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Historic Piney Woods School to Host Commencement Activities May 27
Perennial Strategy Group CEO will keynote the graduation ceremony on Saturday
The Piney Woods School (PWS), once an abandoned sheep shed turned schoolhouse, and now a sprawling 2,000-acre campus, will host commencement activities on May 27. Festivities will take place in the school's Rock Garden Amphitheater beginning with a baccalaureate service at 8:30 a.m., followed by the commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Leading public affairs expert and civil rights advocate, Lamell McMorris, will deliver the keynote address.
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Father and Son at Anaba Wines Open Contemporary Vintners House Tasting Room
Anaba Wines today announced it will welcome guests to its Vintners House, a new tasting destination in Sonoma's Carneros region, beginning this weekend, October 19. Comfortably elegant, Anaba Vintners House is a reflection of the founding Sweazey family's belief in gracious and uncomplicated hospitality. The thoughtful space includes a long communal table and bar for casual tastings, as well as a light-filled room with cozy, intimate seating areas for in-depth wine education.
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2022 High School Valdictorians
Congratulations Class of 2022
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June performances are sizzling at Miller Outdoor Theatre
It’s summer in Houston and the performance calendar is on fire at Miller Outdoor Theatre (MOT). With daytime performances for children and their people and evening performances to captivate the entire family – Miller is your destination for non-stop fun all summer long.
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School warnings about children's weight don't work, study says
The letter or report card is from your child's school, but this grade doesn't have anything to do with school performance or behavior. Instead, it's a measure of your child's body mass index or BMI -- designed to warn you when your child is overweight or obese.
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"A very healing ceremony a lot of love": Golf Pro killed in Cobb County triple shooting laid to rest
“A special mix of knowledge, hospitality and just a friendly attitude,” Pinetree Country Club member Brian Katrak used those words to describe his dear friend and golf pro Gene Siller, who was laid to rest Monday.
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Mayor Turner Invites Proposals for National Creative Placemaking Grant
Mayor Sylvester Turner is calling for Houston’s best ideas to endorse for the national Our Town grant program.
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Judy Smith, Impetus for Popular TV Series Scandal to Keynote TSU’s Maroon & Gray Affair Signature Fundraiser
Judy Smith, president of Smith & Company, a top strategic and crisis communication firm in Washington, DC, will serve as keynote speaker for The Maroon & Gray Affair, a black-tie fund-raiser for Texas Southern University. The gala will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel Houston.
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Rockets “Dynamic Duo” earns All-NBA Honors
Although the Houston Rockets did not complete their ultimate goal of winning an NBA Championship this year, on Wednesday their two superstars were awarded with some very high praise. The NBA announced their All-NBA teams and the Rockets James Harden (First Team) and Russell Westbrook (Third Team) were announced as two of the top-15 players in the league.
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NRG Park named as Election Headquarters for 2020 November Election
NRG Arena has been designated as the election headquarters for the Harris County Clerk’s Office for the upcoming 2020 Presidential Election. The Arena will also serve as an early voting and Election Day location.
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Event Center Hosts Wedding Planner Competition to Celebrate Grand Opening
CC AT Morgan Falls Event Center is celebrating their grand opening by hosting a "Wedding Planner" competition featuring the most esteemed wedding planners in Houston, Texas. This event is tailored for couples who are recently engaged and married and are seeking to get wedding themed inspiration or those who simply need guidance on how to choose the right wedding planner for their special day. This event will feature celebrity event planners, chefs and a host of other vendors who will design unique love themes throughout the venue.
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Pacific Poké Opens First of Many Hawaiian Restaurants in Texas in Houston's Galleria Area
Pacific Poké is set to open December 17th, 2018, bringing Hawaiian cuisine to Houstonians in the Galleria area. Pacific Poké will serve the current trend-setting poké bowls, along with a variety of cooked Hawaiian items.
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Mayor Turner Appoints New Director of Communications
Mayor Sylvester Turner has appointed Mary Benton as the new Director of Communications effective immediately. Benton brings valuable years of experience in media relations, strategic communications, crisis communications, and social media strategy.
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HISD graduating seniors to be honored during virtual ceremonies beginning June 14
Citywide celebration also scheduled for June 5 on high school campuses
The Houston Independent School District will hold graduation ceremonies virtually beginning June 14 for the Class of 2020.
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Neighborhood Restoration Center Harvey Recovery Fair - August 18
August 18 Harvey Recovery Fair will connect residents to services
The City of Houston and community partners BakerRipley and Memorial Assistance Ministries operate 14 Neighborhood Restoration Centers (NRCs) at locations throughout Houston to offer guidance and support to residents in need of Harvey recovery assistance. The centers are staffed with case managers who consult with residents to assess their needs, help them prepare a recovery plan, and connect them to needed services and resources.
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This Holiday Shopping Card Offers 20 Percent Discount at Over 550 Participating Greater Houston Retailers
One Hundred Percent of Card Sales Benefit the American Cancer Society
Shop, save money and save lives through the purchase of The Holiday Shopping Card, which takes place, October 24 – November 3, 2019.
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Mimosamania Hits the Spot In Houston
Mimosamania brings a whole new meaning to Sunday Funday in Houston.
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Kroger and Burns BBQ Team Up to Unveil On-Site Restaurant Inside Houston Kroger Store With Mayor Turner This Saturday
It all started in 1973 when Roy Burns Sr. started off his small local business venture selling barbecue to the Acres Home community in Houston, Tx. Today, Burn's Original BBQ (and sister restaurant Burns Burger Shack) are Texas staples that people come from all over the world to taste. Due to the overwhelming love of Burns Original BBQ, people have demanded that the BBQ hotspot cater their events, big and small, and they have for years. The Burns family is committed to helping their community as they provide scholarships, free food, and host community events yearly.
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Correa avoids arbitration by agreeing to one-year deal with the Astros
The Houston Astros have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa. Correa, who was the only remaining, unsigned arbitration-eligible player on the Astros roster signed for $11.7 million. He was seeking $12.5 million, but the team ha only offered $9.75 million.
