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Volume 26 | Number 40

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Jesse Jackson

Pope Francis Calls America to Faith and Action

Rep. Garnet F. Coleman Seeks Reelection to the Texas House of Representatives

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COMMENTARY

Jesse Jackson

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ope Francis has departed, but his words and his presence linger.

He had an electric effect on those who saw him or heard his words.

He served the highest purpose of faith by offering us its wisdom and its forgiveness. He invoked fundamental values, and applied them to the world.

He reminded us that we were a nation of immigrants, and that we should treat them as we would wish to be treated.

On climate, he summoned us to action to preserve a vibrant world for our children and our children’s children.

On poverty, he reminded us that the Bible measures our character by how we treat “the least of these.” On conflict, he urged negotiation and compromise.

He spoke to the most powerful officials

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Pope Francis Calls America to Faith and Action of the Republic, and also to the most vulnerable, the imprisoned and the disabled.

His presence and voice provided people genuine hope. He awakened our better angels and called us to service.

What do we make of this remarkable moment? Pope Francis has touched our emotions. Will begin to change our attitudes, and if so, then our behavior? If we change our behavior, we will have to change our priorities. And those change only if the new behavior is enacted into law and reflected in our budgets.

The pope spoke from the longstanding teachings of the church.

Yet he had no doubt that our values and our morals should be reflected in our policies and our laws -- that we are responsible not only for our private morality but as citizens and legislators for our public policies as well.

So he called on legislators to remember their noble mission: “Your own responsibility as members of Congress is to enable this country, by your legislative activity, to grow as a nation. ...You are called to defend and preserve the dignity of your fellow citizens in the tireless ... pursuit of the

common good. ... Legislative activity is always based on care for the people.”

In the scabrous, partisan politics of Washington, the reminder was long overdue. Pope Francis then called on legislators to summon the courage to act on global warming, to provide opportunity to the vulnerable, to settle disputes and end the arms trade. He called on them to defend life, focusing on ending the death penalty. In New York, he urged the diplomats at the United Nations to build international law and treaties, to pursue cooperation and negotiation, and to act to lift up the impoverished across the world.

In his speech to Congress, he invoked the example of four great American leaders: a president -Abraham Lincoln -- who led the nation to remove the scourge of slavery, and called on us to forgive and to come together. A minister -- the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. -- who held no office but led the movement to end segregation, to spread the right to vote and to call for action on poverty.

Dorothy Day, founder of the Catholic Worker Movement, which combines direct aid with nonviolent action on behalf of the most vulnerable. And

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Thomas Merton, the most influential American Catholic author of the 20th century, who supported the movements for peace and civil rights and reached out across cultures to find common ground and uncommon wisdom.

Each of these, as Pope Francis said, had a dream. And each devoted himself or herself not only to service and charity but also to action challenging unjust laws and wars, and pushing for peace and justice. They were grounded in faith and sought change in the political arena.

I had the privilege of meeting with Pope Francis in Philadelphia. I gave him an anthology of Dr. King’s writings. I was struck by how he called us to action. If we feel differently and see things differently, then we must act differently. And we should work to insure that our values are reflected in our priorities and our budgets.

You can write to the Rev. Jesse Jackson in care of this newspaper or by email at jjackson@rainbowpush.org.

Follow him on Twitter @RevJJackson.

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lyde Leuchtag, a long-time Assistant Harris County Attorney and revered public servant celebrated his new role as presiding judge over the Harris County Court at Law #1 with county commissioners and former judges, city council members and family and friends on Monday. He is Harris County’s lone African American civil county court judge.

“I am honored to be appointed Judge of County Civil Court at Law #1. My promise is to be fair and strong in how I honorably administer justice in this court so able held by Judge Debra Ibarra Mayfield and those before her who left big shoes to fill. This court works to seek justice for folks from every ethnicity and area of life and geography in this county that feel they have been done wrong by property owners or tenants, in contract disputes, debt collection, tow hearings, eminent domain and slander or defamation of character. I’m hitting the ground running to ensure our court operates smooth and efficiently with patience, compassion and respect in hearing all sides in every issue,” said Judge Leuchtagat a fundraiser at Carrabbas restaurant.

“This is the appeals court for disputes between land lords and tenants in eviction cases. I’m proud of work we’ve done with working with veterans, families and those

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that may have made bad decisions to come to work with community and county, state and federal relief and with home and business owners to prevent homelessness and ensure compensation for those that own property and are due what is owed to them. We are all called to answer to a higher being which does and should humble us all,” said Judge Leuchtag who is proud of his heritage that includes his African American father and grandparents of Jewish Eastern European ancestry that were imprisoned in concentration camps.

The low key, polite and quiet judge grew up in New York, Indiana, and Texas. The young jurist has roots in Galveston where he graduated from Ball

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High School at 16 years old. The future judge Leuchtag went on to graduate from Rice University and earned his law degree magna cum laude from South Texas College of Law.

His career includes nearly 25 years with the Harris County Attorney’s Office. He has worked in private law at the Baker Botts Law Firm and in private business with the Legal Division of Shell Oil Company. He has served as a licensed police officer volunteer reserve deputy with Harris County for 20 years. Leuchtag has also served as an elected Harris County Pct. Chairman since 1996, conducting primaries during most elections in his precinct during most elections.

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Most important to he and his wife Cindy are his volunteerism as a leader in youth football and at his church in Third Ward, where he and Cindy make their home and their eight children. He is highly committed to his faith, family, community and county.

His focus is to look forward to Harris County’s future as a beacon for objectivity, fairness and meritocracy.

Introducing him to the audience was County Commissioner Steve Radack who praised Judge Leuchtag for a reputation for reverence to the law and earned him his unanimous appointment from Radack and his fellow commissioners. He pleaded with those there to help in his upcoming election.

