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Bach, Beethoven & Barbecue Gala Pulls Out All of the Stops for Young Texas Artists’ 35th Anniversary

Quintessential celebration of classical music with a Texas twist raises $100K for the nonprofit

The Young Texas Artists (YTA) Bach, Beethoven & Barbecue gala on March 9 was jam packed with one phenomenal moment after another, including a performance by members of the iconic Kilgore College Rangerettes and a visit from Honored Guest Ron Losby, CEO of Steinway & Sons, who flew in from New York to celebrate the occasion of YTA’s 35th anniversary.

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Sisters Network® Inc. to Host 9th Annual National African American Breast Cancer 5K Walk/Run

Funds raised benefit the Breast Cancer Assistance Program (BCAP)

Sisters Network® Inc. (SNI), the only national African American breast cancer survivorship organization in the United States today announced over 5,000 participants are expected to walk/run on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 8:00 a.m., at the 9th Annual Stop the Silence National African American Breast Cancer 5K walk/run. The event will be held at the Discovery Green Park, 1500 McKinney, Houston, TX. 77010.

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Another state raises the legal age for buying tobacco and e-cigarettes

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation on Sunday that raises the legal age for purchasing cigarettes, e-cigarettes and other tobacco products from 18 to 21.

Is Breast Cancer everybody's business?

My fight against breast cancer began in 1986 when my sister, Mabel was airlifted to a London hospital for an expensive surgery that could not save her dear life–she died of metastatic breast cancer.

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“Sisters” by Jeanette Winter

You caught it! The ball was thrown very high – so high that you lost it in the sky for a minute – and you weren’t sure how you’d do it, but your hands were out and you caught it. Just. Like. That. Some balls are meant to be thrown or batted, while some are meant to bounce. In the new book “Sisters” by Jeanette Winter, you’ll learn about two girls who don’t just hit a ball, they smash it.

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Pageant World Is More Than What’s Seen at Miss Ultimate Beauty of America

Misconceptions of beauty pageants are plentiful. Lots of beautiful women standing at a perfect angle with bountiful curls, precisely applied make-up, wearing the most intricate of materials awaiting the perfect score from someone who knows absolutely nothing about who they really are.

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7 Unsuspecting Daily Habits That Could Lead to Kidney Failure

Our kidneys are one of our hardest working organs and often have to endure tough conditions to keep our system clean. Sometimes, we can unknowingly make it doubly challenging to rid our bodies of toxins. Here are a few common habits that you might not realize are putting pressure on your kidneys.

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Warm Up with Sweet and Savory Comfort Food

If chocolate for dinner sounds too good to be true, it’s because chocolate is usually associated with decadent desserts. However, it can also take comfort food to a whole new level when paired with savory ingredients like red meat.

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Houston Could Feel More Like Central Mexico In 60 Years

It’s about to get warmer in Houston for a very long time. And, no, we’re not talking about the impending summer months.

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NAACP Reveals Tactics Fossil Fuel Industry Uses to Manipulate Communities of Color

The fossil fuel industry regularly deploys manipulative and dishonest tactics when engaging with communities of color, often working to co-opt the respect and authority of minority-led groups to serve corporate goals.

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Donald Trump's Big Lie About Health Care

Donald Trump's madcap presidency is now seeking to strip 20 million Americans of their health care coverage. He has instructed the Justice Department to join the lawsuit seeking to declare the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional.

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Nipsey Hussle shooting suspect pleads not guilty to murder charge

Eric Holder, the suspect in the fatal shooting of Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle, pleaded not guilty Thursday to one charge of murder and two counts of attempted murder, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office said.

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Silky Vocalist Shawn Sounds Talks NBC 'The Voice' And 'Putting On' For Houston

Houston Aldine ISD educator graces NBC ‘The Voice’ and secures a spot with first-time judge, Grammy Award-winning artist John Legend.

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Groundbreaking News: New School to Meet Increased Service Demands for Area Students with Behavioral Disorders, Autism

Harris County Department of Education kicked off construction on a new, 47,970-square-foot school to replace Academic and Behavior School West at a ceremonial groundbreaking April 3 at 12772 Medfield Drive in southwest Houston. County and city officials, school district leaders, staff and students attended the event backdropped by a bulldozer, shovels and hardhats.

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The Pilot Dance Project in Partnership with Mystic Lyon Presents: A Conversation with Brother(hood) Dance

The Pilot Dance Project and Mystic Lyon are pleased to present a discussion on contemporary black dance with an intimate reception to follow for Brooklyn-based artists Brother(hood) Dance. This event will take place on Saturday, April 13 at 7pm at Mystic Lyon in the historic Fifth Ward at 5007 Lyons Avenue, Houston, TX 77020.

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In the week Nipsey Hussle was slain, 26 people were shot and 10 killed in Los Angeles

The killing of Nipsey Hussle on Sunday has sparked an outpouring of grief across the country, but the Los Angeles police chief was quick to point out that his death is part of a troubling surge in the city.

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Wine and Wildflowers Make Gatlinburg the Perfect Spring Destination

Wanting a relaxing getaway weekend? Gatlinburg's Smoky Mountains are calling!

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Police arrest suspect in fatal shooting of Nipsey Hussle

Eric Holder, the man police think fatally shot rapper Nipsey Hussle on Sunday has been arrested, Los Angeles police announced on Twitter.

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Lil Nas X is kicked off country chart, leading some to blame racism

It's not even two minutes long, but some are spending plenty of time debating a song about a horse by an up-and-coming rapper.

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Breaking: How HIV Is Being Used to ‘Cure’ Sickle Cell Disease

60 Minutes recently reported on a gene therapy trial that may be a cure for patients living with the bone-crushing pain of sickle cell disease. Gene therapy locates and fixes the genes responsible for different diseases.