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Solid Waste Department Collection and Facility Schedule for New Year's Day
Council Member Dave Martin would like to remind residents of the collection and facility schedule changes for the New Year's Day Holiday.
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Introducing Alewya: UK-Based Ethiopian-Egyptian Producer & Singer Shares Debut Single, Out Now via Because London Records
Welcome to the transcendent sounds of multidisciplinary artist Alewya.
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Kenya Barris to Write, Star in Netflix Comedy Series ‘Black Excellence’ Opposite Rashida Jones
According to Variety.com, since signing a lucrative overall production deal with Netflix and after years at ABC, “Black-ish” creator Kenya Barris has lined up his first series for the streaming giant.
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Simone Biles Wins Record 4th All-Around Title at World Championships
Simone Biles has won the all-around title at the world championships for the fourth time, the most ever in women’s artistic gymnastics.
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Anime Matsuri 2022 – Japanese Culture and Related Arts Comes To Houston's GRB
Anime Matsuri is an annual anime, Japanese culture and related arts convention hosted at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.
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Kwame Alexander, Daphne Maxwell Reid, and Denene Millner Headline the 2023 National Black Book Festival
The 2023 National Black Book Festival (NBBF) will be held Oct. 26-28 in Houston and will feature best-selling, award-winning author Kwame Alexander; actress and author Daphne Maxwell Reid, and best-selling, award-winning author Denene Millner. NBBF celebrates its 16th anniversary this year and the venue for the in-person event will be Fallbrook Church's Brook Sports Facility, 12512 Walters Road in Northwest Houston.
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The Cristina Project Hosts 4th Annual Give a Bag, Get A Bag Event
The 4th Annual Give a Bag, Get A Bag Event, hosted by The Cristina Project, honors the altruistic legacy of Maria Cristina “Cris” Garza, inspiring children to engage in community service
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CNN's Amanda Davies traveled from Kazan to Saint Petersburg during the Confederations Cup warm up-competition to find out how visiting fans can negotiate the journeys …
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Kabul, Afghanistan, on April 15 in an unannounced visit to the country where US troops have been fighting …
Published on April 15, 2021
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Melania Trump announced Tuesday morning that she is holding an auction of the white hat she wore during the visit of the French first family, …
Published on January 4, 2022
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COVID Testing Sites
As of Friday, May 15, the City of Houston reported 5,340 COVID-19 cases and 114 deaths. Statewide, there are 45,466 confirmed cases, and over 1.4 million cases across the country.
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First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Karen Pence to Visit Texas for Continued Hurricane Relief
First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Karen Pence will travel to Texas tomorrow, December 6, to continue their efforts in assisting those affected by this year’s devastating hurricane season.
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President Trump says he is resuming his weekly visits to "Fox & Friends," the morning show that gave him a direct relationship with the Republican …
Published on September 15, 2020
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Kyle Edmiston, President/CEO of Visit Lake Charles, presents a $10,000 grant to Ted Harless, Jr., Director of the Avenue of Flags, to enhance the biannual …
Published on May 10, 2022
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President Joe Biden and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy embrace after their visit to the Wall of Remembrance to pay tribute to killed Ukrainian soldiers, in …
Published on February 21, 2023
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Alejandro Mayorkas, secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security, during a news conference while visiting the US-Mexico border in Eagle Pass, Texas, on January …
Published on January 10, 2024
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Torrey Smith Takes a Stand Against Trump
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Torrey Smith told CNN Tonight Tuesday "there are plenty of guys who said they do not plan on going" to the White House should the team participate in the traditional visit to commemorate their Super Bowl win. Championship winning teams visiting the White House is a tradition that dates back to the 60s.
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Disney's Aladdin Teaser Trailer - In Theaters May 24th, 2019
A thrilling and vibrant live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic, “Aladdin” is the exciting tale of the charming street rat Aladdin, the courageous and self-determined Princess Jasmine and the Genie who may be the key to their future. Directed by Guy Ritchie, who brings his singular flair for fast-paced, visceral action to the fictitious port city of Agrabah, “Aladdin” is written by John August and Ritchie based on Disney’s “Aladdin.” The film stars Will Smith as the Genie; Mena Massoud as Aladdin; Naomi Scott as Jasmine; Marwan Kenzari as Jafar; Navid Negahban as the Sultan; Nasim Pedrad as Dalia; Billy Magnussen as Prince Anders; and Numan Acar as Hakim. “Aladdin” is produced by Dan Lin, p.g.a., and Jonathan Eirich, p.g.a., with Marc Platt and Kevin De La Noy serving as executive producers. Eight-time Academy Award®-winning composer Alan Menken provides the score, which includes new recordings of the original songs written by Menken and Oscar®-winning lyricists Howard Ashman and Tim Rice and includes two new songs written by Menken and Oscar and Tony Award®-winning songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisneyAladdin Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DisneyAladdin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DisneyAladdin .youtube.com/user/DisneyMo... Hashtag: #Aladdin
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METRONext Listening Tour Hits the Road
METRO's summer listening tour ramps up next week. The public is invited to share ideas for transit service now and into the future. METRO is developing a regional transit plan that will serve the Greater Houston area through 2040. Next week's schedule is listed below. The tour continues through mid-August.
