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One Texas County Just Swore In 17 Black Female Judges

A new year brought the swearing-in of newly elected officials in Harris County, Texas, and among them were 17 black female judges.

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TheColeman Chronicle: The Opioid Epidemic and Its Effect On Our Children, Economy

I was selected by Texas House Speaker Straus to be a member of the Select Committee on Opioid and Substance Abuse this interim. My fellow committee members and I will address issues involving substance abuse throughout the state.

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Engineering Executive Who Oversaw Flood Reduction Overhaul in Medical Center Area Endorses Mayor's Construction Ordinance Reform

In a letter to Mayor Sylvester Turner, James F. Thompson, chief executive of the Texas & Gulf Coast Infrastructure division of the international engineering/development/construction firm AECOM, endorses the mayor's proposal to require that future dwellings and other buildings in flood plains be constructed higher to prevent flooding.

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“Catch on Fire” opens at The Collective January 18

Ashley Washington dedicates collection to late godbrother

“Catch on Fire,” a collection of the art of designer Ashley Washington, opens Thursday, January 18, at the Community Artists’ Collective, 4101 San Jacinto, Suite 116, with a reception from 6 to 8:00 p.m. Washington, the owner of Visionary Art & Décor, creates her abstract art to express a feeling of happiness, hope, joy and inspiration. Each painting has a story behind it.

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Alert #2: Midday Park & Ride Service Added to Accommodate Riders

METRO is adding more midday Park & Ride services to help riders who want to make earlier return trips. The routes listed below will begin picking up for return trips at Noon and will run about every 30 minutes.

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ASTROS SIGN RHP PEDRO BAEZ

The Astros have signed free agent right-handed pitcher Pedro Báez to a two-year contract, Astros General Manager James Click announced today. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Beyoncé reigns after breaking and setting Grammy records

Beyoncé went into the Grammys Sunday with nine nominations, the most of any artist for the night.

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R&B Singer-Songwriter Chantaul Williams Partners With Houston's Own Signature Sipz For Chan Wine

R&B Singer-Songwriter Chantaul Williams partners with Celebrity Beverage Pioneer, Hope Foster, CEO of Signature Sipz, LLC. to create a delicious wine blend called Fruit Bliss launching in April 2021.

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Loteria Night!

SERJobs is hosting a family-friendly Loteria Night fundraiser

Benefitting SERJobs!, this special, family-friendly fundraising event is part of the inaugural SERJobs Giving Day events.

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Free Adult Programs From Harris County Department of Education’s Adult Education

The Harris County Department of Education is offering free Adult Education program in both English and Spanish.

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Magical Winter Lights

Magical Winter Lights is an experiential adventure, sprawling with more than 100 vibrant lanterns within seven expansive displays and six million lights. Escape the city and immerse yourself in a unique wonderland of illuminated tunnels, and world landmarks, or stand beneath life-sized dinosaurs and explore the adventures of wonderland.

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Texas Southern University’s Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs Offering Free Mini-Courses to Community

The Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs (BJ-ML SOPA) at Texas Southern University will begin offering “mini-courses,” as part of its community engagement initiative. The first course begins on Saturday, January 7.

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Quavo releases moving Takeoff tribute song

Quavo has released a new song in honor of his late nephew and fellow Migos member, Takeoff.

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The Open House With Realtor Falyn Davis - HOA vs NO HOA

Welcome back to the Open House. Whether you are buying a home for your primary residence or searching for an investment property, you will have to make a decision on whether or not you want to live in an area with a Homeowners Association (HOA).

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Mayor Turner speaks at Southmore Bridge Celebration

Nearly three years after it was demolished, the Southmore Bridge reconstruction project is officially complete.

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Maren Morris, Pitbull, Machine Gun Kelly and more to perform during CNN's 'The Fourth in America' concert

In just a few hours, the skies will be lit up with fireworks across the country to mark America's independence.

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First of former NFL players charged in medical reimbursement scam pleads guilty

Shantee Orr, one of eight former NFL players who, along with an athletic trainer, are charged with taking part in a $632,000 scheme to defraud an NFL player trust fund by submitting false claims for medical benefits, has pleaded guilty, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Wednesday.

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Texans Rookie QB Davis Mills Heading Into Hostile Territory

Texans quarterback Davis Mills will be making his second start under center on Sunday against a team that thrives on putting pressure and making life rough for anyone taking snaps for the opposing team.

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In an Historic Vote, CWA Elects Claude Cummings Jr. President, and Ameenah Salaam Secretary-Treasurer

In an historic election, Claude Cummings Jr. was elected as president of the Communications Workers of America by delegates to the union’s 79th convention and Ameenah Salaam was elected Secretary-Treasurer. Cummings is the first Black man elected as CWA President. Salaam, who was elected by acclamation, is the first Black woman to serve as Secretary-Treasurer.

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Fort Bend County Judge KP George Hosts Annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration

Fort Bend County Judge KP George will host his Annual Fort Bend County Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 16, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Landmark Community Center, located at 100 Louisiana St., Missouri City, TX 77469.