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Governor Abbott Announces $4.6 Million Supplemental Grant For Texas Child Advocacy Centers

Governor Greg Abbott announced today that his Criminal Justice Division has awarded a supplemental grant of $4.6 million to Child Advocacy Centers of Texas. This grant is in addition to a current grant of $56.3 million awarded to the organization in October 2016. This supplemental grant will allow for a more aggressive effort to address gaps in services to child abuse victims in Texas.

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Trump insists that if he wanted to fire Mueller, it would be done

President Donald Trump said Thursday that if he wanted to fire special counsel Robert Mueller, he would have months ago.

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Stormy Daniels' mother on Trump: 'I would vote for him every time'

The mother of Stormy Daniels, a porn star in the center of a controversy roiling President Donald Trump's second year in office, said she is a staunch supporter of the President.

Main Street Theater, Stages Repertory Theatre, and Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company Present Quiara Alegría Hudes’ Elliot Trilogy in February/March 2020

Main Street Theater, Stages Repertory Theatre, and Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company, in connection with Sin Muros: A Latinx Theater Festival at Stages, present Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Quiara Alegría Hudes’ Elliot Trilogy. While all are stand-alone plays, they follow the story of Elliot and his mother across the wars in which they served and through their lives as they strive for peace and connection.

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New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft accused of soliciting sex, police say

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is being charged with two counts of soliciting someone to commit prostitution, stemming from a raid in a day spa in Florida, police said Friday.

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The Milk Man Delivers Again

Houston Texan J.J. Watt named to NFL 2010 All-Decade Team

Houston Texans fans finally have a reason to smile again. After being disgruntled and disappointed over the DeAndre Hopkins trade to Arizona, they learned on Monday that three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, J.J. Watt was named to the NFL 2010 All-Decade Team.

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Chicago Deposits $20 Million into Illinois Service Federal and Loan Association, the City’s Last Black-Owned Bank

The Illinois Service Federal and Loan Association (ISF) is the last black-owned bank in Chicago. According to CBS Chicago, Kurt Summers, the city’s treasurer, has decided to make a momentous investment in the bank. Summers announced Monday that the city will be depositing $20 million into the black-owned institution.

Please, There’s Hope’: Woman Talks Suicidal Man Off Bridge

“Please, there’s hope. I’m a stranger. I know I am. But, I am here to help. I see you. I hear you.”

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Judge blocks first federal execution in 17 years

A federal judge on Monday blocked the planned execution of convicted killer Daniel Lewis Lee, and three others, citing ongoing challenges to the federal government's lethal injection protocol.

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John Legend Reveals Bigger Love Cover & Track List Out June 19

EGOT winner John Legend has revealed the cover and track list to his new album BIGGER LOVE which will release June 19 via Columbia Records.

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Support Black Owned Business: New Rendezvous Date App

Rendezvous Date is a new dating service with the goal of bringing matches together in-person sooner than later.* (Since the outbreak of Covid-19, Rendezvous is installing a video service w/in the App that is going live soon.) Rendezvous is for singles who are serious about a relationship and fed up with ghosting, catfishing and penpals. Founder Jason Paul created Rendezvous after one to many frustrating online dating experiences and incorporated features into his app he wished he’d seen in others. What sets Rendezvous apart?

Texas A&M-Texarkana expert fights ignorance about coronavirus

Dr. Benjamin Neuman answers questions from journalists – and children – from around the world

The coronavirus behind the current pandemic is scary, but ignorance about it is even scarier.

Tristan Helm brings focus to what beauty really is — a state of mind — and how all should present their attitudes and character

‘After Midnight: Finding Your Inner Beauty’ released

Tristan Helm dealt with low self-esteem for a great number of years and was trying to identify with who he was and who he wanted to be. He was raised in a variety of different cultures and backgrounds and always looked up to many other people while struggling to care about himself. However, he was able to learn more about himself and became satisfied with where he is and who he was as he tries to improve himself. His passion to help people see their true worth and overcome their obstacles inspired him to write “After Midnight: Finding Your Inner Beauty” (published by WestBow Press).

Congressman Al Green Joined State Rep. Ron Reynolds and Bishop Destry Bell for Church Food Distribution

On Saturday, April 25, 2020, Congressman Al Green joined State Representative Ron Reynolds and Bishop Destry C. Bell, Sr. of the Christ Temple of Deliverance to distribute food to 500 families. Congressman Green released the following statement:

Black Women for Positive Change Endorses Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings for U.S. Congress

"It is with great pleasure that Black Women for Positive Change endorses Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings for election to the 7th U.S. Congressional District, in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Yolanda Adams, Michelle Williams, Brian Courtney Wilson, Ruben Studdard, Coko of SWV, Syleena Johnson, Major. and more

Music Endeavor Was A Selfless Birthday Gift to Inspire & Encourage Virtual Connection During The Pandemic

TV Host & Pop Culture Commentator Jawn Murray has assembled an all-start list of R&B, Gospel & Jazz singers for an inspiring virtual collaboration remaking the classic 'Dionne Warwick & Friends' song, "That's What Friends Are For."

Book gives mining industry personnel options and solutions on how to mine dirt efficiently

R.A. Martin announces the release of ‘Back to Basics: How to Move Dirt Efficiently’

R. A. Martin has spent all his life working for contract mining and owner-operated mining businesses around the world. He has gained a wealth of skills and a broad knowledge base from every new job that he has worked on. The work has led him to write a series of books for the mining industry and equipment operators to make their job easier and to allow them to become proficient in the mining industry. One of these books is “Back to Basics: How to Move Dirt Efficiently” (published by Xlibris AU).

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Trump says Kim 'trusts me, and I trust him'

President Donald Trump said he trusts Kim Jong Un and that he has received the same trust in return following a historic sitdown with the North Korean leader.

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Albright slams WH for considering Russian proposal to interrogate US ambassador

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright on Thursday slammed the White House for considering a Russian proposal to interrogate Americans in exchange for assistance in the Mueller investigation.

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A 10-year-old named Clark Kent beat a record that Michael Phelps held for 23 years

It's not very often that Michael Phelps gets knocked off the record board. But a 10-year-old swimming phenom with a superhero name has done just that.