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The Links of Pearland Celebrate Five Years of Service and Friendship
For 5-year-anniversaries the traditional gift is usually something made of wood or silver. Wood symbolizes strength and durability while silver symbolizes a close knit bond. Strength, durability and a close bond are excellent ways to describe the Greater Pearland Area Chapter of The Links, Inc. With commitment and compassion wrapped up in service and friendship, the ladies have been fulfilling their purpose and mission in Brazoria County for the past five years and they are ready to celebrate their efforts.
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New RTR Vehicles F-150 RTR Now Available to Purchase
fter a successful decade of developing and producing the Ford Mustang RTR—as well as RTR’s line of aftermarket parts that compliment Mustang owners who want to stand out from the crowd—the new Ford F-150 RTR becomes RTR’s second publicly available vehicle model outfitted with RTR’s signature modern-aggressive design and enhanced performance that is available to consumers from RTR Vehicles.
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Bucket List Travel Destinations for 2019
Taking time to go on vacation or to just unplug from everyday life can be beneficial, and there’s certainly no lack of options when it comes to choosing an ideal vacation spot. The options for experiencing an amazing vacation are so plentiful, such as exploring a cruise port, eating and drinking your way around a city or simply visiting a new destination, you may find yourself struggling to narrow down the choices.
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Main Event Entertainment To Reopen Humble Center Damaged By Hurricane Harvey
Grand re-opening celebration set for Jan. 30
Humble’s Main Event Entertainment center was open for just six months before it was completely destroyed by Hurricane Harvey.
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Rick Ross’ 100-Pound Weight Loss Achieved to Save His Life
After the urging of his doctor, rapper Rick Ross changed his diet and exercise and saved his life by losing nearly 90 lbs. and adopting a healthier lifestyle.
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Neiman Marcus Group Celebrates Black History by Supporting Black Futures
Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus Group launches its Black History Month campaign focused on Black futures and Black excellence.
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Houston Health Department Urges Precaution Against West Nile Virus
Standing Water From Recent Thunderstorms Possible Breeding Ground
The Houston Health Department urges people to take precautions against West Nile Virus as stand- ing water from recent thunderstorms creates potential breeding grounds for mosquitos.
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Meet the Cast of Mary Poppins
Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is thrilled to introduce the practically perfect cast of Disney’s and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins.
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Mattress Recycling Council Cites Pleasant Mattress' SP2 Program as Example On How to Improve Sustainability & Efficiency
Leading independent mattress manufacturer Pleasant Mattress has been recognized by the Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) for its success in Sleep Products Sustainability (SP2). The manufacturer was chosen by the organization to be the first to be featured on its website, highlighting Pleasant Mattress' successes in improving the sustainability and efficiency of its business as the first U.S.-based mattress manufacturer to achieve certification for its production facility through MRC's SP2 program.
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Houston’s Oldest Park Celebrates 150th Anniversary and Commemorates Juneteenth
Free Houston-area event welcomes the community to honor history and celebrate with live music from national recording artists
Houston’s Emancipation Park Conservancy is hosting a summer celebration to commemorate its sesquicentennial anniversary and honor Juneteenth, the nation’s newest federal holiday. The holiday recognizes June 19, 1865, the date that enslaved people across Texas learned that they were free, two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.
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What's Needed Now Is a Push for Peace
“When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers,” an old African proverb teaches. Sadly, we now witness its truth in the horrors visited upon Ukraine by Russia’s invasion. The elephants – Russia and the U.S. with its NATO allies – fought over Ukraine, and now Ukrainians are paying a horrible price. As in any modern war, civilians suffer the worst casualties. Nearly 400,000 Ukrainians have already been forced from their country, refugees fleeing the violence. While sanctions may hit the Russian elites in their pocketbooks, it is young, often befuddled Russian soldiers whose lives are at risk in the face of the inspired and fierce Ukrainian resistance.
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The Importance of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Every year in July, we dedicate National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month to shed light on the unique challenges faced by racial and ethnic minority communities regarding mental health in the United States. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health encourages leaders at the state, tribal, and local levels, as well as community-based organizations, faith leaders, healthcare providers, and individuals, to educate their communities about mental health stigma.
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FREE: Houston Unites at H-E-B's Feast of Sharing With Over 5,000 FREE Meals
As the festive spirit descends upon Houston, H-E-B is poised to transform the holiday cheer into a tangible community feast with its acclaimed annual Feast of Sharing dinners. In a heartwarming blend of tradition and generosity, H-E-B’s Mobile Kitchens are gearing up to dish out authentic Texas-style meals across the Lone Star State, ensuring that the essence of the holidays is shared far and wide. The 2023 edition of this beloved tradition promises to be a tapestry of joyous celebrations, complete with soulful music and engaging family activities that are synonymous with the season.
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Harris Health's Innovative 'Hospital at Home' Service Enhances Patient Experience in Houston
Harris Health System is redefining patient care in Houston with the initiation of its pioneering 'Hospital at Home' service, which commenced on February 26. This service is a trailblazer in the region, offering patients who require hospital-level care the luxury of receiving it in the familiar comfort of their homes.
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Preservation and Progress: Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Receives Significant Grant from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund
In a significant move toward preserving Houston's historical land- marks, the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, a beacon of African American heritage in Texas, has been granted $180,000 by the esteemed Af- rican American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, an initiative by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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Houston Area Educators named Finalists for 2017 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
Families of the Sunnyside community will come together for YOUTH BASEBALL and a FUN and EDUCATIONAL FAIR IN THE PARK as a result of partnership sponsors: Schlumberger, Houston Astros, A-Rocket Moving, WorleyParsons, Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law, City Council Member Dwight Boykins, Constable May Walker, Harris County Constable Office Precinct 7, South Central Sportz, Congressman Al Green, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Irving Logan, Sr - Houston Industrial Solutions, Pinnacle Pediatric Dentistry, Design Dental Group, Garfield Johnson, III, MD, Texas ENT Specialists, Inc., Paradise Funeral Home and Cemeteries, Mary and Stephen Auzenne, Johnson Funeral Home, Legacy Community Health, Santa Clara Clinic, and Port City Chapter of The Links, Incorporated to date.
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Jeezy x Charlamagne Tha God - Twenty/20 Hindsight
On the heels of the highly anticipated TM104, Jeezy takes a retrospective look at his life with Charlamagne Tha God. Jeezy and Charlamagne walk around Hawkinsville, GA discussing major life moments that shaped who he is today. CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE NOW! See all of Jeezy's latest exclusive content and videos. Shop Jeezy: http://www.jeezyshop.com FOLLOW JEEZY: https://www.instagram.com/jeezy/ https://twitter.com/Jeezy https://www.facebook.com/Jeezy/ © 2020 YJ Music, Inc., Under Exclusive License to Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
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The Stars of Disney's "A Wrinkle in Time" Surprise Fans at Disneyland
Disney’s “A Wrinkle in Time,” an epic adventure from visionary director Ava DuVernay based on Madeleine L’Engle’s timeless classic, takes audiences across dimensions of time and space, examining the nature of darkness versus light and, ultimately, the triumph of love.
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Lebanon's economy was already in crisis. Then the blast hit Beirut
A cataclysmic blast in Beirut, Lebanon's capital, is poised to send an economy already deep in crisis hurtling toward a dangerous unknown.
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Bill Gates tells Nigerian leaders to 'face facts' so they can make progress
Bill Gates traveled to Nigeria to publicly give its leaders some tough talk. It was a highly unusual move but the tech billionaire believes the country is facing a critical moment.
