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Houston Native Signs with Harlem Globetrotters

The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters, who are preparing to enter their 93rd season of entertaining fans around the world, today unveiled their 10-player rookie class for the 2019 Fan Powered World Tour, which is now underway and will travel to more than 250 markets throughout North America.

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Midtown Houston Announces Super Bowl Weekend Line-Up Featuring NFL Stars, Free Block Party and Reveal of New Green Space

Families and fans across Houston will have the opportunity to celebrate their passion for football during Midtown Houston’s free Super Bowl Weekend LI Showdown at the new Midtown Park (Main and McGowen) and a three-day SUPER Weekend concert series at Bagby Park (415 Gray St.). Together, the two Midtown Super Bowl celebrations will offer the best in Houston's visual and performing arts, outdoor recreation spaces and culinary scene.

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Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody

It’s an illusion. When actress Naomi Ackie stands with her back to the camera, you stare at her clothes, wigs, physique and mannerisms and get tricked into thinking that’s Whitney Houston. Then she turns around, and it’s not. It’s a recurring mirage. A string of images that give Houston fans something to cling to.

Houston Style Icons Selling their Personal Closets for a Cause at Conscious Couture’s Fourth Annual “Fashion Fights Trafficking” Luxury Resale Event

All-Day Event Features Luxury Resale and Designer Sample Shopping, Runway Shows, Lifestyle Seminars and Demonstrations to Benefit Local Anti-trafficking Efforts

On October 19, 2019, Houston will get a rare opportunity to shop high-fashion pieces from New York Fashion Week designers and the personal closets of some of the city’s biggest style influencers for a fraction of the cost to help fight human trafficking at Conscious Couture’s Fourth Annual Fashion Fights Trafficking event at CITYCENTRE Houston!

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Texans hope to shake up the AFC Playoff seedings in the next three games

The Houston Texans literally watched their playoff hopes vanish into thin air in Chicago last Sunday as they lost to the Bears 36-7 in Soldier Field. Now that they have been mathematically eliminated, Houston can still have an impact on the 2020 AFC Playoff picture.

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Bun B’s Trill Burgers announces 2 Houston pop-ups in August

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The Heritage Society Starts the New Year with An Evening of Heritage on January 9

Special guest speakers include Susan Garrett Baker & Secretary James A. Baker and Jim McGrath

Houston, December 17: On Sunday, January 9, join “A Conversation with James A. Baker III & Susan Garrett Baker with Jim McGrath” at The Heritage Society’s “An Evening of Heritage” event. This grand event starts at 3 p.m. and will be followed by a Sunday supper and music by Jerry Atwood.

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Noodle diplomacy: What do leaders eat after making history?

Pyongyang's cold noodles are the most famous on the Korean peninsula. They're so good, that the North is dispatching its top chef to the border, along with a noodle-making machine, to recreate it for dinner after Friday's historic inter-Korea summit.

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Mayor Turner Establishes Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund

After receiving an overwhelming number of inquiries from citizens and corporations who would like to help, Mayor Sylvester Turner has established the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund that will accept tax deductible flood relief donations. The fund is administered by the Greater Houston Community Foundation.

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Meet the Sports Illustrated Models at VIBES by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Festival in Houston

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit recently announced that Hannah Ferguson is returning for SI Swimsuit 2017! Everyone’s favorite Texan bombshell returns to the special edition issue for an exciting fourth year, and here’s a sneak peek from her exclusive new SI Swimsuit shoot.

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Mayor Turner to Join 9th Annual Disability Unity & Pride Celebration Festivities this Saturday

Formerly known as the Disability Awareness Month Kick Off, the Disability Unity and Pride Celebration is a gathering of empowerment, advocacy, solidarity and fellowship. Brought to you by the City of Houston Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, this year’s theme, Our Moment in Time: Learning from the past. Looking to the future, brings the wisdom of older advocates and the hopes and dreams of the younger generation together as we celebrate the power and diversity of our Houston disability community.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Celebrates Her 24th Annual Toys-for-Kids Giveaway

Every year, we embark on this endeavor with a heart full of love in order to make the lives of those without sufficient means brighter during this special time of year. Although it is a massive undertaking to organize and implement, it is an incredible and unique opportunity to spread the holiday cheer. It has been so incredible that last year we hit a new record high of approximately 13,000 individuals attending the festivities.

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Miller Theatre Undergoing Improvements

After Miller Outdoor Theatre’s 2017 season came to a close, the lawn seating portion of the hill at Houston’s always-free performance venue was fenced off as it undergoes improvements, including drainage repair to the hill, waterproofing to the front of house audio booth, major sod repair, aeration and top dressing. Additional repairs include seat wall repair in the East plaza dining bosque and a new electrical power transformer.

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ACLU of Texas Comment on Court Ruling in Houston Homelessness Suit

A federal court issued a ruling yesterday that will allow a City of Houston ordinance that criminalizes homelessness to go into effect. Specifically, yesterday's decision permits the police to ticket or arrest homeless people who live in a tent on public property.

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The Greater Houston Black Chamber Welcomes Actress, Comedian Kim Coles as Keynote Speaker at 3rd Annual Women in Business Conference Keynote Speaker

The Greater Houston Black Chamber (GHBC) announces its 3rd Annual Women in Business Conference to take place on Friday, November 22, 2019, from 8AM – 6PM at the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum located at 3816 Caroline St., Houston, TX, 77004.

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Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital earns new quality-based accreditation

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has been accredited with DNV GL - Healthcare.

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Comedian Bill Murray Brings "New Worlds" Tour to Houston

Just Announced. Tickets on sale now at houstonsymphony.org

The Houston Symphony announced today that legendary actor and comedian Bill Murray is bringing his New Worlds: Bill Murray, Jan Vogler & Friends tour to Jones Hall at 7:30 p.m. April 16, 2018, for a one-night-only event of music and literature.

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30 Organizations Set to Compete for Their Next Hire on Thursday, July 15th

City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department and SERJobs Team Up for 4th Annual Career Opportunity Fair

The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department and workforce opportunity nonprofit SERJobs will host a career opportunity fair. Representatives from more than 30 employers and vendors are expected to participate and seek qualified candidates for hundreds of open positions and second-chance opportunities in a variety of industries, such as construction, education, hotel & restaurant, and medical, throughout the Houston area.

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Local News Anchors Isiah Carey & Jonathan Martin Honored at Houston Museum of African American Culture Annual Champagne & Ribs Fundraiser

The Houston Museum of African Thousand kept the party going as American Culture (HMAAC) pop the champagne last night as they rolled out the red carpet for their annual Champagne & Ribs Fundraiser hosted by Houston's own, Grammy Award Winning Writer/Producer, Bryan-Michael Cox. The lavish night set out to raise funds for the Houston community to be able to continue to enjoy the museum free of cost, was a sold-out event for the first time since its start a couple years ago.

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The City of Houston Awards $11.5 Million in Grants to Arts and Culture Nonprofit Organizations and Individual Artists

The City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) is awarding $11,520,344.70 in grants to 57 individuals, 131 arts and culture nonprofit organizations and fiscally sponsored projects offering public exhibitions, presentations, and performances in 2023.