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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Awards $4.8 Million in Recreational Trail Grants to Texas Communities
During Thursday’s meeting, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $4.8 million dollars in grants funding 17 motorized and non-motorized recreational trail-related projects across the state.
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Harris Health System Begins a $16 Million Makeover of Casa de Amigos Health Center
Harris Health System will soon begin a $16 million renovation and expansion project to transform Harris Health Casa de Amigos Health Center into a ‘healthcare beacon’ in Houston’s historic Northside. Once completed, the 29,000-square-foot facility will include 3,000 more square feet of space, a new entrance and exterior.
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Two-Year Anniversary of George Floyd’s Murder, a Seminal Moment in Time Says Congressman Al Green
On Wednesday, May 25, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement: “On this day two years ago, people across the length and breadth of our nation answered the clarion call to reform policing and demanded justice for Mr. George Floyd. In the wake of Mr. Floyd’s tragic murder at the knee of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, peaceful protestation revealed to the world that Black lives indeed matter and have always mattered.
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NHMC Mourns Murdered Niños and Teachers After Tragedy Strikes Again in Texas
For Our Children’s Safety Congress Needs to Hear from You Today!
There are no words to describe the heartbreak NHMC feels as we begin to mourn alongside the Uvalde community for the 21 innocent lives lost, the majority of which were Brown children, in yesterday’s senseless and preventable shooting in the predominantly Latino American town in Texas. We cannot continue on with business as usual - or become numb to the fact - that our niños are being murdered, and our government does nothing to stop or prevent it.
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Rapist sentenced to 37 years in prison
A 38-year-old Houston man who raped a woman after using the internet to lure her to a motel has been sentenced to 37 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Tuesday.
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Blaffer Art Museum Announces Departure of Curator Tyler Blackwell, National Search for New Curator
The Blaffer Art Museum at the University of Houston announces the impending departure of Cynthia Woods Mitchell Associate Curator Tyler Blackwell, who will leave the Blaffer in July 2022 to begin a new position as Curator of Contemporary Art at the Speed Art Museum in Louisville, KY. The Blaffer also announces a national search for a new curator, set to commence this summer.
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'Active shooter' incidents jumped more than 50% last year, FBI report finds
The number of "active shooter" incidents across the US increased more than 50% in 2021 compared to 2020, and those incidents resulted in the highest number of deaths since 2017, the FBI said in a report Monday.
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The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency Hosts 7th Annual Wine Dinner
The aroma of rich and harmonious wine along with culinary delights and entertainment united more than 200 supporters and guests on the vine for The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency and its 7th Annual Wine Dinner at Tony’s on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. The Wine Dinner, presented by The Durdin Family and Parkway Family Chevrolet, Mazda and Kia, raised more than $205,000 to ensure Houston-area women and girls have free access to tools they need to be advocates for their health through classes, workshops, lectures, and publications focused on physical, mental, financial, emotional, health, and wellness.
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Robert Earl Keen's World Tour of Texas Incudes Texas Uprising in Houston on August 20
The road is ending soon. Legendary Texas songwriter and entertainer Robert Earl Keen will wrap up 41 years on the road with the final leg of his final tour in his home state of Texas from August 4 - September 4.
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Queen Latifah wants to change the obesity conversation
Queen Latifah is ready for some real talk about weight and wellness. "The Equalizer" star, who first entered the spotlight as a rapper in the 1980s, has experienced working in entertainment - and the public scrutiny that comes with it - in a range of sizes.
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Women in Jazz Association, Inc. presents Ladies of Smooth Jazz
featuring Althea Rene, Jazmin Ghent and Pamela Hart with The AZUL Experience and Percussionist James Fenner
The Ladies of Smooth Jazz concert features international smooth jazz and gospel recording artist Jazmin Ghent, the “Flawsome” flutist Althea Rene and Austin’s Lady of Jazz Pamela Hart. These talented musicians will captivate you collectively and individually. Each dynamic performer delivers a mixed genre of jazz, soul, R&B, and funk. Presented by Women in Jazz Association, Inc., these ladies, supported by The AZUL Experience and percussionist James Fenner, are going to tell the whole story and take you on a fantastic musical journey. This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department and a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts.
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Houston's Newest Food Truck Community Is Launched @KBC
Beginning on Saturday, May 28th, “The Foodie Spot HTX, A Fulfilling Food Truck Experience” will be launched at The Kingdom Builders’ Center, located at 6011 West Orem Drive. The food park will operate on Saturdays from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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HISD middle schools welcome next-generation emerging tech labs from Verizon
Houston ISD is proud to announce the launch of Verizon Innovative Learning Labs at Holland, Edison and Patrick Henry Middle Schools, made possible by Verizon, through a partnership with Heart of America and the J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute at Arizona State University. An unveiling celebration will be held at Holland Middle School to mark the program’s launch.
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Houston Grand Opera Appoints Jennifer Bowman as Director of Community and Learning
2022-23 season brings exciting and enriching experiences to the Houston community
After an extensive search, Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is proud to announce Jennifer Bowman as the company’s new Director of Community and Learning (formerly HGOco).
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Harmony Public Schools, Texas State University System announce new partnership
The Texas State University System (TSUS) and Harmony Public Schools (HPS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish and expand collaborative efforts aimed at supporting HPS graduates as they apply to, advance in, and graduate from a TSUS member institution.
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Founders of Turkey Leg Hut Bring Over 30 Classic Cars to Rick Ross Car Show and Win ‘Hustler of The Year’ Award
Houston’s Turkey Leg Hut (TLH) founders Lynn and Nakia Price received the “Hustler of The Year” award from hip-hop mogul Rick Ross on Saturday, after hauling over 30 classic cars to his palatial Georgia estate for the inaugural “Rick Ross Promise Land Car & Bike Show”!
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Buchanan’s Scotch Whisky reunites H-town's finest in support of the Power on Heels Fund
Buchanan’s Scotch Whisky reunited H-Town’s finest at an intimate dinner celebrating the work SpoiledLatina and the Power on Heels Fund are doing to advance Latinas by helping decrease the gender pay gap and increase their earning potential.
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CEO and founder of SpoiledLatina, Yvonne Guidry celebrates Latina empowerment at the Buchanan’s 200% Futuro Dinner in Houston Photo Credit: David Camarena
Published on May 23, 2022
