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Astros ALCS Appearance Estimated to Bring $12.5M+ Per Game to Houston
The Houston Astros will face off against the Texas Rangers in MLB’s American League Championship Series, setting up an in-state race for the World Series that will mean big bucks for Houston.
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NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson is pictured. Mandatory Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images/File via CNN Newsource
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Ben Jealous Selected as President of People For the American Way and People For the American Way Foundation
The boards of directors of People For the American Way and People For the American Way Foundation are honored to announce that Benjamin Todd Jealous has been selected as the next president of both organizations. Jealous will take office on June 15. He succeeds Michael Keegan, who has served as president of the organizations for 11 years and will continue to serve as a member of both boards.
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Houston Fire Department Statement Regarding the Line of Duty Death of Captain William ‘Iron Bill’ Dowling
Houston Fire Department Statement Regarding the Line of Duty Death of Captain William ‘Iron Bill’ Dowling
The men and women of the Houston Fire Department mourn the loss Captain William ‘Iron Bill’ Dowling. Captain William Dowling has died on Today, March 7, 2017. Captain Dowling entered the Houston Fire Department 17 years ago, on March 21, 2000.
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Houston Pension Solution Takes Historic Step Forward in Texas Legislature
After hearing testimony from Mayor Sylvester Turner and many others, the Texas Senate State Affairs Committee today voted to send the Houston Pension Solution to the full senate for approval. With one exception, the measure passed out of committee is the same reform package supported by a 16-1 vote of City Council and forwarded to Austin by the City of Houston.
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Houston Petset to Honor Local Animal Rescue Organizations
Houston PetSet’s 8th Annual Gifting Event will be held on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at One Allen Center, 500 Dallas Street (77002). The event will be held from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
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Houston Rapper Travis Scott Donates $100,000 to Workshop Houston
Following the biggest year in his career, Travis Scott just donated $100,000 to Workshop Houston, a nonprofit and after-school program in the Third Ward.
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“Big Art. Bigger Change” Mural Unveiling and Celebration in Downtown Houston, May 27
President & CEO of CHI and Houston Downtown Management District Kristopher Larson, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Harris Co. Commissioner, Precinct 1 Rodney Ellis, the founders of Street Art for Mankind, and several of the world’s most acclaimed fine art muralists will be in attendance for the unveiling of “Big Art. Bigger Change” Mural.
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METRO Gets an "A" for Financial Transparency
A national consumer advocacy organization and its state affiliate has given METRO an "A" for showing taxpayers how their money is spent. U.S. Public Interest Research Group (USPIRG) and TexPIRG compared METRO’s financial disclosures against dozens of other districts across the country.
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Houston Faith, Community Leaders Gather in ‘Hands Off Al Green’ Movement
Weeks following his format demand for the impeachment of the nation’s president, U.S. Rep Al Green continues to be the target of death threats. The “Hands Off Al Green” movement, which has united faith and community leaders, demands that law enforcement agencies use every resource available to hunt down those responsible.
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Tom Brady's Missing Super Bowl LI Jersey Finally Discovered In Mexico
Two missing Brady jerseys recovered.
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Latin Women’s Initiative Plans to Spice Up Houston
Latin Women's Initiative is a membership organization committed to empowering and supporting Latin women and children in need through financial support, volunteerism and community resources.
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TLOD 50th Anniversary Pre-Kick Off Photography by Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc.
On Saturday, August 2, 2014, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the 50th Anniversary …
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City of Houston Seeks Artist for Piece to Honor Barbara Jordan
The City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs is starting the process of selecting an artist to create the city’s first permanent outdoor artwork commemorating the life and legacy of the late Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced.
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Michael Heckman, Houston First Corp. Statement on RNC's selection of Houston as 2028 host city
Statement Attributable to Michael Heckman, President and CEO, Houston First Corporation
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Houston Furniture Bank Prepares for Post-Harvey Furniture Needs
An Estimated 25,000 to 100,000 Families in Houston will Need Furniture for their Homes in the Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey
As hundreds of thousands in the Greater Houston region prepare to begin the arduous work of recovering and rebuilding their lives after the devastation left by Hurricane Harvey, the Houston Furniture Bank is preparing to answer the call of an estimated 25,000 to 100,000 impacted families. That means many will need the most basic of furniture to start rebuilding. And the Houston Furniture Bank is here to help.
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HAUL’s 2013 Small Business Exchange
Photography by Vicky Pink - On Saturday, November 9, 2013, Houston Style Magazine was on …
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Mayor's Turnaround Houston Initiative to Help Residents Get Job Ready Kicks Off Its First 2017 Event
Last year, the City of Houston, in collaboration with employers and various resource partners, connected to over 1,000 Houstonians through five job readiness events. Turnaround Houston, launched by Mayor Sylvester Turner, combines the elements of a job fair and a resource fair. The next Turnaround Houston Readiness Fair will take place Friday, May 12th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Southwest Multi-Service Center, 6400 Highstar. Houstonians are invited to attend this community-based initiative designed to help connect them to vital resources, job readiness services and assist with eliminating potential barriers to employment.
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New TechHub for Innovation & Emergency Response
The City of Houston and AccelerateH2O announced the launch of the nation’s first large-scale technology demonstration hub during the 2017 Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference in Chicago, Illinois.
