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he conference is a hybrid event, with today's most impactful civil rights and community activists and leaders, business, government, and media gathering in person at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX. Concurrently, an online, virtual component will extend the conference experience to participants everywhere.
Workforce careers don’t have to include hard hats and safety goggles, they can also include accountants, business administrators, and paralegal assistants. Everyone looking to get hired is welcome!
Police are looking for suspect(s) of a deadly mass shooting that took place Monday Night during a 4th of July celebration.
Ice Cube's Big 3 touched down in Dallas over the weekend, check out our exclusive recap of all the action! The post [VIDEO Recap] Catch The Fast-Paced BIG3 Sports Action in The Big D! appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
You know what’s better than watching fireworks? Watching people come up with the silliest idea to play with fireworks SMH! According to the U.S.Consumer Product Safety Commission, last year over 10,200 people were treated from injuries that were firework related, 11 of them died. In addition to fireworks, grilling has also caused some serious issues […] The post VIDEOS: 4th Of July Gone Wrong appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
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The NBA legend turned entrepreneur greeted fans and treated them to a tasty meal.
It just got Real REAL, Real FAST in Texas with temperatures climbing above 100 degrees every single day this week! Â According to the Ready Campaign, “In extreme heat your body works extra hard to maintain a normal temperature, which can lead to death. Extreme heat is responsible for the highest number of annual deaths among […] The post Surviving Texas Summer: Lower Costs, Cooling Stations, & More appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
Friends, family, fans and peers flocked to downtown Houston Sunday in honor of Poyo.
Due to an overwhelming response, Big Pokey's family and the City of Houston have changed the location for today's celebration. The event will take place Sunday (June 25) at City Hall beginning at 6pm.
On Friday, June 30th, the public will have an opportunity to pay their respects to Big Pokey during a public viewing. There will not be a formal service during this time and no filming or photos will be allowed. Guests will be monitored by security to assure privacy.
If you thought you were headed to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles today…think again. The DMV released a statement via Twitter stating that all 16 DMV offices including Abilene, Amarillo, Austin, Beaumont, Corpus Christi, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, Longview, Lubbock, Midland-Odessa, Pharr, San Antonio, Waco, and Wichita Falls would be closed due […] The post Texas DMV Offices Closed Statewide Friday appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
