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Main Event Entertainment To Reopen Humble Center Damaged By Hurricane Harvey
Grand re-opening celebration set for Jan. 30
Humble’s Main Event Entertainment center was open for just six months before it was completely destroyed by Hurricane Harvey.
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Meet Justin G. Manuel Jr. Young Author of “What’s Life?”
Justin G. Manuel Jr. is young and talented aspiring author from Houston, Texas. While always being a scholar in school, Justin starting writing and drawing at the tender age of nine. He draws his inspirations from several places; however, the main influence behind his book, “What’s Life?” is his mother because, he says, “she always pushes me to a new rank of potential”.
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H-E-B Names 2022 Quest for Texas Best Winners
FIVE Texas-based small businesses claim prize money, winning titles, and shelf placement in ninth annual competition.
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Texas secretary of state's office announces inspection of general election count in most populous county less than week before early voting
With less than a week to go before the beginning of early voting, officials in Harris County, Texas, were notified in a letter Tuesday that the secretary of state's office will send "inspectors" to observe vote counting for the general election.
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SSLW & Partners Hosted 33rd “College Send Off”!
Fort Bend County, Texas. Suburban Sugar Land Women (SSLW) & Phenomenal Partners hosted their 33rd empowering and engaging “College Send Off” for NINE full-time enrolled scholarship recipients. Recipients’ attendance is mandatory. All attendees submitted covid vaccination records and wore masks. This annual project was generously underwritten by Dr. Margaret Allen and Ms. Belinda Allen, sisters for the fourth consecutive year.
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H-E-B Names Quest for Texas Best Finalist
10 Texas Companies Head to the Final Judging Round
More than 500 Texans threw their hats into the ring submitting 564 products to H-E-B’s 2022 Quest for Texas Best competition. From coffee, cleaners, and confections, to salsas, salamis, and seasonings, H-E-B’s Business Development and Sourcing Managers reviewed a host of products for potential placement on store shelves. H-E-B is pleased to announce the top 10 contestants, who will present their products for final judging on August 24th at Dallas’ Fair Park.
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Legendary Songstress Anita Baker Announces 2023 Tour Dates
THE LIMITED RUN BRINGS BAKER ON A FULL TOUR FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 1995 Tickets On Sale Starting Thursday, Nov. 17 at 10 AM Local Time on LiveNation.com
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Texans Select Derek Stingley Jr. Third Overall In 2022 NFL Draft
"I would say there was definitely a consensus," said Nick Caserio about selecting Stingley with the third overall pick. "I would say organizationally, coaching staff, scouting staff, we put as much time and effort into Derek probably as any player."
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Cleveland Browns defend Deshaun Watson signing, say they conducted 'comprehensive evaluation'
The Cleveland Browns have defended their signing of embattled quarterback Deshaun Watson, saying they carried out a "comprehensive evaluation" beforehand.
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Josh Christopher takes advantage of first NBA career start
"D.J. Augustin had told me before they wrote it on the board," Christopher said jokingly. "I was like, 'Oh, OK.' I didn't have my contacts in, so I was like, 'Does it say J.C.?' It did so a little excitement but more ready to go, like 'Boom, we're here, let's go win a game.'"
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New Harris County Program Helps Struggling Families With Financial Instability
Harris County officials recently introduced a groundbreaking pilot program called "Uplift Harris" aimed at assisting low-income residents facing financial instability. This initiative, funded through the federal American Rescue Plan Act, will provide eligible individuals with a monthly stipend of $500 for up to 18 months. With an allocated budget of $20.5 million, the program will be overseen by the Harris County Public Health Department. If approved by Harris County Commissioners, this program will make Harris County the first in Texas to implement such an initiative, joining the ranks of other major metropolitan areas.
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Legendary Astros Manager Dusty Baker Retires After Four Remarkable Years
In January 2020, when Houston Astros owner Jim Crane made the tough call to part ways with manager A.J. Hinch due to the team's involvement in the 2017 sign-stealing scandal, he needed a leader who could steer the ship through turbulent waters. That leader was none other than baseball legend Dusty Baker.
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Resilient Cities Network launches new tool to help cities embed equity in climate ready urban infrastructure projects
The Resilient Infrastructure Diversity and Equity (RIDE) Scorecard is a screening tool for infrastructure projects to ensure investments meet key criteria of the Resilient Cities Network Chair's Agenda
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TSU Center for Justice Research, Baylor College of Medicine, and UTHealth Receive $2.6 Million NIH Grant to Examine Structural Racism and Perinatal Health Disparities
Texas Southern University’s Center for Justice Research, Baylor College of Medicine, and UTHealth McGovern Medical School will receive $2.6 million from the National Institutes of Health to examine perinatal health disparities, with a particular focus on women in Houston’s high-crime and high-incarceration communities.
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Texas law banning some drag shows is unconstitutional, federal judge rules
A federal judge in Texas declared on Tuesday that a state law that bans “sexually oriented performances” on public property and in the presence of anyone younger than 18 is unconstitutional.
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Student taken into custody hours after Texas school shooting
An 18-year-old student opened fire during a fight at his Dallas-area high school on Wednesday, injuring four people and then fleeing before being taken into custody hours later, authorities said.
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Commissioner Rodney Ellis, U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, County Attorney Christian Menefee, Others Honor State Rep. Senfronia Thompson During Murals Unveiling
After Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and others bestowed accolades on state Rep. Senfronia Thompson, Texas’ longest serving legislator then brought the crowd to laughter at a ceremony to unveil two downtown murals, one that honors her.
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Commissioner Rodney Ellis, U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, County Attorney Christian Menefee, Others Honor State Rep. Senfronia Thompson During Murals Unveiling
After Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and others bestowed accolades on state Rep. Senfronia Thompson, Texas’ longest serving legislator then brought the crowd to laughter at a ceremony to unveil two downtown murals, one that honors her.
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Denver Broncos reportedly make deal with New Orleans Saints to hire Sean Payton as head coach
Sean Payton will join the Denver Broncos as head coach after they agreed compensation with the 59-year-old's former team, the New Orleans Saints, according to reports from ESPN and NFL Network.
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7 Republican presidential candidates meet polling criteria for first RNC debate
Seven Republican presidential candidates have, as of Sunday, met the polling requirements to appear on the August debate stage following new polling from Fox Business in Iowa and South Carolina.
