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Houston Theater Shines Through Rain: Rescheduled Performance of & Juliet

The show must go on, even when Houston's infamous weather decides to take center stage. Fans of the hit musical & Juliet will need to adjust their calendars as the Tuesday, January 21 performance has been rescheduled due to inclement weather. But fret not, Houston—the Hobby Center has ensured the magic of Broadway will still sweep you off your feet later this week!

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Houston Restaurants and Bars Elevate Super Bowl Watch Parties with Game Day Deals, To-Go Platters, and Food Trucks

Super Bowl LIX fever is heating up, and Houston’s iconic restaurant and bar scene is taking things to a whole new level. Whether you’re hosting a party at home or looking for the perfect place to watch the big game, these local hotspots are serving up game-day magic with indulgent to-go platters, food trucks, and unbeatable deals. Here’s your ultimate guide to Super Bowl Sunday in the Bayou City.

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Over 75% of the US expected to face freezing temperatures this week as rare winter storm barrels toward the South

Most of the United States is being assailed with extreme winter weather this week as Arctic air blasts south from Canada, snow tracks up the Northeast coast and a potentially crippling winter storm takes aim at the South.

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Potentially historic storm could drop rare snow on Florida and the Gulf of Mexico as temperatures plunge nationwide

More than 230 million people across the United States are facing dangerous cold that will also open the door for a potentially historic and crippling winter storm that could deliver snow as far south as Florida and the Gulf of Mexico.

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President Trump Will Raise Your Energy Bills

Ratepayers beware. Team Trump’s eagerness to enrich his fossil fuel industry cronies with his “drill baby drill” (and export baby export) agenda is going to raise energy costs for American households.

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Michelle Obama to skip Trump inauguration

Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend Donald Trump’s inauguration next week, her office said Tuesday, without providing an explanation for her decision.

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What MLK knew that today’s progressives keep forgetting

Late one Friday night, a young man trudged into his kitchen while his wife and infant daughter slept. He heated a cup of coffee and paced the floor. When he placed the cup on his table, his hands trembled

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Solid Waste Management Department Winter Freeze Collection and Facility Schedule for The Week of January 20th-26th, 2025

Due to current winter freeze weather conditions, the City of Houston's Solid Waste Management Department adjusted residential collection services for the remainder of the week. Garbage collection and Heavy Trash services will run two days behind schedule through Sunday. Curbside recycling, tree waste, and yard waste collection services will be suspended for the remainder of the week through January 26, 2025.

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UHD Closes Campuses for Jan. 21 and 22 Due to Winter Storm

University of Houston-Downtown campuses are closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 21 and 22, due to expected hazardous winter weather conditions.

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Texas Braces for Cold Front: TXOGA Assures Texans of Natural Gas Readiness

As Texans gear up for a chilly weekend, the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) has stepped up to calm concerns about energy supply during the cold weather. In a statement from TXOGA President Todd Staples, the association highlighted the robust preparedness of the Texas natural gas system, ensuring homes stay warm and businesses stay powered.

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Mercedes-Benz of Sugar Land and Car Culture Donate Over $3,000 in Toys to Texas Children’s Hospital

Mercedes-Benz of Sugar Land and Car Culture donated over $3,000 in toys to Texas Children’s Hospital, combining their love of cars with a commitment to supporting local families through the annual Sugar Land Car Culture Invitational and Toy Drive.

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UnitedHealth Group CEO: US health care needs to be ‘less confusing, less complex and less costly’

In its first financial results since its insurance unit CEO was fatally shot in New York City, UnitedHealth Group reported Thursday weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter

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Dawnn Lewis Earns NAACP Image Award Nomination for Stellar Voice Performance in Star Trek: Lower Decks

Dawnn Lewis has earned a 2025 NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance in *Star Trek: Lower Decks*, recognizing her acclaimed portrayal of Captain Carol Freeman and her contributions to animation and entertainment.

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Southwest Airlines pilot arrested just before takeoff and accused of DUI

A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested Wednesday at a Georgia airport just before takeoff and accused of driving under the influence, according to airline officials and authorities in Georgia.

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High school coach arrested for trying to bring gun into gym, police say

A high school basketball coach in South Carolina was arrested after he tried to bring a gun into the school gym after an altercation with another coach, according to police.

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Outgoing FCC chair rejects high-profile TV petitions as attempt to ‘weaponize’ government

The outgoing Democratic chair of the Federal Communications Commission is taking bold action on the way out the door, rejecting what she described as four efforts to weaponize the government’s TV licensing authority for political purposes.

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Drake sues UMG Recordings, Inc. for defamation over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’

Drake is battling his own record label over a song that is the lynchpin of a now legendary hip-hop feud.

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2024 NFL divisional round: How to watch, full schedule and everything you need to know about each game

While the opening round of the 2024 NFL playoffs didn’t provide many nail-biting finishes, it did set up some must-see divisional round clashes.

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Fox is streaming the Super Bowl for free

The Super Bowl has always been free to watch with an antenna, but for the first time, it’s streaming for free too.

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TikTok will be banned without a savior. Here are the alternative apps users are flocking to

TikTok is still three days away from a likely ban in the United States, but many users are already bidding the app farewell and seeking out alternatives.

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