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Authorities on high alert as pro-Trump supporters flood DC to protest election

Hundreds of law enforcement officers have mobilized across Washington as thousands of supporters who refuse to accept President Donald Trump's election loss have flocked to the nation's capital to protest when Congress gathers Wednesday afternoon to put the final stamp on President-elect Joe Biden's victory.

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Wall Street Cheers After Argentina's Populist Ex-president Loses Vote

Many voters in Argentina showed no interest in tangoing again with their former president. Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, a staunchly populist leader, narrowly lost a primary vote on Sunday for a senate seat.

Virtual debates aren't new. Sixty years ago, Kennedy and Nixon debated 3,000 miles apart

This unprecedented year has inspired great innovation. But the idea of hosting a virtual debate isn't one of them.

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Slim Thug With Boss Life Construction, IJustGothit.com, and Radio One Houston Presented A Family Affected By Hurricane Harvey With A New Home!

Slim Thug with his company Boss Life Construction, IJustGotHit.com, and Radio One Houston stations: 97.9 The Box, 92.1 Radio Now, and Majic 102.1 partnered together this summer to give a little extra hope to those affected by Hurricane Harvey with a special Home Giveaway Contest. The #HarveyDidNotWin started on July 9th with announcements taking place on Radio One Houston stations and having listeners affected by Hurricane Harvey call in explaining their experience of losing a home due to the storm.

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Heat Wave: Houston Texans 2018 Rookie Minicamp

If anyone is interested in moving to the city of Houston, let me give you a bit of advice. From April until October it gets extremely hot and humid in the middle of the day, and the temperature just keeps rising as the day goes on.

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In Loving Memory of Marie Mosede Sonnier Heileman

Marie Mosede Sonnier Heileman was born to the late Ernest and Della Marie (Jolivette) Sonnier in Carencrow, Louisiana on November 14, 1934. In her teens, she moved to Houston. She attended E. O. Smith Middle School. She had to stop attending in the eighth grade in order to care for her younger siblings. Marie met Henry Heileman at a Zydeco Club in Frenchtown.

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Aldine Census Mural Brings the Importance of the Census to Life Through Words and Pages

Unifying. Diverse. Inclusive. Three things that books, libraries and Census 2020 have in common.

Commission Ellis Statement on Commissioners' Court Vote to Approve a Proposal for a Modest Property Tax Season

Facing a revenue cap passed by the State Legislature that goes into effect next year and significantly undermines Harris County’s ability to fund essential services and ongoing operations for years to come, Commissioners Court today, in a 3-2 vote, approved a proposal for a modest property tax rate increase for Harris County. Following two public hearings, the Court will hold a third and final public hearing and officially vote on whether to adopt the proposed rates during its regular meeting on October 8.

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Woman's Activists, Celebrated Pastor and Television Personality Sabrina McKenzie Announces New Show, "In A Man's World" Set To Premiere On Bravo TV

Celebrated Pastor, Business Woman, and Television Personality, Sabrina McKenzie, officially announces her newest role as the star of the highly anticipated BRAVO television show "In A Man's World." Produced by two time Grammy Award Winning Actress and Producer, Viola Davis, the show is set to premiere October 1st, 2019.

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2019 East End Street Fest Offers an Impressive Display of Rumba, Salsa, and Latin Funk

Headliners includes GRAMMY-Award Winner Grupo Fantasma

The East End Improvement Corporation (501c3) proudly announces the 2019 East End Street Fest, taking place on Saturday, October 19 from 2pm to 9:30pm at 2800 Navigation Boulevard. This FREE annual festival, which drew over 13,000 registered attendees last year, celebrates the vibrant community in historic East End Houston.

Beyond the Rhetoric: Black Federal Procurement Levels Have Yet to Bounce Back

As the George W. Bush Administration ended Black procurement was coming in at 8.0%. During the Obama Administration levels fell consistently. As President Trump entered the White House levels were at 1.8% and falling. Today, the levels have yet to turn around. For first half of Fiscal Year 2019 (October 1 – March 31, 2019) the average is 1.3%. Hopefully, we have now hit bottom and the subsequent reports will show an upward trending consistent with an improved economy.

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Comcast RISE to Award an Additional $1 Million in Grants to Minority-Owned Small Businesses in Houston

100 small businesses owned by people of color will each receive a $10,000 grant

Comcast will again award $1 million to small businesses owned by people of color, including Black, Indigenous, Hispanic, and Asian American owners, among others, in Houston. This effort is part of the Comcast RISE Investment Fund program, a multi-year, multi-faceted initiative launched in late 2020 to support small businesses owned by people of color (POC) and provide the resources and tools they need today.

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With the clock ticking, Georgia lawmakers want the state to end daylight saving time

Last week, Georgia's Senate passed a bill 46-7 that would end the state's observance of daylight saving time.

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Navy Week Program returning to Houston

The U.S. Navy is preparing to bring a Navy Week back to Houston during the week of October 24-30, as the 12th Navy Week of the calendar year.

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Project Row Houses Presents Artist Round 54: Southern Survey Biennial

Debut of the Dr. Dina Alsowayel and Tony Chase PRH Southern Survey Biennial Prize

The Project Row Houses fifty-fourth Artist Round: Southern Survey Biennial will open Saturday, October 8th, 2022. This inaugural round is guest curated by Valerie Cassel Oliver, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Artists. We will introduce the artists at 3 pm, and they will then speak about their work from the porches of their houses, which will then be open for viewing until 7 pm. Round 54 will remain on view Wednesdays through Sundays from noon to 5 pm through Sunday, February 12, 2023. One artist will be selected for The Dr. Dina Alsowayel and Tony Chase PRH Southern Survey Biennial Prize for $25,000.

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Sharon Osbourne opens up about 'horrendous' facelift

Sharon Osbourne has said her latest facelift left her looking like a Cyclops.

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Mayor Sylvester Turner Joins Houston Arts Foundation to announce a New Adopt-A-Monument Program

The Houston Arts Foundation and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will host a press conference unveiling a new branding initiative for the 56-year-old non-profit organization. The event will be held on Wednesday, October 6, at 11:30 am at City Hall in the Legacy Room.

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Astros West Coast Trip Provides Major Insight

When the 2021 MLB scheduled was released, no one imagined that a three-game series in late July between the Houston Astros and the San Francisco Giants could be a potential World Series preview. After watching the two teams perform this weekend, it seems as if they are on a collision course to meet again in late October.

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NAREB LAUNCHES 60-CITY BUILDING BLACK WEALTH TOUR WITH 10/7 EVENT IN HOUSTON TO BRING CRITICAL INFORMATION TO COMMUNITIES

The The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NA- REB) holds its initial Building Black Wealth Tour event in Houston on Saturday, October 7, kicking off activities in more than 60 cities nationwide. The events, which include festive activities for youths, will empower Black communities with steps towards homeownership, property investment, starting a business, and other wealth- building opportunities.

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Amazon Prime video suddenly has different look - why

Amazon Prime members today may notice something looks a little different when they watch Prime Video: They’ll have to watch ads, unless they want to pay a little extra.