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Silverado & Eversound Partner to Solve Hearing Loss at Senior Living Communities
Eversound, the provider of hearing technology and resident engagement solutions for senior living communities, has announced its partnership with Silverado, which operates leading memory care communities in eight states.
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HGO Announces the Appointment of Miah Im as Studio Music Director
The organization welcomes Im to the prestigious young artist training program
Houston Grand Opera is proud to announce the appointment of HGO Studio Music Director Miah Im.
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Children’s Museum Houston celebrates Day of the Dead with Mariachi, marigold garlands and sugar skull art workshops
Join Hector and Mamá Imelda in a Coco-inspired event! Saturday, Nov. 6, beginning at 10 a.m.
Children’s Museum Houston will be magically transformed into a colorful, beautiful and bountiful Land of the Dead, bursting with incredible offerings of Mariachi, “sugar skulls” and marigolds in celebration of El Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). El Día de los Muertos is a celebration of life! It’s a time when families keep the memory of loved ones alive by remembering their essence in a beautifully decorated “ofrenda.”
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Houston Man Sentenced to 60 Years for Killing Girlfriend and Her Mother
A 47-year-old Houston man has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for shooting his girlfriend and her mother, then opening fire on police in 2021, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Friday.
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The IWF Global Hall of Fame Gala Brings Hillary Clinton to Houston, TX
Nearly 1,000 women experts and innovators from 40 different nations descended on Downtown Houston for the three-day 2017 International Women’s Forum World Leadership Conference to explore the most pressing topics and issues currently facing our interconnected world under this year’s theme, “Global Citizens: Interconnected, Inquisitive, Engaged.”
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Around The Bases: Astros Takes Series From The Washington Nationals
No problem. Houston sent former two-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander to the mound to put everything back in order. He pitched five scoreless innings allowing only two hits in his final inning of work as the Astros got back on the winning track by defeating Washington 8-0.
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Country Star Chris Young to Headline Shell Freedom Over Texas
Houston's official Fourth of July celebration, Shell Freedom Over Texas, will feature country star Chris Young as the headliner, according to an announcement by Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Mayor's Office of Special Events. The event, known for its tradition, family-friendly activities, and patriotic spirit, invites Houstonians to join in the festivities and create lasting memories.
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Cornyn: Democrat Obstruction of Cabinet Nominees Irresponsible and Embarrassing
This kind of mindless obstruction is actually irresponsible, if not downright dangerous.’
Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) addressed the decision from Senate Democrats to delay and slow-walk the nominations of the President’s choices to fill his Cabinet even though they can’t stop them. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video of his remarks can be found here.
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Stellar Lineup of Chefs and Wine Experts Grows for Galveston Island Wine Festival at Moody Gardens
With each announcement of new additions to the 2023 Galveston Island Wine Festival lineup, anticipation for the Labor Day weekend festivities builds. Today’s announcement includes an award-winning restaurateur and his Executive Chef, one of 260 Master Sommeliers in the world, and two highly respected veterans leading the “Freedom Stories Bourbon Tasting”. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Moody Gardens, this year's festival promises to be a celebration of exceptional flavors, enticing aromas, and unforgettable experiences.
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The gunman in the mass shooting on the Las Vegas Strip on October 2, 2017, has been identified as 64-year-old Stephen Paddock, Las Vegas Sheriff …
Published on October 2, 2017
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The gunman in the mass shooting on the Las Vegas Strip on October 2, 2017, has been identified as 64-year-old Stephen Paddock, Las Vegas Sheriff …
Published on October 2, 2017
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Gas prices fall below $4 for the first time in months. A driver pumps gas into their vehicle at a gas station in Lynnfield, Massachusetts, …
Published on August 11, 2022
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New Discoveries in Lupus Research
University of Houston Expert Identifies Biomarkers for Heart Disease and for Children with Lupus Nephritis
Two separate findings by a University of Houston nationally recognized expert in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus), a chronic autoimmune disease that affects multiple organs including the kidneys, skin, joints and heart, are being reported in scientific and medical journals.
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Adidas scoops up CEO who turned around rival Puma
Adidas has appointed the head of Puma to succeed outgoing CEO Kasper Rorsted, betting on his ability to replicate its crosstown rival's comeback.
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It's not a blue wave. It's a realignment of American politics
In next week's midterm elections, President Donald Trump is poised to put his stamp on each party's demographic and geographic base of support as surely as he formerly fastened it to one of his hotels.
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City of Houston Activates Heat Emergency Plan
Libraries, community centers, multi-service centers available as cooling centers for people to take refuge from the heat
The City of Houston is activating its Public Health Heat Emergency Plan, providing resources for people to take refuge from extreme heat.
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Coast Guard Foundation Hires New Regional Director for the Gulf Coast
Kelly P. Hodges to Lead Organization’s Efforts in Texas, Louisiana
The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced today that Kelly P. Hodges recently joined the Foundation’s fundraising team. In her new position as regional director for the Gulf Coast, she will work closely with Coast Guard units in Texas, Louisiana and throughout America’s heartland to identify and fulfill education, morale and wellness, and family support for Coast Guard members.
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Reignite the Passion of Community Involvement with the Rev. Al Sharpton
"Historical representation personified" – these were the words used by Rev. Al Sharpton as he described Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® and its international president, Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover, during the sorority’s 90th South Central Regional Conference. The Rev. Sharpton took the stage and gave a powerful speech, sharing with the audience his appreciation for the organization’s contributions and his longstanding dedication to community service. As a vocal and prominent figure in civil rights activism, the Rev. Sharpton’s words reignited a sense of pride during an event that was a reminder and celebration of black excellence.
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Democrats Helped Push Needed Resources Into the Economic Stimulus Package to Keep Families First
“As a senior member of the House Committee on Homeland Security which is responsible for the domestic health security of our nation and the Budget Committee, we continue to put Families First in our efforts to stimulate the economy. The current negotiated Senate bill is not perfect, but it does put families first above big corporate interest”
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Miller Outdoor Theatre Announces November 2022 Performance Schedule All Performances at Miller are Always Free
Since 1923, Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park has been one of Houston’s most beloved cultural treasures, a gathering place for the community and the site of thousands of memorable free performances.
