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Houston Health Department, partners announce free COVID-19 testing schedule for week of October 5
The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing the schedule for sites (https://houstonemergency.org/covid-19-testing/) offering free COVID-19 tests the week of October 5, 2020. The week will offer more than a dozen free testing sites across Houston, including four mega sites.
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Pretty Woman: The Musical at the Hobby Center
Public On Sale Friday, October 7 at 10am
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL makes its Houston debut as part of the Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center 2022-23 Season. PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will play the Hobby Center January 3–8, 2023. Tickets will go on sale to the general public Friday, October 7 at 10am.
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City Of Houston, Greater Houston Partnership Lead Mission To France To Grow Business And Cultural Ties
The City of Houston and the Greater Houston Partnership will lead a trade and investment mission to Paris, France, from June 27 to July 1, 2022.
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Successive Waves of Massive Storms Cover Tahoe Ski Resorts in Six Feet of Snow, Forecasts Calling for Additional Accumulations of 3 to 5 Feet
Jubilant Skiers and Snowboarders Rejoice as Resorts 100% Open; Ideal Conditions for January's Learn to Ski or Snowboard Month
Lake Tahoe ski resorts are in the midst of a potentially historic storm cycle with more than six feet of fresh snow already on the ground and forecasters calling for additional accumulations of more than 3 to 5 feet heading into next week. Perfectly timed for January's Learn to Ski or Snowboard Month, Lake Tahoe resorts are making it easy for guests to stick to their New Year's resolution to hit the slopes this season and elevate their riding to the next level.
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Texas Black Women’s Expo Welcomes Ashley Turner, Houston’s First Daughter
With Speed Networking Breakfast, EMI Awards Reception, “Black Fashion Week”, Children’s Beauty Pageant, workshops and more!
Visionary Business Owner and Trichologist, Leola Anifowoshe, is proud to announce the inaugural Texas Black Women’s Expo (TBWe) on Saturday, August 12, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the NRG Center. City of Houston’s First Daughter, Ashley Turner will serve as this year's Honorary Chair and will do the honors and host the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the Expo. Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, attendees will have the opportunity to see, hear and experience direct economic empowerment through prominent and influential individuals from all over the world.
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Gospel Rap Artist Von Won Collaborates with Motivational Speaker Dr. Eric Thomas on Empowering New Single
The Extended Follow Up Of Her 2022 Album Of The Same Name Features Three New Singles Produced By Shaggy: Bruk Out, Feelin’ Good, and Good Taste
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Gospel Rap Artist Von Won Collaborates with Motivational Speaker Dr. Eric Thomas on Empowering New Single
Renowned gospel rap artist Von Won is set to release his highly anticipated single on September 15th, marking a groundbreaking collaboration with none other than Dr. Eric Thomas, one of the world's most dynamic motivational speakers. The powerful track will be available on all major digital platforms, offering listeners a blend of inspiring lyrics and impactful beats.
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Astros Erupt In The Sixth Inning En Route To A Blowout Victory Over The White Sox
“Hitting is contagious and no one likes to be left out,” said Astros manager Dusty Baker about the dynamic sixth inning.
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The world is big enough for US and China, Yellen says as she concludes Beijing trip
The world is big enough for both the United States and China to thrive, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday as she wrapped up a visit to Beijing aimed at stabilizing the relationship between the world’s two largest economies.
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After ICE Arrests, Fear Spreads Among Undocumented Immigrants
Across the United States, some unauthorized immigrants are keeping their children home from school. Others have suspended after-school visits to the public library. They have given up coffee shop trips and weekend restaurant dinners with family.
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Chicago Teens Will Now Have Free Admission to Art Institute Of Chicago | WBEZ
A University of Chicago alumnus and his wife have made it possible for some Chicago teens to visit the Art Institute of Chicago for free for at least the next 25 years. Glenn and Claire Swogger are a philanthropic couple from Kansas who gave the undisclosed gift to the museum.
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Next Generation Entertainment Center Now Open in Katy
Katy is now home to a one of a kind entertainment experience at iRACE, a 60,000 square foot facility. iRACE features the only two-level indoor race track in Texas along with high tech virtual reality games, NASCAR simulators, iBLAST, bowling, arcades and Mike’s Garage restaurant.
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Rice to host ‘Go! ENTREPRENEUR TOUR Experience’ with Damon Dash Sept. 23
Rice University’s Center for Engaged Research and Collaborative Learning (CERCL) is partnering with DiverseCiti Houston to celebrate the influence and impact that 50 years of hip-hop has made on the world of business and entrepreneurship.