Houston City Council Member Michael thanked Judge Leuchtag for his integrity as a public servant. “While strong in his beliefs, Leuchtag has a reputation at the county for being fair and respectful to everyone and getting people who normally disagree to come together on things they have in common,” said Kubosh, Council Member At-Large Position 3.

Judge Leuchtag will run in the March 1, 2016 primary. The general election is November 8, 2016.

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LOCAL BRIEFS Houston Adopts Its First Ever Plan: Plan Houston

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ouston’s City Council adopted Plan Houston, a tool for more effective governance.

Plan Houston will enable the City to enhance services to current residents and help the City prepare for anticipated growth.

This effort will improve coordination between City departments and government agencies and ensure efforts of the City and its partners are as effective as possible. Plan Houston makes the City’s operations more pro-active, efficient and transparent. The plan can be found online at www.planhouston.org.

Rep. Garnet F. Coleman Seeks Reelection

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n Wednesday, September 30, Rep. Garnet F. Coleman (D – Houston) announced that he is seeking re-election to the Texas House of Representatives. He has represented District 147 since 1991. Representative Coleman is one of the House’s longest Coleman serving members. Representative Coleman is the Chair of the House Committee on County Affairs, the senior member of the House’s Public Health Committee, and the Chair

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of the Legislative Study Group – an official non-partisan caucus of the Texas House of Representatives.

For more information, visit www.garnetcoleman.com.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Houston Public Library with Houston LibroFEST 2015

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he 4th Annual Houston LibroFEST 2015 celebrates Latino literature and culture in the Bayou City and our Hispanic Veteran Heroes during Hispanic Heritage Month at the Houston Public Library. Featured presenters include author, activist, and television director Jesús Treviño, award-winning writer Viola Canales, children’s author and illustrator Xavier Garza, fiction writer and photo journalist Phillippe Diederich, Houston’s first Poet Laureate, Gwendolyn Zepeda, and the exhibit Remembering WWII: Houston’s Latino Veterans lecture series presentations. Learn more about the HOUSTON LibroFEST 2015 at atwww.houstonlibrary.org or call 832-393-1313.

Accomplished Black and Latino Classical Soloists in Houston

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he nation’s top Black and Latino musicians in Houston as part of their national fall tour will hold a free concert.

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The Houston Symphony announced that the nationally-renowned touring ensemble Sphinx Virtuosi will descend on Houston October 8, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church. The Sphinx Virtuosi is comprised of 18 of the nation’s top Black and Latino classical soloists and is considered one of the nation’s most dynamic professional chamber orchestras. The Houston tour stop is co-presented with the University of Houston’s Moores School of Music. The program entitled “Inspiring Women” focuses the spotlight on female composers and works inspired by great women.

For more information, visit www.houstonsymphony. com

Midtown Park Art Program Driven

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he much-anticipated six-acre mixed-use development that includes Midtown Park, scheduled to open late fall 2016, has secured a partnership with social practice artist and local Houston Lowe icon Rick Lowe for the development and implementation of its Midtown Park Art Program. The project, dating from 1993, involves the partnership of Lowe, other artists, and community organizers in the purchase and restoration of 22 derelict shotgun houses from the 1930s in one of Houston’s most prominent African American communities. Lowe and his team are expected to research and prepare written materials, exhibits and financial projects that will outline temporary, permanent and ongoing art programming. For more information, visit www.houstonmidtown.com.

ENTERTAINMENT

By Keandra “Ke Ke” Scott, Entertainment Wirter

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3C is vastly approaching but just incase you’ve just heard the buzz and now you want to learn more about the festival, here is the run down. A3C is by far one of the biggest Hip-Hop movements in the south and is on its 11th year of bringing some of the hottest underground and influential artists in the game to Atlanta, GA. The Hip-Hop’s Annual Pilgrimage is not just one of your typical conference, A3C is jam packed with beast networking opportunities (for producers, rappers, the whole squad), informational panels and shows (of course), it is a celebration of film, art, style, and a plethora more all surrounding the vibrations of hip-hop.

From hip-hop garb to short films and just being amongst the energy of the festival is an experience in itself-- you never know who you will run into. You may even get a chance to get some free stuff here and there. A3C has many partners including: The MyMixtapez, Heineken, Jack Daniel’s, Monster Energy, Swisher Sweets, TuneCore, iHipHop Distribution, Mail Chimp & SAE Institute, ASCAP and many others.

If you are planning to attend A3C October 7-11, 2015, officials just blitzed some news on 6 events you do not want to miss!

The 11th Annual A3C Hip Hop Festival and Conference is Back: 6 Things You Don’t Want to Miss A3C Rap Battle: Don’t Flop Ent.

beat Maseo, Dave & Pos in some classic video games. Interesting, will it be you? Saturday, October 10, 2015 from 2:30p.m. -3:30p.m. at Joystick Gamebar.

One of the dopiest festivals I’ve ever attended recently partnered with UK’s top Rap Battle League, Don’t Flop Entertainment, to stage 5 amazing battles in a major way including: Big T vs. Caustic, Marv Won vs. Uno Lavoz & Cortez vs. Brixx Belvedere. Saturday, October 10, 2015 from 3:00-6:30p.m. at Music Room.

Jet Lounge A3C Edition

6 Muralists on Live Art Stage

Hip-hop an art goes together like Timberland and Magoo! There will be 6 amazing muralists creating on-the-spot live art at A3C’s Festival Grounds while artists do there thang on stage! Their canvas will be Swisher Sweets (yep, that’s right) on the Live Art Stage. You can catch the muralists live on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015-Sunday, Oct 11, 2015 at the Festival Grounds.

X Spaces: A3C Edition

A3C is bringing together over a dozen crazy-talented artists to share 330 Terminus for the two-day event series at X Spaces. Artists on the roster: Paper Frank, FRKO, Diwang Valdez, Jay Shells, Brainfood, Bongang, Fabian Williams and many more! Catch them on Friday, October 9, 2015 & Sat, October 10, 2015 at 3:30 Terminus

(yeah, no zombies here though like AMC›s The Walking Dead, ha-ha).

