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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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Indulge in Flavorful Delights at NOSH: Houston Culinary Showcase 2023!

Calling all foodies, culinary enthusiasts, and flavor explorers! Houston's culinary scene is about to experience an explosion of taste, culture, and creativity like never before. Get ready to mark your calendars for a night of pure gastronomic delight at the NOSH Culinary Showcase hosted by Black Restaurant Week. This upcoming event is a must-attend for anyone with a love for mouthwatering dishes, innovative culinary creations, and an appreciation for diversity in cuisine.

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Lotus Seafood Adds Weekday Fun

Margarita Mondays and Wings & Lemon Drop Wednesdays

Lotus Seafood, a Houston staple and cult favorite since 2006, is giving weekdays a weekend vibe with special all-day pricing on Margaritas every Monday and Lemon Drops and Wings every Wednesday at select locations across the city!

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Lotus Seafood Delights Crawfish Enthusiasts with Price Drop Extravaganza

Calling all crawfish connoisseurs! Prepare your taste buds for a treat as Lotus Seafood, a cherished Houston institution since 2006, dishes out a delightful surprise with a $4 per pound reduction on their lip-smacking Cajun crawfish at all of their locations across the city!

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5 migrant children found alone along US-Mexico border, including an 11-month old

Five unaccompanied migrant children, ranging from as young as 11 months to 7 years old, were encountered along the Texas-Mexico border Sunday, according to US Customs and Border Protection.

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Travis Scott Announces 2021 Astroworld Festival Lineup Feat. Tame Impala, Bad Bunny, SZA, Lil Baby, Earth, Wind & Fire & More

Final Ticket Sale Begins Now

Texas-born, GRAMMY Award-nominated, multi-platinum hip-hop artist and business mogul, Travis Scott has just announced the full music lineup for his third annual Astroworld Festival. In celebration, Scott has also released a very limited number of additional tickets to the event, which are on sale now at AstroworldFest.com.

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Court Is Still In Session: Q&A with Former Houston Rockets Terence Morris

“Growing up. We never had any famous athletes come back to talk to us. To see any players or former players you had to go to Baltimore or D.C. (Washington),” says the native from Frederick, Maryland. Standing at a solid 6’10, former Maryland Terrapins, NBA, and 2008 All-Euro League First Teamer Terence Morris is not hard to miss in any crowd. And on today he stands in front of a crowd that appreciates him more for his presence than his jump shot. Morris has teamed up with Play With Purpose Sports Non-Profit and the Woodlands United Methodist Church Summer Camp to help raise funds and awareness for underprivileged kids through Angel Reach.

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Beyond the Rhetoric: What Is the Importance of the Congressional Black Caucus?

“The Congressional Black Caucus is a racial political organization made up of the African-American members of the United States Congress. Although they claim race and party affiliation are not official requirements for membership, no white person has been allowed to join and most of them are Democrats. Its chair is Representative Cedric Richmond of Louisiana,” according to Wikipedia.

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Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Awards Grants to Digitally Innovative Arts and Cultural Works

The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) announced today it is awarding $42,500 in grants to 17 individuals and nonprofit organizations that have imagined their work in the digital realm using streaming services, virtual reality, and digital curation to deliver manifested live concerts as well as theatre performances, and literary concepts; all in online-only platforms.

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State Rep. Johnson Starts Session Filing 17 Bills

Surrounded by family and friends, Jarvis Johnson was sworn in as State Representative for House District 139 succeeding Mayor Sylvester Turner. Shortly after swearing to represent the people of his district, Johnson hit the ground running listening to his constituents of north Houston at open houses and community forums. He acted on addressing their concerns by filling 17 bills to achieve results.

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Father of infant hospitalized with RSV warns parents to be alert as respiratory illness spreads quickly

Last week, Stephen Balka found himself living a parent's nightmare. His 2-month-old son Adrian was struggling to breathe, sometimes going as long as seven seconds between gasping breaths, the father said.

Texans Still Sharply Divided on New Abortion Law, UH Survey Finds

Overwhelming Majority Favors Resources for Pregnant Women and Young Children

As a signal of the intense abortion debate continuing to simmer in Texas, a new survey from the University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs found just four percentage points separating the issue’s two extremes – 50% of survey participants opposed the state’s strict new abortion law and 46% supported it.

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Biden suggests the evidence in Chauvin trial is 'overwhelming': 'I'm praying that the verdict is the right verdict'

President Joe Biden, breaking his careful silence about the eventual outcome in the trial of Derek Chauvin, said Tuesday he was "praying the verdict is the right verdict" and suggested there was ample evidence for the jury to consider as they determine whether the former Minneapolis police officer is guilty of murdering George Floyd

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Houston Events for July 13 - August 26, 2017

Make you July plans in Houston

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Three City of Houston centers to open Sunday and Monday for people needing refuge from heat

The City of Houston will open two multi-service centers and a community center on Sunday, September 3, and Monday, September 4, so people without air conditioning can take refuge from the heat during the weekend and Labor Day holiday.

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Father Dies Saving 5-Year-Old Son

A family is mourning the loss of a Houston father today. The father died trying to save his 5-year-old son while swimming in San Luis Pass.

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Walmart to Giveaway 40,000 Cupcakes Across Houston

It's your birthday, now let's celebrate -- at least that's the idea at Walmart Supercenter stores across the nation.

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Houston native conducts maintenance aboard USS Nimitz

U.S. Navy sailors serve and protect from around the globe, and every sailor got their start somewhere.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Expresses Outrage at Racist Incident at American University

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is outraged by a demonstration of racism on the campus of American University in Washington, DC. This hurtful incident has marred the historic occasion of the first African American woman being installed as the Student Government Association (SGA) President.

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Phoenix caregiver training lab available for families and job-seekers

Chances are, at some point you will find yourself caring for an aging family member.