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Celebrate Labor Day with Dickey’s Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™
Texas-style barbecue brand offering Big Yellow Box and more party pack options
With summer coming to an end, there is no better way to host one last backyard barbecue cookout for Labor Day– and avoid the cooking and clean up afterwards – than with the iconic menu at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. Celebrate Labor Day 2022 this year with the best barbecue in the nation! With Labor Day being a 3-day weekend, there is more time (and room) to enjoy Dickey’s Legit. Texas. Barbecue.
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Marlen Esparza @ People En Español Festival People
With headliners such as Demi Lovato and Gloria Estefan, the People En Español Festival is the talk of this Labor Day weekend. Put on by People En Español and sponsored by Target, the festival attracted about 30,000 people in its first year. Now in its sophomore year, show producers say this time they expect a better turnout. Catch interview with Marlen Esparza after People En Espanol Festival People!
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Wave Breaker: The Rescue Coaster® Launches June 16 at SeaWorld® San Antonio
North America’s only jet-ski style coaster debuts at SeaWorld San Antonio
A one-of-a-kind thrill launches June 16 at SeaWorld San Antonio, seeking a few brave individuals for an important mission. Wave Breaker: The Rescue Coaster combines the thrill of a roller coaster with the adrenaline rush of a marine animal rescue mission.
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Emilio Estefan @ People En Espanol Conference
With headliners such as Demi Lovato and Gloria Estefan, the People En Español Festival is the talk of this Labor Day weekend. Put on by People En Español and sponsored by Target, the festival attracted about 30,000 people in its first year. Now in its sophomore year, show producers say this time they expect a better turnout. Catch Lisa Valadez's interview with Emilio Estefan himself after the "Welcome to People En Espanol" conference!
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Local Beverage Pioneer Creates A Booming Crafting Business: Meet The Brands
Local Beverage Pioneer Creates an irresistible partnership with celebrities, influencers and entrepreneurs to create their own tasty concoctions.
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$5 Million Investment of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds for the Arts Sector Approved During Houston City Council
Houston City Council approved a $5 million investment of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the Arts Sector during this morning's City Council meeting. The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) will distribute the funds through this Houston Arts and Cultural Stabilization Grant Program to arts and cultural organizations during this calendar year.
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Un reactor nuclear que Corea del Norte usa para producir plutonio parece estar activo, dice organismo de la ONU
Corea del Norte parece haber reiniciado sus operaciones en una planta de energía capaz de producir plutonio para armas nucleares, según el organismo de control nuclear de Naciones Unidas.
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Mayor Whitmire Appoints Veteran Leader as New Economic Development Officer
Mayor John Whitmire announced today that he is appointing Gwendolyn Tillotson-Bell as the City of Houston's Chief Economic Development Officer. She will be responsible for the administration and relationship management of all Tax Increment Investment Zones (TIRZs), Industrial Development Agreements, Management Districts, and Special Districts.
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Virtual Realities: The Art of M.C. Escher from the Michael S. Sachs Collection
Through September 5, 2022
“You have to retain a sense of wonder; that’s what it’s all about.” —M.C. Escher
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Target's SVP of Marketing Rick Gomez @ People En Español Festival
With headliners such as Demi Lovato and Gloria Estefan, the People En Español Festival is the talk of this Labor Day weekend. Put on by People En Español and sponsored by Target, the festival attracted about 30,000 people in its first year. Now in its sophomore year, show producers say this time they expect a better turnout. Catch Reggie Dominique's interview with Target's Senior Vice President of Marketing, Rick Gomez after the "Welcome to People En Espanol" conference!
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Soledad O'Brien, Pamela Silva Conde, Joaquin Castro @ People En Español Festival
With headliners such as Demi Lovato and Gloria Estefan, the People En Español Festival is the talk of this Labor Day weekend. Put on by People En Español and sponsored by Target, the festival attracted about 30,000 people in its first year. Now in its sophomore year, show producers say this time they expect a better turnout. Catch Erik Granados interview with Soledad O'Brien, Pamela Silva Conde, Joaquin Castro after People En Espanol Festival People!
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ACLU of Texas Urges School Districts to Remove Discriminatory Dress Code Requirements
The ACLU of Texas today sent a letter to hundreds of school districts throughout Texas demanding that they reexamine dress and grooming code policies that are unconstitutional and discriminatory. “While school districts throughout the county have removed policies that were based on antiquated sex stereotypes, many school districts in Texas still have policies that treat students differently on the basis of their gender, such as requiring different hair and dress standards for male and female students,” said Brian Klosterboer, attorney for the ACLU of Texas.
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China distribuyó una vacuna de coronavirus propia a profesionales civiles de «alto riesgo» en julio
China ha lanzado una vacuna desarrollada a nivel nacional para uso de emergencia para personas seleccionadas que trabajan en profesiones de «alto riesgo», según el jefe de la Comisión Nacional de Salud de China.
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Lone Star Beer Welcomes Porch Season with Recipes from Houston Chef Alex Padilla and more
Lone Star has partnered with Texas natives to create and share good drinks, good food and good tunes for all to enjoy. The beer brand has dubbed Lone Star Light as the National Porch Beer of Texas
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Intel To Buy Israeli Driverless Car-Tech Firm Mobileye For $15 Billion
U.S. chipmaker Intel (INTC.O) agreed to buy Israeli driverless car-technology firm Mobileye (MBLY.N) for $15.3 billion on Monday, positioning itself for a dominant role in the fast-moving autonomous-driving sector.
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Bridging two continents and connecting cultures: travelers enjoy free layover service in Istanbul with Turkish Airlines and touristanbul
Turkish Airlines, flying to more countries and international destinations than any other airline, offers touristanbul, a free layover service to all Turkish Airlines passengers flying through Istanbul with a 6-24 hour layover. Since its launch in 2009, touristanbul has helped a quarter of a million passengers to explore and enjoy a taste of Istanbul during their layover.
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The City of Houston Awards $11.5 Million in Grants to Arts and Culture Nonprofit Organizations and Individual Artists
The City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) is awarding $11,520,344.70 in grants to 57 individuals, 131 arts and culture nonprofit organizations and fiscally sponsored projects offering public exhibitions, presentations, and performances in 2023.
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Prince Harry gets ‘substantial’ payout in phone-hacking case against UK tabloid
Prince Harry will receive a “substantial” payout after settling the remaining parts of his phone-hacking case against the publisher Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN), his lawyer told the High Court in London Friday, according to the UK’s PA Media news agency.
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Houston Natives Visit Prospective Sailors at Prairie View A&M University
Lt. Antoinette Carter (left) of Houston, a medical officer programs recruiter, and Ens. Wesley Norton of Kingwood, Texas, an officer programs recruiter, both assigned to Navy Recruiting District (NRD) Houston, speak with students about careers in America’s Navy at the Willie A. Tempton, Sr. Memorial Student Center on the campus of Prairie View A&M University during Navy Visibility Day.
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Federal Criminal Probe Being Opened Into WikiLeaks' Publication of CIA Documents
A federal criminal investigation is being opened into WikiLeaks' publication of documents detailing alleged CIA hacking operations, several US officials told CNN Wednesday.
