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Houston Man Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Cypress-area Murder
A Houston man who took his ankle monitor off to commit a murder in the Cypress area in 2018 was sentenced to 35 years in prison late Thursday, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
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Oka, The Carbon Insurance Company™, Announces Over $7M in Seed Funding for Carbon Credit Insurance Platform
Oka, The Carbon Insurance Company™, has announced its seed round, attracting over $7M in funding. The round was led by Aquiline Technology Growth, a prominent investor in early and growth-stage companies that are bringing innovation to financial services, who will help fuel Oka's vision to ensure all carbon credits are insured.
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Senate Confirms Charles Brown, Jr. to Lead Air Force in Historic Vote
Senators confirmed Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. as the first black military service chief in American history in a 98-0 vote June 9.
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“I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness” by Austin Channing Brown
Oh, the things you’ve heard! You’ve been told statements that aren’t true, and that made you sad. Myths kept you from your full potential. Tall tales were told to provoke you. And with the new book “I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness” by Austin Channing Brown, well, sit down. You’re about to get an eyeful.
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“Keep Your Airspeed Up: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman” by Harold H. Brown with Marsha S. Bordner
In things of great importance, you stand on the shoulders of giants. Those who came before you gave you a boost to get you where you are. They cleared your path and knocked aside obstacles. You stand on the shoulders of those giants even if, as in the new book “Keep Your Airspeed Up” by Harold H. Brown (with Marsha S. Bordner), the giant was once kinda scrawny.
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R&B Icon Bobby Brown And His Wife Receives An Honorary Doctorate Degree From Powerhouse Houston-Based Institution
Iconic R&B Crooner Bobby Brown and his wife receives an honorary doctorate in humanity from Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University on March 4, 2024, at Bobbi Kristina Serenity House 4th Annual Gala.
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Award-Winning Slam Poet Finds Inspiration on METRO
When Marie Brown's car was totaled in an accident she turned to METRO. Two years later, she is a proud transit rider and credits riding METRO with inspiring her prose.
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Equitbit Development Corp. ICO Launch Party and Private Sale
Event in Washington, D.C. to Highlight Upcoming Initial Coin Offering
Equibit Development Corporation, creator of the Equibit blockchain and blockchain applications for the global securities industry, said it will celebrate the pending launch of its initial coin offering at The Loft at 600 F in Washington, DC on Jan. 31.
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Tacky Box Calls On Hackers to Create Online Anti-Cyberbullying Tool During "Hack the Bully" On Feb. 23-24
Committed to combating cyberbullies with technology in partnership with the Dallas Entrepreneur Center and David’s Legacy Foundation
Tacky Box, a for-purpose company dedicated to creating systemic change In they way children treat one another, has partnered with the Dallas Entrepreneur Center (DEC) and David’s Legacy Foundation to present “Hack the Bully”, an anti-cyberbullying hackathon on Feb. 23-24 at the DEC. Sponsored by Atmos Energy, the ultimate goal of the hackathon is to develop an online tool that weakens cyberbullies and empowers victims and bystanders.
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SSCP Management Ventures Into Commercial Real Estate
Award-winning restaurant company adds real estate vertical
SSCP Management is renowned for its success in the restaurant industry and currently manages more than 400 locations with over $600 million in revenue. The award-winning company is now planning to build on that success with significant investments in the commercial real estate market.
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Marvel Studios' "Thor: Love and Thunder" Australian Premiere
The new season of “All Rise” picks up six months after the events of the sophomore finale and will bring about new beginnings for these judges, prosecutors and public defenders. We return on election night as Judge Lola Carmichael (Simone Missick) awaits the results of her campaign; Emily (Jessica Camacho) returns from Puerto Rico with renewed drive and purpose about her career and Luke (J. Alex Brinson) continues to shake things up through his work in the public defender’s office.
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Houston Ushers In A New Era Of Leadership With Diverse City Hall
As the dawn of 2024 unfurls, Houston City Hall is set to embrace a trans- formative era with the inauguration of new leadership. The city will witness a historic transition on January 2nd, as it welcomes John Whitmire as the new Mayor along with Chris Hollins as the City Controller, and a dynamic ensemble of both fresh and returning City Council members.
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Sheriff reiterates importance of Narcan after 4 overdose in Flint
Michigan: Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson is urging people to be vigilant about the dangers of fentanyl after four people overdosed Wednesday at a work site in Genesee County.
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Kedrick Brown: From TV Screens to Classroom Dreams
Versatile Actor and Educator Set to Shine on ABC's 'The Rookie'
Prepare to be enthralled as Kedrick Brown, the dynamic actor celebrated for his compelling performances on hit TV series such as 'The Chosen,' 'New Amsterdam,' and 'Black Lightning,' graces the small screen once more. On April 9, 2024, Brown will captivate audiences with his unparalleled talent in a guest appearance on the acclaimed ABC TV show 'The Rookie.'
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New York Republican Rep. Chris Collins indicted on insider trading charges
Federal prosecutors in New York on Wednesday charged New York Republican Rep. Chris Collins, his son and another man with 13 counts of securities fraud, wire fraud and false statements stemming from an alleged insider trading scheme centered on an Australian pharmaceutical company.
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PVAMU Police to host surprise birthday parade for 7-year-old in Magnolia
Mom hopes to lift the spirits of her son, who wants to be an officer when he “gets big.”
Kim Browning is a mom who is challenged with how to celebrate her son Jackson’s 7th birthday during a global pandemic. He loves all things baseball and transformers, and he also adores police.
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Kyaira Brown, Celebrity Hairstylist at #RX4Style Lounge by Dr. Miracles
Kyaira Brown, Celebrity Hairstylist at the #RX4Style Lounge during the 20th Anniversary of Essence Festival in New Orleans
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Chris Froome: Tour de France Champion Failed a Drug Test
The world's best cyclist Chris Froome has asthma -- and he recently failed a drugs test in one of the sport's most prestigious races because of the condition.