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Houston Locals Take the Podcast World by Storm

In 2017, we saw a steady rise of podcasts and saw as they quickly became a guilty pleasure for everyone who is on the go but wanted a change from the radio. Houstonians alone have grown more keen to podcasts but little did we know we had our very own best kept secret brewing right in our own backyard.

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Biden to name Trump policy critics to lead two key immigration agencies

President Joe Biden plans to nominate Tucson, Arizona, police chief Chris Magnus to serve as commissioner of US Customs and Border Protection and Ur Jaddou to serve as director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services, according to four sources familiar with the selections.

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Pink reveals how a Cher show inspired her gravity defying performances

Pink is talking about her new album, "Trustfall," named in the spirit of the exercise of falling backwards into someone's hands, trusting them to catch you.

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Houston's New Era of Governance: Mayor Whitmire and Controller Hollins Chart a Course for Economic Fortitude

In a city renowned for its dynamic spirit and resilience, Mayor John Whitmire and City Controller Chris Hollins have set the tone for their term by initiating a strategic partnership aimed at tackling Houston's fiscal challenges. The first official meeting between the city's new leaders underscores a commitment to fostering fiscal sustainability and elevating the quality of public services, marking a significant stride toward securing Houston's financial future.

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Bullet Train Review

“Fate will do what it wills,” says The Elder. But what happens when fate turns out to be a series of unpredictable and ultra-violent events aboard the world’s fastest train?

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Remembering Brown v. Board of Education

Last Sunday marked the 66th anniversary of the landmark 1954 Supreme Court decision, Brown vs. the Board of Education. The Brown decision addressed consolidated issues from four different cases involving racial segregation. The issues emanated from Kansas, South Carolina, Delaware, and Virginia. The unanimous opinion of the court was written by Earl Warren, Republican President Dwight Eisenhower's newly appointed chief justice. The Court declared that forced segregation of public-school children violated the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment and was therefore unconstitutional.

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14 people shot, 1 person hit by car during mass shooting

Fourteen people – including three children – were shot during a mass shooting Monday night on the city's West Side.

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Home Cooking: Houston Texans Defeat the Cleveland Browns

The Houston Texans got a much needed victory this past Sunday at NRG stadium by defeating the Cleveland Browns 33-17. The Texans got back to their winning ways and got a week off before heading to Seattle to take on the Seahawks. They will need the additional time to get healthy and adjust to the injuries they have suffered on the defensive side of the ball (Whitney Mercilus and JJ Watt are out for the season).

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Danielle Brown Elected President of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

Washington DC Metro Area - Danielle Brown has been elected the 26th national president of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. The announcement was made at the organization's 43rd National Convention held in Kansas City, Missouri in July.

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Brown Signs Law OK'ing Third Option for Gender On California Driver's Licenses

California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill that will allow state residents who do not identify as male or female to have a third option on driver's licenses and birth certificates.

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Actress Charlana Brown signs with Amirakal Marketing

Charlana will be returning for her second season on the Amazon Prime series "Cycles" where she plays the character Nina. She will be guest starring on the Will Ferrell's digital Network (Funny or Die) series "Black Coffee" Tuesday November 19th @ 7am .

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From $600 to Six Figures, Award-Winning Lash Stylist And CEO Mysti Brown Plans To Host Other Beauty Bosses To Success

On March 30, 2019, Award-Winning Lash Stylist Mysti Brown will host emerging beauty entrepreneur's with a highly lucrative skill in a $445 billion industry.

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Children's Book Author Releases -- A Brown Girl Like Me: A Historical Journey Through HERStory

Educator and Author La Tanya Brooks’s inroduces A Brown Girl Like Me: A Journey Through HERstory. In this book, little Aubri Payton travels back in time and meets a beautiful fairy guide who whisks her off into a wondrous journey through time. The book presents history and victories in short, poetic, and fun lines that paint a picture of courage, audacity, and girl power.

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Habitual Stalker Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison

A 48-year-old Houston man was sentenced to 35 years in prison Thursday for repeatedly stalking and harassing a woman with whom he had a prior relationship, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

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“My Brown Baby” by Denene Millner

Raising a child is quite a challenge.

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Biden expected to name Air Force chief as next top US general

President Joe Biden is expected to name Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., the chief of the Air Force, as his choice for the next top US general, according to a source familiar with the matter.

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Actress Cree Davis Portrays Icon Janet Jackson In Bet's "The Bobby Brown Story"

Actress and triple threat Cree Davis will portray Janet Jackson in BET's highly-anticipated two-night television movie event "The Bobby Brown Story" that premiered September 4 and 5.

President and CEO of TIAA encourages JSU graduates to close minority wealth gap

The Lee E. Williams Athletic Assembly Center was filled with blue and gold robes as the graduating class of 2022 sat next to the golden class of 1972 at Jackson State University’s Spring 2022 Graduate Commencement Ceremony this morning.

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John Whitmire Endorsed for Houston Mayor By Former Mayor Lee P. Brown

John Whitmire announced today that former Houston Mayor Lee P. Brown has endorsed him in his campaign for mayor of the City of Houston.

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Ohio GOP businessman Moreno files for Senate bid

Bernie Moreno, a wealthy Ohio businessman, has filed paperwork to run for Senate in 2024 and challenge Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown in what's likely to be one of the most competitive races of the upcoming cycle.