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Discover the Artistic Marvels of East Harris County: Apply Now for HCCAC's Artists in Residence Program 2023-24!
The Harris County Cultural Arts Council invites you to embark on an extraordinary journey into the vibrant world of art and culture with their groundbreaking Artists in Residence Program. This innovative initiative aims to shape a unique cultural identity for the region while providing a platform for both emerging and established artists to showcase their awe-inspiring work.
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Demographic Factors Shaping Houston Council Races
As the deadline approaches for filing for ballot space in the upcoming Houston elections, the city's council races are being influenced by its diverse demographics. Houston stands out among America's and Texas' largest cities with its combination of at-large and district City Council Members.
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Houston Rockets Take Next Step in Rebuilding Process After Successful 2023 Draft
It has been three years since the Houston Rockets have been labeled as "winners" regarding things on and off the court. In order to bring some relevance back to the team, the organization has a three-phase plan in place, and after Thursday night's 2023 NBA Draft, they are already winning the second phase.
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Houston Rockets Coach Ime Udoka and General Manager Rafael Stone with new players Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore
Published on June 28, 2023
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City of Houston Status Report: Electric Vehicle Implementation Reaches Milestone
The City of Houston recently marked a milestone with the overall implementation of electric vehicles in its municipal fleet despite national supply chain issues and inflationary pressure.
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It’s one of the world’s oldest spirits. Now it’s making a comeback
Arak might just be one of the most interesting spirits you’ve never heard of – and the Middle Eastern drink is having a revival across the globe.
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More than 4,200 US flights delayed or canceled due to severe storms
Claude Ronnie Msowoya and his family spent three days trying to get to Johannesburg, South Africa, only to be forced to return to the start of his journey by train, without his baggage.
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A United Airlines plane departs from George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas on June 25. Mandatory Credit: Reginald Mathalone/NurPhoto/Shutterstock
Published on June 27, 2023
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Texas’s nighttime temperatures are a symptom of a new, more dangerous kind of heat wave
A brutal heat wave is expanding across Texas and the South this week, impacting millions of Americans with triple-digit temperatures and extreme humidity that is cranking up the heat index, making it feel hotter than 110 degrees in some of the region’s most populous cities.
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Celebrity Chef K. Michael Becomes A Houston Hometown Hero With His Booming Food Truck Business
Owner of Brunch-N-Munch, Celebrity Chef K. Michael is putting his savvy soulful spin onto the Houston culinary scene.
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Houston-Based Boutique Tutoring Firm Tutorville Launches Charitable Foundation Bridging the Education Gap for Kids in Cancer Treatment
TutorVille, a Houston-based boutique tutoring firm and concierge education service, today announced the official launch of TutorVille Foundation. The 501c3 non-profit was conceived by TutorVille CEO and President Jess Rogers, along with Mark Kuebler, to help bridge the education and financial gap for children and adolescents battling cancer. TutorVille Foundation is the first and only organization of its kind that supports students from kindergarten to college age with 100% of their education needs met before, during and after their treatment. The goal is to serve 15 families in the initial year.
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Checkers Teams Up With Hometown Hero Slim Thug to Provide College Students With A Prize Pack For Fall 2023!
For over 3 years, rapper Slim Thug has partnered with America's #1 French Fry restaurant, Checkers, to bring the Houston community various events ranging from collecting gifts during the holidays for local organizations, providing lunch for HBCU students during the Final Four Weekend, feeding families at Cuney homes and more. Both Slim Thug and Checkers have a deep love for connecting and serving the community. In early June, Checkers announced their “Off To College Sweepstakes” campaign to help college students. Two lucky students will win a new laptop, a mini fridge, school supplies, items to decorate their dorm, and a surprise from Slim Thug.
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Houston Woman Sentenced to 25 Years for Killing Man During Argument
A Houston woman was sentenced to 25 years in prison for murder after pleading guilty to killing a man who was helping the woman’s girlfriend during an argument, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
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CityCentre Presents Summer Socials
CITYCENTRE is having memorable evenings all season with Summer Socials, a series of lively happy hour events in the plaza catered to young professionals. On Thursday, June 29, and every other Thursday night until August 24, visitors will enjoy cold beverages, music, giveaways, and mingling al-fresco.
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Waste And Recycling Workers Week: Honoring Houston's Environmental Stewards
The City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department, in collaboration with the Honey Brown Hope Foundation, will recognize outstanding sanitation workers as part of the "Waste and Recycling Workers Week" celebration.
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"Bellaire's Dandelion Cafe Earns Breakfast Crown in Good Morning America's Epic 'United States of Breakfast' Showdown, Trailing Trill Burger's Last
The sun was barely up, yet the aroma of sizzling chicken and waffles filled the air in Houston. In the latest rendition of Good Morning America's culinary face-off, the spotlight fell on the enticing "United States of Breakfast" competition, celebrating America's best morning offerings.
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Quavo and Offset reunited to pay tribute to Takeoff at the BET Awards
Quavo and Offset came together for their first public performance in years in an emotional tribute to Takeoff at Sunday’s BET Awards. Together the trio formed the influential hip-hop group Migos, but split in 2021. Takeoff was fatally shot during a private party held in Houston, Texas, in November 2022.
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BET Awards 2023: See who won
The 2023 edition of the BET Awards took place Sunday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
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Supreme Court allows for Louisiana congressional map to be redrawn to add another majority-Black district
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Louisiana congressional map to be redrawn to add another majority-Black district.
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The Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs to Showcase the Works of Queer Latinx Creatives in City Hall
In celebration of Pride month, The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs announces its fourth exhibition in the Expressions! series with “Aquí and Now,” a showcase of queer Latinx voices from across Texas.