Distorted Art Party

Philadelphia-based Pop artist and animator, Distortedd, is bringing her stylistic street-edge and eclectic art to A-T-L. The spot will be blazin’ with hot DJs, live music and original pieces on display. Catch this event on Thursday, October 8, 2015 from 11:30p.m. -2:30a.m. at Space 2.

De La Soul vs Player 1

One the hottest hip-hop trios to do it, De La Soul will be going against all challengers who believe they can

“Don’t miss this jet... Jet life to the next life!” Yeaaah--If you frequent New Orleans Foundation Room on Wednesdays at the House of Blues or have had the opportunity to experience the Jet Lounge during the SXSW Festival, you know what time it is. Curren$y and the Jet Life crew are going to grace the A3C with another dope edition of Jet Lounge. The show will take place Saturday, October 10, 2015 from 10-2p.m. at Harlem Nights.

Stay hydrated, bring a light sweater, wear comfortable shoes, arrive early to spots you know will require parking at a distance (if you choose to park free), get a realist tentative schedule together (just know you cannot make everything but have a plan B), bring mental preparation for the fact you won’t want to sleep during the entire festival!

It’s not too late to get your passes, purchase your 2015 A3C Festival and Conference tickets online at www. a3cfestival.com.

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FEATURE

By Jo

Thalía Sodi Launches Exclusively at Macy’s

Carolyn Goode, Managing Editor

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hat does the American dream look like to you?

It can be defined and envision in an unlimited number of ways and ideas. Internationally recognized singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, author, philanthropist, and designer Thalía’s dream had many layers some of which included acting and singing. Already one of the most influential Mexican Americans, the Queen of Latin Pop has now realized another layer of her dream, the launching of her clothing line at Macy’s. “It (launching her clothing line) is not something that Thalía’ did. It is something that Latina did in a very American store like Macys.

So it is like an American dream and to me that is very powerful for all of us as a culture,” said Thalía’ is a recent interview with Houston Style Magazine.

We caught up with Latin star at the official launch of her collection, Thalía’ Sodi, at Macy’s Memorial City. The new collection that hit Macy’s stores in September is full of jewelry, apparel and shoes in colors, prints, and fabrics as vibrant and bold as Thalía’ herself. Everything in the collection is beautiful so much so that Thalía’ can’t pick a favorite piece. She loves them all! “All of the pieces - the jewelry, the shoes, the skirts - everything I love! But I have to say the prints are what make it different; the colors, the textures, the fabrics and, of course, the fit is super important to me,” expressed Thalía’, who also added that she wants the woman that wears Thalía’ Sodi to feel comfortable and glamorous while in her clothes.

Macy’s invites buyers to create a look while shopping the Thalía’Sodi line that is sold exclusively at Macy’s as all pieces compliment each other well.

Fierce reds, electric blues and passionate purples are big in Thalía’ line. Describing the creation of the line like being at a playground, Thalia sees her involvement in brining the line to fruition as a great creative outlet.

“Everything is like a playground for me. Like creating jewelry and creating prints and colors and shoes, I think it is fun,” a joyful Thalía’ said. “Everything that allows me to feel creative is good like when I write music, when I sing and act creating a character. It is good. It is another act of creativity so I like it.”

Something else high on Thalía’s like list is meet and greeting her fans. In fact, it’s a priority. It excites the songstress to be able to be face-to-face Thalia Sodi

with the people that help to put her where she is today.

“This is what excites me more about this event,” said Thalía’. “Everyday I wake up and connect with them on social media. That’s my extension and so that is my priority.” She also noted that her top priority were her children Sabrina and Matthew and husband Tommy.

Thalía’ continues making her mark in different endeavors as she inspires so many, especially from the Latin community. She has a message for all the young girls looking at her with stars in their eyes. “Don’t ever believe what everybody says about your dreams. If you have something in your heart, go for it.” Thalía’ continues, “Learn whatever about that thing. Whatever you are like obese with, whatever you want to create, learn from A-to-Z about that whole thing and fight for it. Find a way to make it real because we are here in this world to do that.”

We are also here to shop at Macy’s. Check out Thalía’’s collection, Thalía’ Sodi, sold exclusively at Macy’s today. For more information, visit www. macys.com/thaliasodi.

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By Jo

Bill King: The Quintessential Houstonian

Carolyn Goode, Managing Editor

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ith roots firmly established in the Houston area Houston mayoral candidate Bill King considers himself the quintessential Houstonian. Growing up in northern Galveston, He is the son of a working class family with strong values and ideals. Receiving higher education at the University of Houston, he puts in work as both a businessman and lawyer. And he wants to work as the next mayor of Houston.

Houston is America’s city of opportunity according King. “If you have something to contribute, there is a place for you,” he said in a recent interview with Houston Style Magazine. “We have this big, open welcoming heart. We take in people from all over the world and from the rest of the country.” He added to that point by reflecting on the words of former Houston mayor Bob Lanier, King quoted, “ In Houston, nobody cares who your daddy is.” And it is for reasons like that King loves Houston and wants to represent the city as its chief officer.

One might think with King’s experience as the former mayor of Kemah it would fully prepare him for the job as mayor of Houston. In King’s eyes that is pretty much like apples and oranges. The experience in Kemah will help but what really will be beneficial if elected, as Houston’s next leader is his experience as a businessman. “I think I bring a fresh more business like approach to City Hall. It would address some of the problems we are facing down there,” said King as

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to why he stands out among his competitors. “ I think they are brining the same broken solutions that they have been trying for decades and they don’t work.”

King is a man that loves to accomplish goals.