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Don’t bring contaminated items into your manufactured housing unit
Prevent microbial growth by cleaning, drying or discarding contaminated items
Before you bring any items into your FEMA/Texas General Land Office (GLO) manufactured housing unit, protect your health by discarding or treating items that are possibly contaminated by microbial growth.
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Hillary the Ladybug Discovers Leprechauns in Latest ‘Ladybug’ Adventure
Are leprechauns real? In the new children’s adventure, Hillary and the Leprechauns, Hillary the Little Ladybug happens upon not one, but a whole gathering of leprechauns!
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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Bridges Financial Gaps for University of Houston-Downtown Seniors, Making Graduation Dreams a Reality
In a groundbreaking initiative, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ (HLSR) has allocated a generous $125,000 Bridge Grant for Financial Gaps to support University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) seniors on the cusp of graduation. This landmark partnership aims to ensure that financial constraints do not impede the academic aspirations of deserving students, empowering them to embark on successful professional journeys.n a groundbreaking initiative, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ (HLSR) has allocated a generous $125,000 Bridge Grant for Financial Gaps to support University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) seniors on the cusp of graduation. This landmark partnership aims to ensure that financial constraints do not impede the academic aspirations of deserving students, empowering them to embark on successful professional journeys.
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Philly Transit Leaders Pay Up After Losing World Series Bet to Houston
The Houston Astros' World Series win against the Philadelphia Phillies on Nov. 5, 2022, was also a win for METRO. 🤘 Thanks for being such a good sport, SEPTA! Read more: https://bit.ly/3UNISxw _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ METRO is the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas – serving the Houston region with safe, clean, reliable, accessible and friendly public transportation services. We operate: • Local buses • METRORail (light rail) • METRORapid (bus rapid transit) • Park & Ride buses* • curb2curb (neighborhood shuttles) • HOV/HOT lanes • METROLift (paratransit service in City of Houston and most of Harris County) • METRO STAR Vanpool (in portions of an eight county region) * There are more than 25 Park & Ride locations throughout the Greater Houston Area, making it easy for you to park your car and get on board with METRO. For more about METRO, including fare information, schedules, maps, and how to ride – please visit: https://www.RideMETRO.org You can also subscribe to receive service alerts for the route(s) of your choice. We’ll send real-time, personalized route information direct to your phone or email for free. It takes just seconds to subscribe: https://www.RideMETRO.org/subscriptions If you have questions or need additional information, contact METRO Customer Service at 713-635-4000. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ For everything you need to ride METRO bus and rail services, download the RideMETRO app from your App Store (for iOS) or Google Play (for Android). Using the RideMETRO app, you can learn how to ride bus and rail, with information about: • Services we offer • Fares • Fare payment methods • Where to buy fares • How to pay when boarding You can also: • Plan a trip • Track your bus • View current alerts • Connect with METRO Police • Submit a comment And with a prior download of our companion Q Ticketing app, you’re just one tap away from where you can purchase mobile tickets – a contactless fare payment option to ride METRO bus and rail services. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Follow and engage with METRO on Social Media: Facebook: https://RideMETRO.org/facebook Instagram: https://RideMETRO.org/instagram Twitter: https://RideMETRO.org/twitter LinkedIn: https://RideMETRO.org/linkedin YouTube: https://RideMETRO.org/youtube
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Texas City Resident Could Be The Next Food Network Star
The Season premiere of Season 13 of Next Food Network Star is set to air Sunday, June 4, 2017, and Chef Nancy Manlove has set her sights on winning the top prize. This competitive cook is not afraid to challenge herself. In fact, this dynamic personality has won several recipe competitions; she beat out several other cooks from around the country and won a trip to Italy by entering around 50 of her own creations in a contest held by Barilla Pasta.
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Late Summer and Early Fall Fun Continues at the Lone Star Flight Museum.
Special events, holiday fun, visiting aircraft, and inspiring programs and events fill the days of late Summer and early Fall at the Lone Star Flight Museum.
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#1 Music Brand For Kids, Kidz Bop, And Live Nation Announce All-New Tour For 2020
KIDZ BOP Kids Recently Named Billboard Magazine’s “#1 Kids’ Artist” for 10 Consecutive Years & #75 Artist of the Decade
KIDZ BOP, the #1 music brand for kids, announced today their brand-new tour, KIDZ BOP Live 2020. In partnership with Live Nation, KIDZ BOP will bring the highly-anticipated family-friendly live concert experience to 59 cities in the U.S., Canada, and Dominican Republic in 2020. Tickets go on sale beginning Friday, January 10at 10am local time. For tour dates and ticket information, visit KIDZBOP.com and LiveNation.com.
