Juneteenth Festivities in McNair Highlight Park Events
The McNair Juneteenth celebration Saturday at Edna Mae Washington Park and J D Walker Center runs from 10 a.m. parade to midnight Zydeco dance. Roland Leno Jr. leads the parade. D J Desmond plays. Tom Guidry trumpets. Clifton Donato cooks. dance by Clifton Donato and the La La Kings. proceeds support the Juneteenth Committee of McNair scholarships to Lee College.
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Texas Legislature Adopts Conservative Agenda At Session End
Smith highlights border security funding surpassing 800 million dollars and a 1.3 billion rise in transportation funding by reallocating the State Highway Fund. He cites constitutional amendments to shield transportation funding, open carry gains, concealed handgun license expansions, and pro life measures, plus protections for pastors and veterans, concluding the session delivered growth and rights protections.
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Donato Family of Houston Zydeco Pioneers and La La Kings
Clifton Donato led La La Kings, a Houston zydeco band rooted in Creole music. Alcide L C Donato Sr. was famed as Houston’s premier accordionist. The piece traces family roots, early life, and later performances from 2010 to 2015 with Paul Pappadeaux venues and a 2011 CD Creole is Here to Stay, noting collaborations with L C Donatto Jr and Ray Harris among others.
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Oil prices rise as dollar weakens and metals move
The price of oil rose Thursday as the dollar weakened, boosting demand from foreign currency holders in metals trading. Gold and silver advanced while copper held steady.
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Faith and history mark Baytown prayer breakfast tribute
The Baytown event honored J D Walker a longtime educator and city leader and highlighted African American progress with remarks linking emancipation to faith. Speakers included White who praised Barbara Jordan and the local leaders and officials who hosted the event.
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Tyron Jones
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Rodney Armstrong
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