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Houston Chef David Cordúa Joins the Stellar Lineup for the 2023 Galveston Island Wine Festival

Moody Gardens is thrilled to announce the participation of esteemed Chef David Cordúa the highly anticipated return of the Galveston Island Wine Festival. This year's festival is being held for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic and promises to be an exceptional culinary and wine experience, showcasing the talents of Chef Cordúa and a lineup of other esteemed Chef Masterminds alongside fine wines, delectable cuisine, and unforgettable experiences at the Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa, & Convention Center & Attractions.

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The University of Houston-Downtown College of Sciences and Technology Receives $258,681 From the National Science Foundation

Students Will Have Greater Opportunity to Get Direct, Hands-On Experiences With Research Projects That Address Important Societal Problems and Promote the Progress of Science

UHD recently received $258,681 from the National Science Foundation (NSF)’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program in support of the Computer Science and Engineering Technology (CSET) department’s program, “Research Experiences in Computational Sciences and Engineering.”

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Urban South Brewery to host inaugural Potterfest to Celebrate Harry Potter’s Birthday July 28-29 in Houston

Urban South Brewery will host its free Potterfest celebration in honor of Harry Potter’s birthday July 28-29. Potterfest will take place over two days, beginning with a Harry Potter themed Trivia Night on Friday, July 28, at 7:00 p.m. at the Houston taproom.

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Margaret Patton Joins HCDE to Enhance Special Education Compliance and Curriculum Services

Veteran educator Margaret Patton, Ph.D., has been selected by Harris County Department of Education as its new director of curriculum and compliance services. In her new role, Patton will oversee the Schools division’s special education compliance efforts and professional development.

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National Endorsement Signals Congressional Candidate Amanda Edwards is Primed to Succeed Jackson Lee to Become the Next Congresswoman from the 18th Congressional District

Higher Heights PAC Endorses Edwards in the 18th Congressional District Race

Higher Heights for America PAC has endorsed Congressional candidate Amanda Edwards in the 18th congressional district race, while also endorsing current Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in her 2023 bid for Houston Mayor. This early dual endorsement by the preeminent national African American women’s PAC, Higher Heights, signals their support ensuring two African American women will lead the region.

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From Mission Bend To Commissioner's Court: Dexter L. McCoy To Headline Founders Day Event At Prairie View A&M University

Dexter L. McCoy's journey from the corridors of the Obama Ad- ministration to the Fort Bend County Commissioner's Court is a tale of resilience, community service, and leadership. His appointment as the Founders' Day speaker for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is not just a nod to his illustrious public service career but also a testament to his deep roots in the Fort Bend community, which he has served since January 2023.

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Magical Moments Ignite At Houston's 33rd Annual Wortham Tree Lighting: Nutcraker Fantasy Meets Downtown Splendor

Houston Style Magazine's readers were recently treated to an enchanting holiday spectacle as the 33rd Annual Wortham Tree Light- ing Ceremony unfurled in a symphony of lights, music, and Nutcracker fantasy. This cherished Houston tradition, nestled in the heart of downtown at Fish Plaza, sparkled with the old-world charm of 'The Nutcracker', combined with modern, immersive experiences designed for the social media savvy.

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MFAH Unviels Prestigious Herzstein Gallery For Judaica, Enriching Houston's Cultural Tapestry

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) proudly announces the inauguration of the Albert and Ethel Herzstein Gallery for Judaica, a landmark event scheduled for December 3, 2023. This initiative positions MFAH among the elite North American museums with dedicated spaces for Judaica, celebrating Jewish heritage and ritual through art. The gallery, enriched by the Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation, will exhibit over two dozen artifacts, including prestigious loans from the Jewish Museum in New York, treasures from Houston's own collections, and recent acquisitions that mark the museum's new focus on Judaica.

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Final Call To Voters For Houston's Decisive City Elections, Dec. 9th

This Saturday, December 9, 2023, marks a pivotal day for Houston as election polls, open from 7 am to 7 pm, invite voters to conclude the heated run-off elections. The positions up for grabs include the mayoral seats for Houston and Bellaire, the Houston City Controller, and council seats for Houston and Baytown. Up until Monday, an impressive count of over 107,000 Houstonians have already cast their ballots, in-person and by mail.

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BikeHouston Paves the Way for Bike Accessibility in Houston, Thanks to a $50,000 Grant From Green Mountain Energy Sun Club

BikeHouston to install 15 bike stations across Houston plus an electric cargo trike for vehicle transport.

