens to Vote Early

Early voting in Texas begins today, Tuesday, Feb. 20. I encourage you to vote early as lines are typically shorter and you can vote at any polling location. Click here to find a polling location close to you. Remember to bring a valid form of photo ID with you to the polls. Click here for a list of approved forms of ID.

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Environmental Justice Concerns Loom Over Rail Merger

A few months back, I wrote a column focused on my misgivings about the proposed merger of two huge railroads – Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern. As I wrote at the time, I feared that the merger would add to the environmental and health burdens already facing Black communities and other communities of color by introducing more rail traffic and more carbon emissions while also negatively impacting things like emergency response and commute times.

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Department of Neighborhoods Welcomes Complete Communities University Class of Spring 2023

28 emerging leaders will explore strategies for community empowerment

The Department of Neighborhoods (DON) is pleased to announce the Complete Communities University (CCU) Class of Spring 2023. Twenty-eight aspiring leaders from communities across Houston will participate in the eight-week leadership training course. Selected through a competitive application process, the participants represent City Council districts A through K and At-Large districts 1-4, including all 10 historically underserved communities receiving neighborhood revitalization services under Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Complete Communities initiative.

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Biden picks Texas sheriff who criticized Trump-era policies for ICE director

President Joe Biden will nominate Harris County, Texas, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, a critic of former President Donald Trump's immigration policies, to serve as director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the White House announced Tuesday.

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Coastal Prairie Conservancy and Partners Awarded $25 million for the Texas Grasslands and Savannas Initiative to Conserve Lands in Texas

The Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) along with its partner organizations announced this week a $25 million pledge from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through its Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). This award will support the Texas Grasslands and Savannas Initiative, which aims to permanently preserve lands and improve soil health, leading to enhanced carbon sequestration and increased carbon stock as well as long-term protection of land under threat of conversion.

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Next Weekend at Discovery Green

Houston, get ready to enjoy a list of fun activities that your whole family can continue to enjoy during the month of September!

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Electrifying Unity: Leading Automakers Rally Behind Tesla's NACS, Sparking a Charging Revolution

The electric vehicle (EV) landscape is undergoing a monumental transformation, promising a greener, more connected future. As we pivot towards sustainability, several automotive giants are aligning with Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS), heralding a new era of compatibility and convenience in EV charging.

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Noted actress Sheryl Lee Ralph to keynote JSU’s annual Mary E. Peoples Scholarship Luncheon

American actress, singer, author, and activist Sheryl Lee Ralph will deliver the keynote when Jackson State University hosts its annual Mary E. Peoples Scholarship Luncheon at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, at the Jackson Convention Complex in downtown Jackson.

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Houston Texans Announce Expansion of Girls Flag Program

Program will now include high school teams from Houston ISD

Today, the Houston Texans announced the expansion of their Girls FLAG Football Program. The program will feature 12 high school teams from Houston Independent School District (HISD), the eighth largest school district in the nation, and nine high school teams from the Texas Charter School Academic and Athletic League. The girls will compete in a six-week season, with gameplay beginning on April 13 and concluding in mid-May. The championship games to be held at the Houston Methodist Training Center.

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Stay Safe This Summer

The onset of summer means that our children are idle. All of that added free time presents lots of opportunities to get in trouble and be careless, as children get involved in activities to occupy their mind. Swimming, biking, and being outdoors are among the most popular but also raise a number of safety concerns for our children.

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Fans or no fans? Where some NFL teams stand

The National Football League will kick off its season September 10 with fans in the stands, according to an announcement Monday.

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Lovell's Food For Thought - Cultural Differences Need To Be Factored Into Scientific Health Discovery

Racial & Cultural Differences Matter

The more things change the more they remain the same. Who you are and the experiences you have determine the solutions you develop to address the problems you face." Give the lack of researchers of color, you should be able to see what the problem is. Although the numbers have increased, the percentage have remained the same. Therefore you have insight to both the problem and the solution to the problem. Unfortunately, we have continued to fail at solving this problem and therefore we continue to fail in making any significant reduction in health inequities.

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JJ Watt receives emotional standing ovation after final NFL game following end of stellar career

JJ Watt struggled to hold back his tears as he received a standing ovation while he left the NFL field for the final time after his likely Hall of Fame career came to an end on Sunday.

UniFirst Names 2021 Aldo Croatti and Ronald D. Croatti Scholarship Recipients

UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF), a North American leader in the supply and servicing of uniforms, workwear, and facility service products for businesses, recently unveiled the recipients of their 2021 Aldo Croatti and Ronald D. Croatti Scholarships.