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Brunch is the word! Zanti Cucina Italiana throws a Grease-inspired bash in River Oaks

On Saturday, September 20, the popular Italian hotspot nestled in the River Oaks Shopping Center is throwing a Grease-themed brunch party that promises to be electrifyin’ in every way. Running from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, this isn’t just brunch—it’s a time warp into the world of slicked-back hair, jukebox jams, and spiked milkshakes.

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The business of affordable housing is not broken—it’s misunderstood

As a developer and commissioner on the board of the Harris County Housing Authority, I’ve spent nearly two decades at the intersection of public policy, real estate finance, and community development. I can say with confidence that affordable housing is not a broken system, rather, it's a complex one that relies on delicate partnerships between private developers, government entities and, crucially, the financial sector.

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Sister 2 Sistah, District D deliver real talk and real tools for success at YES Prep Southside

Sister 2 Sistah, in partnership with Houston City Council District D and the City of Houston Department of Neighborhoods, hosted its Summer Bridge 2025 workshop at YES Prep Southside Secondary. The event, themed “Building Intergenerational Help for a Stronger Houston,” brought together civic leaders, successful entrepreneurs, and enthusiastic youth for a day of inspiration, empowerment, and action.

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“If they are allowed to do this, it is game over”: Texans sound alarm over redistricting battle

Texas is in the middle of what one lawmaker called a “redistricting war,” and the voices from Houston made clear what’s at stake. At a virtual briefing on Aug. 14, State Representative Gene Wu, civil rights attorneys, and local activists warned that the Legislature’s proposed maps could silence Black, Latino, and Asian voters for the next decade.

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