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Baytown Man Sentenced to 60 Years In Prison For Stabbing Girlfriend At Motel

A Baytown man was sentenced to 60 years in prison for murder in the 2020 stabbing death of his girlfriend at a motel where they were staying, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

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Black Women Founder launches a Pitch Competition and educational event to provide funding for other Women Founders

Black Women Founder, LaToya Hurley, is making waves with the launch of the second "Power of Vision" event – a groundbreaking initiative that will empower and equip women entrepreneurs with the tools they need to succeed.

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A Triumph Decades In The Making – Meta 4 Houston’s Stupendous Victory at Brave New Voices The Face of the Youth Poetry Slam Scene in Houston

On an electric evening in Houston, the city came alive, celebrating the triumphant return of its very own slam squad from @meta4houston, having conquered the Brave New Voices (BNV) championship in 2023. These remarkable young women, now brandishing the title of BNV Champs, are the beautiful bridge between the storied past and the promising future of Meta 4 Houston.

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Healthy Harris – Harris County Takes Historic Leap Toward Healthcare Expansion

A landmark decision was reached as Harris County Commissioners, crossing party lines, unanimously greenlit a monumental $2.5 billion hospital bond for the November 7, 2023 ballot.

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Texas’ Will Hurd Preps for the First Presidential Debate

Will Hurd, a former Congressman from south Texas and the first black Texas A&M University Student Body President during its bonfire tragedy 25 years ago is thankful to the 42,500 campaign donors that put him past the 40,000-threshold required by the Republican National Committee to be in Wednesday’s debate.

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Fort Bend Epicenter Celebrates Grand Opening with Resounding Success

Saturday, August 19 marked the much-anticipated grand opening of the Fort Bend Epicenter, a day of celebration, community engagement, and an undeniable spirit of unity. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., residents of Fort Bend County and surrounding areas came together to witness the unveiling of what promises to be a cornerstone for the community.

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Houstonian Claims Top Prizes in National ‘Create a New Kolache’ Contest

Kolache Factory Awards Free Breakfast for a Year to Creator of New Kolache Flavor!

More than 1,200 entries were submitted and more than 1,000 votes cast, and now a Houston woman has been named the Gold Medal Winner in the Kolache Factory’s, nationwide 5th Annual “Create a New Kolache” contest! Lynn Geren wins free breakfast for a year from the bakery-café chain that specializes in the savory and sweet Czech-inspired pastry that is filled with fruits, meats, and cheeses.

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From Houston’s East End to Leading One of the Nation’s Most Influential Hispanic Chambers

In the business and community world, few names resonate as powerfully as that of Dr. Laura Murillo. This esteemed leader has left an indelible mark on Houston and beyond with her myriad contributions. From revitalizing commerce to mentoring future leaders and establishing new benchmarks in the broadcasting world, her journey has been nothing short of inspirational.

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The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 2nd Annual Data Summit: A Dive into the Ascendancy of the Hispanic Community

In the heart of Texas, the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recently unveiled an arsenal of impressive statistics at their 2nd Annual Data Summit. The numbers paint a vivid picture not just of growth, but of transformation and integration, reshaping the American narrative in undeniable hues of progress.

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Empowering Dreams: The AAMA Illumine Gala Paves the Way for the Work and Learn Center

In the vibrant core of Houston, Comcast, as the lead sponsor, amplifies a beacon of hope and empowerment – the AAMA's Work and Learn Center. This brilliance was unmistakably evident at the annual AAMA Illumine Gala, a night brimming with community spirit, creativity, and collaboration.

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Blue Beetle

It’s a start. One day Latino superheroes will be everyday marvels. Not a rarity. This is the beginning.

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1 in 5 women – and even more Black, Hispanic mothers – report mistreatment during maternity care, according to CDC report

About 1 in 5 women were mistreated while receiving maternity care, and nearly a third faced discrimination, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Texas woman charged with threatening to kill judge overseeing Trump’s federal election interference case

A Texas woman has been charged with threatening in a voicemail to kill the federal judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s criminal case in Washington, DC, over his attempts to overturn the 2020 election.

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Many Americans still struggle with health misinformation, new poll finds

Although not a new phenomenon, health misinformation became even more widespread during the Covid-19 pandemic. A new poll from KFF finds that many Americans still encounter misinformation often and don’t know whether to believe it.

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The biggest fashion icons of the 20th century

Throughout the 20th century, fashion influenced — and was influenced by — the culture and social movements of its time, across global and hyperlocal spaces. Today, for instance, we still associate flapper dresses with the Prohibition era, for example, or Kangol hats with the birth of hip-hop.

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Florida’s new standards on Black history curriculum are creating outrage

Middle school students in Mayade Ersoff’s Miami-Dade social studies class learn about the history of slavery in America through art.

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Little Rock schools will allow African American class to count for graduation, in break from Arkansas state officials

In a sharp break from Arkansas education officials, the Little Rock School District said in a news release it will offer AP African American Studies for credit.

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US Ambassador Kathleen FitzGibbon arrives in Niger

US Ambassador Kathleen FitzGibbon arrived in Niger on Saturday, the State Department announced, taking up her post as the United States and partners continue to grapple with the military takeover in that country.

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H-E-B releases series of documentary films focused on conservation efforts in Texas

H-E-B’s Our Texas, Our Future commitment commissions docuseries of five films from award-winning filmmakers

H-E-B has teamed up with award-winning filmmakers to release a series of documentary films that highlight stories of dedicated Texans and organizations conserving wildlife habitat, landscapes, and parks across the state.

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Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Announces Our 22st Season!!!!

Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company is back for their 22nd year with an abbreviated season for 2023-2024.