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New Year's Eve 2017: Celebrating 2018 In Houston

Check out town-by-town listings below of New Year's celebrations and events for 2017 in and near Houston. If you want to go out.

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Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital Celebrates 30th Birthday and Raises $3.1 Million at Annual Memorial Hermann Circle of Life Gala

Memorial Hermann Foundation celebrated the 30th anniversary of Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital at its annual Circle of Life Gala on Saturday, April 29. The festive birthday “CELEBRATION”-themed event was held at the Hilton Americas-Houston and chaired by Memorial Hermann System Board members Diane and Bill Campbell and Elizabeth and Will Galtney. With more than 1,600 guests in attendance including KHOU’s Len Cannon as emcee, the gala raised $3.1 million to benefit Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital’s specialty programs and services.

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Win with the Houston Astros

When the Astros win you could win with great eats.

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Houston Unveils Monumental Murals for Social Change: Art Reflects Global Goals in Historic Downtown Display

Houston Style Magazine readers are set to experience the rich tapestry of Houston's vibrant art scene with the latest installation of murals downtown. The Harris County Precinct 1 unveiled an inspiring collection of nine murals on March 30th, marking a significant stride toward reflecting the global ethos of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This infusion of public art not only beautifies the city but also prompts important conversations around social and environmental responsibility.

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Houston’s Gospel Square: A Harmonious Future Rooted in Rich Third Ward Heritage

Houston's Third Ward is set to shine even brighter with the transformation of the historic Wesley AME Church into the eagerly anticipated Gospel Square. Thanks to a substantial $4.1 million HUD grant, this corner of Houston will soon pulse with new life as a versatile community hub.

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Astros to Host Public Rally for Bagwell Monday

The Houston Astros will give their fans the opportunity to salute new Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell with a public rally on Monday at 6 p.m. in the Union Station Lobby at Minute Maid Park. The rally is open to the public with no admission charge.

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Black Employee Accuses Fuddruckers of Discrimination

A black Harris County man is suing the restaurant chain Fuddruckers, alleging discrimination and wrongful termination. Lloyd Mitchell filed a complaint June 30 in the Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas against Luby’s Fuddruckers Restaurants, alleging violation of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

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Houston Community College Trustee Convicted of Bribery

A trustee of the Houston Community College System board has been convicted of bribery related to his tenure on the board. Chris Oliver will be sentenced Aug. 28 for bribery of a public official concerning programs receiving federal funds, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas Abe Martinez’s office announced Monday once the case was unsealed.

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Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 4805 Lyons

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 4805 Lyons about 2:25 p.m. last Friday (June 16).

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Ellington Airport Breaks Ground On New Control Tower

Crews broke ground on a new air traffic control tower at Ellington Airport on Monday.

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Astros Set 2017 Opening Day Roster

Six players to debut on active Opening Day roster

The Houston Astros have set their 2017 Opening Day roster today, which includes 13 pitchers, 12 position players and two players on the 10-day Disabled List. The announcement was made by Astros General Manager Jeff Luhnow.

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Megachurch Backs Pastor Indicted for $3.5 Million Fraud

Thousands of worshipers at a Methodist megachurch in Houston didn’t expect to hear from their pastor’s lawyer on Easter morning. The special guest dropped in to speak days after Kirbyjon Caldwell—a prominent Texas pastor and former spiritual adviser to presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama—was charged with more than a dozen crimes in an alleged fraud scheme.

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Harris County Warned of Flood Risks 20 Years Ago

A report released two decades ago on the Harris County reservoir system predicted with alarming accuracy the catastrophic flooding that would besiege the Houston area if changes weren't made in the face of rapid development. The report released in 1996 by engineers with the Harris County Flood Control District said the Addicks and Barker reservoirs were adequate when built in the 1940s.

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Houston Native Serves with U.S. Navy in San Diego

Petty Officer 1st Class Brackshear Davis, a native of Houston, serves in San Diego as a member of the U.S. Navy. Davis works with USS Lake Champlain as a gunner's mate.

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Chris Young Makes 6th Rodeo Appearance

The weather didn't stop the crowd from coming out on Monday night at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo to have a little fun! And it didn’t stop this writer either.

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Congressman Al Green Distributes Masks to Two Local Nursing Homes

On Wednesday, June 10, 2020, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:

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Congressman Al Green Distributes Masks to Two Local Nursing Homes

On Wednesday, June 10, 2020, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:

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Houston Bullet Train Moves Ahead with Completion of Federal Report

The Texas Bullet Train made a huge push forward Friday as federal regulators for the first time outlined a preferred route between North Texas and Houston, and identified passenger station locations, including one in rural Grimes County.

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Local Nonprofit Partners With Well Known Houstonians for 1st Annual City of Houston Student Appreciation Day

Nonprofit organizations You Are a Queen and Kings II Kings in collaboration with Franklin Beauty & Barber Institute, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and the Santana Dotson Foundation, hosted its 1st Annual Student Appreciation Day Back-to-School event for the City of Houston benefiting students living in homeless shelters.

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Hurricane Harvey Had Lasting Health Effects On Houston Residents, Study Says

Chemicals released after Hurricane Harvey may have lasting health effects, according to an ongoing study from Baylor College of Medicine’s Center for Precision Environmental Health. Cheryl Walker, the center’s director, told Houston Matters that the study comes in response to concern in the community.