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9 Spectacular Holiday Light Displays

It's that time of year when spots around the world are aglow in vibrant holiday light displays that dazzle and awe with millions of colored, twinkling bulbs.

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Hitchcock Native trains Hospital Corps on front lines of Navy's fight against Coronavirus

Petty Officer 2nd Class Clyde Scott, II, a native of Hitchcock, Texas, is playing a critical role in training the U.S. Navy Hospital Corps in the ongoing fight against a worldwide pandemic.

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US Rep. Castro to Discuss US-Latin American Relations at Rice’s Baker Institute March 26

U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, will discuss the role of the United States in Latin America at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy March 26.

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The Highlands, One of the Nation's Fastest Growing Communities, Celebrates Groundbreaking Milestones and 300 Home Sales

Innovative Residential Community Marks 300 Homes Sold in Tandem with the Opening of Visitor Center, Scenic Lakeside Park and 18-Hole Golf Course

The Highlands, developed by Caldwell Communities, is a master planned community, that recently celebrated one year of innovative amenities and a robust lifestyle for homeowners in every stage of life. Located in Porter, Texas, The Highlands offers incredible opportunities for residents to immerse themselves in nature and cultivate new passions.

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Atlanta school under federal investigation after allegations principal assigned Black students to classes based on race

The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has launched an investigation into an Atlanta public elementary school after allegations the principal was assigning Black students to certain classes.

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Atlanta school under federal investigation after allegations principal assigned Black students to classes based on race

The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has launched an investigation into an Atlanta public elementary school after allegations the principal was assigning Black students to certain classes.

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Parks Soccer for Success Program Receives $175,000 U.S. Soccer Foundation Grant

1,500 Youth to Benefit from Youth Development Program

The U.S. Soccer Foundation (The Foundation) recently awarded a $175,000 grant to the Houston Parks and Recreation Department’s Soccer for Success program. Funds will be used to provide field equipment and player kits to 1,500 participants and provide for instruction and implementation of the program. The program is available to youth ages 6 – 14 at 24 school and park sites and one Boys and Girls Club location.

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Houston Hands Off Super Bowl Duties To Minnesota

Houston received glowing reviews Monday morning for a Super Bowl week that no one will ever forget, while the clock began ticking toward the 2018 Super Bowl in Minnesota.

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Lisa Gagnon Named Executive Director of Marketing, Public Relations and Presentations at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Former vice president of marketing for the Houston Super Bowl Host Committee, Lisa Gagnon, was named an executive director at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

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Houston Public Works Announces 'Imagine a Day Without Water' TikTok Contest Winners

Houston Public Works announces the winners of the “Imagine a Day Without Water” TikTok Contest.

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A Triumph Decades In The Making – Meta 4 Houston’s Stupendous Victory at Brave New Voices The Face of the Youth Poetry Slam Scene in Houston

On an electric evening in Houston, the city came alive, celebrating the triumphant return of its very own slam squad from @meta4houston, having conquered the Brave New Voices (BNV) championship in 2023. These remarkable young women, now brandishing the title of BNV Champs, are the beautiful bridge between the storied past and the promising future of Meta 4 Houston.

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$5 Million in ARPA Funding Invested in Arts and Cultural Organizations

Four months following approval by Houston City Council, 62 Houston Arts & Cultural organizations from across the City learned that their requested funding, up to $100,000, was approved. The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) was able to accomplish this effort in collaboration with Mid-America Arts Alliance, a trusted partner with a track record of helping the city efficiently distribute federal funds within the creative economy.

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City of Houston to award five scholarships to area High School Students in honor of Public Service Recognition Week

The City of Houston will award five scholarships to area high school students during the 26th Annual City of Houston Public Service Recognition Week Essay Contest award ceremony.

Mouth Bar Removal Starting This Week

Mayor Pro Tem Martin would like to make District E residents aware the City of Houston has issued a Notice To Proceed (NTP) for debris removal services, specifically large silt deposits at the confluence of the West Fork of the San Jacinto River and Lake Houston, commonly referred to as the "mouth bar".

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35th Houston Auto Show Brings Biggest Vehicle Names to Clutch City

Jan. 24-28, 2018 at NRG Center

Texans don’t play it small, and neither is the Houston Auto Show in celebrating its 35th anniversary. More than 700 of the latest model year imports and domestic vehicles will cover the entire 700,000 square feet of the NRG Center January 24-28, 2018. Experience the anticipation of concept cars, the nostalgia of classics and ultra-luxuries, and test drive nearly 80 different vehicle models.

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Ronald McDonald House Houston Hosts 13th Annual Trafigura Run for the House

All donations directly benefit Ronald McDonald House Houston, a loving home away from home

Ronald McDonald House Houston hosts the 13th annual Trafigura Run, a fun and festive race for people of all ages on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Sam Houston Park. 100% of proceeds directly benefit Ronald McDonald House Houston, a loving home away from home for families with seriously ill children being treated in the Texas Medical Center. Every dollar raised up to $185,000 will be generously matched by the Trafigura Foundation.

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Black Lives Matter March Draws More Than 100 to Downtown Houston

Shouts of “Black Lives Matter!” echoed down Houston streets during a spirited solidarity march ending outside City Hall.

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Midtown Property Where Beyonce's Career Was Launched Sold to BMW Dealer

The Houston Chronicle reports the Houston property housing the studio where Houston-born superstars Beyoncé and her sister Solange once recorded has been sold to a realty group associated with car dealer chain Group 1 Automotive.

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New Channel Featuring African American Culture and Entertainment Comes to Houston

Just before the start of Black History Month, Houston will get a new channel showcasing African American culture and entertainment.

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Houston Latino Filmmaker Somers Debuts ‘Rich Kids’ at Houston Latino Film Festival

Now in its third year, the Houston Latino Film Festival puts Latino culture on the big screen.