It is what makes him happiest. And he has goals for Houston, one being to ensure a happy and safe well being for all Houstonian. Within the first 30 days if elected, King has the goals of enforcing the no cell phone in school zone law that was passed a while ago by actually putting up the signs with the law on them.

“One thing that I’ve just recently discovered is that we

have not put up the signs to enforce the no cell phone use in school zones.” He continued, “ The city says they don’t have the money to put up the signs and it would have been like one-one-hundredths of one percent of what they have spent in the last six years.

And they couldn’t find the money in any place to put up the signs to protect our kids? So I say in the first 30 days, I’ll make sure those signs go up and we start enforcing the law.”

Another potential law King has problems with is the HERO ordinance. He can’t say whether he is for or against the ordinance but he does see a lot of problems with it. The part of the law that outlaws sex segregated facilities bothers him since he thinks we as a society are not ready to abandon that practice because it is the norm of the day to segregate bathrooms. Secondly, the definition of discrimination that says if you give a benefit to any protected class it is illegal troubles him. Under that clause alone some of Houston’s own laws would be in violation according to King. “It was thrown together in a hurried fashion.

It was obviously a personal political agenda and it’s just got some serious problems with it.”

Fixing the problems of Houston with a business mindset is what King brings to the table.

He needs your vote to bring his real solutions for the city’s real problems. Will you stand with Bill King on November 3rd? Exercise your right to vote. Let your voice be heard.

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STYLE EN ESPAÑOL

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efuel Agency (La Agencia Refuel), una agencia líder de los medios de publicidad en juventud, militar y multicultural, junto con la Asociación de Publicaciones Nacionales (NNPA por sus siglas en inglés) y la Asociación Nacional de Publicaciones Hispanas (NAHP por sus siglas en inglés) han anunciado hoy la formación de una alianza nacional de los medios de comunicación para educar a las empresas comercializadoras en los beneficios y en la importancia de la comercialización en los periódicos Afroamericanos y en los periódicos Hispanos. Esta es la primera vez que la NNPA y la NAHP se unen para un semejante esfuerzo.

La NNPA, la asociación principal de más de 200 periódicos Afroamericanos de todo Estados Unidos, junto con la NAHP, una organización imparcial que representa a las más grandes publicaciones en Español de la nación, han combinado un alcance total de más de 43 millones lectores semanalmente.

Al contrario de los diarios principales del mercado, los periódicos Afroamericanos y los periódicos Hispanos están en un próspero ascenso y, por los últimos 100 años, han sido la voz más respetada de sus respectivas comunidades. Esta gran alianza se encargará de aumentar concienciación y publicidad para los periódicos miembros y en los siguientes meses se reunirá con los mayores anunciantes de auto, finanzas y política.

“Con cerca de 97 millones Afroamericanos e Hispanos en los E.E.U.U. hoy, representando el 33% de la populación en total, este segmento consumidor exige atención,” dijo Martha Montoya, VP de la NAHP. “El poder adquisitivo de las comunidades Afroamericanas e Hispanas, actualmente con más de $2.3 trillones, continua a sobrepasar el promedio nacional.”

“Esta alianza histórica en los medios de comunicación es un paso gigante para nuestras dos organizaciones,” dijo el Dr. Benjamin Chavis, Presidente y Director Ejecutivo de la NNPA. “Nosotros creemos que trabajar juntos tiene beneficios potenciales mutuos en el mercado de hoy.”

“Esta gran alianza también marca una asociación histórica entre la NNPA y la NAHP, las organizaciones publicitarias más influyentes de la nación que actualmente son dirigidas por mujeres. Martha y yo tenemos una visión común y un compromiso de empoderar nuestras comunidades reforzando las voces de los medios de

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La NNPA y La NAHP Se Unen Para Formar Una Alianza Nacional ESTO REPRESENTA UNA GRAN ALIANZA DE MEDIOS DE COMUNICACIÓN African American-owned community newspapers from around the United States, along with the NAHP, a non-partisan trade advocacy organization representing the nation’s leading Spanish language publications, have a combined total reach of over 43M readers per week.

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comunicación que servimos,” dijo la Presidenta de la NNPA, Denise Rolark Barnes.

La Agencia Refuel continuará contribuyendo a la NNPA y a la NAHP con sus funciones en los medios de publicidad. “Estamos encantados de formar parte de esta iniciativa que trae una voz unida a esta misión importante. Con el continuo incremento de la populación Afroamericana e Hispana, es un tiempo perfecto para promover la importancia de conectar con estas comunidades,”

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efuel Agency, a leader in youth, military and multicultural marketing and media placement, along with the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and National Association of Hispanic Publishers (NAHP) today announced the formation of a National Advertising Task Force to educate marketers on the benefits and importance of the African American and Hispanic newspaper market. Both boards of directors

Contrary to general market daily newspapers, African American and Hispanic newspapers are on the rise and thriving and, for the last 100 years, have been the trusted voice of their respective communities. The task force will be in charge of increasing awareness and advertising for member newspapers and will be meeting with major auto, financial and political advertisers in the coming months.

“With close to 97 million African Americans and Hispanics in the U.S. today, representing 33% of the total population, this consumer segment demands attention,” said Martha Montoya, VP of the NAHP. “The buying power of the African American and Hispanic communities, currently at over $2.3 trillion combined, continues to outpace the national average.”

“This historic media alliance is a gigantic step for our two organizations,” said Dr. Benjamin Chavis, President and CEO of the NNPA. “We believe our working together has tremendous potential mutual benefits in today’s marketplace.”

“This task force also marks a historic partnership between the NNPA and NAHP, the nation’s most influential publishing organizations that are currently led by women. Martha and I have a shared vision and commitment to empower our communities by strengthening the voices of the media we serve,” said NNPA Chair Denise Rolark Barnes.

dijo Derek White, Presidente y Director Ejecutivo de la Agencia Refuel.

unanimously agreed to this historic alliance. This is the first time the NNPA and NAHP have joined forces for such an effort.

