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Halfway Home: Rockets Look to Finish What They Have Started
As we approach the midway point in the 2017-18 NBA season, there is one thing that has remained constant throughout the first 56 games of the season. The Houston Rockets are good. Ok, let me repeat myself and add something else to that last statement.
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Cold Bats Leads To Another Astros Loss
What started out as a great homestand seemed to turn quickly on the Houston Astros. After opening up the three-game series against the Oakland A’s with a 6-2 victory in game one, the big bats for Houston suddenly went cold. Oakland’s 7-3 gives them their third win of the season and evens the series against Houston at one a piece after taking back-to-back games in Minute Maid Park.
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Houston Rides In Style - METRO's Cutting-Edge Bus Shelters Redefine Public Transit
Houston is on the move, and METRO is keeping pace with a rollout of state- of-the-art bus shelters that promise to revolutionize public transit. In a landmark move celebrated by METRO leaders, officials, and community enthusiasts, the city welcomed the first in a new wave of bus shelters, boasting modern amenities and eco-friendly designs.Houston is on the move, and METRO is keeping pace with a rollout of state- of-the-art bus shelters that promise to revolutionize public transit. In a landmark move celebrated by METRO leaders, officials, and community enthusiasts, the city welcomed the first in a new wave of bus shelters, boasting modern amenities and eco-friendly designs.
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Houston’s Third Gun Buyback Scheduled for Feb. 18th at Deussen Park
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Sheriff Ed Gonzalez have announced a gun buyback at Deussen Park on Saturday, Feb. 18, from 8 a.m. to noon. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner also attended the news conference. The event is part of Harris County’s initiatives to prevent gun violence. This is the third gun buyback co-sponsored by Harris County Precinct One in seven months, resulting in about 2,000 firearms being taken off the street. Residents will be able to turn in firearms in exchange for gift cards worth $50, $100, $150, or $200 at the upcoming buyback, with no questions asked.
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Most Drive-thru Voting Locations to Close for Election Day in Houston
The Houston-area county at the center of a legal fight over drive-thru voting decided late Monday to close nine of the 10 polling places that the county had used as drive-thru voting locations.
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Diverse Coalition of Students and Community Organizations Ask to Intervene in Suit to Defend Expanded Access to Elite New York City Public Schools
LatinoJustice PRLDEF, LDF, ACLU, and NYCLU File Motion to Intervene to Allow Students and Advocacy Groups to Join the Defense of Efforts to Improve Racial Equity at Specialized High Schools
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Cicely Tyson Honored with Childhood Street Naming
Community organizations to mark the renaming of a stretch of 101st Street after the beloved late East Harlem native with street celebration on Saturday, September 17
East 101st Street between 3rd and Lexington Avenues will be renamed Cicely Tyson Way in honor of the late, award-winning thespian. The tribute to the late East Harlem native Cicely Tyson will be marked with a street celebration on the very stretch of 101st that she grew up on featuring an unveiling ceremony with a presentation by the Honorable Diana Ayala, New York City Council deputy speaker.
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Florida educators file lawsuit after state forces schools to reopen this fall
Florida educators have filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn the state's emergency order that forces schools to open for in-person instruction next month.
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Lamar High School blends the old and new as construction nears completion
For Principal Rita Graves, it is impossible for her to pick a favorite part of the construction project at Lamar High School.
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Florida ‘church’ leader accused of selling toxic bleach marketed as COVID-19 'miracle cure'
A Florida man and his three sons have been indicted on federal charges alleging they sold tens of thousands of bottles of bleach that were marketed as a "miracle cure" for COVID-19.
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Your Ultimate Guide to Asian Restaurant Month: Explore Cuisines, Earn Points, and Win Prizes
The month of May is Asian American Pacific Islander Month (AAPI) Heritage Month and the Houston Asian Chamber of Commerce is celebrating their third annual Asian Restaurant Month in partnership with Houston First Corporation. This year the event has grown to more than one hundred restaurants to try during your journey through the ten plus ethnic cuisines to explore. From now until May 31st, you have the opportunity to take advantage of the Asian Restaurant Month digital pass, which offers not only a comprehensive directory of participating restaurants but also the ability to earn points and redeem them for exciting prizes by simply checking in at each location. With the pass easily downloadable on your phone, you can browse different cuisines using the filters or find restaurants that are conveniently located nearby. It's a great way to discover new dining experiences and have some fun along the way!
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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) supports Texas Southern University with a $100,000 check for the Interdisciplinary Health Professions Simulation Center. Joel Cowley, HLSR …
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NBA All-Star 2013 Jam Session "Fan Voice" Interviews w/Reggie D. - Houston Style
Reggie Dominique catches up with a few lucky fans to get their "Fan Voice" on their favorite NBA Players, Jam Session Activities, and more for Houston Style Magazine. "See what THEY had to say!"
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Cadillac Conversations Brunch during BET Live Experience EXCL with Houston Style Magazine
Houston Style Magazine was on hand for the Cadillac Conversations Brunch during the BET Live Experience. At the posh London Hotel in W Hollywood top GM execs such as: Vivian Pickard, who runs the Cadillac Foundation, and Don Butler, the vice president for strategic development for Cadillac as they engage minority markets.
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The Kinsey Collection debuts at the Houston Museum of African American Culture
Wells Fargo Presents - African American Treasures from The Kinsey Collection: August 2 - October 26, 2014. Wells Fargo and the Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) present African American Treasures from The Kinsey Collection. With this stunning collection, HMAAC celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act.
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Dr. Heather Brown's 40th Birthday Party Red Carpet (Part 4)
Dr. Heather Brown Orthodontics gives the gift of smiles in the Houston Community! Dr. Brown and staff donated $42,000 in smiles in 2013!! She has plans for exceeding that in 2014! Houston Style Magazine salutes her outstanding work & wishes her a Happy 40th Birthday!
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Dr. Heather Brown's 40th Birthday Party Red Carpet (Part 3)
Dr. Heather Brown Orthodontics gives the gift of smiles in the Houston Community! Dr. Brown and staff donated $42,000 in smiles in 2013!! She has plans for exceeding that in 2014! Houston Style Magazine salutes her outstanding work & wishes her a Happy 40th Birthday!
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Dr. Heather Brown's 40th Birthday Party Red Carpet (Part 2)
Dr. Heather Brown Orthodontics gives the gift of smiles in the Houston Community! Dr. Brown and staff donated $42,000 in smiles in 2013!! She has plans for exceeding that in 2014! Houston Style Magazine salutes her outstanding work & wishes her a Happy 40th Birthday!
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Star Jones Talks Heart Health with Houston Style Magazine
Houston Style Magazine Reporter Bell of TotallyRandie.com speaks with attorney, author, TV personality, President of Professional Diversity Network and National Association of Professional Women and American Heart Association National Volunteer Star Jones. She tells of her personal story with heart disease and charges others to be advocate for their own heart health.
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Sylvester Turner is a Candidate for Mayor of Houston
State Representative Sylvester Turner on Friday confirmed his candidacy for Mayor of Houston He's headlining the campaign by proposing "a new Road to the Future initiative" to teach young Houstonians life skills. Turner announced plans to formally kick off his campaign March 28 at Minute Maid Park in downtown.
