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Jamil David
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Wrote about why an elite Japanese wrestling promotion is coming to Houston and the long standing wrestling connection Japan and Texas share @chron.com
Texas, Japanese wrestling history collides in Houston women's event
The premier all-female wrestling promotion in Japan, Tokyo Joshi, is coming to the Lone Star State for the first time.
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July 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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"We had a saying in Abbott, Texas, where I come from: 'They only do three things down here: fight, f--k and throw rocks,'" Martial Arts Master - Willie Nelson

A fun one by me on Willie’s multi-decade martial arts hobby
This Texas country music icon is also a martial arts master
Country music icon and Texas legend Willie Nelson could beat all of us in a fight.
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May 2, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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I regret to inform the Cougars are getting participation grillz

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UH players to receive custom grills from Paul Wall despite brutal loss
After promising the UH Cougars custom grills if they won the NCAA championship game, the People's Champ still wants to give them a prize.
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April 9, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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"You can do any kind of movie here": Houston-native Dennis Quaid wants Texas to become a premier film location. @jamildavid.bsky.social chatted with him about working with lawmakers to increase incentives for filmmakers, and what Texas has to offer:

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Dennis Quaid sees Texas as the country's next big film destination
Dennis Quaid discussed his "True to Texas" campaign which advocates for increased funding for the states film incentive program with Chron.
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March 6, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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UMG has moved to dismiss Drake's lawsuit alleging that the company artifically inflated Kendrick Lamar's diss record "Not Like Us" in a Texas court.

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UMG moves to dismiss Drake's 'Not Like Us' Texas petition
After filing a petition against UMG in Bexar county, Texas, the music conglomerate has filed a motion to dismiss the petition.
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January 28, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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Wrote about The Undertaker hooping with Hakeem Olajuwon back in the day @chron.com
Two Houston legends once hooped together before making it big
The Undertaker told a story about his high school basketball days in which he played summer basketball with Rockets legend Hakeem Olajuwon in Houston, Texas.
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January 23, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Also, was able to sit ringside and write about Monday Night Raw coming to Houston last night
Houston shows out for 'Monday Night Raw' as it dropkicks into Netflix
Ahead of the promotion's move to Netflix, WWE put on a special show for Houston and its final USA Network broadcast.
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December 31, 2024 at 7:31 PM
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Wrote about the state of Houston rap heading into 2025 for @chron.com
These Houston rap artists will do the city proud in 2025
From Megan thee Stallion to Paul Wall and Hanumankind, these Houston rappers and more made 2024 a year to remember—and even more hits are on the way.
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December 31, 2024 at 6:35 PM
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Wrote about Paul Wall’s new album and how his authenticity is what makes him special
Paul Wall's new album embodies the very best of Houston rap culture
The hip hop icon is still repping hard for Houston rap culture, enlisting the help of Slim Thug, Z-Ro, and Lil' Keke.
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December 13, 2024 at 8:50 PM
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It was very cool to speak with UH professor Dr. Odewale about her new course which explores Black cowboy culture through “Cowboy Carter”
December 12, 2024 at 2:15 PM
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Houston Mayor John Whitmire pulled funding for a project that would have restored bridge lights in Montrose, instead diverting that funding to the city's new initiative to address homelessness.

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Houston mayor pulls $2.6M in funding for Montrose bridge lights
The apathetic response is probably due to city plans to use the $2.6 million for the mayor's new plan to combat homelessness, which will reportedly cost $70 mil
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December 4, 2024 at 6:20 PM
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Kendrick Lamar and SZA are coming to Houston for a massive stadium tour. Here's when:

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Kendrick Lamar, SZA are coming to Houston in massive stadium tour
Kendrick Lamar has announced his Grand National Tour with SZA for 2025, capping off his incredible 2024.
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December 4, 2024 at 10:05 PM
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New Orleans food thread while I’m visiting for the weekend:
November 29, 2024 at 6:41 PM
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In the early ‘90s, Southwest Airlines was uniquely situated to be ditched by customers who would turn to rail if given the option. I looked at how Southwest responded and what it means for the latest proposal for high-speed rail in Texas.
How Southwest Airlines crusaded against Texas' bullet train
The airline didn't want public funds to be used for a bullet train project decades ago. And it likely didn't want the competition either.
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November 26, 2024 at 5:54 PM
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NBA fans are rediscovering Rockets legend Vernon Maxwell, and his hatred of Utah #NBASky:

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NBA fans are rediscovering Vernon Maxwell's hatred of Utah
The former Houston Rocket lockdown defender's beef with Utah is one of the best recurring bits in the NBA.
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November 21, 2024 at 8:29 PM