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Houston Food Bank Wants to Feed More Hungry Kids During Summer
Summer is a time of increased food demand, as kids who receive free or reduced meals at school during the school year no longer have access to those meals. For this reason, Houston Food Bank has a Summer Feeding Program, and in order to feed more hungry children has opened additional feeding sites across the city where kids can get hot nutritious meals during the summer.
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Macy's Celebrates Three Kings Day in Houston
Join Macy’s for a day of family fun to celebrate the Epiphany!
Join Macy’s for an afternoon of fun for the whole family celebrating Three Kings Day! Enjoy live holiday music, arts and crafts, special gifts and so much more. Plus, be sure to snap a photo with the Three Kings themselves, don’t forget your camera. The first 50 customers to make a purchase of $35 or more from the kids department will receive a special gift.*
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KIPP-Texas Houston Free Food Distribution sites for anyone 19 yrs old and under
While our school campuses are closed, KIPP Texas is doing everything possible to ensure individuals 19 years old and under will continue to receive the breakfast and lunch they would otherwise receive had they been at school. Almost 90 percent of our students qualify for free or reduced price lunch.
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Turkey Leg Hut to Hold Peaceful Vigil for George Floyd Saturday
On Saturday, May 30, 2020, the Turkey Leg Hut (TLH) will hold a peaceful vigil to honor and mourn the loss of George Floyd, the Houston man who was killed Monday in Minneapolis police custody.
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Southwest Houston Church Offers Bags of Hope
With the U.S. unemployment rate at one of the highest in the nation’s history, more families are seeking help to meet those basic needs. Riceville Mount Olive Baptist Church (located at 11539 S. Gessner in Southwest Houston) will partner with State Representative Alma Allen (D131) and other local officials to provide over 600 boxes and bags of food for area residents on Saturday May 30th. Families will be able to drive through the Church’s parking lot to receive a “Bag of Hope” beginning at 10AM.
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Astros Sign First And Second 2019 MLB Draft Picks
The Houston Astros have been busy since the conclusion of the 2019 Major League Baseball Draft. They have signed 19 of their 40 selections including their top-two picks who were able to visit the park this week to meet with the media and take batting practice with the team.
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The Ensemble Theatre Celebrates “Rhythm of the Night” 2019 Gala
Actor Richard Lawson Receives Legacy Award
The Ensemble Theatre celebrates its 2019 Annual Celebrity Gala entitled: Rhythm of the Night.
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New Music: Houston-Based Hip-Hop Duo Drops Major Heat In Their First Collaborative Single "Kei$ha"
Houston-based hip-hop collective G. M. S. releases "Ke$hia" a track off their forthcoming album. The hit single is available on all major platforms.
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Mostyn Law Commissions Artwork Saluting Vice President Kamala Harris
Paintings by local artists to be awarded in a consumer giveaway with Majic 102
Amber Mostyn and Mostyn Law have commissioned original works from a number of local artists, inviting them to share their personal interpretations of the image of Vice President Kamala Harris. These works, created by Linda Simien Kelly, Rico Edwards and Kaima Marie, among others, will be awarded in an online consumer sweepstakes with Majic 102 (KMJQ-FM/Houston), in support of Mostyn Law’s 1-800-TRUCKWRECK initiatives.
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Congressman Al Green Joins Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo to Announce Launch of Brighter Future for Harris County Kids Initiative
“It gives me great pleasure to know that the quality of life for many babies in Houston will greatly improve thanks to the Brighter Future for Harris County Kids initiative. The Brighter Future for Harris County Kids initiative consists of multiple programs that will address early childhood education and development, as well as support infant and child health.”
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Houston Health Department Observes National Health Center Week with Free Immunizations, Four-Day Health Fair
The Houston Health Department (HHD) observes National Health Center Week (NHCW) August 8 – 12, 2022, celebrating services and contributions of public health with free immunizations and waiving administration fees for health center services for children and adults all week.
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Houston Health Department Observes National Health Center Week with Free Immunizations, Four-Day Health Fair
The Houston Health Department (HHD) observes National Health Center Week (NHCW) August 8 – 12, 2022, celebrating services and contributions of public health with free immunizations and waiving administration fees for health center services for children and adults all week.
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Houston Mother Sentenced to Life for Killing 4-Month-Old Baby
Harris County DA's Office: Houston mother sentenced to life for killing 4-month-old daughter.
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Local Checkers Will Host A Halloween Party With A Purpose With Slim Thug Benefiting CoolxDad!
It’s a Spooky Celebration with Slim Thug! Checkers is celebrating Halloween with long-time friend, Slim Thug, on October 28th by hosting a “Spooktacular” party, bringing back a limited-edition special meal and benefiting a community organization. Kids are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes and take pictures with Slim Thug.
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HISD to receive $300,000 in support of its new recycling program
Houston Independent School District will be presented with checks totaling $300,000 in funding from business leaders to expand access to recycling within the district. ExxonMobil, Lyondell Basell and Tricon Energy have partnered with HISD to support development of the program, which is scheduled to begin in April. An energetic recycling mascot will be on hand to get students excited about recycling and improving the quality of the community they live in.
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D.E.C.F. Hosts Annual Scholarship Fundraiser "Carnivale Mystique-Mardi Gras Gala" Let the Good Times Roll!
The Delta Education and Charitable Foundation (D.E.C.F.) will again host their annual scholarship fundraiser this year, “Carnivale Mystique-Mardi Gras Gala” on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 at the Houston Marriott Westchase Hotel.
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Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Awards $35,000 to Digitally Innovative Arts and Cultural Works
The City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) announced it is awarding $35,000 in grants to 14 individuals and nonprofit organizations that have reimagined their work in the digital realm. The work includes streaming services, virtual reality, and digital curation to deliver manifested live concerts, theatre performances, and literary concepts in online-only platforms.
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National Bar Association Swears in Tricia “CK” Hoffler as its 78 th President
The NBA Executes a Nationwide Plan with its Coalition Partners to Battle COVID-19, Police Brutality, and Voter Suppression
The National Bar Association (NBA) swore in Tricia “CK” Hoffler as its 78th President on July 29, 2020. As the nation's oldest and largest national network of predominantly African-American attorneys and judges, the NBA represents the interests of approximately 65,000 lawyers, judges, law professors, and law students. The president is elected by the membership to be the voice of the collective concerns of the African American legal community and spearheads initiatives reflective of the collective conscience of the organization. “I am so honored to take on this position and to lead this magnificent organization at this tumultuous time in our country.
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Celebrate National Fajita Day Eating at the Top 10 Beat Places in Houston
Cilantro, sour cream, grilled onions, jalapenos, black beams, cheese, and a squeeze of lime juice are the best ways to top any fajita. People will be devouring plenty of this authentic Southwest dish. August 19th is National Fajita Day!