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Refuel Agency will continue to assist both the NNPA and NAHP with print advertising duties. “We are thrilled to be a part of this initiative to bring one united voice to this very important mission. With African American and Hispanic populations continuing to surge, it is the perfect time to promote the importance of reaching these communities,” said Derek White, President and CEO of Refuel Agency.

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H-E-B Celebrates World Teachers’ Day with Discount on School and Office Supplies experiences and insights on key issues facing educators in Texas today. The deadline for applications is December 6, 2015.

Nominations are not required for participation. Educators, school districts, early childhood facilities and school boards can go to www.heb. com/education and complete an application. For additional updates, follow the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program on Facebook at www. facebook.com/HEBExcellenceinEducationAwards.

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The discount is H-E-B’s way of saying thank-you to hardworking educators, who often spend money from their own pockets providing supplies to create imaginative, hand-on

lessons that engage and inspire their students. There is no need to show ID, the discount will automatically apply at checkout.

With the promotion, H-E-B hopes to raise awareness of the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program, which gives away nearly $800,000 a year in cash and grants to outstanding educators across the state. In-store signage will encourage shoppers to nominate a favorite teacher, principal, school district or school

board for an award.

Since its inception in 2002, the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program has awarded over $8 million to Texas educators, schools and districts. Nominations for the awards are being accepted online at www.heb. com/education through November 1, 2015.

Nominees will be sent an invitation to complete an online application, which asks for written responses about education philosophy, learning

About H-E-B

H-E-B, with sales of more than $22 billion, operates more than 360 stores in Texas and Mexico. Known for its innovation and community service, H-E-B is celebrating its 110th anniversary in 2015. Recognized for its fresh food, quality products, convenient services, and a commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability, H-E-B strives to provide the best customer experience at everyday low prices. Based in San Antonio, H-E-B employs more than 85,000 Partners and serves millions of customers in more than 150 communities. For more information, visit www.heb.com.

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here once was a girl who had a little curl…

Did you envy that nursery rhyme character? Or, like many women, have you had a love-hate relationship with your hair since you were old enough to hear nursery rhymes like that? Either way, you’re not alone, as you’ll see in “Me, My Hair, and I,” a collection of hair-raising essays edited

by Elizabeth Benedict.

Is today a good hair day, a bad hair day – or a no-hair day? The bigger question: who’s happy with her hair? In this book, twenty-seven women answer that, as they weigh in on their tresses (or lack thereof).

“For women,” says Benedict, “hair is an entire library of information...”

“It’s always there, unless it’s gone or it’s hidden – and those absences tell stories too.”

Your story may start with your mother, the first decision-maker when it came to your hair. She might have snipped a few strands as a keepsake once; she may’ve forced you into a “pixie” you didn’t want, a curtain of hair you hated, a shaved head that culture demanded by your first birthday, or braids done expertly. Her choices then may still influence your ‘do today.

Hair can be “good” or it can be “bad” and getting the former, for African American girls, often meant time spent in the family kitchen that “would double

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as a torture chamber…” Heated devices burned necks and scalps and rain undid everything in an instant. Getting one’s hair straightened was “controversial,” but “Whatever Black women do to their hair is controversial.”

Other cultures, other controversies.

Which brings up some good points: when it comes to our hair, everybody has an opinion on it – and most of them can’t help sharing. Also: we may envy someone else’s hair, while she envies our straight-wavy-bouncy-curlysleek tresses of another color-texturethickness. We’re never happy with that which is on our heads – or anywhere on our bodies, for that matter.

So perhaps the thing to do is to embrace two facts: for women, there is no such thing as a “neutral” hairstyle.

There’s just not. And, hey, whatever we do with it, we get second chances: it’ll always grow back.

Pick up “Me, My Hair, and I” and there’s one thing you’ll notice: as you comb through it, just about every one of these twenty-seven essays resonates.

It’s easy, for instance, to identify with the women who long for a new hairstyle to go with a new life. Readers will know exactly what one essayist means when she says hair is love. We sympathize with descriptions of hair as it circles the drain, post-chemo; with

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memories of childhood pulls and tugs; with the waffling decisions to dye or not; and with the shake-our-heads comments that our hair draws.

Editor Elizabeth Benedict chose these essays wisely to reflect our tangled thoughts about hair, and I think you’ll agree once you open its pages. If you’ve ever cursed your curls, fought your ‘fro, or loved your locks, “Me, My Hair, and I” will surely grow on you.

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HEALTH

The Wrong Diet Advice Can Cost You Pounds

By Jade Gold, Health Writer

ity matters more than calorie counting.

Eliminating all boxed foods, foods in a can and focusing on protein rich foods is a much better option. Eating “whole” farm fresh produce is another winning factor.

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o you find yourself standing on the scale every week and frustrated because you still can’t ditch that unwanted weight? Are you eating like a rabbit and binging on foods with nothing but pounds of regret after? Maybe you need to check your sources and decided if your following outdated advice with unproven sources.

Let’s take a look at what’s current in the world of fat loss and remove top 5 diet advice failures. #1 Counting Calories

While knowing what your calorie intake is can be important, it is estimated that the food industry has about a 75% error rate that is allowed on most published numbers. SAD, but true.

Many of the current food apps have been developed but the information is only as good as the last users information. When you’re trying to loose weight, diet qual-

#2 Skipping Meals

No matter what you may think about “eating less” + “less calories“ =”loose more”, is a failing formula.

