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METRO Provides Free Round-Trip Service to the Polls on Election Day
Registered voters can hop on board METRO for a free round-trip ride to the voting booth on Election Day, Nov. 7.
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METRO Celebrates Art Installation by Renowned Artist Floyd Newsum | Full Press Event
Check out "The Tower" along Martin Luther King Blvd and Griggs Road! đ On Aug. 2, 2023, METRO leadership, U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, former State Rep. Garnet Coleman, State Rep. Jolanda Jones and Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis along with community members celebrated the rededication of this art installation by renowned artist Floyd Newsum. Read more here: https://bit.ly/45a9LAO You can read more about METRO's Arts in Transit program here: https://www.ridemetro.org/ArtsInTransit #Art #Artist #HoustonArt #HoustonMETRO #METROHouston _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ METRO is the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas â 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 â please visit: https://www.RideMETRO.org You can also subscribe to receive service alerts for the route(s) of your choice. Weâll 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, youâre just one tap away from where you can purchase mobile tickets â a contactless fare payment option to ride METRO bus and rail services. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Follow and engage with METRO on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.RideMETRO.org/facebook Instagram: https://www.RideMETRO.org/instagram Twitter: https://www.RideMETRO.org/twitter LinkedIn: https://www.RideMETRO.org/linkedin YouTube: https://www.RideMETRO.org/youtube Subscribe to @METROHouAlerts on Twitter for up to the minute information #HoustonMETRO #METROHouston
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uBreakiFix Brings Professional Tech Repair to Nebraska Furniture Mart
Industry-Leading Tech Repair Brand Opens Doors within NFMâs Dallas-Fort Worth Location
Leading tech repair brand uBreakiFix has partnered with North Americaâs largest home furnishing and appliance retailer, Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM), to bring high quality electronics support to NFMâs Dallas-Fort Worth location. uBreakiFix allows NFM customers the convenience of professional, same-day device repair on site while they shop.
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Why the GOP Wants to Steal Your Vote?
Trick or treat is the time old tradition where children put on costumes and knock on doors in hopes of getting a treat of candy and not a trick. For the last four years, Americans have been in a sort of a game of Halloween minus the costumes. Donald Trump has been supplying all the tricks of lies, policy changes, and false claims but no treats!
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CEOs of Google, Twitter and Facebook grilled in Senate hearing
A Senate Commerce Committee hearing with the CEOs of Facebook, Google and Twitter is underway on Wednesday amid cries of conservative bias and threats to change a crucial law, known as Section 230, that protects the companies' ability to moderate content as they see fit. The tech CEOs appeared via video.
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Trump is right about collusion
We have now gone from months of confident proclamations from President Donald Trump of "NO COLLUSION" to the much meeker "Collusion is not a crime."
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This High School Science Lesson Will Explain Why We All Feel An Energy Slump
Most of us wake up tired. We feel like we canât get past 3 p.m. without a caffeine boost. We all know we have an energy deficiency. But what we donât realize is that many of the lifestyle choices we make deplete our cellsâ energy source. Weâre deficient in ATP, which is what fuels every cell in our bodies. Itâs the energy currency of life. And thankfully, thereâs a way to encourage our bodies to make more of it.
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Hennessy Commissions Famed Artist Jonone to Design 2017 Very Special Limited Bottle
Artist JonOne Brings Color to the Mix with the Seventh Hennessy Very Special Limited Edition Bottle
Hennessy, the worldâs best-selling Cognac, is proud to announce urban artist JonOne as the designer of the 2017 Hennessy Very Special Limited Edition bottle. The custom-designed bottle, launching across the U.S. in July 2017, will be sold in almost 50 countries worldwide. The Limited Edition release by JonOne, which features a colorful, vibrant design, is the seventh in an ongoing series of collaborations between Hennessy V.S and several internationally renowned artists.
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Man Arrested At Rihannaâs NYC Penthouse
A man was arrested Tuesday at a New York City apartment building where Rihanna has a penthouse.
