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Debate commission announces topics for final debate between Trump and Biden

The Commission on Presidential debates announced on Friday the six topics for the second and final debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden set to take place next week.

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Astros to host Winter Invitational at Minute Maid Park this weekend. Six-team, nine-game tournament features three Texas programs.

The Astros will host the ninth annual Houston Winter Invitational at Minute Maid Park this weekend (Jan. 29-31). The tournament will feature six NCAA Division II universities, squaring off in nine games across the three days.

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Las Vegas sees temperatures as high as 113 degrees today

An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today because highs will approach 113° in parts of Las Vegas. It was 107° on Saturday and 110° on Sunday, so today will be a bit worse than the weekend. Every part of town will be very hot, but the highest readings are expected on the east side of town where the elevation is lowest.

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Black Entrepreneur Investing in Programs That Generate Revenue For Black Communities

Shaun Randolph started out as a grant writer working with nonprofits to raise money for black and under served communities. Wanting to do more, he used his grant writing and investment banking skills to raise $100 million for investments in communities of color.

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Beyond the Rhetoric: Trump’s Africa Power Initiative – Part 3 (final)

China has strong ambitions regarding the continent of Africa. It wants it as a type of “Bread Basket” to provide food for its 1 billion+ citizens. They are stealing the precious minerals that God has blessed our Motherland with. The aggression seems to be growing exponentially. Recently, China established a naval base and an army outpost in the eastern nation of Djibouti. These are strategically located at the mouth of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.

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Beyond the Rhetoric: Trump’s Power Africa Initiative – Part I

Finally, we have a White House that has decided to call out China for the sleezy things it does while doing business in Africa. To the Chinese government the African Continent is a big, whore to be abused and pimped at every opportunity.

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Paint the Revolution: Mexican Modernism, 1910–1950 Family Activities, Tours, and More

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, has organized a lineup of family activities, tours, and more, for the exhibition Paint the Revolution: Mexican Modernism, 1910–1950, on view now through Sunday, October 1, 2017. Mexican Modernism features some 175 works charting the development of Modern art in Mexico and the social, political, and cultural forces that shaped it over the course of nearly half a century. For more information and additional programs, visit www.mfah.org/revolution.

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World's tallest geyser keeps erupting, and scientists aren't sure why

Yellowstone National Park's Steamboat Geyser just erupted for the fifth time this year, and scientists aren't sure why.

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Houston-African Energy Summit Gains Momentum

Mayor Turner Announces 18 African Nations Will Be Represented During Two-Days Of Meetings And Plenary Sessions

“Houston is a welcoming city, embracing all cultures, ethnicities and nationalities. We are a world-class international city, striving towards an ever more global future.” — Sylvester Turner, Mayor of the City of Houston

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Chevrolet Bolt EV Named to Wardsauto 10 Best Engines List

Bolt EV propulsion system among the best, according to industry experts

Chevrolet earns another industry recognition as the all-electric 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV wins a 2018 Wards 10 Best Engines Award. The Bolt EV has an EPA-estimated 238-mile range on a full charge, and when it’s equipped with the optional DC Fast Charger customers can get up to 90 miles of range in 30 minutes.

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James Beard Nominated Chefs Help Reopen Kulture Restaurant with Limited Dining Series

Houston-based restauranteur Marcus Davis and Chef Keisha Griggs announce the line-up of featured chefs for the first round of Kulture: A Black Chef Table dinner experience.

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Houston School Fair at Minute Maid Park To Bring Learning Options, Free Fun to Families

1,000+ community members to celebrate K-12 options at school fair

Join the fun at the Minute Maid Park next weekend, where the annual Houston School Fair will fill the air with music, balloons, and the smell of fresh popcorn.

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J.D. Silva & Associates Hosts Second Annual JDS Give Back Community Festival and Concert

Texas law firm, J.D. Silva & Associates, hosts Second Annual JDS Give Back Festival on March 15-16, 2024, at Clute Municipal Park, featuring free entertainment, music, and community celebration.

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'Drunk History: Black Stories' will give you something to toast

Comedy Central's popular "Drunk History" series is getting a spinoff, but be sure to watch it responsibly.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Welcomes Nearly 20,000 Members to Houston July 6-12 for Biennial Conference

Nearly 20,000 members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® (AKA) – from all over the world – will converge on Houston from July 6-12 for its biennial conference. Led by International President Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson, L.H.D., attendees will engage in service projects as well as leadership training and development. The conference will be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center (GRBCC), as well as several hotels. Members from as far away as Germany, Japan, South Korea, Liberia, South Africa and the Middle East are expected to attend.

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5 Things for November 15: California Shootings, Zimbabwe, Same-sex Marriage

A brewery in London can turn bread into beer. It's not magic, just a way to combat food waste. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Farmer's Market returns to City Hall grounds Wednesday

Enjoy a variety of locally prepared food or pick up farm-fresh weekly groceries amid Houston’s dramatic downtown urban setting when the City Hall Farmers Market, sponsored by CenterPoint Energy, returns for the spring season on Wednesday, September 20 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. in Hermann Square.

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Coronavirus & Masks: What You Need to Know About the New Cloth Face Covering Recommendations

To wear a mask or not to wear a mask? This question has been up for debate since the beginning of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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Beyond the Rhetoric : The Night I Met Fred Hampton

It was a typical Monday afternoon during my senior year at the University of Wisconsin when my fellow linebacker, John Borders, prompt down next to my seat. John informed me that he had made another deal with Professor Rosenstein.

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'Day Without a Woman' Strike Puts Some Parents in Bind Amid School Closures

Organizers say it was intended in the same spirit of "love and liberation" that inspired women's marches worldwide.