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$15 million Veteran Loan Fund closes its first round with support from Wells Fargo

Unprecedented initiative in support of veteran entrepreneurs gains momentum

The Veteran Loan Fund announced today that is has raised $15 million in support of veteran-owned business, including seed funding from Wells Fargo. The Veteran Loan Fund is a collaborative effort by a national network of Specialized Service Organizations and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) focused on providing affordable capital and technical assistance to underserved Veteran entrepreneurs.

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Twin Peaks Crowns Amanda Medrano as Miss Twin Peaks 2022

Nelly puts on a show at Texas Live! as Miss I-10 & Kirkwood takes first place

Twin Peaks Restaurant held its annual Miss Twin Peaks International Contest at Texas Live! in Arlington, Texas where Amanda Medrano from Twin Peaks I-10 & Kirkwood, located at 11335 Katy Freeway in Houston, was crowned the 2022 winner!

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The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection Wins Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Resort In Utah For Second Consecutive Year

The beloved private ranch retreat was awarded the no. 1 position on the coveted list for the second consecutive year

The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection, the luxury private ranch retreat surrounded by panoramic views and pristine wilderness outside of Park City, was recognized on Travel + Leisure’s 2022 World’s Best Awards list as the “No. 1 Best Resort Hotel in Utah,” “No. 93 Best Hotel in The World,” and “No. 10 Best Resort in The Continental U.S.,” as voted by the industry’s most discerning travelers. The property was presented with the same “Best Resort Hotel in Utah” award last year, which was the first time the magazine had ever introduced the best in Utah category.

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Fort Bend County Announces Change to COVID-19 Community Impact Level

Local Data Shows an Increase in Active Cases and Hospitalization

In response to the number of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations across the Houston region, The Fort Bend County Department of Health and Human Services (FBCHHS) raised the Community Impact Level to High, while stressing the importance that residents remain vigilant and stay up to date on their vaccine and boosters while following the guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to prevent the spread of the virus.

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It's the Final Countdown! Comicpalooza 2022 Comes to the GRB This Weekend

The pop-culture festival will launch into nonstop entertainment featuring captivating panels, special attractions, can’t miss celebrity guests, and more!

With less than a week away, the countdown to Comicpalooza is officially on! The pop-culture spectacle makes its anticipated return to the George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB) this weekend Friday, July 15 – Sunday, July 17.

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During African American Bone Marrow Awareness Month 10-Year-Old Texas Boy Makes Appeal for More Blood Stem Cell and Marrow Donors

MJ Dixon is battling leukemia and has been searching for a match for the past year

July is African American Bone Marrow Awareness Month, and Be The Match is working to raise awareness of a health disparity on the national blood stem cell and marrow registry that affects Black and African American patients in need of life-saving cell therapies. Patients battling blood cancers such as leukemia or blood diseases like sickle cell disease are most likely to find a matching donor in someone who shares their heritage or ethnicity. The odds of finding a match are dependent on a patient's ethnicity, with Black and African American patients least likely to find a matching donor. Black patients find matching donors 29% of the time compared to a 79% chance for white patients.

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Texas Game Wardens Wrap up Another Busy July Fourth Weekend of Statewide Enforcement

As Texans hit the waterways across the state to recognize July Fourth, Texas Game Wardens were out in force to ensure everyone stayed safe on the water.

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The euro and the US dollar are at parity for the first time in 20 years

For the first time in 20 years, the exchange rate between the euro and the US dollar has reached parity -- meaning the two currencies are worth the same.

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Celebrate National Mac and Cheese Day with Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ at Dickey’s

Texas-style BBQ restaurant celebrates its iconic, savory mac and cheese with customizable options in honor of national holiday

The cheesiest day of the year is finally here, and there’s no better place to celebrate than at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, where experienced pitmasters serve up Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ rounded out with the most indulgent side – creamy, savory mac and cheese.

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First Indian American tapped to lead Office of Communications in district history

Effective today, Tejal Patel will serve as Executive Officer of Communications for the Houston Independent School District.

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Here's what the January 6 committee has revealed through its 6 hearings

In its six hearings so far, the House select committee investigating January 6, 2021, has focused squarely on former President Donald Trump, connecting his role in efforts to overturn the 2020 election to the violent attack at the US Capitol.

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Chairman of Texas House Committee investigating Uvalde school shooting pushes for release of hallway surveillance video

The chairman of the Texas House committee investigating the Uvalde school shooting pushed to release hallway surveillance video that shows what police were doing as a gunman remained inside adjoining classrooms for about 77 minutes.

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Extreme temperatures will challenge the Texas power grid this week

While it seems strange to say this is a hot summer in Texas -- because let's face it, EVERY summer in Texas is hot -- this summer will be one to remember. It's hotter than hot -- a record-breaking, sizzling hot, sweaty summer.

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Dermatologist Develops GroundbreakingNewClass Of Topical Pharmaceuticals

Dr. Milton D. Moore, a leading dermatologist and founder & CEO of Moore Unique Skin Care, LLC and Moore Unique Dermatology, today announced two new innovative products under the brand name Moore Relief Dermaceuticals: Moore Relief Pain Discomfort Lotion and Moore Relief Skin Revitalizing & Burn Lotion.

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City of Houston activates heat emergency plan

Cooling centers available over the weekend at certain libraries, community centers, multi-service center

The City of Houston is activating its Public Health Heat Emergency Plan, providing resources for people to take refuge from extreme heat over the weekend.

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Lexus Shows OFF Electric LFA Successor At Goodwood

The Unnamed electric SuperCar Caught The Attention Of Many

Lexus finally has another supercar in the works. Over 10 years after the iconic LFA went on sale, the company is working on an all-electric successor. However, it probably won't arrive anytime soon. Crossovers and SUVs will be prioritized in the initial phase of Lexus' new era, meaning it could be 2030 before we see the production version of this unnamed supercar EV.

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Vicki Meek At What Point Do We Disappear? Black Women’s Obsession with White Femininity

The giclee images stem from an idea I’ve been mulling around in my head for decades. I think it started in the late 1980s when I was asked by a Black woman, upon noticing that I wore my hair natural, “Are you still wearing an Afro?

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Chevrolet and NNPA Extend Partnership, Names Terrence J Ambassador - Discover The Unexpected

Recently, Chevrolet and the National Newspaper Publishers Association enter their sixth year of collaboration with the “Discover the Unexpected” program, amplified with program ambassador, and American actor, model and entertainer, Terrence Jenkins, better known as Terrence J.

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AAF-Houston selects Audrey Gilbreath as winner of 2022 Living Legend Award

Founder/CEO of Gilbreath Communications is first African American selected for the award

Building a career legacy of persistence and achievement over more than 30 years certainly earns respect from your peers. One major example is Audrey J. Gilbreath, the recent 2022 winner of the American Advertising Federation-Houston’s Living Legend Award. Ms. Gilbreath is the 25th recipient of the Living Legend and the first African-American professional to win the honor from the 111-year-old AAF-H.

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Biden's pick for FAA administrator would be the agency's first Black permanent leader

The White House on Wednesday announced that President Joe Biden is nominating Phil Washington to lead the Federal Aviation Administration. If confirmed, he would be the first Black permanent administrator of the agency.