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Houston Restaurants Featured in New Food Network Series
Two Houston area restaurants are featured in a new Food Network series, "Comfort Food Tour," hosted by Mark Anderson and Ryan Fey, launching Saturday. The first episode, airing at 8 p.m., will showcase The Rosehill Beer Garden in Cypress where food trucks offer patrons a wide variety of comfort classics.
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Joe Biden Makes First Campaign Stop In Houston
Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden visited Houston Tuesday for campaign events, including a town hall meeting with the American Federation of Teachers and then a fundraiser.
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Kamala Harris to Visit a Critical County in First Texas Visit
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is making her first campaign trip to Texas this week, heading straight to a county Republicans are worried about protecting in 2020.
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TSU Celebrates Homecoming 2017 â A Tiger Dynasty
Texas Southern University salutes Homecoming 2017 with a distinctive theme, Tiger Dynasty - 90 Years, The Reign Continues. Homecoming Week will be held October 7-14 and promises to be packed with lots of Tiger action. Reconnect with your alma mater and join in commemorating 90 years of education and service.
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Miller Outdoor Theatre opened May 12, 1923. Celebrate with Houston Ballet May 12, 2023
Miller Outdoor Theatre celebrates its official 100th Anniversary Birthday on Friday, May 12, 2023, at 7 p.m. with a colossal birthday cake! Indulge in luscious slices of delicious cake by El Bolillo Bakery served during intermission at the concession stand and of course, snap a photo of yourself, family, and friends âpoppingâ out of the larger-than -life 7-foot âartâ cake nestled in the greenery of the Miller Plaza. Plus enjoy âLife is a Dance,â a mural created by artist Mark DeLeon as part of the season-long celebration which will be on display at Miller that evening.
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Temporary Closure of All Fort Bend County Testing Sites Due to Anticipated Inclement Weather From: "Patel, Taral" <Taral.Patel@fortbendcoun
Fort Bend County Judge KP George announced the closure of all County Covid-19 testing sites for the rest of today, Friday, May 15th & tomorrow, Saturday, May 16, 2020 due to the anticipated upcoming inclement weather.
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Neighbor Helping Neighbor
As the City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department continues its second citywide pass for debris collection, we continue to ask residents to move their debris curbside. The second pass collects material such as debris from those homeowners who have already began work; homes that were untouched during the first pass; material generated due to leaking roofs or damaged outdoor property improvements (fencing) and green waste generated by fallen/broken trees or vegetation.
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Let's Talk About Clean Energy
GREENTOWN LABS is a community of clean tech pioneers collaborating to design a more sustainable world. It is a clean tech startup incubator founded by entrepreneurs, to bring together startups, corporations, investors, government leaders, and many others to shape our best future. Recently, they announced their expansion to Houstonâan energy hub unlike any other thatâs capable of leading the way in renewable energy and the decarbonization of our planet, to define Houston as the Energy Transition capital of the World.
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Downtown District presents Movies at Market Square Park
The Houston Downtown Management District (Downtown District) presents another season of Movies at Market Square Park. This popular outdoor film series features free screenings on the first Wednesday of each month this fall and winter.
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Former NBA Player CJ Watson supports eating better with his healthy vending machines âMore Love Within Healthy Vendingâ
Former NBA player C.J. Watson has been very busy with life after the NBA. Releasing his first book last year "CJ's Big Dream" & his 2nd one this week "CJ's Big Project". The books were written to inspire children. He is now promoting better eating with his new healthy vending machines. "More Love Within Healthy Vending"
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Houston Public Works Announces 'Imagine a Day Without Water' TikTok Contest Winners
Houston Public Works announces the winners of the âImagine a Day Without Waterâ TikTok Contest. Imagine a Day Without Water is a national day of education and advocacy about the value of water. Dozens of entries were received to highlight the importance and value of water in Houston. Applicants had to follow the City of Houston TikTok channel @cityofhouston, and live in the Greater Houston Area. Each participantâs TikTok entry must also use the hashtag #ValueWaterHouston.
