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Predominantly African-American Church Vandalized with Nazi, Politically-Charged Symbols

The Waco Tribune reports graffiti bearing Nazi symbolism, the word “Satan” and the name of the president of the United States was found Tuesday morning at a predominantly black Baptist church in McLennan County that is home to about 30 members.

Houston Ranks No.1 for Minority Entrepreneurs

Prominent local business leaders said Tuesday it's nice to see the rest of the country take note of something they've felt for quite a while: Houston is the best place in the nation to be a minority entrepreneur.

One Person Dead, Another Injured In Apartment Complex Shooting

One person has died and another person injured after a shooting at an apartment complex in southwest Houston on Tuesday night.

PepsiCo and Walmart Partner to Help the Homeless with $100,000 Contribution to Star of Hope Mission

Leveraging the momentum around Super Bowl LI, PepsiCo and Walmart have teamed up to make a positive impact on the Houston community. On Tuesday, January 31st, Mayor Sylvester Turner and Brian Cushing of the Houston Texans, presented a $100,000 check to Star of Hope Mission thanks to the contribution from PepsiCo and Walmart. The funds are the culmination of a five month promotion in support of Star of Hope Mission’s initiatives.

Kirk Watson Files Bills To Address Sexual Assault On College Campuses

An Austin lawmaker has proposed a suite of legislation that would protect victims of sexual assault on public and private college campuses and address loopholes in statute. Among the bills that state Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, filed on Tuesday included Senate Bill 967 that would change the definition of consent in sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault charges.

Texas Senate Committee Hears Pros and Cons of School Choice Measure

A Texas Senate committee kicked off its first round of hearings Tuesday on a controversial measure that would give public funds to parents who want to enroll their children in private schools or public charter schools.

New Group Brings Texas Latinos And Jews Together

At first glance, Jews and Latinos may appear to have very little in common. That impression may begin to change somewhat on Tuesday with the launch of a new organization that brings the two groups together.

Lupe Valdez Victorious Over Andrew White in Texas Primary Runoff

Hispanic female ex-sheriff Lupe Valdez has won the Democratic The Associated Press declared Valdez the winner over Democratic runoff to opponent Andrew White. While Lupe Valdez's victory on Tuesday breaks barriers, the 70-year-old former Dallas County sheriff faces long odds of ousting Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in November.

Charmillionaire Starts Robin’s Heart Foundation, Partnership with Mattress Mack to Aid Harvey Relief Efforts

Houston rapper Chamillionaire dropped two major announcements Tuesday morning as he continues to help Texas get back on its feet following the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.

The Health Museum to Host Emergency Blood Drive from March 31 to April 3

This week, from Tuesday, March 31, 2020, to Friday, April 3, 2020, The Health Museum in partnership with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will hold an Emergency Blood Drive to alleviate some of the need created by COVID-19 in the local region at The Health Museum – located at 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston, Texas 77004.

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NBA suspends season until further notice after player tests positive for Covid-19.

The NBA has taken the necessary steps to shut down its season "until further notice" after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested presumptive positive for COVID-19 aka Coronavirus on Tuesday. According to league statement, the result was reported prior to tipoff of the Jazz vs Thunder game at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City.

Customers Got Sick at a Chipotle in Ohio, And the Stock Is Down 6%

Chipotle isn't having a very joyous National Avocado Day. Just when it seemed like the company had moved past its illness epidemic, at least two people reported getting sick after eating at a location in Ohio. Chipotle stock fell more than 6% on Tuesday.

Harris County Leaders Vote Against District Attorney’s $20 Million Budget Request to Hire More Prosecutors

The Harris County Commissioners Court voted Tuesday against District Attorney Kim Ogg’s request for a $20 million budget increase to hire more prosecutors.

Black Man Sues American Airlines for Discrimination Over Dog Allergy

A black man reportedly is suing American Airlines for discrimination after he was removed from first class over his allergy to a fellow passenger’s support dog reports USA Today.

Veteran Political Journalist Cokie Roberts Dead At 75

Cokie Roberts, the daughter of politicians and a pioneering journalist who chronicled Washington from Jimmy Carter to Donald Trump for NPR and ABC News, died Tuesday of complications from breast cancer. She was 75.

Free Round-Trip Rides to the Polls

As with all recent November general elections, METRO is providing complimentary trips to polling locations in our service area. Voters can ride at no charge on METRORail, local buses, and METROLift. Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019 from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.

Smithsonian Institution Names First African American Leader in 172-year History

The first African American to head the Smithsonian Institution was elected Tuesday by the collection of museums' board of regents, the organization announced in a statement. Lonnie G. Bunch III was elected as the 14th secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, which maintains more than a dozen museum and galleries, as well as the National Zoo.

Texas Senate Removes Exception That Allows Abortion After 20 Weeks

The Texas Senate passed a bill on Tuesday that would ban abortions on the basis of the sex, race or disability of a fetus, and criminalize doctors who perform what opponents call “discriminatory abortions.”

Beyoncé's Father Is Producing a Destiny's Child Musical

Beyoncé's father is working on a Destiny's Child musical. Mathew Knowles announced Tuesday that he's producing a musical featuring the former girl group.

Black and Hispanic Youth Are Targeted With Junk Food Ads, Research Shows

Click over to TV programming that caters to black and Hispanic youth and the commercials almost exclusively push fast food, sugary drinks, bad-for-you snacks and candy, a new report shows. Junk food comprised 86% of ad spending on black-targeted programming and 82% of spending on Spanish-language television in 2017, according to the study released Tuesday

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