You have heard this a million times but eating smaller frequent meals speeds up your metabolism, decreased insulin drops that cause sugar cravings, and helps control over all appetite. In most cases people tend to over eat at one meal and because they have a full feeling, never eat the rest of the day. You’re constantly in the battle of will power over what you need vs. want your body wants. Start with 3 simple whole meals per day pre planned and over a period of 30 days increase gradually to 3 meals and two snacks. The key factor here is to PLAN your meals and prepare them in advance to avoid, fast food stops, skipping meals and under or over eating.

unsatisfying. While people who are body builders tend to preserver through this kind of eating for competitions prep, the average man or woman trying to loose weight is asking for diet failure on this type of meal plan. Branch out of this trying to look for new cooking blogs, healthy cookbooks, 5-minute meal planners, meal prep services (If you just hate to cook all together) or even taking a healthy cooking class.

The more variety you add to your pallet and diet, the more enjoyable each eating experience is and more likely you stick with a meal plan you can love.

#4 Following Social Media

While social media provides a wealth of information and in today’s society is the breeding ground of “the perfect body” it can also lead to depression, unhealthy image expectations, tons of erroneous information and let’s not forget all the marketing for the “Magic Bullet” quick fix products. No pun intended, but take everything in with a grain of salt. The best thing you can do is being to educate yourself with reputable PROVEN sources of information. #3 Always Eating The Same Food Educate yourself on food, trainers, food

There is nothing complicated options, diets, workouts, metabolism, about understanding boring food. Eating weight loss and even realistic time goals the same thing day in and day out is asT:10.81”and outcomes. While the information mentally challenging as it is physically

highway is a great resource and often a great tool in the diet game, just be sure the information ultimately is right for you and your fitness goals. #5 The “Death” Workout

Your know the workout that includes, hours and hours of cardio, sweating in hot plastic suits, hours of lifting weights until injury, starving with no fuel in your body hoping to burn the pounds away. STOP!! You can’t outwork a bad diet and you can’t beat time and consistency with magic bullet quick fix! Weight loss is 80 percent diet, 20 percent exercise and the facts never change. Walking 35 miles to burn 3,500 calories to loose 1 pound just isn’t a good return of investment for subpar results. Keep active daily at the right intensity, consistently with the right clean diet and you will not only see weekly progress, but finally will see the pounds melt away. Whatever it takes, go to sleep earlier, eat more whole foods, get from in front of the TV and stop buying into the quick fixes you will no longer need to kill yourself in the gym only to be defeated with minimal results.

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8 Great Happy Hours We Recommend By: Monica Jones, Special to Style

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ou’ve been replying to emails since 8 am, running rampant around the office trying to meet deadlines and finally when you’ve managed to escape the hustle and bustle of your 9 to 5, you’re ready to wind down with a glass of Merlot or a tallboy of craft beer. However, the roadblock that is commonly referred to as rush hour traffic has other plans for the remainder of your day. In any given direction, Houston traffic can hinder the process of trying to forget about your hectic workday. Here at Style, we’ve managed to make your voyage to the land of libations less of a headache by compiling 8 local restaurants/bars that keep the happy hour alive and well until 8 pm or later. Just pick a location, invite a friend or coworker, and stay below the legal limit!

Royal Oak Bar & Grill -1318 Westheimer: This hot and hip happening spot nestled in the Montrose area offers its patrons $10 bottles of house wine with a variety of food pairings that include the infamous golden fried stuffed jalapeños -- trust us the best $6 you’ll ever spend.

Doc’s Motorworks -1301 Westheimer: Fairly new to the Montrose area, this establishment is a great hangout to catch sporting events and have a few cold ones with your coworkers. $3.50 wells, $5 wines, $4 Hybrids plus a food menu featuring an assortment of yummy popular starters for under $5.

Stones Throw -1417 Westheimer: This bar knows how to keep you happy everyday of the week with daily drink and food specials which include $3 Shiners and cocktails from $4 to $7. Be sure to stop by on Wednesdays when the over-sized punch bowls are half-price.

55 Bar & Restaurant - 5510 Morningside Dr: Throughout the week you can enjoy $5 house wines and beers, along with specialty cocktails for a fraction of the regular price. This Rice Village establishment has a great outdoor patio for happy hour with coworkers.

Bakers St Pub & Grill - 5510 Morningside Dr: With several locations throughout Houston, the West University location gets the party started as early as 3pm with specials on craft beer, house wine, and wells. The pub grub is also pretty good compared to the average bar menu.

Noveau Antique Art Bar - 2913 Main St: One of downtown Houston›s gems, the Noveau Antique Bar, serves a unique and charming atmosphere. Noveau›s classic cocktails, attentive staff, and ample parking makes this spot a great alternative to your ordinary hangouts.

Reverly on Richmond - 1613 Richmond: There are no limits to your happiness at Reverly, as the $5 drink and appetizer specials will hold you over until dinnertime.

Unwind from a long workweek on Fridays where the happy hour extends until 9pm.

Pistolero’s Taco & Tequila Bar - 1517 Westheimer: Home of the $3 Margarita and Sangria, the tequila bar and restaurant welcomes soccer lovers to enjoy their gourmet tacos and infused Tequila Monday through Friday until 8pm. If you can›t make it out of the office in time, stop by from midnight until 2am for the Midnight Margarita special with $2 Margaritas.

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By Jo

Trucks Rule at the Texas State Fair

Carolyn Goode, Managing Editor

three bed lengths. Variety is also offered with the configurations, available in 2WD and 4WD, and engine types, with a V6, V8 or diesel, which is exclusive to the XD model. The Nissan Titan is classed as a light duty but doesn’t perform like one. It has more towing capability than most half-ton pickups. A Titan XD can tow over 12,000 pounds.

Nissan Titan is as American as apple pie. It was designed in California, engineered in Michigan, tested in Arizona and assembled in Tennessee.

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nnually around this time of the year I head to Dallas for the State Fair Auto Show Media Day and I already know going in what I am going to see…trucks, trucks, and more trucks. Trucks rule in the state of Texas and auto manufacturers know that. Showing off everything from the newest innovations to the special editions made just for Texans, automakers hold nothing back when it comes to the truck market in Texas. Our state is truly truck country.

