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The University of Houston-Downtown Expands Educational Access and Equity Through the Seal Your Success Campaign and The Summer Bridge Program To Ensure Student Success

The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is making significant strides in its mission to expand educational access and equity to historically excluded students through its Seal Your Success campaign and then preparing in-coming freshmen for college through its Summer Bridge Program. Under the guidance of Dr. Daniel Villanueva, Vice President of Enrollment Management, UHD has reaffirmed its commitment to access, affordability, and achievability, providing a unique and affordable academic and student life experience.

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Spring Break Blast at Children's Museum Houston: A Week of Adventure and Excitement!

A week of non-stop excitement at the Children's Museum Houston's Spring Break Blast, featuring thrilling performances and hands-on experiences for kids of all ages.

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Astros Rookie Jeremy Peña Has "Mamba Mentality" In His Approach To The 2022 Postseason

As the press conference was ending, Peña was asked a question about his outlook on being up 2-0 in the series over the Mariners and headed to play two games in Seattle. He channeled the energy and emotions of one of his favorite athletes of all time in the late NBA Hall of Fame Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant.

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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Wins Tight Race for Reelection

GOP donors spent millions to unseat Hidalgo, a Democrat who leads the state’s most populous county, and take back a seat they lost four years ago. Republican Alexandra del Moral Mealer conceded the race Wednesday morning.

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Arab Spring failed to deliver on hopes, Baker Institute survey finds

The Arab Spring protests of 2010-12 failed to deliver what many in the Middle East and North Africa region hoped they would, according to a new survey and paper from Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy. However, the study's authors found marked variation across the region's nations in how respondents view the protests and uprisings.

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New Book Proposes Universal Principles From the Bible for Solutions to America's Social and Financial Problems

On July 2, 2020 the book entitled, From Church House to Main Street, by Edward Wayne Kimbrough, involving ten years of research, was completed by the publisher. The book is based on a scientific analysis of the Holy Bible to develop Universal Principles that can bring unity to the American people and the world community.

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Bethune-Cookman University Welcomes Dr. Stephanie Pasley Henry as Acting Dean of the College of Education

B-CU welcomes BCC Alumna Dr. Stephanie Pasley Henry as Acting Dean of the College of Education. Dr. Henry is recognized as one of America’s most creative and dynamic educational entrepreneurs. An international educational consultant, she is regarded as a master teacher of cutting edge and best practice for K-12 classroom instruction. Dr. Henry is an Author, Publisher, and Motivational Speaker. She has provided thought-provoking and riveting in-service trainings to teachers and administrators with strategies aimed to engage and motivate students, teachers and parents.

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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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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.