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Last Days of Early Voting for the Tuesday, November 7th Elections

Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth reminds citizens that this is the last week they can vote early before the November 7 Joint General & Special Elections. So far, more than 91.5K people have voted in person in Harris County.

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Empowering Houstonians: Digital Navigators Light The Path To Technological Freedom

In today's digital age, there's an undeniable urgency to ensure everyone keeps pace with the rapidly evolving online world Wilson-Scott, EVP and Chief Diversity Officer for Comcast Corporation & President of the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation, astutely remarked, “The key to closing the digital divide goes beyond just mere access to the Internet.” And in Houston, this philosophy is being put into action.

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Houston Elections: Race Heats Up as Early Voting Nears Its End

As the early voting period in Harris County comes to a close, over 101,000 people have already cast their ballots, leaving one more week of early voting at the county's 68 designated locations. These elections, which hold the power to shape our lives, see citizens actively engaging in the democratic process, choosing from 18 candidates vying for the position of Houston Mayor and numerous contenders in hotly contested city council races.

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H-E-B Manvel: A New Retail Marvel In The Heart Of A New Booming Community!

On October 25, 2023, Houston extend- ed a warm welcome to its newest shopping jewel: the H-E-B Manvel. Perfectly placed at 17119 Highway, Manvel, TX (at the crossroads of SH 288 and HWY 6), this sprawling 106,000-square-foot retail oasis is not just another store; it represents the vibrant growth and aspirations of the surrounding communities.

HEF: Distinguished Lecture Series – Lighting The Path To Change

Houston's Journey Towards Social Justice & Economic Equity. The Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity takes immense pride in announcing its inaugural event: The HEF Distinguished Lecture Series. This pivotal event heralds a milestone in Houston's journey towards fostering genuine trans- formation in communities that need it the most.

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HYUNDAI CRADLE GEARS UP FOR 8TH MOBILITY INNOVATORS FORUM, EXPLORING 'RE-VISION & RE-VALUE'

Hyundai CRADLE Silicon Valley will host the 8th Mobility Innovators Forum on November 2nd at the Fort Mason Center, San Francisco Participants to share insights on emerging mobility innovations and reevaluate the visions and values within the mobility industry today Series of talks on diverse topics such as future of robotics, higher level of product design, entrepreneurial reinvention through first principles, and role of developers in future of mobility Anyone interested in joining can register via the website or join the livestream in order to watch the conference virtually.

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‘God Awful’ — New Poll Finds Arab American Support for Biden Plummeting

A new poll finds a majority of Arab Americans are turning against Biden in the aftermath of the Israel-Palestine conflict.

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U.S. Virgin Islands Steals the Show at One Music Fest and HottieWee

The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) brought the warmth and vibrancy of the Caribbean to the heart of Atlanta at the ONE Music Festival, held on October 28 and 29 in Piedmont Park. The USVI, the official destination sponsor, hosted a captivating two-story activation space that immersed festival-goers in the culture and beauty of the island.

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Origins and Legacies: Celebrating the Founding Artists of Project Row Houses

Elevating Houston's Art Scene: Grand Opening of CCPPI’s  3131 Gallery in One Emancipation Center

Join us at the 3131 Gallery's grand opening to honor Garnet Coleman and celebrate Houston's vibrant artistic community!

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Cops were sent to Maine gunman’s home weeks before massacres amid concern he ‘is going to snap and commit a mass shooting’

The US Army asked local police to check on the reservist who killed 18 people after a soldier became concerned he would “snap and commit a mass shooting,” according to information shared with CNN.

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The Buzz: District B's Weekly Newsletter

Two years ago, community members and I took Parks Director Kenneth Allen and other council members on tours of District B parks. I wanted Director Allen and my colleagues to hear our concerns and see the poor conditions of our parks.

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Last Days of Early Voting for the November 7 Elections

Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth reminds citizens that this is the last week they can vote early before the November 7 Joint General & Special Elections. So far, more than 91.5K people have voted in person in Harris County.

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai testifies in Google antitrust trial

Google CEO Sundar Pichai took the stand Monday at the US District Court for the District of Columbia to defend the search giant in the largest tech antitrust trial since the Microsoft case of the 1990s, marking a climactic moment in the US government’s weeks-long effort to prove that Google has illegally monopolized the online search market.

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Jonathan Majors’ bodybuilding movie pulled from Disney release schedule ahead of actor’s assault trial

Disney has removed a film project starring actor Jonathan Majors – who is set to stand trial for assault next month – from its release calendar.

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He was the man behind the man. Martin Luther King’s chief lieutenant. Why is he only getting attention now?

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John Whitmire Endorsed for Houston Mayor By Donna Fujimoto Cole

John Whitmire announced today that the Businesswoman and Community Leader Donna Fujimoto Cole has endorsed him in his campaign for mayor of the City of Houston.

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Rice Business, Mexico’s Anáhuac University partner to create international executive education program

Leaders from Rice University and Mexico’s Anáhuac University will unveil a new international executive education program Nov. 6 at a signing ceremony at Rice. A second ceremony will take place Nov. 16 in Mexico City.

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Mildred’s Umbrella Theater collaborates with Firecracker Productions and Esurient Arts for #ENOUGH: PLAYS TO END GUN VIOLENCE

Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company is participating for the third time in the national reading of #ENOUGH: PLAYS TO END GUN VIOLENCE, a project where theaters all over the country perform readings on the same evening of competitively selected plays about gun violence written by teenagers. This year we are collaborating with Firecracker Productions, who will be bringing in high school student actors to join our adult actors in the reading of the scripts.

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Julie Kent and Stanton Welch Talk About Their New Co-Directorship at Houston Ballet

Stanton Welch and Julie Kent are shown from the waist up, standing next to each other in front of a series of windows. Kent has her elbow resting on Welch's left shoulder and her left hand on her hip, and Welch has his arm crossed. They both look towards the camera with small smiles. Kent wears a blue and purple patterned dress and Welch wears a blue button-down shirt. In the background outside are trees. Houston Ballet artistic directors Stanton Welch and Julie Kent. Photo by Julie Soefer, courtesy of Houston Ballet.

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Simon Thew is named Houston Ballet’s new Music Director

Houston Ballet has appointed current Associate Conductor Simon Thew as the company’s next Music Director and Chief Conductor, effective July 1, 2024. He will succeed longtime Music Director Ermanno Florio, who is stepping down at the end of the 2023-2024 season after 32 years in the role.