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Drake Hosts Charity Barbecue at Emancipation Park for Houston Appreciation Weekend
No matter how famous he gets, Drake will always give credit to Houstonians for helping his star rise. He shows his deep appreciation for that special love Houstonians have showered him with by pouring it right back on us with his annual Houston Appreciation Weekend (HAW).
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HISD Schools Closed Due to Boil Water Notice
HISD SCHOOLS CLOSED DUE TO BOIL WATER NOTICE
Due to the Boil Water Notice issued by the City of Houston Sunday evening, all Houston ISD campuses and facilities will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 29.
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The Twelve Days of Christmas, Inc. Celebrates 20 Years of Service
Houston, Oakland, Dallas, Washington, DC, New York, and Atlanta
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NFL Veteran Whitney Mercilus Adopts Lamar Fleming Middle School to Kick Off His Life Skills Program for Special Needs Students
Remodeled Kitchen unveiled for students
Whitney Mercilus and the WithMerci Foundation have adopted Houston Independent School District’s Lamar Fleming Middle School Special Needs Department to launch a Life Skills program. Mercilus will hold a press conference on Tuesday, October 19th at 11 A.M. at Lamar Fleming Middle School (4910 Collingsworth | Houston, TX 77026). Mercilus will be joined by several WithMerci board members (NBA Legend Mario Elie, Original Texan Chester Pitts, HLSR Sheri Reed); Principal Bruce of Lamar Fleming Middle School; Yolanda Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent; Rick Cruz, Deputy Superintendent and Alecia Bell, School Support Officer.
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Overall Teen Drug Use Low, But Marijuana Edging Up, Survey Finds
Teen drinking, smoking and drug use overall are stable, but the percentage of teens using marijuana is increasing, according to a new report from the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research.
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Patrice Stubblefield - Houston Academy for International Studies
Published on May 24, 2019
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Reception Honoring Rick Lowe
Photography by Roswitha Vogler On Monday, December 1, 2014, Houston Style Magazine was on hand …
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A Visionary Commitment to Houston's Health
Fertitta Family Pledges $50 Million to UH College of Medicine to Propel 'New Era of Health Care'
Prominent businessman Tilman J. Fertitta and his family have pledged $50 million to the University of Houston College of Medicine to ignite a new era of innovative and equitable health care in Houston and across Texas. In recognition of the legacy-defining support, the medical school is now named the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine.
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New Measures Introduced to Elevate METRORail Safety Agenda
Louder horns, reflective paint and bright colored wraps, along with a comprehensive study of intersections are all part of the safety actions for METRORail.
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Leading Houston Organizations Launched Movement to Promote Health
Texas Heart Institute (THI) and Fit Houston announced a partnership to promote #WALK30, a new health campaign that combines Texas Heart Institute’s industry-leading research, thought leadership, education, and patient care with Fit Houston’s strategy for a community wellness movement across Houston’s neighborhoods. The movement launched with the community fit walk #WALK30 on Saturday, January 7th, 2023 at Arthur Storey Park.
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2019 NAACP Convention in Detroit Announces Diversity Career Fair
The NAACP has announced it will feature a Diversity Career Fair as part of the 110th NAACP National Convention in Detroit, Michigan July 20-24 at Cobo Center. The NAACP Diversity Career Fair will be held on July 23 from 12pm – 6pm and will be open to NAACP delegates as well as the entire community. The Diversity Career Fair will be produced by Professional Diversity Network (PDN), a leader in Diversity Career Fairs and online recruiting solutions.
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Sunnyside, South Park Neighborhoods Fight Gentrification
Activists with the "T.R.I.L.L. Collective" --- which they say stands for Truth, Relevance, Intelligence, Leadership and Love -- urge residents in Houston’s Sunnyside and South Park neighborhoods to hold on to their properties.
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Houston Astros and Texas Rangers Mascot Rivalry Bobblehead Unveiled
Limited Edition bobblehead commemorating the Lone Star Series between the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers is now available for purchase exclusively from the National Bobblehead HOF.
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UH College of Medicine Selects Inaugural Class
First Cohort of 30 Medical Students Starts July 20, Construction on New Medical School Building Underway
Maya Fontenot was gifted with a natural aptitude for science and math, but her passion for medicine and activism started as a child in southwest Houston. Though she grew up middle class, Fontenot recalls frequent visits to the county hospital with aunts and uncles who struggled with poverty… and their health. Those eye-opening and alarming experiences gave her a glimpse into the challenges “a poor person seeking medical care” can face.
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CDC HIV Infections Trending Down in the U.S.
CDC: HIV INFECTIONS TRENDING DOWN IN THE U-S
New HIV infections are trending down in the US, especially among young gay or bisexual men
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AAMA Teams Up With DePelchin Children’s Center to Offer Free Mental Health Support for Students at its Charter Schools
This month, the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans (AAMA) partnered with DePelchin Children’s Center to provide mental health services to students at George I. Sanchez Charter School’s two campuses in Houston. Through this new collaboration the two nonprofit organizations will make it possible for George I. Sanchez Charter School students in need of mental health support to be referred to DePelchin Children’s Center’s Families COUNT program and to receive free counseling services on campus.
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Houston Texans And Partners Launch $400,000 Grant To Support Social Justice And Racial Equity Initiatives In Houston
The Houston Texans, ConocoPhillips, Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages and Miller Lite are proud to announce the Inspire Change Grant, which will fund programs, seed projects and create partnerships that support social justice and racial equity efforts in Houston.
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Turkey Leg Hut Announces March Date for Annual Festival & Block Party
Limited Vendors Booths Available
Houston’s famed Turkey Leg Hut (TLH) is getting ready to host its second big Annual Festival & Block Party on Sunday, March 27, 2022, from 11am-6pm on Almeda Road between Wichita and Arbor streets in Houston’s Historic Third Ward!
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6th Annual Houston AfriFEST – a Festival of African Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Houston, the most diverse city in the U.S. will again take center stage as it pays tribute to the continent of Africa. On Saturday, October 27th, 2018 the Nigerian American Multicultural Council (NAMC) and the African Student Association – Houston Baptist University host its 6th annual Houston AfriFEST - a festival of African arts, culture, and entertainment from Noon to 8:00 p.m. on the grounds of the Houston Baptist University, located at 7502 Fondren Rd., Houston, TX 77074.