Ram Truck

Ram Truck invited the media on a ride with country singer Easton Corbin belting out a sort of truck anthem “Let’s Ride” to kick up some dust in two new trucks for 2016. One of them was designed with the outdoor enthusiast in mind. It is a tough truck that just got tougher. Already winning awards for Best in Class Payload, Ground Clearance, and Off Road Ride, the 2016 Ram 1500 Rebel handles all terrain sitting on 33-inch tires with 17inch alloy wheels. With more modern touches and aggressive styling, the Ram Rebel can be powered with the standard 3.6-liter V6 engine producing 305 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque.

Toyota Racing Truck

Toyota Truck

Toyota wants to take truck lovers to new places with the new Toyota Tacoma. In 2016, it seems the word for Toyota is technology. New innovations include the standard GoPro camera mount, Qi wireless charging, and Crawl Control to help keep your truck going in situations that will leave others stuck in the mud. The quietest in its class, the Toyota Tacoma is based priced at $23,300 and gets 19mpg city and 24mpg hwy. The redesign truck has a larger rear end for towing capacity and lower drag reduction. My favorite part is the lockable cover for the bed that comes as a short bed, standard bed, or long bed.

GMC Sierra Elevation

proudly displayed in their area.

Premium features in the iA sedan are dual USB ports, keyless entry, 7-inch touch screen, rear view backup camera, and 16-inch alloy wheels. Fuel economy estimates are 33mpg city and 42mpg highway. A few dollars higher is the sporty iM hatchback. With similar features as the iA, the iM also has heated power folding side mirrors, double wishbone suspension, dual zone climate control, and 17-inch alloy wheels.

GMC Truck

GMC was all talks about the Sierra 1500 series of trucks with specific interests on the Elevation edition.

Sitting on black 20-inch wheels, the Sierra has signature LED lighting, 7-inch IntelliLink Infotainment system, and remote keyless entry. The redesign truck has a bold front and rear fascias.

Engineers have made accessing the gearbox on the bed of the truck easier with the power articulating assist step.

The step already automatically come in and out when the door opens but now it can also be controlled by your foot with a button that is located on the side of the step. The Sierra comes in three cab configurations and starts at a price of $27,275. It is also equipped with 4g wifi and Apple CarPlay.

Chevrolet Silverado

Chevrolet Truck

Think of Chevrolet Trucks and the mind naturally will first think of the Silverado. The truck is so popular Scion IA

Scion

Scion is a brand that is after the young driver bringing style and technology for a low price. Two new vehicles under $19,000 were

Chevrolet Colorado

that it sold out for the year. The “new face of strong” gets a bold new front design with a muscular front end.

And a new model was introduced, midnight. However, Silverado is not the only truck flying off the Chevrolet assembly line. The Chevrolet Colorado is becoming the fastest selling truck.

Named Motor Trend Truck of the Year, the Colorado was also named Best in Class for its towing capability and fuel economy estimates. Premium features include forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and rear vision camera. One of my favorite features is that it is has wifi inside the cabin. Three engines are available – 2.5-liter, 3.5-liter V6, and Duramax 2.8-liter turbo diesel.

It is a great buy with a starting price of $20,100.

Ford Truck

Ford boasted as the truck manufacturer that owns work and that’s why their trucks are built Ford tough.

During their presentation to the media, they showed a pretty impressive video of how strong the frame of the Ford Super Duty was. The truck that can tow 40,400 pounds was named Best in Class for gross combination weight rating. It produces 440 horsepower and 860 –pound-feet of torque with a 6.7-liter power stroke V8 turbo diesel engine. What blew me away were the seven cameras that are now on the Ford Super Duty. Nowadays trucks will have a rear view camera and maybe a front view camera. But Ford Super Duty has cameras all over the vehicle to give drivers a 360 view around the entire truck so parking and hitching a trailer are a piece of cake. The camera even has a washer on it so the view is never obstructed. That is innovative thinking.

Chrysler

Chrysler changed the script of the day to showcase the Chrysler 200. With features like the a heated and leather wrapped steering wheel, voice recognition, heated and cooled seats, backup camera and keyless entry, the midsize sedan combines modern convinces with luxurious desires.

Sitting on 17-inch aluminum wheels, the Chrysler 200 produces 295 horsepower with 262 pounds-feet of torque. The sedan averages 19mpg city and 32mpg hwy with the 3.6-liter V6 engine and front wheel drive. If interested in a lower priced model, the 2.4-liter 4-cyclinder engine will be more your speed. In celebration of their 90th anniversary, Chrysler has a special anniversary package available on the Chrysler 200 Limited that ups the luxury feel.

Fiat

The unique design of the Fiat 500X makes me think of one thing, cuteness overload. It is a real people pleaser with a variety of options for color and customization. The crossover is the first Fiat with all wheel drive. Two engine options of 1.4-liter or 2.4-liter give fuel economy estimates of 28mpg city and 38mpg hwy. It might be small but it has a lot of storage.

These are just some of the amazing, innovative vehicles on display at the Texas State Fair. Be sure to make the trip to Dallas, Texas and check out the entire layout of the auto world.

The Texas State Fair is open now through October 18, 2015. For more information, visit www.bigtex.com/fun/ autoshow.

Nissan Truck

The light duty truck segment gets a shake up with the 2016 Nissan Titan. Coming i n t w o d i ff e r e n t chassis, XD and a smaller base, the Titan comes with Nisan Titan

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First Look at New Joe V’s Smart Shop on W. Fuqua Photography by Jo-Carolyn Goode

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n Tuesday, September 29, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the newest Joe V’s Smart Shop located at 6100 W. Fuqua for an exclusive preview of the new store. H-E-B opened its seventh deep discount concept in Houston on Wednesday, October 1, 2015. Joe V’s, a proud division of H-E-B, is the answer for those needing affordable healthy food options that are of great quality and freshness. The new $12 million Joe V’s location provided 169 new jobs, with 135 filled by residents of the community while also attracting other great retailers to invest in the area.

