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What’s happening in H-Town, “in your hood,” right under your nose? From top local news headlines to headlining events, we are keeping you up to date on the latest from the streets of Houston.

Harris County takes action against smoke shops allegedly selling Kush

Press ReleaseMarch 29, 2016

For the second time in as many weeks Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, have obtained temporary restraining orders against Houston area stores to stop the sale of Kush, so called synthetic marijuana.... Read More...

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Congressman Al Green Travels to Cuba on Official Presidential Trip

Press ReleaseMarch 21, 2016

Congressman Al Green (TX-09) on Sunday joined President Obama, fellow Members of Congress, and others on an official Presidential trip to Cuba. The trip marks the first time a sitting President has visited Cuba since 1928.... Read More...

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Local artist uses Christian rap with a gangsta edge to touch souls

N.W.A. EditorMarch 14, 2016

Reconcile calls himself a "Hope Dealer." He uses gritty beats and a true street sound to get his message across, but there is something missing -- the curse words. He doesn't use them and doesn't need them, but still spits fire, as they say, better than most.... Read More...

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Innocent man released from death row talks about Faith, healing and voting for our futures

N.W.A. ContributorMarch 10, 2016

Even after spending 6,640 days behinds bars, witnessed 350 inmates die, Graves still to this day holds no regrets and describes his journey as having faith in something bigger than yourself, even through dark times.... Read More...

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Houston activist calls out Nike: “If casualties had been white, then things would begin to change”

N.W.A. ContributorMarch 10, 2016

In what many are calling the case of “death over designers,” Houston activist Deric Muhammad is calling out Nike over the way they are releasing their limited edition shoes.... Read More...

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Jason Derulo not the biggest hit with Black audience at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

N.W.A. ContributorMarch 10, 2016

Pop singer and dancer Jason Derulo was this year's headline during “Black Heritage Day” at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, but we're not sure he was a big hit with the Texas audience.... Read More...

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