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Hampton History Museum to showcase Prohibition exhibit, Black History Month events
Join the Hampton History Museum this month for several programs, performances and a new exhibit. Beginning February 4, the museum’s newest exhibit offers visitors an incomparable and exciting view of Hampton’s prohibition story.
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Caring, Healing, Teaching: Meet Cordegus Monette, HCDE's August Employee of the Month
For 20 years, Cordegus Monette has been educating and supporting students in alternative learning environments to help them forge a path for their futures. As the transition specialist at Harris County Department of Education’s Academic and Behavior School West, Monette believes part of his job is to show students the possibilities the future holds for them. He does this by demonstrating he believes in them so they can believe in themselves.
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MAYOR’S BACK 2 SCHOOL FEST: A Spectacular Triumph Igniting The Citys Spirit
The George R. Brown Convention Center came alive with excitement and anticipation this past Saturday, August 5th, for the 13th Annual Mayor’s Back 2 School Fest. This much-awaited event, sponsored by the renowned Shell and masterfully orchestrated by the May- or’s Office of Special Events, was not just another edition - it was, by many measures, the most successful yet.
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Back-to-School Health Tips From a Pharmacist
Parents across Houston are gearing up to send their kids back to school. While most people simply think of buying school supplies, a parent's checklist to prepare for the new school year should also include taking steps to make sure their children are healthy (and vaccinated!) for the new year.
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46th Annual "Original" Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade
Attention residents of Houston, Texas, and the surrounding areas! The Black Heritage Society Inc. has partnered with the City of Houston to organize the 46th Annual "Original" MLK Parade. The parade will occur on Monday, January 15, 2024, at 10:00 am in Downtown Houston and is open to the Public. The parade will commence at the corner of Smith and McKinney in front of Houston's City Hall. This year's theme for the parade is "Brotherly Love is the Strongest Advocacy for Peace, Freedom, and Justice for All!"
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Harris County District Attorney's Office: Houston Man Sentenced to 90 Years for 2017 Crime Spree That Left Two Dead
A 60-year-old Houston man who killed two people and injured a third as part of a “list” of people he wanted dead was sentenced this week to 90 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
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Houston Sickle Cell Symposium Hosted By Sickle Cell Association of Houston
Ensuring Access to Gene Therapy & SCD Treatments in Texas
Mark your calendar and join the Sickle Cell Association of Houston for the Houston Sickle Cell Symposium at The Health Museum on April 20th located at 1515 Hermann Drive at 9am. This educational day will delve into gene therapy, understanding what it is, what does the process look like, and how can patients afford it in addition to bringing to the forefront other cutting-edge treatments for sickle cell disease. Don't miss this opportunity!
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Happy reunion: Dog missing in San Diego turns up in Michigan
A lost dog was homeward bound this week after an incredible journey took her inexplicably from her San Diego home to the suburbs of Detroit.
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METRO's Got the Bases Covered for Astros Fans
METRO is ready to welcome a sea of orange and blue as Houston Astros fans head downtown for the World Series champs' home opener on Monday, April 2. One of the most economical and hassle-free trips to Minute Maid Park is on METRO. Several local bus routes and rail stops are just a short walk from the ball park. Riding METRO means fans can avoid the frustration of traffic congestion and hunting for parking spaces.
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Trump cancels South America trip to monitor Syria response
President Donald Trump scrapped a planned trip to South America, set to begin Friday, to monitor the American response to chemical weapons use in Syria, the White House said on Tuesday.
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HISD to provide academic services to students during extended closure
During the extended closure of the Houston Independent School District we will provide our students with essential academic services in line with Texas Education Agency guidelines.
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Melania Trump masters the moment
When President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrived on the White House South Lawn Tuesday morning to formally welcome French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, one thing was clear: The first lady commanded attention.
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5 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Gem & Jewel Aficionados
According to the National Retail Federation, among the estimated $19.6 billion Valentine's Day consumer spending last year alone (courtesy of more than half of United States adults celebrating the occasion), $4.7 billion of that is earmarked specifically for the jewelry category. It’s clear that our collective adoration for adornments is serving the retail channel well, with this year’s holiday sales expected to impress just the same. With this in mind, but with so many stores from which to shop, below are a few noteworthy options in the space that are worthy of your sweetheart-driven spending spree.
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Raising a Glass to Literacy: Comcast Champions "Reading Between the Wines"
Houston Style Magazine spotlights the exemplary "Reading Between the Wines" soirée, a literary and philanthropic highlight on Houston’s social calendar, splendidly backed by Comcast as a major sponsor. This event, held on the evening of March 22, 2024, at Safari Texas Ranch, blended the joy of reading with the warmth of community giving, all under the expansive Texan sky.
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2023 Lupus International Pageant Finale And Award Ceremonial Dinner
Sign up for the Gibson Lupus ARC 2022 International Lupus Pageant. Let's rewrite the Lupus narrative together!
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Former Austin County Tax Collector Arrested
The former Tax Assessor-Collector for Austin County has been charged with theft. 39-year old Marcus Pena, 39, was arrested this (Tuesday) morning on a charge of first-degree felony theft by a public servant. Pena lost his reelection bid in 2016.
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Shakira Receives Humanitarian Award and Urges the World to Advocate for Children
Your favorite Colombian has added yet another achievement to her growing resume. Shakira received a humanitarian award at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
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Mayor Turner Comments on Texas Supreme Court's Marriage Ruling
The Texas Supreme Court’s decision Friday in Pidgeon v. Turner vacates the trial court’s order prohibiting the City from providing employee benefits to same-sex couples.
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Woman Wanted for Allegedly Killing Husband Found with Another Woman
Houston Police are searching for 49-year-old Debra Davis for questioning in association with the death of her husband. Allegedly Davis shot and killed her husband after finding him with another woman.
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Prime Day? Macy’s Fights Back With ‘Black Friday in July’
Macy's joins the long list of retailers offering special deals to compete with Amazon.com Prime Day, offering a "Black Friday in July" sale online and in stores through the end of this week.
