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Rep. Reynolds Welcomes Commissioner Morales

State Rep. Ron Reynolds, recently re-elected to his fourth term with nearly 70 percent, as Fort Bend’s first African American State Legislator, came back from Austin last Thursday, January 26 to introduce his friend, recently elected Fort Bend County Commissioner Vincent Morales to the constituents they share in east Fort Bend County.

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AboutThatCar.com: 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer

When you think of Mitsubishi, it’s a question of is the glass half full or is it half empty. It just might be tilting toward the former now that Renault Nissan has purchased a controlling interest in the Japanese automaker. But until the combination is ready to execute the new business plan, Mitsubishi must solider on with its current products. And they’re not bad.

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‘Fate Of The Furious’ Makes F. Gary Gray Top Black Box Office Director

The Fate of the Furious set box office records with weekend with the eight installment of the movie opening over Easter weekend. But it also puts one Black director in a company by himself.

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Spring Skincare Revamp: Expert Tips for Radiant Skins

With the transition to Spring and warmer weather, now is the best time to take a look at your beauty routine with fresh eyes and revamp for the new season. Beauty expert, dermatologist and Vaseline ambassador Dr. Brooke Jackson shares her key tips to help you minimize clutter, better utilize the products you love, and even try something new.

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“The Schmuck in My Office: How to Deal Effectively with Difficult People at Work” by Jody J. Foster, MD MBA with Michelle Joy, MD

Your co-worker is an idiot. All day long, he’s blah-blah-blah, telling you how great he is, the coolest guy ever. If you’ve done something, he’s done it better. Twice. You’d love it if the boss fired the jerk, but then you’d be short-handed and that’s no good, either. So read “The Schmuck in My Office” by Jody J. Foster, MD MBA (with Michelle Joy, MD) and find out a better way of dealing with him.

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White House: Trump Paid $38 Million in Income Tax in 2005

President Donald Trump paid $38 million in taxes on income of more than $150 million in 2005, the White House confirmed on Tuesday.

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“Madame President: The Extraordinary Journey of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf” by Helene Cooper

Your friends follow what you have to say. Whether on social media or otherwise, they listen to you and understand, ask your opinion, seek your wisdom, and look to your lead. With them, you live a good life. Have followers like those, as you’ll see in “Madame President” by Helene Cooper, and you can change the world.

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AboutThatCar.com: 2017 Kia Soul Turbo

The Kia Soul has survived in a niche where many have failed. It is a square box yet stylish, sassy and it had a little bit of sex appeal. What’s more, this year’s edition was beefed up with added power.

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TWC Announces $1.5 Million in Funding for Pilot Program to Support Foster Youth

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is seeking education partners for a pilot program to help increase the number of Texas foster youth who graduate from high school. TWC announced the availability of $1.5 million in funding for the Foster Youth Dropout Recovery and High School Completion pilot program that will help current and former 16- to 25-year-old foster youth earn a high school diploma or its equivalent, with the opportunity to gain workforce skills and a pathway to employment or postsecondary education.

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“Spy on History: Mary Bowser and the Civil War Spy Ring” by Enigma Alberti & Tony Cliff

You’ve seen a lot of things you weren’t supposed to see. Some might call you “snoopy.” Others might say you’re “nosy,” but you understand that keeping your eyes open, finding information, and knowing what you’re not supposed to know can sometimes be a good thing. And in the new book “Spy on History: Mary Bowser and the Civil War Spy Ring” by Enigma Alberti & Tony Cliff, sleuthing and snooping can change history.

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“Flying Lessons & Other Stories,” Edited by Ellen Oh

So, have you heard the one about…? Of course you have. You’re all over social media. You know what’s going on; sometimes it feels like you’ve heard it all, and maybe you have. Now in “Flying Lessons & Other Stories,” edited by Ellen Oh, you’ll hear it from a different side.

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OPINION: Don’t Leave Hispanic Businesses Out Of COVID-19 Recovery, For Houston’s Sake

“Hispanics Represent More Than $53 billion In Annual Spending Power, Which Is Just Short Of A Quarter Of Total Consumer Spending In The Region.” – Dr. Laura G. Murillo

The pandemic caused by COVID-19 has created an economic challenge unlike any other in our lifetime.

Women: Transform A Dismal Year Into A Happier Personal Journey

COVID-19 has played havoc with many people’s careers, but it may have been especially detrimental to women.

Mayor Sylvester Turner Creates New Office Of Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence

Program Launched To Empower Survivors With A Safe And A Financial Path Forward

Effective immediately, the Mayor’s Office of Human Trafficking will expand to include Domestic Violence and focus on services and policies to address gender-based violence. The new Office of Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence (MOHT&DV) will be led by Minal Patel Davis.

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AboutThatCar.com: 2020 Hyundai Ioniq HEV

The Hyundai Ioniq is a car of the future. That’s because it comes in three electrified versions: hybrid, plug-in hybrid and all electric. We had the hybrid.

Philo Partners with TV One to Launch the Network's First vMVPD Distribution Deal

TV One Joins Industry's Most Valuable, Entertainment-Packed Philo Service of 60+ Channels, Unlimited DVR and 40K+ On Demand Titles for $20 per Month

5 Financial Pressure Points to Evaluate During COVID Times

Financial pressure is a part of life for most people, and now the COVID-19 pandemic has brought new financial pressure points or exacerbated existing ones for many individuals and families.

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“Down the River Unto the Sea” by Walter Mosley

Something’s wrong. It may look just fine, but you know better. Call it intuition, call it plain-as-day, but there’s something off, something not-quite-right about a situation and it’s gotten under your skin. You can’t ignore it and you can’t let it be. As in the new novel, “Down the River Unto the Sea” by Walter Mosley, it’s time to set things right. The last thing Joe King Oliver needed was that letter.

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Once Homeless, This Black Teen Just Earned a Full Ride Scholarship to Harvard University

Richard Jenkins, who spent his life as a child in numerous homeless shelters, is now off to conquer Harvard. Jenkins was accepted to attend the prestigious university and was awarded a full-ride scholarship.

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New TechHub for Innovation & Emergency Response

The City of Houston and AccelerateH2O announced the launch of the nation’s first large-scale technology demonstration hub during the 2017 Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference in Chicago, Illinois.