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Shriners Hospitals for Children College Classic Concludes at Minute Maid Park

Tournament Champion, All-Tournament Team and 2019 field announced

The 2018 Shriners Hospitals for Children® College Classic concluded tonight at Minute Maid Park with Kentucky being named the Tournament Champions with a perfect 3-0 record. The Wildcats were matched by Mississippi State, which also went 3-0, but earned the tiebreaker with a plus-21 run differential, as opposed to the Bulldogs plus-five mark. Three teams finished 1-2 in Louisiana, Sam Houston State and Vanderbilt, while Houston finished 0-3. The SEC fared well this weekend, as the three clubs posted a collective 7-2 record.

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Some Habits Are Worth Keeping

For the ninth consecutive time, the Astros won their opener which ties the longest streak in the modern era joining the St. Louis Browns, Cincinnati Reds, Seattle Mariners and New York Mets who have all done it since the 1900’s. Houston (1-0) defeated the reigning American League West Champions Oakland A’s (0-1) 8-1. It was the second year in a row that the Astros put eight runs on the board to start the season.

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City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department Launches HTX Collects Mobile App

The Houston Solid Waste Management Department has launched HTX Collects, a mobile app that will allow residents to stay better connected with the City’s waste and recycling collection programs.

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Sex Trafficking in Houston: Hidden in Plain Sight

Sex trafficking has always been one of those silent problems within a city. Victims are often scared to secrecy over threats to harm them, their families, and friends. Or they remain silent because they lost hope of ever being rescued. And there are even more reasons that we may never know. It is because of this restraint to speak that so many victims just drift away in the darkness and suffer in silence.

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Flu season hits Houston area earlier than usual

More than 3 percent of reported doctors visits in Harris County during the first week of November were related to the flu or other respiratory viral infections, compared to 1.7 percent in early October, according to the Houston Health Department.

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Wicked Returns to Houston at the Hobby Center - May 31 - July 2, 2023

Tickets On Sale Friday, December 9 at 10am

WICKED, Houston’s most popular musical, will return to the Hobby Center May 31 – July 2, 2023 as part of the Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center 2022-2023 Season. Tickets for the return engagement go on sale Friday, December 9 at 10AM.

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Robbins Brothers, The Engagement Ring Experts, Searches for Diamond of the Season at Exclusive Bridgerton-Inspired Brunch in Houston

Esteemed Guests Enjoyed Bridgerton-Themed Costume Contest to Win a $7K Platinum Vintage Diamond Ring, Bouquet Making, a Live String Quartet, Photo Opps and Sparkling Diamonds

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation Unveil Little Free Libraries in Fifth Ward

Oxy and MD Anderson Sponsor 14 Book Boxes Bringing Total to 23 in Harris County

The Honorable Rodney Ellis, Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner, Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation (Foundation), the Foundation’s Young Professionals Group (YPG), Julia C. Hester House and the Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation in celebration of their NeighborWorks Week announced today 14 Little Free Libraries, or Barbara’s Book Boxes, have been donated by Oxy and MD Anderson to the Fifth Ward Community. This generous contribution brings the total Book Box count in Harris County to 23 furthering the Foundation’s mission to ensure every child has access to books in the home.

Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park is Back This Friday, Saturday and Sunday!

Iconic art festival celebrates 50 years at Memorial Park March 25-27, 2022

The Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA), the producer of the Bayou City Art Festival, will transform Memorial Park into a vivid outdoor gallery and an interactive art event along S. Picnic Loop from Friday through Sunday, March 25-27, 2022, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

UNITY NATIONAL BANK RECEIVES A MAJOR INVESTMENT FROM JPMORGAN CHASE

JPMorgan Chase announces that they increased their investment in Black-, Hispanic- and Latino-led MDIs and CDFIs to more than $100 million.

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City of Houston Files Suit Against the State of Texas' "Death Star" Super Preemption Law

Today, the City of Houston filed a lawsuit in Travis County against the State of Texas to have declared unconstitutional, void, and unenforceable House Bill 2127, the so-called "Death Star" or "Super" preemption bill. Governor Greg Abbott signed Texas House Bill 2127 on June 14, 2023, with an effective date of September 1, 2023.

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Al B Sure!: Embraces National Advocacy Role, Champions Liver Awareness In Houston Event, Saturday, October 28th

AMERICAN LIVER FOUNDATION LIVER LIFE WALK IN HOUSTON, TEXAS October 28, 2023 REGISTRATION: 8:00 AM WALK: 9:15 AM Sharp! MacGregor Park 5225 Calhoun Rd. Partnership: @HoustonMethodist Hospital

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Celebrating 55 Years of Empowerment: Join the Houston Area Urban League’s Milestone Gala

Join the movement that's transforming lives in Houston! This 2023, we mark a momentous occasion — the 55th anniversary of the Houston Area Urban League (HAUL), a beacon for civil rights and social justice since 1968. As proud stewards of a legacy that began with the visionary leadership of Judson Robinson, Sr., Quentin Mease, Gerald Hines, and their co-founders, we are thrilled to invite you to our Annual Equal Opportunity Day Gala.

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The Greater Houston Black Chamber Announces Winners of Coveted Pinnacle and Upstart Awards at the 27th Annual Celebration of Black Business Excellence

The Greater Houston Black Chamber (GHBC) held its 27th Annual Pinnacle Awards, Saturday, October 23, 2021, where several of Houston’s best and most promising black-owned businesses received high honors.

The Alliance and PlazAmericas Host 14th Annual Back to School Drive to Support 3,000 Students and their Families

Event will feature School Supplies, Books, Giveaways from Amazon and Corporate Sponsors, Health and Community Vendors, Children’s Immunizations and COVID-19 Vaccines

The Alliance is partnering with PlazAmericas Mall to host the 14th Annual Back to School Drive on Saturday, August 7th, 2021. This event is our largest community service project of the year, providing school supplies, books, and other essential items to 3,000 students and their families.

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Celebrate Arts District Houston Throughout October

Fresh Arts Invites Houstonians to Explore Nationally-recognized Creative Neighborhood

Fresh Arts, a local nonprofit that empowers local artists through its resources, skill-building programs and community connections, is excited to announce October as Arts District Month. Throughout October, Houstonians are encouraged to explore a variety of arts and culture offerings in the Arts District.

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Mayor Turner Alarm By State to Takeover HISD

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner ran late on Wednesday morning, March 1, 2022, for the Houston City Council. Over the weekend, he met with several people, including legislators and Commissioner of Education Mike Morath, to discuss the future of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). The commissioner did not give him a definitive answer. However, the legislators did inform him of the state's intention to takeover HISD. According to Turner, Texas Education Agency (TEA) has intentions of replacing the Board of Education, Superintendent Millard House, and taking over the entire school district.

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Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Health Department Open Sunnyside Health and Multi-Service Center

Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Houston Health Department opened the first combined health and multi-service center in the Sunnyside community today, offering a new state-of-the-art facility to better support the underserved community.

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Super Bowl Food Guide From Houston Restaurants

With the Super Bowl quickly approaching, these Houston restaurants are here to make sure you don't fumble the ball when it comes to the Big Game. From pick-up orders to watch parties, we have you covered - check out what you can do to prepare for your day below!

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Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis to Spearhead Groundbreaking of Seniors’ Affordable Housing Development

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, in collaboration with the Community Services Department, New Hope Housing, and the Harris County Housing Finance Corporation, is set to lead the groundbreaking ceremony for a groundbreaking multifamily affordable housing development in Precinct One, downtown Houston. The New Hope Ennis development marks a significant step towards addressing housing affordability challenges faced by seniors in the area.