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Bun B's Trill Burgers and Chef Ronnie Killen Debut Exclusive Menu for 2024 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™
Trill Burgers, co-founded by Bun B, and renowned chef Ronnie Killen unveil mouthwatering new menu items for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ 2024, including the Trillen’s Burger and Trillen’s Brisket Fries. Don't miss out on these delectable BBQ-themed offerings available only at Rodeo Plaza from Feb. 27 to March 17!
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Houston PetSet and Mayor John Whitmire Spearhead New Era for Animal Welfare: A Path Forward for Houston's Homeless Pets
Houston PetSet, a dynamic nonprofit dedicated to eradicating Houston’s homeless animal crisis, orchestrated a pivotal event on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. The State of Animal Welfare Address, graced by the esteemed presence of City of Houston Mayor John Whitmire, illuminated the progress made, current challenges, and the roadmap ahead #ForTheAnimals.
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Houston PetSet and Mayor John Whitmire Address Animal Welfare in Houston
Houston PetSet, a local nonprofit organization, hosted The State of Animal Welfare Address on February 22, 2024, featuring remarks from Mayor John Whitmire and an overview of the current state of animal welfare in Houston by Co-Presidents Tama Lundquist and Tena Lundquist Faust.
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Houston PetSet and Council Member Mario Castillo Join Forces to Provide Free Pet Care in District H
In honor of Love Your Pet Month and World Spay Day, Houston PetSet, in collaboration with District H City Council Member Mario Castillo, is set to offer essential veterinary services to pet owners in the community. In honor of Love Your Pet Month and World Spay Day, Houston PetSet, in collaboration with District H City Council Member Mario Castillo, is set to offer essential veterinary services to pet owners in the community.
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Justice Served: Louisiana Man Receives Life Sentence for Double Shooting Tragedy
In a somber culmination of a tragic case, a Louisiana man has been sentenced to life in prison for a heinous act that resulted in the death of an innocent woman and left another victim seriously injured. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced the verdict on Wednesday, underscoring the gravity of the crime and the pursuit of justice for the victims.
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Harris County Attorney Takes Action: Sues Texas' Environmental Agency Over Concrete Batch Plant Rules
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee, alongside a coalition of Houston-area community groups, is taking a bold stand against the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The lawsuit addresses the agency's failure to enforce immediate compliance with its new standard permit for existing concrete batch plants, instead of granting a grace period of up to 10 years.
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Texas judge rules school district can restrict length of male students’ natural hair - Darryl George related
A Texas judge ruled Thursday that the state’s CROWN Act does not make it unlawful for school dress codes to limit a student’s hair length.
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Vote with Ease: METRO Provides Free Rides to Polls for 2024 Elections
As the 2024 primary elections draw near, METRO is proud to announce its partnership with the League of Women Voters to offer free rides to polling locations across the Houston area. Ensuring accessibility and convenience for voters, METRO invites registered voters to hop on board METRORail, local buses, METRORapid, curb2curb, and METROLift paratransit services at no cost on select dates.
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Katherine Johnson and John Glenn: A Legendary Alliance That Transcends Time
Sixty-two years ago, on February 20, 1962, a pivotal moment in human history unfolded as America achieved an extraordinary feat – launching astronaut John Glenn into orbit around the Earth. But behind this monumental mission stood a dynamic duo forever linked in history: Katherine Johnson and John Glenn.
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Why it’s so difficult to land on the moon, even five decades after Apollo
Hundreds of thousands of miles beyond Earth, a phone booth-size spacecraft is en route to take on a challenge no vehicle launched from the United States has attempted in more than 50 years.
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Flight controllers gather around NASA Flight Director Glynn Lunney (seated, foreground) in the control room at what's now called Johnson Space Center in Houston during …
Published on February 22, 2024
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Many AT&T customers are part of a massive outage. Mandatory Credit: Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle/Getty Images via CNN Newsource
Published on February 22, 2024
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Massive Outage Reported by AT&T Customers, Disrupting Phone Service Nationwide
AT&T’s network went down for many of its customers across the United States Thursday morning, leaving customers unable to place calls, text or access the internet. By late morning, the company said most of its network had been restored.
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Flight controllers gather around NASA Flight Director Glynn Lunney (seated, foreground) in the control room at what's now called Johnson Space Center in Houston during …
Published on February 22, 2024
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Why it’s difficult to land on moon five decades after Apollo
Hundreds of thousands of miles beyond Earth, a phone booth-size spacecraft is en route to take on a challenge no vehicle launched from the United States has attempted in more than 50 years.
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Empowering Black Entrepreneurship Highlight: The Debut of H-Town Beauty Supply Storefront Lands In The Bayou City
Jessica Abbey and Oscar Mabry's launch their first H-Town Beauty Supply storefront in Houston, Texas.
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What we know about Audrii Cunningham, who vanished on her way to school, and the man now charged with murder in her death
The last time Audrii Cunningham’s family saw her alive, the 11-year-old was getting ready for school Thursday morning and heading out to catch the bus.
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Beyonce' Unveils 'Ce'cred:' A Haircare Brand with Roots in Heritage and Empowerment
Pop icon Beyoncé is charting a new course from the stage to the styling chair with the imminent launch of her haircare brand, Cécred. Debuted on Tuesday, February 20th, the announcement came as a melodious surprise to the Beyhive when Queen Bey unveiled a teas- er video on Instagram, accompanied by a poignant message underscoring the sanctity of hair.Pop icon Beyoncé is charting a new course from the stage to the styling chair with the imminent launch of her haircare brand, Cécred. Debuted on Tuesday, February 20th, the announcement came as a melodious surprise to the Beyhive when Queen Bey unveiled a teas- er video on Instagram, accompanied by a poignant message underscoring the sanctity of hair.
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Representative Ron Reynolds Joins NAACP National Board of Directors
Representative Ron Reynolds is proud to announce his new role as a Na- tional Board Member of the National Association for the Advancement of Col- ored People, effective immediately. This appointment marks a significant milestone in Representative Reynolds' commitment to advocacy and service within the civil rights movement.
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Campus Chronicles - Febuary 21, 2024
The Alief ISD Hastings High School Speech and Debate team has achieved a significant milestone, with members ranking among the Top 25 nationally at the UC Berkeley competition. Let's give a round of applause to these talented competitors and their coach, Mrs. McDonough!
