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Houston Chamber Choir presents This Is Why I Sing to open 23rd season on Sept. 29
Houston Chamber Choir’s 23rd Season opens with a concert that illustrates the joy of musicians, highlighting our singers’ favorite pieces. These are the compositions that remind us why we love to sing. This will be an evening of “the best of the best” by composers like Morten Lauridsen, Eric Whitacre and Bob Chilcott, along with John Tavener and Arvo Pärt. The Kinder HSPVA Chorale, under the direction of Shannon Carter, and the Parker Elementary School Advanced Chorus, under the direction of Marianna Parnas-Simpson, will be our featured guests as they present pieces that have kindled their youthful love for singing. The evening will end with a glorious performance featuring all three choirs singing together.
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Putt-Putt FunHouse is Proud to Host the 2018 Professional Putters Association National Championship Week
The PPA National Championship Week begins September 10, 2018 and continues until Friday
Putt-Putt FunHouse is hosting the 59th Annual Professional Putters Association (PPA) National Championship September 10 through September 14. Over $35,000 in prize money will be given out to the best professional putters in the country.
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Russians targeted Senate and conservative think tanks, Microsoft says
Parts of an operation linked to Russian military intelligence targeting the US Senate and conservative think tanks that advocated for tougher policies against Russia were thwarted last week, Microsoft announced early Tuesday.
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5 things to know about the Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha
In most of the Muslim world today, the faithful are celebrating Eid al-Adha, the second of two major holidays in Islam.
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5 things for August 21: Russia hacking, Venezuela, Asia Argento, Colorado killings
Today is Eid in many parts of the world. If you're celebrating, may your day be full of feasts and festivities. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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#MeToo founder says 'there is no model survivor' after Asia Argento report
The woman who created the #MeToo movement is calling on her fellow activists to press forward in light of news that one of the group's most prominent voices, Asia Argento, allegedly paid off an accuser of her own.
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Actress and filmmaker Asia Argento and actor and musician Jimmy Bennett
Published on August 20, 2018
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BIG3 Draws Largest Crowd In Its History To See Power And 3's Company Advance To The Finals
BIG3 set an all-time high in attendance with a total of 16,402 fans turning out in Dallas – an increase over the huge turnout of 15,125 in Dallas last year and the previous BIG3 record of 16,341 during 2018 Week 1 in Houston.
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Texas Senate Honors Rodney Griffin For Dedicated Service
“Resolved, That Rodney L. Griffin be honored for his dedicated service as a member of the State Democratic Executive Committee and that he be extended sincere best wishes for the future.”
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Legendary Basketball Hall of Famer, Isiah Thomas, and Florida Memorial University's President, Dr. Jaffus Hardrick Team Up to Announce a Prominent Men's Head Basketball Coach
Tuesday morning, Florida Memorial University (FMU) will host a press conference to announce the appointment of a new Head Coach for Men’s Basketball. This coach is well known for his work with many of today’s NBA athletes. FMU’s Wellness Center will be the new facility where many of these athletes will train with the new head coach. Some of the players will be joining us for the press conference.
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Kroger and Community Partners Collect $259,681 in School Supplies Just in Time for the New Academic Year
Backpack Boosters collection drive to benefit 37,000 local students
Thirty-seven thousand deserving students will receive free school supplies to start the new year off right thanks to the efforts of Fox 26 Houston, Kroger, Powerade, Dasani, Eclipse, Orbit Gum, Coca Cola and Entercom (95.7 The Spot, Mix 96.5, Mega 101 FM, the Bull 100.3, CBS Sports Radio 640 AM and Sports 610 Radio). The organizations teamed up to execute the Backpack Boosters collection drive, which kicked off July 25 and ended August 7.
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“Black-ish” and “Grown-ish” Producer Kenya Barris Signs $100 Million Netflix Deal
Kenya Barris has become the newest big-ticket addition to Netflix’s lineup of television producers.
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'The Simpsons' favorite convenience store comes to life
Cowabunga! Fans of "The Simpsons" now can slurp a Squishee, munch a Heat Lamp Hot Dog, and gulp Lard Lad Donuts -- Mmm, donuts! -- at the world's first permanent real-life Kwik-E-Mart store.
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R.I.P. Kofi Annan, Nobel Peace Prize Winner and Former United Nations Secretary General
The former United Nations secretary general Kofi Annan, has died at the age of 80 after a short illness, his family and foundation announced on Saturday.
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Taraji P. Henson Launches the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation to Provide Support Around Mental Health Issues in African-American Community
Academy Award and Emmy Award-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson launched The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF) in honor of her late father in order to help eradicate the stigma around mental health issues in the African-American community and provide support for and bring awareness to mental health issues that plague this community.
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Trump Supreme Court nominee and top Senate Democrat to meet Tuesday
Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump's nominee to the Supreme Court, will sit down with the top Democrat in the Senate on Tuesday, according to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's office.
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These are the political and social music videos nominated for Video With a Message at the VMAs
The MTV Video Music Awards are Monday in New York City at Radio City Music Hall. Cardi B leads the nominations with 10 nods, Jennifer Lopez will be honored with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, and one video will walk away with the Moonman for Video With a Message.
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Rudy Giuliani's Sunday show appearance was a total disaster
The goal of politicians appearing on Sunday shows is simple: Set the agenda for the week ahead.
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Dem Rep. Swalwell eyeing presidential run in 2020
Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday morning he is planning to consider a 2020 run for president after the midterms.
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It's Trump's war ... and it's not going well
One year ago, President Donald Trump announced what he said was his new strategy for the Afghan war
