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LULAC is the Lead Plantiff in the Lawsuit Against Texas Redistricting Maps

Nation’s Largest and Oldest Latino Civil Rights Organization and Coalition Stand Up to Governor Abbott

The state’s Latino civil and voting rights organizations have filed a lawsuit challenging Texas on its four new redistricting maps: Congressional, State Senate, House, and State Board of Education. The coalition seeks to prevent the use of the maps because they dilute Latino voting strength in violation of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA) and the U.S. Constitution.

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Savor the Flavor: The Savoy Unveils Delectable Thursday Steak Night Extravaganza

The Savoy, a cherished neighborhood gem nestled in the heart of Houston's Third Ward, is set to elevate your Thursday evenings with the launch of its enticing new addition – Steak Night on Thursdays!

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Comfort Foodies’ ‘Pick 6 Game Day Package’ Elevates Super Bowl Sunday Feasting

Comfort Foodies, the beloved culinary hotspot where Southern Soul meets Caribbean flair, is revolutionizing traditional Super Bowl Sunday feasting with its mouthwatering “Pick 6 Game Day Package,” available for dine-in or takeout!

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Campus Chronicles - February 7, 2024

Let's give a round of applause to Melinda Winston for shattering the Alief ISD Hastings High School Lady Bears Rebound record, amassing an impressive 983 career rebounds! 🔥 Kudos on this remarkable achievement!

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Texas woman charged with threatening to kill judge overseeing Trump’s federal election interference case

A Texas woman has been charged with threatening in a voicemail to kill the federal judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s criminal case in Washington, DC, over his attempts to overturn the 2020 election.

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Rice University Launches Five Research Centers to Tackle Global Challenges

New Research Centers to Address Coastal Resilience, Cancer Care, and Latinx Community Challenges

Rice University has invested in five research centers addressing global issues, including coastal safety, cancer diagnosis, Latin American challenges, and more.

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Celebrating Black Excellence: Lena Waithe, Mona Scott-Young, and More Honored at the 2024 BWFN Summit!

Houston, mark your calendars for an unforgettable event honoring the trailblazing contributions of Black women in film and television at the Black Women Film Network (BWFN) Summit on March 23rd, 2024. Held at the prestigious Loudermilk Conference Center in Atlanta, GA, this year's summit promises to be an empowering celebration of creativity, resilience, and success.

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Remembering Naomi King: A Legacy of Courage and Compassion

The matriarch of the King family, civil rights icon Naomi Ruth Barber King, leaves behind a profound legacy of love and activism.

The hearts of many in Houston and beyond are heavy as they bid farewell to a remarkable woman whose life epitomized courage, compassion, and unwavering dedication to the fight for equality. Naomi Ruth Barber King, beloved matriarch of the King family and revered civil rights activist, peacefully passed away on March 7th, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia, at the age of 92.

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Bindi Irwin writes a touching note to her dad about her upcoming wedding

Bindi Irwin hasn't been able to celebrate some recent major life milestones with her father, the late "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin, but he is never far from her thoughts.

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Luke Perry's final 'Riverdale' scenes air this week

"Riverdale" is biding a final farewell to Luke Perry. Showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa tweeted Sunday that the CW series would be airing the last scenes Perry filmed this week.

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Congressional Black Caucus Institute Launches Tech Platform to Diversify Public Policy Recruitment

The Congressional Black Caucus Institute (CBCI) announces the launch of an AI-enabled tech platform to strengthen diversity hiring in public policy.

AFC-Texas Cheers Governor Abbott Educational Freedom Announcement

“Thanks to Greg Abbott’s leadership, the educational freedom movement in Texas has been lit on fire”

The American Federation for Children - Texas (TFC) today cheered Governor Abbott for his leadership in announcing a landmark change in supporting funding following the child to any educational setting of their parents’ choice.

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First on CNN: Jill Biden's press secretary leaving White House

Michael LaRosa, the press secretary for first lady Dr. Jill Biden, is departing the White House, a White House official told CNN.

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Hugh Jackman and wife Deborra-Lee Furness announce separation

Hugh Jackman and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness have announced they are separating after 27 years of marriage.

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Paying a Debt to Society?

After Incarceration, Former Prisoners Face a Tough Journey Home to Find Work, Reunite with Family and Begin Again

Try to imagine what freedom must be like for many prisoners who've been released after serving sentences of 10, 15 or 20 years behind bars.

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Young children will pay the price if enough US adults don't get vaccinated against Covid-19, expert says

Children will likely pay the price for adults in the US not getting vaccinated at high enough rates to slow or stop the spread of Covid-19, which has been surging in most states, a vaccine expert said.

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Suspect in Shooting of Paramedic Found Dead, Dallas Mayor Says

The gunman who shot and injured a paramedic treating a civilian in Dallas claimed on his Facebook page to be the New Black Panther Party's longtime national minister of defense.

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DOJ watchdog report finds chronic failures by Bureau of Prisons contributes to deaths of hundreds of inmates

Chronic failures by the Bureau of Prisons contributed to the deaths of hundreds of federal prison inmates, the Department of Justice’s Inspector General said in a blistering report released Thursday.

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Community: AVDA Acts to End Abuse

The fearless AVDA campaign “END ABUSE BEGAN AGAIN” is a strategic force against domestic violence and it has been a successful one. This past week, many well-heeled society women and a few well-suited men filled up the Junior League’s Tearoom to discuss making a significant difference and furthering this much-needed cause.

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Behind the Scenes of Cirque du Soleil Corteo: High Stakes & Rewards With Jackson "Kaj" Kanukai

One of Cirque du Soleil’s most beloved productions, after wrapping up an exclusive six-performance run at Houston’s Toyota Center, many are wondering just how the masterful performers behind Corteo do it. Featuring 51 acrobats, musicians, singers and actors from across the globe, the theatrical masterpiece has become a fan favorite.