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Houston Texans vs. San Francisco 49ers Kick Off the Preseason in the State of Football Game
The Houston Texans will play the San Francisco 49ers this Saturday, Aug. 18 in the State of Football/NFL Play Football Game presented by Verizon. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT at NRG Stadium.
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It’s Your Birthday
The Astros celebrated catcher Martin Maldonado’s birthday with a walk-off win
Kyle Tucker capped off a great birthday weekend for his teammate Martin Maldonado. His walk-off homerun in the bottom of the ninth inning gave the Astros (11-10) a 3-2 win over the Seattle Mariners (7-16) and capped off a sweep of the series. Houston is now on a four-game winning streak and have won five out of the six games they have played in Minute Made Park.
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Mayor Sylvester Turner Invites Public to Attend Houston BARC Foundation's Annual Halloween-Themed Fundraiser
In support of BARC, the City of Houston's Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, the Houston BARC Foundation will host "Tails from the Crypt - A Howl-O-Ween Cocktail Party" from 6:30 - 9 p.m. on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at the Heights Fire Station,107 W 12th St, Houston, TX 77008.
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Texas Southern University president retires after two years on the job
Lesia Crumpton-Young said she is leaving TSU to help elevate historically Black colleges and universities on the national stage.
Texas Southern University President Lesia Crumpton-Young has retired from her position just two years after joining the historically Black university in Houston.
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Taylor Construction Project Management Selected to Manage Capital Improvement Projects across Texas A&M University System
HOUSTON, Oct. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) has chosen Houston-based project management consulting firm, Taylor Construction Management (TCM), for a competitive Project Management Support Services (PMSS) contract. TAMUS uses these services to augment their Facilities Planning and Construction (FP&C) department as they manage capital improvement projects across their 11-system universities in Texas.
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Beyonce and Jay-Z Grants Scholarship to Teen During OTR Tour Stop in Houston
Ball High School senior Alezae Uresti is smiling big after the huge gift Beyonce and Jay-Z gave her.
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Fifth Ward’s Julia C. Hester House Celebrates 75th Jubilee
One of the most historically significant institutions in Houston’s Fifth Ward is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a community jubilee festival on Saturday, March 23rd.
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IEACF’s 34th Annual Scholarship Luncheon
Photography by Ray Carrington-On Sunday, May 17, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at …
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Free HIV, hepatitis C tests offered as part of National HIV Testing Day
Screening event to reward participants with Dub Car Show tickets
The Houston Health Department (HHD) and 97.9 The Box will offer free HIV and hepatitis C tests at a three-day screening event organized to observe National HIV Testing Day.
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Houston’s Most Luxurious VIP Shooting Range Opens – The Bellaire Shooting Range
Grand Opening Event Aug 28th 2019, Wednesday 6pm-8pm
The opening of the Bellaire Shooting Range marks a new level in a luxurious shooting range experience. The largest shooting range in the Houston area, the Bellaire Shooting Range offers patrons a 5-star luxury experience, with an exclusive VIP room and 20 shooting lines. They boast a full range of firearms education including safety & marksman courses, Texas License to Carry (LTC) Courses; handgun, rifle and shotgun basic training courses.
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Mayor Turner Honors Literacy Advocates at Breakfast, Announces Astros Manager Dusty Baker as New Literacy Ambassador
Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Mayor's Office for Adult Literacy (MOAL), along with the Houston Public Library (HPL), hosted the return of a signature charity event, the 2022 Mayor's Literacy Breakfast: A Salute to Adult Literacy. Erica Simon, ABC13 Houston Anchor/Reporter served as the event’s Mistress of Ceremonies.
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RAK Day Founders Share Hope and Provisions with Homeless, Invite Houstonians to Pay it Forward on Houston Random Acts of Kindness Day
Houston Random Acts of Kindness Day (RAK Day) Founders, Treveia and David Dennis, will be providing meals, hot showers, basic necessities and live entertainment from Kiland Kyham for more than 200 transient, homeless and less fortunate Houstonians on Sunday, July 25, 2021, from 3pm-6pm at Impact Houston Church of Christ (1704 Weber St.) in honor of Houston’s Annual RAK Day!
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Origins and Legacies: Celebrating the Founding Artists of Project Row Houses
Elevating Houston's Art Scene: Grand Opening of CCPPI’s 3131 Gallery in One Emancipation Center
Join us at the 3131 Gallery's grand opening to honor Garnet Coleman and celebrate Houston's vibrant artistic community!
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Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson joins HISD to induct 75 students into inaugural G-Unity Business Lab
Houston Independent School District, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Mayor Sylvester Turner, and Horizon United Group joined together today to induct 75 students from Kashmere, Wheatley, and Worthing high schools into a program that will teach them the business skills that define successful entrepreneurship.
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2013 NRA Convention
Over the past several months, our Second Amendment rights have been threatened like never before. In response, NRA members from across the nation poured into the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas, for the 142nd NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits.
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HomeGoods to Open Store In Houston On November 3rd
National Retailer Offers Inspiring Home Décor at Great Values.
HomeGoods, the leading off-price home décor store, will open an approximately 20,516 square-foot store in Houston (West University) on Sunday, November 3rd at 8:00 a.m. The new store is located in the Weslayan Plaza at 5540 Weslayan Street. This will be the 17th HomeGoods in the Houston market.
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40 Students in Commissioner Ellis’ Internship Program Get Experience Working as Aides in Austin, Houston and NY
Since grade school, Jesha Magee, 27, a law student at Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law, practiced a strong need to help others on a small or large scale.
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City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Education Director Olivera Jankovska (front left) and Human Resources Department Director Jane Cheeks (front right) with Public Service Recognition …
Published on May 11, 2023
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City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Education Director Olivera Jankovska (front left) and Human Resources Department Director Jane Cheeks (front right) with Public Service Recognition …
Published on May 15, 2023
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METRO is Committed to Transforming How the Region Thinks About Road Safety
#HoustonMETRO #METROHouston Your safety is our No. 1 priority. That's why we invest in people, equipment, technology and educational campaigns to help protect your personal safety and health when riding METRO. Visit: https://www.ridemetro.org/Safety _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ METRO is the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas – serving the Houston region with safe, clean, reliable, accessible and friendly public transportation services.
