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Gourdough's Public House Celebrates Family Friendly NYE Bash & New Year's Day Hangover Brunch in Austin

Buckle up Austinites because Gourdough's Public House is ringing in the New Year twice! First up is the Gourdough's annual Family Friendly NYE Bash, followed by New Year's Day Hangover Brunch.

Donut Worry, Gourdough's Public House has you covered with a fun filled NYE Bash & New Year's Day Hangover Brunch on the Historic San Antonio Riverwalk

Buckle up San Antonio because Gourdough's Public House is ringing in the New Year twice. First up is the Gourdough's NYE Bash on the Riverwalk, followed by New Year's Day Hangover Brunch.

View New Work by Visionary Artist Will Henry

In discussion with writer Garry Reece in his studio

Will Henry is a visionary artist based in Houston. VAA will visit his studio, which is rarely open to the public. He and arts writer Garry Reece will discuss the current works Henry is readying for his next exhibition, at the Galveston Arts Center in May. VAA members and guests will be the first to see these new paintings.

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Whitney Mercilus reaches new deal with the Houston Texans

Statement from Whitney Mercilus on signing a new agreement with the Houston Texans

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2019 Honda Passport AWD

The 2019 Honda Passport was a refined crossover with a rugged look.

Governor Abbott Statement On Shooting At West Freeway Church Of Christ In White Settlement

Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement regarding the shooting at West Freeway Church of Christ in White Settlement, Texas.

Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations Condemns Attack on Rabbi's Home

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) shares the following statement of the Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations.

128 Law Enforcement Officer Fatalities Nationwide in 2019

Overall fatalities decreased 18 percent with firearms-related fatalities the leading cause of officer deaths this year

The number of law enforcement professionals nationwide who died in the line of duty in 2019 decreased 18 percent over the previous year according to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, a nonprofit group that has long tracked officer fatalities.

Newest ezPaycheck Payroll Software 2020 Released With Final 2020 Tax Tables By IRS

Halfpricesoft.com has just released ezPaycheck payroll software with IRS updated final tax tables for year 2020. Test drive at halfpricesoft.com with no cost or obligation.

- Halfpricesoft.com states that the IRS has just confirmed the final 2020 withholding instructions. The 2020 year version of ezPaycheck payroll software was updated and released on December 26th to reflect these changes. See links below for Tax table changes:

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Puerto Rican artist Ignacio Peña wraps up 2019 and the decade with a big bang!

Wins the Suncoast Emmy Award for his documentary Ignacio Peña la Historia de Anormal

Puerto Rican musician, composer, and audiovisual producer Ignacio Peña, twice winner of the Emmy Award, wraps up 2019 and the decade, with a big bang by winning his third Suncoast Emmy Award given by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) at its 43rd annual edition, held on Saturday, December 15. His production Ignacio Peña la Historia de Anormal (Ignacio Peña the Story of Abnormal) was the winner in the Best Documentary category.

Equitable Affordability: Citi Community Development, Grounded Solutions Network Announce Community Land Trust Accelerator Fund Recipients

Flagship Capital Grant Program Advances Housing Access for Low-Income, First-Time Homebuyers

Two shared-equity housing programs will receive strategic partnership engagement, technical assistance and financial support to produce affordable housing and mixed-use assets in targeted New York (NY) and San Francisco (CA) neighborhoods, announced today by Citi Community Development and Grounded Solutions Network as part of its $1 million Citi/Grounded Solutions Network Community Land Trust (CLT) Accelerator Fund.

New Year’s resolution statistics

How many Americans are due to achieve their “new year, new me” goals in 2020?

Every New Year’s Eve, millions of people around the globe celebrate with the hope that next year will be better than the last.

The Ensemble Theatre Drives into the New Year with “The Green Book” Inspired by Victor Green’s “The Negro Motorist Green Book”

The Ensemble Theatre drives into the new year with the regional premiere drama The Green Book, Inspired by Victor Green’s “The Negro Motorist Green Book” written by Calvin Alexander Ramsey and directed by Shirley Jo Finney.

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Jumper Maybach Fine Art Boutique Uptown Park Grand Opening

On November 14th, 2019: The Jumper Maybach Boutique opened in Houston’s Uptown Park. It was an extraordinary evening attended by over 350 guests: With a Stoli Bar, and catering by Uptown Park’s McCormick & Schmick. Simply magnificent.

Saladworks™ Proclaims 2020 as the Year of Originality: Leading salad franchise challenges guests to Be Original and create their own salad combinations

Saladworks, the leading entrée salad franchise and Philadelphia original, proclaims 2020 as the Year of Originality, empowering guests and team members to Be Original through key trends that influence its Millennial family guest -- personalization, customization, self-expression, connection and convenience. Going into the new decade, Saladworks will operate a new standard of guest experience, fueling guests' originality with more choices than any other salad restaurant.

Solid Waste Department Collection and Facility Schedule for New Year's Day

Council Member Dave Martin would like to remind residents of the collection and facility schedule changes for the New Year's Day Holiday.

2020 Resolutions: Organizing with Calendars, Reminders and Notes

As we wrap up the holiday celebrations, it may be time for a new and improved you – or at least some new resolutions for 2020.

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Leave the Driving to METRO on New Year's Eve

Have fun and ride safely on New Year's Eve – courtesy of METRO. Free rides will begin at 6 p.m. New Year's Eve (Dec. 31) until 6 a.m. New Year's Day (Jan. 1) on local bus, METRORail and METROLift. Have fun and ride safely on New Year's Eve – courtesy of METRO. Free rides will begin at 6 p.m. New Year's Eve (Dec. 31) until 6 a.m. New Year's Day (Jan. 1) on local bus, METRORail and METROLift.

The National Civil Rights Museum Plans King Holiday Celebration with Free Admission and Daylong Activities

The Museum emphasizes voting, the U.S. Census and service during the national holiday.

On the national holiday, January 20, the National Civil Rights Museum will remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a special celebration. The museum is open extended hours and King Day admission will be free for all guests, thanks to the support of FedEx.

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Bystander CPR Less Common in Hispanic Neighborhoods

Receiving CPR from a bystander can double the chance of surviving a cardiac arrest. But you're less likely to get this help – and less likely to survive – if your heart stops in a Hispanic neighborhood, a new study shows.