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Chef Lorena Garcia, Patti LaBelle, Kelly Rowland and More Join No Kid Hungry to Help Connect Kids to Free Summer Meals

New this year: Bilingual summer meals finder is accessible via WhatsApp to help reach more immigrant and Latino families in the U.S.

All kids deserve a great summer, but for millions of children who rely on school meals, summer can be the hungriest time of year. No Kid Hungry, a national campaign to end childhood hunger, is launching an awareness campaign to help families find free meals for their kids and teens this summer. Parents, grandparents and caregivers can simply text “FOOD” or “COMIDA” to 304-304 or visit

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Volleyball scrimmage set for Saturday

TSU first-year volleyball coach Alexis Austin will lead her team through an intra-squad "maroon and gray" scrimmage on Saturday, August 20, in the Student Recreation Center.

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Personal information of roughly 46,000 veterans exposed in VA hack

The Department of Veterans Affairs said Monday that roughly 46,000 veterans had their personal information, including Social Security numbers, exposed in a data breach in which "unauthorized users" gained access to an online application used for making health care payments.

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Celebrity Hairstylist Johnny Wright Makes Houston His Next Stop on the Naturally You Tour

Inspired by his book “Natural & Curly Hair for Dummies,” Johnny Wright will be in a city near you!

Emmy-nominated celebrity hairstylist, motivational speaker, Johnny Wright is thrilled to announce his upcoming 11-city Naturally You Tour, inspired by his bestselling book "Natural and Curly Hair for Dummies." Johnny will make the official announcement during the Essence Festival in New Orleans on Saturday, July 1st, alongside his premiere partner MYAVANA at their Hair Lab in the Ernest Morial Convention Center. The tour will officially kick-off on Friday July 7th, 2023, in Chicago, Il, Johnny Wright's beloved hometown. For the complete tour schedule and updates, please visit our website at https://www.naturallyyoutour.com

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Cummings, Conyers, Thompson and Brady to VP Pence: Remove Kobach from Election Commission and Rescind Request for Sensitive Voter Information

Today, Reps. Elijah E. Cummings, John Conyers, Jr., Bennie G. Thompson, and Robert A. Brady, Ranking Members of the House Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Judiciary, Homeland Security, and House Administration, sent a letter to Vice President Michael Pence requesting that he ask for the resignation of Kris Kobach from his position as the Vice Chair of the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity, and that he rescind Mr. Kobach’s unprecedented request for sensitive voter information.

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Greater Houston Area Municipal Animal Shelters Combine Holiday Cheer and Saving Lives

Best Friends Animal Society’s ‘Home for the Holidays’ adoption and foster event series aims to place hundreds of animals in adoptive homes

A loving home is on holiday wish lists for thousands of animals in the greater Houston area –even a short stay with a holiday foster family can mean so much for dogs and cats while they await adoption. As animal shelters throughout the greater Houston area continue to reel from post-covid related impacts, many are operating over capacity and need the support of the community to save lives.

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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity & American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Partner to Fight Suicide

With a keen emphasis on collectively addressing suicide prevention and the mental health challenges that are a contributing factor, the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) have entered into a two-year partnership. The formal signing and announcement of the partnership took place at the Dr. Moses C. Norman, Sr. Leadership Conference, which convened at Atlantis Paradise Island in Nassau, Bahamas, on July 13, 2023, at Noon EST.

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New HHS Analysis: Congressional Republicans’ Medicaid Red Tape Would Jeopardize Health Coverage and Access to Care for 21 Million Americans If Implemented

Studies show work reporting requirements reduce enrollment, limit access to care, but don’t increase employment

Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released new analysis showing that approximately 21 million Americans’ health coverage and access to care would be jeopardized if the draconian Medicaid work reporting requirements proposed by Congressional Republicans were implemented.

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SPARK Week Celebrates 40 Years of Transforming Houston School Parks

In an exciting endeavor to rejuvenate and enhance community spaces, the SPARK School Park Program is thrilled to announce the upcoming SPARK Week, taking place from November 13th to 17th. This celebration marks a significant milestone in their journey, as they embark on a mission to build or "re-SPARK" 40 school parks in the Greater Houston area, all part of their remarkable $10 million campaign.

