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Celebrate the Holidays in Downtown Houston

This holiday season, the Houston Downtown Management District (Downtown District) invites Houstonians and visitors to get in the spirit by visiting Downtown for shopping, sightseeing and much more.

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Beyond the Rhetoric: Congressional Black Caucus – Time for a Game Plan

The new 116th Congress has more Black participation than ever before. There are 55 members of the Congressional Black Caucus. There are two Black elected officials who chose not to belong – Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina and Congressman William Hurd of Texas. They see the Caucus as a Democratic association and they are Republicans. We wish they would reconsider. It is important that the Caucus is bi-partisan.

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2 Chainz Announces Upcoming Album So Help Me God, Set for Sept.

Following his run as a founding member of Def Jam duo Playaz Circle from his native Atlanta, 2 Chainz’ name was on everyone’s lips in 2012, when he stole a verse on “Mercy,” fellow Def Jam artist Kanye West/G.O.O.D. Music’s RIAA triple-platinum #1 R&B/#1 Rap hit (from Cruel Summer).

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority's National Educational Foundation Awards Historic $125,000 Founders' Centennial Scholarship

On December 1, 2021, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, an international women's service organization, and the Zeta National Educational Foundation, Inc. (ZNEF) announced that Janae Smith-Williams was awarded $125,000 as the recipient of its Triumphant Founder Pearl Anna Neal Centennial Scholarship. Applications for ZNEF 2022 scholarships for high school seniors, college and graduate students will open tomorrow, Dec. 2, 2021 at https://z-nefscholarships.smapply.org.

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LIDS Custom Zone Creates Personalized Styles for Super Bowl LI

Who needs Tom Brady’s game jersey when you can have your own customized part of history? Thanks to LIDS Custom Zone located at Macy’s Houston Galleria, Super Bowl LI fans were able to personalize their favorite jersey, hat or other fan memorabilia for the big game.

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Harris County DA Presents Plan To Decriminalize Minor Marijuana Offenses

Effective March 1, minor marijuana offenders won’t be charged, but will have to agree to a four-hour drug education class, or be prosecuted.

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Rice’s Moody Center for the Arts to Celebrate Its 1st Birthday with a Bang

The Moody Center for the Arts will celebrate its first birthday Friday, Feb. 23, from 6 to 9 p.m. with a festive, fun and free party that’s open to the public. Guests are invited to enjoy the Moody Center’s newest exhibitions, which opened Feb. 2, and dance along to a live performance by Houston indie-pop favorite Wild Moccasins while enjoying beverages, birthday cake and Big Bang-inspired art.

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The Health Museum to Host its Annual Teddy Bear Check-Up Event on Saturday December 8

On Saturday, December 8, 2018, The Health Museum will host the only Teddy Bear Hospital in the local region as part of its “A Beary Healthy Holiday” event. For one special morning, children of all ages are invited to join Santa Claus and his merry troop of medical volunteers – along with their favorite stuffed animals or toys – for the annual Teddy Bear Check-Up event at The Health Museum.

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Houston Sailor works on flight deck of U.S. Navy warship

Airman Ramiro Fuentes, from Houston, follows an F/A-18 Super Hornet with a chock on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the Arabian Sea March 27, 2020.

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Turkey Leg Hut Expands Menu with Launch of New Florentine Turkey Leg

The Turkey Leg Hut (TLH) is expanding their menu with the launch of a new Florentine Turkey Leg on Friday, June 26, 2020!

Maggiano's Little Italy Reopens Dining Rooms in Houston

Maggiano’s Little Italy restaurants in the Houston area, located at 602 Memorial City Mall, 2019 Post Oak Blvd. and 700 Baybrook Mall Ste. G120, have reopened their dining rooms. All three locations are open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Brunch will not be served for the time being.

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NRG Stadium Again Transformed Into a House of Worship

Thousands of Local Volunteers Transform Stadium for the Second Time in a Month

For the past 17 years NRG Stadium has hosted its share of football games, rodeos and soccer matches – not to mention numerous concerts. However, for the second time in a month thousands of Jehovah’s Witnesses will be converting the stadium into a place of worship for their “Love Never Fails”! International Convention

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Tacos Delivered From George Lopez Restaurant

Looking for new bites to eat now that Houston is opening back up? If you're looking for something new to try, George Lopez, who is debuting street tacos in a delivery-only format, under the name George Lopez Tacos.

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Fort Bend County Judge KP George Hosts Free Community Resource Fair

Fort Bend County Judge KP George will host a Free Community Resource Fair on Thursday, August 11, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Orthodox Cathedral Houston, 2411 5th Street, TX 77477.

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Houston Texans Week 18 Game Release (Jan. 8)

The Houston Texans Week 18 Game Release for the matchup against the Indianapolis Colts is available on the team’s media site at www.NFLOMG.com. There is no print version, but a PDF format can be downloaded for printing purposes. See the attached document for detailed instructions on how to log in to the site and access the publication.

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Statements From the Houston Texans

Nick Caserio and I spoke with Lovie Smith tonight and informed him that we will be moving in a different direction as an organization. I appreciate Coach Smith and his entire family for their contributions over the last two seasons.

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Yoga Teachers Needed for Puranik Foundation’s Nonprofit Classroom Clarity Program

Classroom Clarity Volunteer Yoga Teacher Certification Credit Available Application Deadline: August 10, 2022

The Puranik Foundation, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Houston, is accepting applications for yoga teachers currently working towards their 200/300-hour teacher training for its no-cost program, Classroom Clarity.

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The Annual Avondale House B-I-N-G-O Is Back!

Local Non-Profit Specializing in Autism Services and Resources to Host 4th Annual Bingo Bash

Avondale House is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with autism and their families in the Greater Houston Area.

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Mayor Whitmire's Statement on Working with the Texas General Land Office to Help Houstonians

Mayor John Whitmire issued the following statement today after receiving a letter from Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham congratulating him on taking office and promising to work with the City of Houston to help people waiting for Harvey federal relief.

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Community Music Center of Houston Honors Rev. Absalom Jones and Celebrates Anniversary of Rev. Marcia Sadberry's Ordination with Concert

Community Music Center of Houston (CMCH) will host a special musical tribute honoring Rev. Absalom Jones and celebrating the anniversary of the ordination of Rev. Marcia Sadberry on Sunday, February 12 at 4:00 p.m. at St. Luke the Evangelist Episcopal Church.