BikeHouston is celebrating the funding of 15 new bike stations and an electric cargo trike, thanks to a $50,000 grant from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club. The new electric cargo trike will eliminate the need for gasoline-powered vehicle transport for BikeHouston, while strategically placed bike stations with racks and air pumps at local businesses and trail entry points will encourage more usage.

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Traveling with Denella Ri'chard Juneteenth One-Hour Television Special in Partnership With The GreenBook Experience Scheduled to Broadcast in 60 U.S. Markets

Traveling with Denella Ri'chard, the 2023 award-winning television travel show, is thrilled to announce its co-production partnership with The GreenBook Experience to produce the first-ever Juneteenth one-hour television special. The nationally syndicated television show will air in 60 U.S. markets, including Seattle (NBC), Orlando (ABC), Philadelphia (MNT), Washington D.C. (IND), Houston (C.W.), Boston (MNT), Detroit (C.W.), Miami (C.W.) and New Orleans (CBS) reaching an audience of 36 million U.S. television households. The television special will also be available streaming on-demand on GoTraveler and GFNTV.

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Bring Family Back to the Dinner Table With Booker's Soul Food Starters

Chef Booker gets mealtime started with soul food shortcuts so good, Soul Food Sunday will be back in no time

Nobody knows good soul food like Chef Claude Booker – well, except some of our grandmas. But in today’s world, not everyone has the time to put love into a good homecooked meal. You know, the kind of comforting soul food that gets each member of the family excited to sit down for supper. That’s why husband-and-wife team Claude and Crystal Booker decided to transform their cherished family recipes into pantry-ready starter kits that make it easy to bring together the heart and soul of every family through food.

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The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD Partners with Harris County to Debut the Youth Diversion Center

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is excited to announce the grand opening of the Youth Diversion Center in Houston. The Youth Diversion Center is a collaborative effort between the Harris County Resources for Children & Adults, the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, and the Kinder Institute of Urban Research at Rice University. A ribbon cutting will be held on Monday, May 15, at noon.

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AboutThatCar.com : 2021 Land Rover Discovery R Dynamic S

In our view the most impressive thing about the Land Rover Discovery was under the hood.

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Super Bowl LVII Champ Chiefs' Safety Justin Reid Returns to Give Back in the City Where His NFL Career Started

Teaming up with Kids’ Meals Houston

Super Bowl Champion, Justin Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs’, returns to his second home and the city where his NFL career started, Houston, TX to give back to the community that cheered him on for 4 years. The former Texans and now Chiefs’ safety served as an ambassador for Kids’ Meals Houston and was known for surprise events for the community through his foundation, J.Reid Indeed, with the help of partners, Amazon and Microsoft. Reid returns to Houston and will make a special stop at Kid’s Meals Houston, 330 Garden Oaks Blvd., Houston, TX 77018, on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 from 10 AM to 11 AM joining volunteers to package food for the community.

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Lincolnville IS Black History!

LINCOLNVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA --- As the world focuses on February as Black History Month, in Lincolnville, SC, everyday is a celebration of Black excellence and history. The parcels of land that sit on the border of Charleston and Dorchester Counties as the nucleus of surrounding Summerville and Ladson subdivisions are an extraordinary gem of American history.

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The Annual BBP Regatta Returns for its 51st Year

Houston's Long-standing Tradition Continues

After celebrating its half-century anniversary last year, the Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta is still going strong as the largest canoe and kayak race in Texas! Every year, hundreds of paddlers take part in this long-standing Houston tradition in support of Buffalo Bayou Partnership.

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Amrith Kaur Aakre Chosen as New Director of EEOC’s Chicago District

Civil rights advocate and seasoned attorney takes the helm to advance equal employment opportunities*

Amrith Kaur Aakre will serve as the new director of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) Chicago District, the federal agency announced today. Aakre, who most recently served as the legal director for the Sikh Coalition, began her new role on Jan. 29, 2024.

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Unveiling the Overlooked Threat to Heart Health: Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy

In the vibrant tapestry of our communities, connections form the vital threads that bind us. Our bonds with family, friends, and the larger society nourish our spirits. Integral to these connections is the sharing of knowledge—knowledge that empowers and spurs us to safeguard our collective well-being.

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Guinness World Records Honors African American Civil War Memorial on February 1, the First Day of Black History Month 2024

The African American Civil War Memorial Freedom Foundation proudly announces a historic achievement: the African American Civil War Memorial Wall of Honor has been officially recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the "Most Names on a War Memorial." This esteemed recognition, bestowed on February 1, coinciding with the commencement of Black History Month, commemorates the extraordinary contributions of 209,145 Black soldiers and their white officers.