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Houston Delegation Rides Japanese Bullet Train and Tours Operations Center

On the third day of the investment and trade mission to Japan, Mayor Sylvester Turner, Greater Houston Partnership President/CEO Bob Harvey, and members of the delegation learned more about the Japanese company that is the model for plans to develop a bullet train in Texas.

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Pasadena Fire Should be a Wake-up Call to our State Legislators

Statement from Jennifer Hadayia, Executive Director, Air Alliance Houston

An explosion and fire occurred earlier today at the INEOS Phenol chemicals plant in Pasadena, Texas, just outside of Houston. At least one person was injured and sent to the hospital and an entire community held its breath.

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Houston Native Serves the U.S. Navy at Naval Air Station Sigonella

Hospitalman Jasmine Brooks, a native of Houston, Texas, serves the U.S. Navy at the U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command operating out of Sigonella, Italy.

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Reverend Doctor Joseph Echols Lowery, Age 98 October 6, 1921 - March 27, 2020

Our beloved, Rev. Dr. Joseph Echols Lowery, made his transition peacefully at home at 10 p.m., Friday, March 27, at the age of 98. He was surrounded by his daughters.

New Brand Launched Visit Lake Charles: Louisiana’s Playground

The Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau (Visit Lake Charles) revealed a new brand for the destination earlier today at the Golden Nugget Lake Charles, surrounded by colleagues, community leaders and hospitality industry executives from around the country. Miles Partnership, a strategic marketing company focused exclusively on travel and tourism, conducted an extensive and detailed research study to determine the brand essence of Southwest Louisiana.

Mayor Turner's Statement on HUD's Decision

The following is Mayor Sylvester Turner's statement on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's decision to grant control of the City's Harvey housing recovery funds to the Texas General Land Office.

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Mayor's Statement On New Federal Budget Law That Includes Disaster Relief Funding

The following is Mayor Sylvester Turner's statement on the budget bill signed into law by the president:

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Astronaut Jeanette Epps Helps Solve Problem at International Space Station

Astronaut Jeanette Epps, a Syracuse native, was guiding two astronauts at the International Space Station through a spacewalk from NASA’s mission control in Houston when there was a problem, according to a report.

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Mayor Turner’s Statement On The Texas Department Of Public Safety

Please attribute the following statement to Mayor Sylvester Turner.

Houston Ballet Announces Its 2020-2021 Season

Houston Ballet Artistic Director, Stanton Welch AM, announces the company’s lively 2020-2021 season. Houston Ballet, continuing to paint the town gold this season, will embrace the next chapter and decade in vivid color this fall.

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Latinos Seeking PhDs in Cancer Research On the Rise

Latinos hold few of the doctoral degrees in the U.S. and thanks to a new program at the University of Texas at San Antonio that is changing.

HISD Foundation’s State of the Schools event focuses on achieving excellence with ‘One Voice, One Vision’

A packed house of public education supporters from the business, academic, advocacy, and faith communities attended the HISD Foundation’s Public Education Matters fundraising luncheon on Friday.

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Houston Food Bank's Holiday Cards - Print and Electronic - Offer Gift-Giving Alternative with a Heart

HOUSTON…Need a corporate gift idea for employees, co-workers, clients or business associates? Looking for just the right thing for the person who has everything? This year, spread holiday cheer and do something good with your gift-giving by making a donation to the Houston Food Bank.

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Jehovah’s Witnesses Invite the Public to a Special Talk

Growing up in a musical family, Raymond Maynard, of Bryan, was determined to seek stardom, but the time spent in that quest would not compare to the “priceless pearl” he would later find.

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Second Annual Butcher's Ball to take place Saturday, Oct. 15 at Brenham's Rockin' Star Ranch

40 of Texas' top chefs, butchers and culinary leaders converge to support sustainability while raising funds for local farmers and ranchers affected by Hurricane Harvey

Following a successful inaugural year that showcased 13 Texas chefs competing for the Golden Cleaver award to a crowd of nearly 500, The Butcher's Ball is back - scheduled for Oct. 15, 2017 at beautiful Rockin' Star Ranch in Brenham, Texas! The meat-focused food and drink event aims to highlight local ranchers adhering to ethical and sustainable ranching practices.

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Bungalow Downtown Dining Launches New Lunch Menu and Extended Hours

Bungalow Downtown Dining, Downtown Houston's premier luxury dining experience, has extended their hours and menu to add Lunch to their dining options Tuesday through Friday!

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5 Smart Ways To Protect Your Data On Social Media

The Facebook data breach opened a Pandora’s box of concerns for social media consumers. The company estimated that data firm Cambridge Analytica may have had information on about 87 million Facebook users without their knowledge.

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Win $5,000 for school tuition or student loan from Genuine Scooters

Genuine Scooters is offering one person the chance to win up to $5,000, to be used in paying school tuition or in paying a student loan.

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Facebook Founder Zuckerberg Volunteers in Dallas Neighborhood

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will testify this week in Dallas in a $2 billion copyright infringement and intellectual property lawsuit over Facebook’s virtual reality headset system.

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Arts District Houston Launches with New Mural Project Paying Homage to Neighborhood's Rich History

Arts District Houston (the Arts District), a state-appointed Arts and Cultural District, will reveal its first major mural project since Art Alley at Sawyer Yards, with a new, interactive series that will reflect the rich history of Houston’s historic First and Sixth Wards. With five projects in the works, the murals will engage multiple artists across various mediums to reflect what is unique about the neighborhoods that make up the Arts District and culminate with an “Arts District Houston” mural in October during Arts District Month. A ribbon-cutting and unveiling event will formally introduce the Arts District, previously known as Washington Avenue Arts District, and the on-going mural project on August 30 at Henderson and Kane General Store from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.