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Lakewood Church Joins Houston’s Football Festivities with Super Bowl Gospel Celebration

Lakewood Church joined in on the excitement of Super Bowl LI by hosting the 18th NFL sanctioned Super Bowl Gospel Celebration on February 3rd with a live tapping for BET. Familiar faces David and Tamela Mann, who have been featured in various Tyler Perry productions, hosted the concert alongside Lakewood’s Pastor John Gray.

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Houston Native Serves with the U.S. Navy Half a World Away

A Houston native and 2013 Summer Creek High School graduate is serving in Japan in the U.S. Navy aboard USS Germantown.

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Mayor Turner Calls for a Day of Prayer in Houston

In times of crisis, no one wants to be along. We find comfort in leaning on each other. A sense of peace and protection comes over our bodies when we feel we are not alone. As more questions than answers fill our head we can become stressed, unglued, and lose our focus.

Houston Grand Opera’s 2020–21 Season Features Incredible Lineup of Seven Productions, Including Opera Favorites and Company Premieres

The company presents the world premiere, The Snowy Day; two HGO premieres, Breaking the Waves and The Sound of Music; Werther, for the first time in over 40 years; the return of Parsifal; and two opera favorites, Carmen and Cinderella

Mayor Sylvester Turner Creates New Office Of Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence

Program Launched To Empower Survivors With A Safe And A Financial Path Forward

Effective immediately, the Mayor’s Office of Human Trafficking will expand to include Domestic Violence and focus on services and policies to address gender-based violence. The new Office of Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence (MOHT&DV) will be led by Minal Patel Davis.

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Foundation for Jones Hall announces $50 million renovation plans for iconic performing arts facility this summer and beyond

Will build upon earlier renovation work and improve patron and performer experiences through technology and infrastructure enhancements

The Foundation for Jones Hall (FJH) announces renovation plans for Jones Hall, Houston’s iconic performing arts center, focused on significantly improving patron, musician and artist experiences. This renewal is designed to bring the building up to the highest standards in technology and operations, while incorporating modern amenities. Renovations, which range from state-of-the-art acoustical and infrastructure improvements to new, relocated restrooms; new, wider stairways; an expanded Green Room and lobby expansion/improvements, will continue over the coming summers and will build upon the first phase of renovations completed in 2020 and 2021.

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Where Dylann Roof Killed, a Search for Answers

In the same room where Dylann Roof killed nine church members, the pastor stopped during Wednesday night's Bible study to tell a joke.

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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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TDECU offers 5 things you need to know for 2023 Hurricane Season

The 2023 hurricane season is here, and TDECU, Houston’s largest credit union, is committed to the well-being of its Members and the local community.

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The Original Frenchy’s Prepares for Big Move for Church Expansion

For 49 years, chicken lovers have known that the best chicken in town was on the corner of Scott and Wheeler at Frenchy’s. The Creole spices filled the air drawing customers in for miles just to get a 5-wing special, fries, and a strawberry soda.

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Houston Breakout Artist Xandi Releases New EP ‘Girl Talk’

With over 500,000 collective streams on digital sales platforms, Houston’s Newest R&B Artist Xandi, hosted an exclusive listening party for newly released album “Girl Talk” August 3rd at The Spot Eado.

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Houston Break-Out Artist – Xandi Release EP "Girl Talk"

500,000 Collective Streams On All Digital Platforms

With over 500,000 collective streams on digital sales platforms, Houston’s Newest R&B Artist Xandi, hosted an exclusive listening party for newly released album “Girl Talk” August 3rd at The Spot Eado.

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Rockets Young Guns Put On A Show In Las Vegas Summer League

If I had to take an educated guest, I would say that at some point during the game of the Houston Rockets against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday that Rockets head coach Stephen Silas turned to general manager Rafael Stone and gave him a fist bump of approval for his selections in the 2021 NBA Draft.

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ABC News Announces Podium Order for Qualifying Candidates at Third Democratic Debate on September 12

ABC News announced the Democratic Debate will air on Thursday, September 12 from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. ET on the ABC Television Network and Univision. ABC News is partnering with Univisionon the debate sanctioned by the Democratic National Committee at Texas Southern University’s Health & PE Center in Houston.

League of Women Voters of Texas Responds to SCOTUS Overturning Roe v. Wade and Texas Trigger Law

On June 24, 2022, all abortion clinics in Texas stopped providing abortion services. This will have devastating consequences for Texas women.

Christian Brothers Automotive Receives 2021 Auto Care Career and Education Award in the Mid-Size Company Category

Trusted Car Service and Repair Brand Recognized as Leader in Industry Education by the Auto Care Association

Christian Brothers Automotive has been named as the winner of the Auto Care Career and Education (ACE) Award in the category of mid-sized businesses by the Auto Care Association. Touting a 360-degree approach to training and professional development, Christian Brothers Automotive continues to demonstrate its commitment to providing its employees with professional and personal growth opportunities through this esteemed honor.

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Rice men's basketball to host 7th annual School House Mania Dec. 19

Rice University’s Athletics Department will host more than 3,500 local elementary schoolchildren for its seventh annual School House Mania when the Owls men’s basketball team tips off against the University of St. Thomas at 11:15 a.m. Dec. 19 at Tudor Fieldhouse.

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Houston Native Trains to be a U.S. Navy Future Warfighter

Sailors are some of the most highly-trained people on the planet, according to Navy officials, and this training requires highly-dedicated instructors.

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Harris Health’s Dr. Ann Barnes Named to Texas 2036 Board of Directors

Harris Health System’s Dr. Ann Barnes, senior vice president of Health System Integration, has been named to the board of directors for Texas 2036. The organization, named in recognition of the state’s upcoming bicentennial celebration in 2036, focuses on finding data-driven solutions for some of Texas’ biggest long-term challenges and opportunities in the areas of education, health, infrastructure, transportation and natural resources.

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Semi-trucks Filled with 1.2 Million Packages of Girl Scout Cookies Roll into Houston February 10

It’s the day Girl Scout cookie lovers have been waiting for. Girl Scout Cookies are rolling into southeast Texas beginning Saturday, February 10. From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sam Houston Race Park, hundreds of Girl Scout volunteers will be unloading more than 1.2 million packages of Girl Scout Cookies from dozens of semi-trucks that will line the event park. The cookies will be delivered to customers in the following days by Girl Scouts who took pre-orders in January.