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The Tina Turner Musical Priority Access Begins Tomorrow, June 5 at 10:00 AM ET

Tickets for the Broadway premiere of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL will go on sale to the general public this Friday, June 7th at 10:00 AM ET through Ticketmaster.com or by calling 877-250-2929. Get Priority Access to buy tickets tomorrow, Wednesday, June 5th from 10:00 AM ET by going to www.TinaOnBroadway.com now and signing up for the newsletter.

'Tales of the City' Netflix revival misses some tales worth telling

"Tales of the City" was groundbreaking when Armistead Maupin began writing it in the 1970s, and still felt very much that way when it became a PBS miniseries in 1993. After two follow-ups, the show makes a much-belated return, this time as a woefully uneven Netflix version that makes "Tales" look stale, proving even with the near-mystical 28 Barbary Lane, you can't always go home again.

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GirlTrek’s 3rd Annual Radical Self-Care Retreat for Black Women is Set for Labor Day Weekend in the Rockies

The #StressProtest, August 30-September 3, 2019, has more than tripled in size.

It’s that time of year again -- the time where Black women from around the country make their annual pilgrimage to the Rocky Mountains for a weekend unlike anything they’ve experienced before with GirlTrek’s #StressProtest.

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What's Really Going On with LAMIK Founder Kim Roxie

I have to tell you, ladies, what's really been going on. Some of you who have been with me from the early days know me as a small business owner and makeup artist. Who consistently talked about how important it is for us to use clean and green beauty products.

What parents should know if their autistic child suffers from constipation and irritability

Ten years ago, university researchers might have been laughed out of the room for suggesting that soluble fiber intake may improve these common issues

About 1 in 59 children in the U.S. has been identified1 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Most of these children also have chronic digestive issues2 – including constipation and leaky gut – because their good gut bacteria (probiotics) are out of balance. Frustratingly, these gut disorders often contribute to a child’s irritability.

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Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory in North Houston

Work Complete on Large Water Main

Houston Water has completed repairs on a 66-inch (5.5-foot diameter) water main located near Beltway 8 North and US 59. Although the city knows of no resulting quality problems with the water supply to the area, a drinking water advisory is being issued for residents in the vicinity of Will Clayton Parkway, east of the airport and west of US 59 until final water samples are confirmed to meet state drinking water standards.

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CBCF 5th Executive Economic Summit in Houston - Dec 10-11, 2017

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) will be in Houston for their 5th Executive Economic Summit. Chairwoman Sheila Jackson Lee is hosting the distinguished delegation to discuss relevant economic issues, especially during this current post-Hurricane Harvey period. The focus and theme will be: “Economic Lessons Learned and the Role of Business in National Disaster Relief Efforts”.

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More Than Half of All African-Americans Have High Blood Pressure Under New Diagnostic Guidelines

Well over half of all African-American adults will be classified as having high blood pressure under new streamlined diagnostic guidelines released this week, illuminating the heavy burden of cardiovascular disease in the population.

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Georgia voting law leads to calls for some sports events to be moved or canceled

Georgia has a long history of attracting national sports events, but a controversial new voting law might have severe repercussions for that tradition.

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This snake turns its body into a lasso to climb up smooth surfaces

Snake-haters, look away -- and, whatever you do, don't look up.

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Bowser urges people to avoid DC as National Guard plans to have at least 10,000 troops in city

Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser on Monday urged Americans to avoid the city during President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration next week and to participate virtually following last week's deadly domestic terror attack on the US Capitol.

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AboutThatCar.com 2020 Cadillac CT5

At first glance, Cadillac’s CT5 looks just like the brand’s CT4. But on close inspection, it has a different front fascia, grille and it is a little bit bigger.

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YMCA of Greater Houston Hires Angela Hodson as Chief Philanthropy Officer

Hodson to lead new ‘Be the Change’ philanthropic campaign seeking to secure $25 million in community support

The YMCA of Greater Houston is proud to announce the expansion of its leadership team with the newly hired Angela Hodson as Chief Philanthropy Officer. Hodson is a Houston-based leader with more than 28 years of nonprofit and charitable experience and relationships that will further elevate the Y’s philanthropy efforts.

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Dow tumbles 700 points as Wall Street's fears turn to China

The Dow and the broader US stock market fell sharply Monday as Chinese real estate conglomerate Evergrande's debt crisis made American investors uneasy.

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Two Florida counties stick with mask mandates despite financial penalties

Broward and Alachua counties in Florida are moving forward with mask mandates for their public school systems despite financial penalties from the state of Florida for not allowing parents to opt out of the requirement, in defiance of an order by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Seven Texas Students Named 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today announced the 58th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.

Shame on the Demagogues

On cue, like roaches crawling out of the woodwork in the darkness of night, the right- and left-wing demagogues emerged on television literally as innocent children and teachers were dying on the floors of a fourth-grade classroom in Uvalde, Texas.

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Yelp to begin prominently labeling crisis pregnancy centers to avoid confusion

Yelp on Tuesday said it is introducing a new label to more clearly identify crisis pregnancy centers, which do not perform abortions and typically attempt to persuade people from terminating pregnancies, in the latest example of tech companies adapting their policies in the wake of the demise of Roe v. Wade.

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Communities In Schools of Houston celebrates 10-year anniversary of Mental Health Initiative

Communities In Schools (CIS) of Houston marks the 10th anniversary of its Mental Health Initiative, (MHI) which was launched in September 2012 to expand mental health support across the Houston-area campuses it serves. For the past 43 years, supporting students' mental health and well-being has been at the core of what CIS does. With the MHI, the organization was able to implement targeted efforts to collectively address the growing mental health needs on CIS campuses.

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First Saturday Arts Market Welcomes New & Returning Artists

Houston’s original monthly outdoor art market returns for holiday shopping November 5, 2022 on the parking lot at 540 W. 19th St. The November edition features over 40 artists from the greater Houston area and Austin.