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UHD's Trailblazing Mentorship Program: IRS Criminal Investigation Agents to Guide UHD Students
University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is proud to pioneer an innovative mentorship initiative in collaboration with the IRS Criminal Investigation's Houston Field Office. This groundbreaking program will pair select UHD students from the Marilyn Davies College of Business with seasoned special agents, offering invaluable guidance and mentorship as they embark on their professional journeys.
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H-E-B's Charles Butt Named A Top CEO
H-E-B’s Charles Butt was named a top CEO in Glassdoor’s Top CEO list for 2019. The San Antonio-based retailer’s Chairman and CEO ranked second out of 100 chief executives from across the nation.
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Visit Lake Charles Receives Shining Example Award for Best Niche Marketing Campaign
The Southeast Tourism Society (STS) awarded Visit Lake Charles (VLC) the Shining Example Award for Best Niche Marketing campaign during the organization’s annual Shining Example Awards Dinner during last week’s STS Connections Conference in Jackson, Mississippi.
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Alexandra del Moral Mealer Sworn Into METRO Board of Directors
Today Alexandra (Alex) del Moral Mealer was sworn in as the newest member of the METRO Board of Directors. The ceremony took place in the METRO Boardroom with Harris County Commissioner Tom Ramsey administering the oath. Alex was appointed to represent a group of 14 smaller cities that are within METRO's service area.
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Lake Charles Symphony Summer Pops Dancing Queen – The Music of ABBA
Presented by First Federal Bank of Louisiana
The Lake Charles Symphony will open its 62nd Season with Dancing Queen – The Music of ABBA, on Saturday, July 13 at the Lake Charles Civic Center Coliseum. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and the concert will begin at 7 p.m.
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Lake Charles to Host 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing
USA Boxing and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee have awarded the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing to Lake Charles, Louisiana. Scheduled for Dec. 7-15, 2019, the trials will be held at the Lake Charles Civic Center, with the finals taking place at the Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel. In conjunction with the Trials, the 2019 USA Boxing National Championships will be held to determine USA Boxing’s junior and youth high performance teams for 2020.
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2018 Downtown Lake Charles Crawfish Festival
The Original DownTown Lake Charles Crawfish Festival returns Friday -Sunday, April 13-15 at the Lake Charles Civic Center, 900 Lakeshore Drive. Held each April during Parkinson Awareness Month, the festival hosts clean, family fun with great food, including over 10,000 pounds of boiled crawfish, Zydeco and Cajun music, a parade, and a midway carnival.
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“Someone wanted to get in the other lane, they get too close, someone blows their horn and then it escalates from there,” Lt. Michael Cunningham said. “Then the other driver doesn’t want to let somebo
Visit Lake Charles recently held a community-wide Mardi Gras Shoebox Float Contest. Those entering ranged from school groups, clubs and organizations to professional divisions and residents of all ages.
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Brady Renard Shines as a Graduate from the Prestigious Louisiana Tourism Leadership Academy
The city of Lake Charles, Louisiana, beams with pride as Brady Renard, the accomplished Director of Content/Video Marketing at Visit Lake Charles (VLC), takes center stage as one of the distinguished graduates of the 2023 Louisiana Tourism Leadership Academy (LTLA). His commendable achievement was acknowledged during the Louisiana Travel Association's Annual Meeting in New Orleans this month.
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New Houston Black LGBTQ Archive to Launch On Feb.21
“The Black LGBTQ Houston History & Heritage Project—Charles Law Community Archive at the African American Library at the Gregory School” (or simply the Charles Law Community Archive) will open this month.
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Charles Butt Donates $100,000 to Prairie View A&M University Students Affected By Hurricane Harvey
Funds to Ease Loss, Support Students' Return to School
Charles Butt, H-E-B Chairman and CEO, today announced a personal, $100,000 contribution to Prairie View A&M students affected by Hurricane Harvey.
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FOX Business Network Features B-CU President Dr. E. LaBrent Chrite on Making Money with Charles Payne
FOX News Contributor, Television Personality, and Author Charles Payne will host B-CU President Dr. E. LaBrent Chrite on Making Money with Charles Payne airing Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 2 p.m. EST.
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Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators Welcome Jeff See as Strength and Conditioning Coach for Inaugural 2024 Season
The Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators proudly introduce Jeff See as their esteemed strength and conditioning coach for the upcoming inaugural season. With over 14 years of experience in the human performance field and a distinguished track record working with elite athletes, See's appointment marks a significant addition to the Gumbeaux Gators coaching staff.
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Shelter-in-place order extended after a chemical leak in Lake Charles
A shelter-in-place order has been extended following the fire that erupted at a Lake Charles chemical plant.
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King Charles’ cancer ‘caught early,’ British PM says
King Charles III’s shocking cancer diagnosis was “caught early,” British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Tuesday.
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James Charles cancels upcoming tour following Tati Westbrook feud
Beauty vlogger James Charles has canceled his upcoming "Sisters" tour, which was meant to be a 24-city extravaganza full of "beauty tutorials" and entertainment.
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'Baby Shark' is being turned into an animated series, doo doo doo doo doo doo
YouTube sensation "Baby Shark" (an earworm curse to parents everywhere), is being developed into an animated series for Nickelodeon, a rep for the network told CNN.
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Gingerbread House Contest People’s Choice Winner Announced
The annual Gingerbread House Contest People’s Choice winner was announced Thursday, Dec. 26, at the Visit Lake Charles’ Welcome Center, 1205 N. Lakeshore Drive.
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Calling all Gingerbread House Builders!
Deadline for Registration – Nov. 15
The aroma of holiday spices, candy canes, sugar gumdrops, and gingerbread will soon swirl through the air. The Visit Lake Charles annual Gingerbread House Contest is a wonderful way for visitors to feel the community’s Christmas spirit when they see the houses on display at the Welcome Center throughout December.
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High School Teen Earns Eagle Scout Rank in Boy Scouts
More than learning how to tie a square knot, start a fire by rubbing sticks together, or the strength of working as a team, boys in scouts learn how to grow from a boy to a man. Through the help and guidance of amazing scout leaders who serve as mentors, boys learn the essentials life that will last them far beyond their youthful years.
