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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Shuts Down Due to the Coronavirus
In the interest of public health, the City of Houston and the Houston Health Department have ordered the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ to close. The Rodeo will respectfully and dutifully comply with the City’s order.
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Council Member Dwight Boykins Explains the Reasons Behind his Decision to Tag Agenda Items at City Council
"At City Council, a "Tag" is a procedural matter that allows any Council Member to delay an agenda item to allow more time to discuss that specific item or to engage in a broader public policy debate of importance to all Houstonians and the future of our city.
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Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) 2017 Annual Airport Business Diversity Conference Catalyst Awards
The Houston Airport System hosted the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) 2017 Annual Airport Business …
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Ovide Duncantell, Founder of the Houston’s Black Heritage Society, Has Died
Ovide Duncantell, founder of Houston’s Black Heritage Society, has died at the age of 82.
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Money, Racism Major Factors in Death Among Houston Black Mothers
Death in childbirth is killing African-American mothers and babies in 10 Houston-area zip codes more than others, according to University of Houston researchers.
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Protests break out after Catalonia ex-leader Carles Puigdemont detained
Protests broke out in Barcelona Sunday after news that Catalonia's former separatist leader Carles Puigdemont had been detained in Germany.
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6th Lyons Avenue Renaissance Festival
Photography by Vicky Pink - The Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation (FWCRC), Houston City Council …
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Houston-Area School Declared Over 1,700 Active COVID Cases Less Than One Week After Session Started
One week or less after Houston-area schools started their sessions, the school district website reported over 1,700 active COVID-19 cases among their students.
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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Announces Most Ambitious Fundraising Event in its History
BIG NIGHT (At the Museum), presented with YouTube, offers an unprecedented opportunity to witness today’s country music masters connecting with historic instruments.
The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, in partnership with YouTube and the country music community, will stage the most ambitious digital fundraiser in the museum’s history, BIG NIGHT (At the Museum). Premiering at 8 p.m. CDT on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020, the program is free to view on the museum’s YouTube channel.
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Knowledge is Power: On Financial Literacy
It’s a simple concept, yet it is difficult to fully define. It’s an important goal, yet is a moving target. It’s an expected reality of most adults, yet it is not something that’s taught in primary or secondary schools. Financial literacy is mostly about knowledge, yet most people aren’t aware of the resources available to them.
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Martinville Drive Roadway Pavement Replacement Schedule
Houston City Council Member Dave Martin would like to announce that repairs are scheduled to begin along Martinville Drive today, January 8, 2018. The scope of work includes the replacement of existing pavement with new asphalt concrete pavement as well as ditch regrading. Construction is anticipated to be completed by early Spring 2019.
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Community members and elected officials gathered on Saturday, June 8 to celebrate the newest segment of Sims Bayou Greenway and Houston Park’s Board first recreational …
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Calls on Harris County Officials and the Texas Secretary of State to Address Voting Irregularities and Ensure that All Who Can Vote Do Vote and All in Line to Vote be
Jackson Lee—“There are long lines at polling places throughout Harris County, which are being met with indifference and hostility from some voting officials. This conduct must stop immediately because it sends the message that their vote is not important. This is not consistent with the message that ‘every vote counts.’”
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Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 3400 Bremond
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man found at 3400 Bremond about 5:50 p.m. last Friday (October 27).
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Archeologists uncover hidden neighbourhood in ancient Maya city
Despite the ruins of Tikal being one of the most thoroughly studied archeological sites in the world, archeologists recently uncovered a hidden neighbourhood near the ancient Maya city.
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Melissa Noriega Backs John Whitmire for Houston Mayor
Melissa Noriega, Former State Representative and Former City Councilmember of Houston, officially endorses John Whitmire.
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Alabama NAACP to Protest Sessions Nomination Tuesday
NAACP President Cornell William Brooks to Join Protests at Sessions' Mobile, AL Office
NAACP President and CEO Cornell William Brooks will join with local Alabama chapters of the NAACP for a statewide protest of the nomination of Senator Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III for U.S. Attorney General.
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Free Workout Classes for Veterans On November 11th
Veterans Day is Saturday, November 11, and to show appreciation for our country’s brave service members, the Orangetheory Fitness studios in Houston will offer veterans a FREE workout any time from Saturday, November 11 until Sunday, November 12.
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Statement from Senator Miles on Council Member Larry Green
"I am shocked and saddened by the death of Council Member Larry Green. Council Member Green was an incredible leader and an advocate for the community. He worked to increase economic development and opportunities in his district, improve policing to keep families safe and over the past six months, on Harvey recovery. He was well-respected among community leaders, business leaders and the Texas delegation and worked hard to ensure Houston was in the best position possible for success.
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Space Center Houston’s Cosmic Spring Break Lineup Offers Incredible Experience
Touch a rare Mars meteorite, see where astronauts train, engineer a robot or have lunch with an astronaut during Space Center Houston’s Cosmic Spring Break, presented by the city of Webster March 11-19.
