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Published on April 16, 2024
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Award Winning Film We Grown Now Starring Jurnee Smollett, Lil Rel Howery, S. Epatha Merkerson Ignites Emotions From Viewers Nationwide
Opening ONLY IN THEATERS in New York, Los Angeles & Chicago on April 19, 2024, NATIONWIDE on April 26, 2024
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Houston native serves aboard U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier
Petty Officer 3rd Class Jacobe Williams, a native of Houston, Texas, serves aboard USS Gerald R. Ford, homeported in Norfolk, Virginia.
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Anne Lundy, veteran musician and music director for Community Music Center of Houston
Published on April 16, 2024
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Published on April 15, 2024
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Taste Kitchen + Bar Hosts Fundraiser Wednesday, Donating Half of All Sales to Houston Mom Battling Cancer
Taste Kitchen + Bar, Houston’s ultimate all-day brunch destination, is hosting a special fundraiser for Julie Gray, a Houston mom and creative arts director who has been battling cervical cancer for nearly two years, this Wednesday, April 17, 2024, from 8:00am–10:00pm, at the Downtown restaurant, located at 420 Main Street.
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Crawfish Lovers can Score 3 lbs. of Crawfish for $25 Wednesday for National Crawfish Day at The Locker Room
National Crawfish Day Celebration at The Locker Room Sports Bar & Grill
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Comcast NBCUniversal and News is Out Empower 16 Journalism Fellows to Amplify Black and LGBTQ+ Voices
In a groundbreaking collaboration, News is Out and Word In Black have joined forces to unveil the 16 esteemed fellows selected for The Digital Equity Local Voices Lab. Powered by Comcast NBCUniversal, this pioneering initiative aims to empower journalists across 16 Black and LGBTQ+ serving news publications nationwide. These handpicked fellows will embark on a transformative year-long journey, equipped with the tools and training necessary to amplify stories within marginalized communities, harnessing the power of media and technology.
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City of Houston Mayor Whitmire
Published on April 15, 2024
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City of Houston Mayor Whitmire
Published on April 15, 2024
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Memorial Parks Expands Dining Offerings with Addition of Vibrant Café
New Destination for Health-Conscious Dining Now Open in the Park’s New Running Complex
Memorial Park Conservancy is thrilled to announce the latest addition to its dining landscape with the opening of Vibrant, the Houston-based café known for its commitment to health and sustainability. This new establishment joins the existing Vibrant location in Montrose, providing an all-day dining option within the Park’s Running Complex. A portion of the café’s revenue goes towards the Conservancy's efforts to maintain and preserve the Park.
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Houston native graduates from U.S. Navy Officer school
Ensign Rita Doakes, a native of Houston, Texas, recently graduated from the U.S. Navy's Limited Duty Officer/Chief Warrant Officer (LDO/CWO) School on Apr. 12.
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Unicorn World to return to Houston April 27-28
Get ready to step into a world of magic and wonder as Unicorn World returns to Houston on April 27-28 for its second year in a row! Hosted at the George R. Brown Convention Center, this immersive and interactive event promises fun for all ages.
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Commissioner Ellis, March of Dimes and Harris County Public Health Officials will Provide Local and National Updates on Maternal and Child Health
News Conference Held in Conjunction with Maternal and Child Health Conference
Join us for a vital pre-event feature, where Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, along with esteemed representatives from March of Dimes and Harris County Public Health (HCPH), will provide crucial updates on maternal and child health at both local and national levels.
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6 ex-officers who pleaded guilty in ‘Goon Squad’ torture of 2 Black men sentenced in state court
Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers who abused two Black men for hours were sentenced in state court Wednesday to 15 to 45 years in prison.
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Flood emergency hits Florida’s capital after storms unleash tornadoes and life-threatening flooding along Gulf Coast
Fierce storms are targeting the Ohio Valley and tracking through the Southeast Thursday, a day after deadly storms spawned damaging tornadoes and flash flood emergencies from Texas to Mississippi.
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Civic Heart Community Services 16th Annual Spring Breakfast
Civic Heart Community Services held their 16th Annual Spring Breakfast on April 5, 2024, at …
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METRO Welcomes New Board Members with Historic Diversity!
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO Houston) is proud to announce the appointment of its newest board members, ushering in a historic era of diversity and representation. Mayor John Whitmire's nominations have resulted in a groundbreaking increase in female leadership on the board, with the appointment of the first Vietnamese American woman and the first Hispanic female chair, Chair Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock.
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Dive Into DACAMERA's Unsilent Spring: Etienne Charles's Earth Tones Reverberates with Purpose and Passion
Immerse yourself in the rhythms of our evolving Earth as DACAMERA, Houston's trailblazing chamber music and jazz presenter, brings you "Unsilent Spring: Music and Our Changing Planet." This two-night event, taking place on April 19-20, showcases the world premiere of Etienne Charles's compelling new work, "Earth Tones." A trumpet virtuoso, Charles is globally recognized for his fusion of music with cultural storytelling, as epitomized in his previously acclaimed piece performed by the New York Philharmonic.
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Lone Star Flight Museum Hosts Texas Aviation Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Sponsored by Southwest Airlines
Get ready for an extraordinary tribute to aviation's finest at the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame (TAHOF) Induction Ceremony & Luncheon, hosted by the Lone Star Flight Museum (LSFM) on April 19, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. Presented by Southwest Airlines, this event at the LSFM, located at 11551 Aerospace Avenue in Houston's Ellington Airport, promises to honor four remarkable individuals for their outstanding contributions to the aviation industry.