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RED ELEMENTARY HOUSTON, TEXAS

AKA-Alpha Kappa Omega CPR Training Photography by Jo-Carolyn Goode

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n Saturday, September 26, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at Red Elementary School for the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. – Alpha Kappa Omega CPR Training event. Over 100 people, including 15 Girl Scouts from Troop #2310, from the community registered to learn skills to save a life. After having breakfast provided

by Chick-Fil-A, participants were trained to do CPR and the Heimlich maneuver by representatives from Healthcare Essentials. American Heart Association representatives also passed out heart health information. Some in attendance were LaDonna Harris, Creaque Charles, Karen Aubrey, Angela Wright, Regina Carrington, Patricia Roberts and Dawn DuBose Randle.

ROOKIES COOKIES HOUSTON, TEXAS

Grand Opening of Rookies Cookies Photography by Vicky Pink

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BUSINESS BRIEFS HOV/HOT Pilot Study Extended, May Pave Way to Longer Hours

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he Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) is extending its current HOV/ HOT pilot program until Nov. 30, 2015. The program, which increases operating hours of HOV/HOT Lanes along the IH-45 South (Gulf), US-59 Southwest, US-290 Northwest, IH-45 North and US-59 North (Eastex) corridors, began July 1, 2015. It was initially scheduled to last 90 days, or until the end of September.The extension gives METRO and the Texas Transportation Institute more time to weigh customer reaction and evaluate traffic flow improvements. For more information, visit www. ridemetro.org.

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finity TV customers can get two weeks of free access now through October 4th to XFinity on Demand with over 3,500 hours of Latino on-demand entertainment and can also access content on the Xfinity TV Go app and www.Xfinity. com/Latino.

Walgreens to Provide Up To $15 Million Worth of Free Flu Shot Vouchers for Uninsured and Underinsured Americans

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algreens is providing up to $15 million worth of free flu shot vouchers this flu season through its collaboration with the U.S. Department Richard Ashworth of Health and Human Services, which aims to improve immunization rates among uninsured Americans. Now in its sixth year, the voucher initiative has been instrumental in helping to protect more people from the flu each season, with Walgreens providing more than $40 million worth of vouchers since the program’s inception. HHS is again assisting in the voucher distribution effort in communities across the U.S., and Walgreens is also currently distributing vouchers. For more information, visit www.walgreens.com

GM and Navistar Reach Commercial Vehicle Agreement

jointly developed using Navistar’s expertise in rolling chassis configurations and manufacturing capabilities, and GM’s commercial components and engines. The vehicles are slated for production in 2018 and will be manufactured at Navistar’s facility in Springfield, Ohio. For more information, visit www.gm.com.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and The Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation Bring Urban Gardening to Local Houston Desert

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Honors 2015 Governor’s Small Business Award Winners

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ore than 25 percent of Harris County children live in food insecure homes according to a stubby by Harris County Healthcare Alliance, A community garden is needed because residents are within a USDA designated “food desert” and don’t have access to fruits and vegetables. TWEF, through a Healthy Kids Healthy Families grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, will create an urban garden that will provide the produce for a local farmer’s market. Youth and elderly alike will use the joy of gardening to provide intergenerational and cross-cultural connections within this food desert with access to fresh fruits and vegetables, and weekly physical activities. For more information, visit www.bcbstx2014srr.com.

Houston Sues Volkswagen for Polluting Its Air

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irst Lady Cecilia Abbott was in Houston to award seven Texas women and women-owned businesses – and one male who have spent much of his career supporting women entrepreneurs and business owners – the 2015 Governor’s Small Business Award. She also spoke about the important role that women-owned small businesses play in the success of our state’s economy. The First Lady addressed the small business forum titled “Women Exceeding Limits,” which was hosted by the Texas Governor’s Office, the Texas Workforce Commission, the Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance, and the Houston Galveston Women’s Business Center. For more information, visit www. gov.texas.gov.

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ouston is suing Volkswagen for $100 million claiming its cars that evaded U.S. emission standards “spew dangerous chemicals” in the air surrounding the Texas city. The Harris County attorney filed a lawsuit against Volkswagen Group of America on Wednesday. The city’s air quality is below national standards, and the county attorney said the Volkswagen vehicles that skirted emission regulations set back Houston’s clean-up efforts. For more information, visit www.cnn.com.

T eneral Motors Co. and Navistar have reached a long-term agreement to develop and assemble future medium-duty, conventional cab Class 4/5 commercial vehicles, allowing Navistar to strengthen its product lineup and GM to expand its Chevrolet commercial truck portfolio. The future trucks will be

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Target Takes On Walmart and Amazon with New Offer

Houston Habitat Celebrates the Building of its 1,000th Home

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oring Pope Francis, and a milestone build celebrating our 1,000th house! Chevron generously sponsored the commemorative project and has worked with Partner Families for 17 consecutive years, generously stewarded the building a total of 32 full homes and 12 partial homes. In celebration of our 1,000th House, the organization is dedicating the 2015 Building a Dream Breakfast to this momentous occasion. Other sponsors include Apache, Brentwood Baptist Church, Chevron, Houston 1st Baptist, Isla Carrol Turner Trust, Marathon Oil, and Wells Fargo. For more information, visit www.houstonhabitat.org.

hree special builds are taking place this fall for Houston Habitat for Humanity in the Harrel Park and Settagast communities. These builds include a Veteran’s Build, a home hon-

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In addition, shoppers have up to 14 days to get a price adjusted. This move that benefits shoppers right before the holiday season is Target’s new strategy to increase sales and win market shares. For more information, visit www.target.com.

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