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PVAMU Alphas win PV Choice Awards and supports Civic Engagement Projects
The Brothers of the Eta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at Prairie View A&M University were the lead Award winners at the Prairie View Choice Awards on April 28. The chapter took home the following awards, some for the second time in a row:
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John Whitmire Endorsed for Houston Mayor By the Organization of Spanish Speaking Officers
John Whitmire announced today that the Houston Police Organization of Spanish Speaking Officers has endorsed him in his campaign for mayor of the City of Houston.
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Lola Brooke Releases New Single "Just Relax"
Breakout artist Lola Brooke returns with the unveil of her new single "Just Relax" today via Arista Records/Team Eighty Productions. The preeminent new single from the Brooklyn-born rapper is a dynamic flip of one of Hip Hop's most revered classic tracks, "The Choice Is Yours" by Black Sheep, and is met with an accompanying music video directed by Shanghaii, out now HERE.
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JINYA Ramen Bar Celebrates Grand Opening in Spring Branch
Acclaimed Japanese ramen restaurant to open ninth restaurant in Houston area on May 10
Houston, you DON’T have a ramen problem, thanks to JINYA Ramen Bar. The acclaimed Japanese restaurant – famous for its bold noodles that are cooked with thick, rich broth – is celebrating a ninth location in Space City with a grand opening in Spring Branch on May 10.
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Houston wealth management advisor awarded $20,000 grant from Northwestern Mutual to benefit The Periwinkle Foundation
Company recognizes its financial advisors’ unwavering dedication to volunteerism
Celebrating the philanthropic work of its financial advisors, Northwestern Mutual is recognizing the individuals who have shown outstanding volunteerism and leadership through its 2023 Community Service Awards. Now in its 28th year, the awards program is distributing $270,000 to nonprofits nationwide. Houston resident Michael Slabic, a wealth management advisor at Northwestern Mutual – Houston, has been named a 2023 Community Service Award winner, receiving a $15,000 grant for The Periwinkle Foundation.
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Visit CIityCentre to Shop, Dine, and Experience Something New!
Houston-based Midway, a privately owned, fully integrated real estate investment and development firm, is pleased to announce that CITYCENTRE and its dynamic lineup of tenants are providing guests with new offerings and promotions through June 30, 2023. The premier mixed-use destination for upscale shopping, dining, and entertainment is elevating the experience for everyone visiting or living at CITYCENTRE.
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Ion District and Ion Share Update on Efforts to Expand Economic Opportunity in Houston
Thriving innovation district benefits Houston’s people and businesses citywide
Ion District, Houston’s 16-acre innovation district, alongside its developer Rice University, recently released an update detailing the first year of implementing its Community Benefits Agreement (CBA).
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Lone Star Beer Welcomes Porch Season with Recipes from Houston Chef Alex Padilla and more
Lone Star has partnered with Texas natives to create and share good drinks, good food and good tunes for all to enjoy. The beer brand has dubbed Lone Star Light as the National Porch Beer of Texas
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South Florida Elected Officials to Honor Grammy-Nominated Grace "Spice" Hamilton
City of Tamarac Vice Mayor Marlon D. Bolton, with the support of the Consul General of Jamaica, Hon. Oliver Mair, and 15 other South Florida Elected Officials will honor Grace “Spice” Hamilton on Friday, May 5, 2023, at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Hotel North.
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McDonald’s Treating Teachers to Free Breakfast May 8-12
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, McDonald’s Houston owner/operators are offering free breakfast for school teachers, administrators, and staff across the Greater Houston Area.
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Sanders brushes aside concerns about Biden's age: 'Age is one thing. I think experience is another'
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Sunday brushed aside concerns about President Joe Biden's age following the president's reelection bid announcement, saying "Age is one thing. I think experience is another."
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No. 3 House Republican defends party's debt ceiling bill
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer said Sunday that President Joe Biden "doesn't have to negotiate" over the debt ceiling, saying that "Republicans in the House, led by Kevin McCarthy, have passed the solution."
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Top moments from the White House Correspondents' dinner
President Joe Biden joked about a range of topics at the White House Correspondents' dinner on Saturday but struck a serious tone as he called for the release of wrongfully detained Americans abroad.
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Biden looks to strengthen ties with Philippines as Marcos visits White House
President Joe Biden is expected to welcome Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to the White House this week as part of continued efforts to strengthen security and economic relations between the US and the Philippines amid regional concerns over an increasingly assertive China.
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Missouri judge pauses enforcement of limits on gender-affirming care for trans youth and adults for 15 days
Missouri's limits on gender-affirming care for minors and adults in the state will be paused for two weeks, a state judge ruled Monday.
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Harris County Precinct 4 Hosts Final Weekend of Shakespeare in the Shade’s 10-Year Anniversary Show – “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Harris County Precinct 4’s Shakespeare in the Shade concludes its 10th-anniversary celebration with this weekend’s performances of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”
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A drug company abandoned a treatment for 'bubble boy disease.' After a 5-year fight, this little girl is about to get it
Later this spring, a little girl in California who essentially has no immune system will receive a lifesaving treatment for "bubble boy disease" thanks to the persistence of a dogged group of parents, a pediatrician, a veteran newsman and a few episodes of "Grey's Anatomy."
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Walt Disney Studios Thrills 2023 Cinemacon Attendees at Annual Convention in Las Vegas
Presentation Included Highlights from Upcoming Theatrical Slate Featuring Titles from Disney Live Action, Pixar, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Lucasfilm, Marvel Studios, Searchlight Pictures, and 20th Century Studios
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Criminal Justice Advocates Marking 50th Anniversary of Houston’s First Mass Shooting
DA Ogg, Proponents to Honor Red Elementary School Shooting Survivors for Crime Victims Rights Week
District Attorney Kim Ogg will join victims rights advocates in commemorating the loss of life in Houston’s first mass shooting 50 years ago this month and paying homage to survivors of crime and their families.
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Jack Yates High School students set to receive $50,000 in donations & scholarships from Academy Sports + Outdoors
HISD’s Jack Yates High School students will be honored for the third consecutive year by Academy Sports + Outdoors thanks to their scholarship fund that will award seven college-bound seniors with scholarships and donations totaling $50,000. During the celebration, Jack Yates High School will also be awarded $10,000.