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Rod Stewart Announces North American Summer 2020 Tour With Special Guest Cheap Trick

Tickets On Sale Starting Friday, January 10 At 10am At LiveNation.com

Rod Stewart, the legendary two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted singer/songwriter today announced details for his highly anticipated 2020 summer tour with special guests Cheap Trick. Produced by Live Nation, the 21-city summer tour promises an unprecedented night of iconic hits songs from some of the most scenic venues across North America, kicking off July 21 in Cleveland, OH and wrapping in Chicago, IL on September 5.

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Women's History Month Highlight: Meet Telicia Fogle-Simon, Founder of Choice Nation Academy

Meet Telicia Fogle-Simon, a dedicated mother, educator and founder of Choice Nation Academy, a growing education center.

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Families are 'self-separating' in Mexico after being expelled from the US, Border Patrol says

Migrant families are "self-separating" in Mexico, sending children alone to cross into the United States after first having been expelled, the US Border Patrol's chief patrol agent of the Rio Grande Valley sector told CNN.

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Astros Baseball Returns to Minute Maid Park for Home Opener on Monday, April 2

Opening Homestand to feature unveiling of 2017 World Championship Pennant, World Championship Ring Ceremony and special giveaways during Championship Weekend

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Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott to Keynote Brazoria County Boys & Girls Club Benefit Brunch

The Boys & Girls Club of Brazoria County (BGCBC) is pleased to announce that Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott will serve as the featured speaker at a benefit brunch. The event will be held at the Dow Academic Center located on the campus of Brazosport College on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. The event will begin at 11:00 a.m. and conclude at 1:00 p.m.

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Hurricane Harvey temporary housing program extended until August 2019

A recent extension to the temporary housing program provided by the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may provide Hurricane Harvey survivors a manufactured housing unit, travel-trailer or direct-lease apartment until Aug. 25, 2019. The program was originally set to end Feb. 25, 2019.

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Singer Jody Watley Launches Signature Line Of Home FragrancesandCandles

Singer and entrepreneur Jody Watley believes in the power of surrounding yourself with a relaxing scent and good music. The iconic superstar is expanding her signature brand line with the release of new home fragrances and candles.

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Ars Lyrica Houston opens its 2022-23 Season with Hail, Bright Cecilia!

On Friday, September 23 at 7:30 pm, Grammy-nominated early music ensemble Ars Lyrica Houston begins its 2022-23 season with an exultant concert in Zilkha Hall featuring eight solo singers and a colorful Baroque orchestra. The season opener “Hail, Bright Cecilia!” celebrates the legacy of St. Cecilia, the patron saint of music, by spotlighting two splendid Cecilian odes by Henry Purcell, alongside George Frideric Handel’s spirited Concerto in C Major from Alexander’s Feast.

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Clifford Tatum sworn in as Harris County Elections Administrator

Preparations for November 8 Election well underway

Clifford Tatum assumed the duties and responsibilities as the Harris County Elections Administrator after being sworn in on Wednesday, August 24. Tatum brings over 16 years of elections experience from the local, state, and national level to serve Harris County’s 2.5 million registered voters.

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Downtown District and Theatre Under the Stars Present Body by Broadway at Market Square Park

The Houston Downtown Management District and Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) present Body by Broadway at Market Square Park. Sing, squat, dance and plank along to your favorite Broadway tunes, taught by instructors from DEFINE body & mind. Classes are approximately 60 minutes and are free. After, shop for juice, workout gear and more from wellness vendors on site at the park.

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Chef Carla Hall Brings the Hootie Hoo to Cooking With a Twist

Houston Style Magazine along with 24 Houstonians had a front row seat as Chef Carla Hall of ABC’s The Chew electrified the main room at “Cooking With a Twist “as she gave culinary instructions to each class participant. Chef Dee Dee Coleman and her staff were on hand as well to facilitate the activities while Chef Carla had the room full of guests bursting into laughter, posing for photos, and attending to their cooking tasks.