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Hair care CEO Shami: 'Giving back is the art of transforming lives'
Reflecting on his more than 35 years of participating in community service, Houston-headquartered Farouk Systems head Farouk Shami considered it “the art of transforming lives,” according to a press release issued by the haircare company. The release said Shami is slated to be honored by Duarte, California-based private, nonprofit healthcare entity City of Hope at its Spirit of Life Celebration on July 10.
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New Mantis Innovation leader Whitley: 'I am humbled and excited to join a team that has navigated significant change over the past few years'
New Mantis Innovation President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Darrell Whitley described himself as “humbled and excited” to join the Houston-based managed facility services provider, a company-issued press release said. Whitley was appointed to his new position late last month.
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Turner on high court axing affirmative action: 'To cut that off as if we’ve reached utopia in this country is simply naive'
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner pushed back against the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to do away with affirmative action in college admissions, calling the move "simply naive," Houston FOX affiliate KRIV reported. According to a Houston Daily article, Fox News reported the Supreme Court voted 6-3 on June 29 on grounds race-based admissions run afoul of the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause.
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Turner: House Bill 2127 'reverses over 100 years of Texas constitutional law'
The Houston municipal government hopes civil litigation against the State of Texas would stop the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act, or House Bill (HB) 2127, before it officially goes into effect at the start of September, with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner saying it “reverses over 100 years of Texas constitutional law.” Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported that the so-called “Death Star” law, named after the infamous space station operated by the Empire in “Star Wars,” seeks to rein in city governments across the Lone Star State.
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Lil Keke at celebration of life for 'brother' Big Pokey: 'He died doing what he loved'
Houston rapper Lil Keke said at a celebration of life for Big Pokey at Houston City Hall on Sunday that his late friend and contemporary was his "brother," according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
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Kamin on grand opening of Lao Sze Chuan on Montrose: 'Delicious food, great service and reflective of the delectable diversity of our city'
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston City Councilwoman Abbie Kamin graced the grand opening of a Chinese culinary import by way of Chicago, Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant, on Wednesday.
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Kubosh on abandonment of city controller campaign: 'It is simply in the best interest of the city that I step aside'
A longtime member of the Houston City Council announced on Monday that poor health has prompted him to drop his bid for city controller, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
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Turner on late Houston rap icon Big Pokey, 45: 'Though many called him ‘low key,’ his presence was larger than life'
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner was among the slew of high-profile personalities who expressed their sadness over the passing of Houston rapper Big Pokey.
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Edwards on decision to end Houston mayoral campaign, focus on Jackson Lee's seat: 'I know firsthand that residents are ready for servant leadership'
A former member of the Houston City Council withdrew from the crowded Houston mayoral race on Monday in favor of seeking the office of one of her now-former election rivals, Houston-based media outlets reported.
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Kamin: Free feminine hygiene products at city facilities are 'about dignity'
The Houston City Council approved Mayor Sylvester Turner’s new $6.2 billion budget on June 7, and among the items included is free feminine hygiene products at municipal facilities, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
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Turner after Houston, DOJ reach illegal dumping agreement: 'I believe we have made signification step in improving the quality of life for everyone who lives in our city'
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the City of Houston reached a settlement agreement in a case pertaining to alleged illegal dumping in minority neighborhoods, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
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Turner: Houston BYOB ordinance 'is an effort to try to create a safer environment'
The Houston City Council approved an ordinance on Wednesday requiring bring-your-own-bottle (BYOB) establishments to obtain operating permits, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
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'Houston's first-ever Medal of Valor recipient': White House honors officer who prevented shooting at Galleria
A Houston police officer visited the White House on Thursday where President Joe Biden bestowed upon him the country’s highest honor for bravery displayed by a public safety officer.
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'Houston's hallmark civic event': Turner announces plans for Freedom Over Texas
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner recently announced plans for this year’s Freedom Over Texas Fourth of July celebration at Eleanor Tinsley Park, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
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'He’s my guardian angel now': Family remembers man who perished rescuing children from Brays Bayou
The family of a man who perished while rescuing two boys in Brays Bayou remembered him as a hero, according to a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.
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Airline, nonprofit host tour for aging foster youth 'to see the many different avenues of possibility in the aviation industry'
A Chicago-based legacy airline that has a hub at George Bush International Airport (IAH) is opening doors for those in foster care who are on the verge of legal age.
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'We’re getting bigger in Texas': San Francisco-based driverless ride-share company brings operations to Houston
A San Francisco-based rideshare company specializing in driverless vehicles is set to conduct business in Houston, according to a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.
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New Gandhi museum seeks to 'teach kids the importance of resolving conflicts in a non-violent way'
After approximately seven years of being in the works, what’s believed to be the continent’s first museum dedicated to Indian national hero Mohandas “Mahatma” Gandhi is slated for a summer opening in Houston, per a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
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'There couldn’t be a better date': 2024 Houston Open slated for late March tee-off
Houston Open organizers announced on Tuesday that the Bayou City’s premier Professional Golf Association (PGA) event, which has been slated to be played again next spring, will be held March 25-31, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
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Houston city councilwoman: Lax regulation of BYOB businesses create 'a lot of not just quality life issues, but significant public safety risk'
Houston City Council plans to consider an ordinance that would rein in “bring your own bottle” (BYOB) establishments, Houston-based media outlets reported.