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Ride METRO to Rodeo Houston

You can rope a ride on METRO to Rodeo Houston and the World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest and leave your horesless buggy at home. From METRORail to local bus and shuttle services, there are several options to fit your schedule. You can rope a ride on METRO to Rodeo Houston and the World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest and leave your horesless buggy at home. From METRORail to local bus and shuttle services, there are several options to fit your schedule.

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Time's Up CEO resigned after sexual assault allegations were made against her son, group says

Less than four months into the job, Lisa Borders has resigned as the president and CEO of Time's Up, which aims to combat workplace sexual misconduct, following sexual misconduct claims against her son, according to the organization.

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The black leaders of an iconic Mardi Gras parade want you to know their 'black makeup is NOT blackface'

When one of New Orleans' most cherished parades rolls next month, float riders -- African-American and white -- will greet the screaming throngs wearing lofty feather headdresses, crinkly grass skirts and the sort of black face paint that most anywhere else might draw gasps and cries of racism.

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Millennials On the Move: Building Inspiration Through Goal Setting

Getting started is the most important step in any process. Coming up with the idea and even the plans for it can be a smooth endeavor but actually taking the step to act on the plan and put it in the universe can be scary. Will it fail? Will it succeed? All sorts of thoughts swirl in your head until you finally have to stop all the noise, move out of your own way, and go for it. This is a struggle Kayla Starr Simmons is familiar with. Two years ago she made a decision to act on a plan that has changed the course of her life.

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Try the Trendiest Flavors Tonight

New seasonings make it easy

Exotic flavors common in the Middle Eastern region of the world like harissa, za’atar and shawarma are having a moment, appearing on restaurant menus and in popular make-at-home recipes.

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Walgreens and CVS Are Redesigning Their Drugstores to Focus More On Health

CVS Health and Walgreens are remodeling some of their drugstores to look more like doctor's offices.

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Restoring Historic Dr. John Biggers Mural After Harvey

What was once thought gone in Hurricane Harvey now is back in full glory. This is the historic Dr. John Biggers mural – the contribution of the negro woman to American life and education.

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Houston police to ditch no-knock warrants after deadly raid, chief says

Houston police will do away with no-knock warrants, Chief Art Acevedo told residents at a testy town hall dealing with a drug raid that left two people dead and five officers hurt.

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Seven Houston Educators Named Finalists for 2019 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards

Seven Houston educators have been named finalists for the 2019 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, spotlighting them as some of the best educators in Texas.

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Joe Biden's experience sets him apart. It could also hurt him in 2020.

If former Vice President Joe Biden enters the 2020 race, his more than four-decades-long career in Washington will face fresh scrutiny, including his work on criminal justice and financial reform issues.

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Getting the Band Back Together: Houston Welcomes Back Center Clint Capela to the Starting Lineup

In 2014, one of the best hip-hop duos known to date, Outkast, reunited to play dozens of venues around the United States including Coachella, which is the biggest summer music festival around. It had been nearly 10 years since Big Boi and Andre 3000 had been on stage, but once they hit that stage it was like they never had a layoff.

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Why would anyone lie about being a victim of a crime?

Everyone lies. But some falsehoods have graver consequences than others, such as lying to police about being a crime victim.

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Jussie Smollett paid $3,500 to stage his attack, hoping to promote his career, police allege

Jussie Smollett paid two brothers $3,500 to stage an attack on him last month, taking "advantage of the pain and anger of racism to promote his career," Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson alleged Thursday.

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Text messages and rideshares helped police uncover evidence in the Jussie Smollett case

The sequence of events reads like the plot of a television show: A man stages his own attack and rehearses it beforehand, making sure there's a surveillance camera nearby to record it.

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5 things to know for February 22: Jussie Smollett, NC election, Vatican, Venezuela

Looking for a new way to beat the traffic? If you live in Mumbai, you can use Uber to summon ... a speedboat. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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SeaWorld San Antonio to Launch 2019 Season Saturday, Feb. 23

New sea turtle attraction, new rides highlight 2019 calendar

SeaWorld San Antonio will launch its 2019 season Saturday, Feb. 23, with the first of four new Sesame Street Kids’ Weekends featuring fun for the entire family.

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Governor Abbott Delivers State Of The State Remarks At Houston Business Coalition And C Club Luncheon

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered a State of the State address at the Houston Business Coalition and C Club Luncheon in Houston. The Governor spoke about his legislative priorities for the session, including the need for property tax and school finance reform, and discussed the state's continued commitment to recovery efforts for Texans impacted by Hurricane Harvey.

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Luxury Designer Isaac Moore comments on Gucci Blackface: Fashion or Faux

Isaac and Moore, up and coming Black American luxury designer had this to say about the Gucci Blackface controversy on newscaster’s Isiah Carey’s Isiah Factor Uncensored. “Let’s focus on a solution versus focusing on the problem. The problem is systematic.”

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Theatre Under The Stars Announces the Cast of Mamma Mia!

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is excited to announce its cast for Mamma Mia!.

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TSU launches groundbreaking student-run, e-radio station

Texas Southern University students have a new voice – The Voice – with the launch of KTSU2, a student-run, streaming radio station that officially launches on Tuesday, February 19.