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Lofty Goals: Hillary Sets Her Sights on the Moon in Latest Adventure in Children’s Book Series
The Adventures of Hillary the Little Ladybug children’s book series weaves a tapestry of experiences designed to intrigue, educate and inspire young readers. Hillary’s exciting escapades have included saving other ladybugs from a praying mantis, meeting Bigfoot, exploring a haunted castle, vacationing in Malibug Beach, going on a nuclear submarine ride, entering a mystery cave and traveling on an alien spaceship into outer space.
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Empowering Veterans with Access to Opportunity Through Digital Tools
The headquarters of Combined Arms in east Houston recently buzzed with applause, cheers, and a contagious sense of optimism. This non-profit organization is dedicated to connecting transitioning service members and veterans with every available resource to help them thrive in the civilian world. Their secret weapon? Software and technology powered by the Internet. Last Saturday, supporters, veterans, and volunteers gathered to celebrate the launch of a WiFi-connected Lift Zone at Combined Arms, made possible through funding from Comcast.
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Country Star Chris Young to Headline Shell Freedom Over Texas
Houston's official Fourth of July celebration, Shell Freedom Over Texas, will feature country star Chris Young as the headliner, according to an announcement by Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Mayor's Office of Special Events. The event, known for its tradition, family-friendly activities, and patriotic spirit, invites Houstonians to join in the festivities and create lasting memories.
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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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Jacquemus’ Versailles show was an ode to Princess Diana
“You can’t just rent Versailles, you start a relationship,” said Simon Porte Jacquemus who yesterday joined the rarefied club of fashion designers to have presented a collection on the grounds of the historic French palace near Paris.
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Why we need more Black blood donors to treat sickle cell anemia
Living with sickle cell anemia, each day feels like a silent battle against my body’s limitations.
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Americans are feeling far more confident about the economy
Americans are feeling fairly bullish about the US economy: A key measurement of consumer confidence just jumped to its highest level since January 2022.
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Americans are feeling far more confident about the economy. Pictured is a shopper at Brickell City Centre in Miami, on June 14. Mandatory Credit: Eva …
Published on June 27, 2023
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He’s lived in a Cape Cod dune shack for nearly 80 years. Now this 94-year-old artist faces eviction
Salvatore Del Deo is a 94-year-old artist and Korean War Veteran who has made a dune shack in Provincetown, Massachusetts, his part-time home for the past 77 years.
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UC Davis nurse heads into year-long NASA mission studying life on Mars
A local woman is learning what it's like to live on Mars right now and she didn't even have to leave Earth. Alyssa Shannon is an Advanced Practice Nurse with UC Davis Health. She was one of only four people selected by NASA to take part in a one-year analog mission to simulate living on Mars.
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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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Nicolas Coster, ‘Santa Barbara’ star, dead at 89
Nicolas Coster, a veteran actor known for his work on the daytime dramas “Santa Barbara” and “Another World,” died Monday, his daughter announced in a Facebook post. He was 89.
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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.
