HISD Football Westside vs Bellaire

Westside takes on Bellaire in this exciting HISD football matchup. See the highlights and support local journalism!

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4 weeks ago

September 24, 2026

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Build Powerful Relationships: Networking & Youth Entrepreneurship #shorts

Discover how intentional networking transformed a local project into a thriving nonprofit empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs.

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9 hours ago

October 22, 2026

Young entrepreneur speaking at a networking event to build powerful professional relationships for youth development.

Deep connections lead to greater impact. By fostering intentional relationships, a community initiative evolved into a nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth through entrepreneurship and economic development. #NetworkingTips #YouthEntrepreneurship #SocialImpact #CommunityBuilding #Leadership

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Defender Buyer’s Guide: Discover Before You Buy! #shorts

Considering a Land Rover Defender? Check out our essential buyer’s guide to see if its interior comfort and features are the perfect fit for you.

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10 hours ago

October 22, 2026

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The Defender’s driver’s seat offers supportive comfort, power adjustments, lumbar support, and heating and cooling. Set it up during a test drive to see whether it suits you. #AutoNetwork

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Citizen Savings Bank: Funding Civil Rights in 1906 #shorts

Discover how Citizen Savings Bank became a vital financial pillar for the civil rights movement in 1906. Watch the full story here.

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10 hours ago

October 22, 2026

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In 1906, Citizen Savings Bank and Trust held the Afro-American Council’s Defense Fund, helping finance civil rights work. #AutoNetwork

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Election 2024: Our All-Hands-On-Deck Strategy Revealed! #shorts

The 2024 election demands immediate, disciplined action. Watch our all-hands-on-deck strategy to see how we’re rising to the challenge.

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10 hours ago

October 22, 2026

Urgency defines this moment. With critical goals in sight, the focus shifts to disciplined action and sustained effort. There is no time to waste when the stakes are this high. #Election2024 #CivicEngagement #FocusAndDrive #PoliticalAction

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Tamra Nicole shares how to master your professional image and redefine what it means to dress for success. Discover her expert insights in this video feature.

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13 hours ago

October 22, 2026

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What’s On Your News Feed? How to Spot Election Misinformation

Social media is fueling a new era of election misinformation. Learn how to spot digital propaganda and protect your vote with expert tips from Onyx Impact.

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13 hours ago

October 22, 2026

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Many young Black voters aren’t getting their election news from newspapers or TV. It’s coming from TikTok, Instagram and group chats. The Defender talks with Esosa Osa, founder and CEO of Onyx Impact, about how online propaganda targets Black communities and how to protect yourself before you share.

Osa explains why we’re “fundamentally in an information war,” why spotting AI fakes takes more than checking for extra fingers, and her three-step “receipts check” for anything that hits your feed. With early voting underway in Texas, she also shares why voting early is one of the best defenses against Election Day disinformation.

In this video, you’ll hear about:
– Why your news comes from where you spend the most time
– How fast lies spread now, and why that’s what’s new
– Why the “check the fingers” AI test isn’t enough
– The receipts check: find the source, pause on emotion, ask who benefits
– Why Texans should vote early
– Why Black news outlets need to get “off rented land”

Chapters
0:00 “We’re in an information war”
0:11 Where young voters get their news
0:38 Lies aren’t new
0:58 Spotting AI fakes
1:15 The receipts check
1:43 Why you should vote early
2:06 Getting off “rented land”
2:28 Where to learn more

Before you share, check the receipts. Learn more at propagandaplaybook.org, and check your polling place and early voting hours before you go.

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