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Teen artist's soon-to-be-releaed book already No. 1

In the South Bay, a teen artist who is known for his paintings of celebrities is days away from releasing his first book.

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Panthers Use Strong Defensive Effort To Extend State Fair Classic Winning Streak

DALLAS -- Prairie View A&M University (3-1) football team extended their State Fair Classic winning streak to four as they beat Grambling State 24-10 (1-3) at the Cotton Bowl Stadium. “It was a feeling of we have been here before,” said defensive lineman Jason Dumas who remained undefeated against Grambling in his time at PV. “We know it was a major accomplishment.”

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Macy’s, Inc. to Hire 76,000 Colleagues for the Holiday Season and Beyond

Macy’s, Inc. national hiring event will be held on Thursday, September 23

Full- and part-time job opportunities with competitive benefits and bonus programs available to spread holiday cheer through Macy’s, Inc. omnichannel shopping experience for candidates with a variety of skills and interests Macy’s, Inc. national hiring event will be held on Thursday, September 23

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Digital records from 19th Century give Black families a glimpse of their ancestry

Millions of Freedmen’s Bureau records have become newly available, helping to break down a barrier to history that many Black families couldn't access.

After more than 20 years researching her family’s origin in America, Nicka Sewell-Smith found the name of an uncle who had filed a complaint about having his horse stolen. Another notation said he had shopped for bacon, a broom and tobacco in “Short’s Place” in Louisiana about seven months before the 13th Amendment was passed in 1865.

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Stacey Abrams: 'Callous' Leadership in These States Has Left Millions of Americans Without Health Coverage

Throughout the course of the pandemic, we have witnessed inequities ripple across our society, particularly along racial and socioeconomic lines. Most tellingly, this imbalance affects frontline workers — many of whom are people of color — who put their lives and health on the line to keep our communities functioning while risking their families' well-being.

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How to Help a Child in Depression: 8 Pieces of Advice

If you have a young adult under your roof, you’re probably familiar with moodiness, vague responses when trying to engage in conversation, sleeping late into the day, and using their mobile devices as an extension of their arms over time with family. It’s not unusual to see this with most teens but these behaviors can also point to depression. According to Psychiatry.org, depression is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable.

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The Woodlands native serves at Naval Air Station Jacksonville

The Woodlands, Texas, native serves at Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville located in Jacksonville, Florida. Airman John James joined the Navy one year ago. Today, James serves as an aviation electrician's mate.

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Mayor Sylvester Turner Joins Houston Arts Foundation to announce a New Adopt-A-Monument Program

The Houston Arts Foundation and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will host a press conference unveiling a new branding initiative for the 56-year-old non-profit organization. The event will be held on Wednesday, October 6, at 11:30 am at City Hall in the Legacy Room.

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House passes bill preserving the right to abortion

The House on Friday passed the Women's Health Protection Act, a bill aimed at preserving access to an abortion nationwide, as abortion rights are being threatened across the country by Republican-led state legislatures.

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Rep. Karen Bass plans to run for Los Angeles mayor next year

California Democratic Rep. Karen Bass is preparing to launch a 2022 campaign for mayor of Los Angeles, and could make her announcement as soon as next week, according to a person familiar with her plans.

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Longtime Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley is running for reelection

Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley announced on Friday that he will run for reelection, further solidifying Republican chances of holding the seat in 2022.

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Justice Department appoints David Neal as director of the nation's immigration courts

Attorney General Merrick Garland has announced the appointment of David Neal to lead the Executive Office for Immigration Review, which oversees the nation's immigration courts.

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Halloween "Grosstopia"

Children’s Museum of Houston transforms into the goopiest and slimiest Halloween hub for safe trick-or-treating daily! Oct. 12 to 30

Something icky comes to the Children’s Museum of Houston! A myriad of ooey, gooey and slimy has maneuvered its way into the Museum for three weeks of Halloween! Come partake in spine-tingling experiments, spirit-lifting activities and slime-filled fun during “Halloween Grosstopia.” Meander your way through the Museum in search of goblins, goodies and goo!

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Debbie Allen Makes History As the First Black Woman to Receive the Governors Award

Debbie Allen made history at the 73rd Emmys by becoming the first Black woman to receive the Governors Award. She was honored on Sunday night for her contributions to television as a writer, actress, director, producer, dancer, and choreographer.

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Kamala Harris Raises 'Grave Concerns' Over Treatment of Haitian Migrants In Call with DHS Chief

Vice President Kamala Harris told Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday that she had serious worries about the treatment of Haitian migrants by Border Patrol agents.

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Blck Market Gives Black Business Owners A Place of Their Own

A true sign that something is valuable is if everyone is chasing it. That could not be truer for the all mighty dollar. Everyone wants some mean green especially the black community. With money comes power. The power to build your community up, shape the lives of those who live there, and set everyone on a path for success. Every opportunity to catch that dollar must be seized.

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The Woodlands native serves at Naval Air Station Jacksonville

The Woodlands, Texas, native serves at Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville located in Jacksonville, Florida.

Houston Health Department to offer on campus COVID-19 testing in schools

The Houston Health Department is partnering with Houston ISD and Aldine ISD to provide free on-campus COVID-19 testing to students and staff at many campuses this school year.

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Visitation and Funeral Arrangements for Senior Police William "Bill" Jeffrey

Visitation and funeral services of fallen Houston Police Department Senior Police Officer William “Bill” Jeffrey are as follows:

Florida governor says parents can send asymptomatic kids exposed to Covid-19 back to school

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday announced that the state has put out a revised rule which follows a "symptom-based approach" to quarantining students, meaning asymptomatic children exposed to Covid-19 in classrooms could be sent back to school by parents.