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Rebuilding Together and The Home Depot Foundation Supporting Historic Winter Storms Relief Efforts in Houston

Local Support Focuses on Homes with Broken Pipes and No Water

The damage caused by the Texas winter storms left numerous homeowners with damaged pipes and no running water weeks after the historic cold weather. The Home Depot Foundation and Rebuilding Together are once again joining forces to help struggling Houstonians get their pipes fixed and water back on so residents can recover from the devastating damage caused by the extreme cold weather.

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Uniting the World in Faith!

Jehovah’s Witnesses Hold Global Virtual Event in 240 Lands, 500+ Languages

Breaking a century-old tradition in the name of health and safety the largest convention organization in the world has moved its annual in person event to a virtual format for the second time in as many years, canceling nearly 6,000 conventions in 240 lands.

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Rockets drop ninth straight game in Cleveland

As human beings, sometimes our emotions can get the best of us. On Wednesday night they finally caught up to Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas after he watched his team drop their ninth straight game losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers 112 – 96. "Our defense wasn't good, and our offense was disjointed," Silas said lacking his normal positive and upbeat tone. "It wasn't very good all around."

Foodventures Outside of Houston

If you are not quite ready to hit the airport, I would love to invite you to explore the great city of Houston and its surrounding areas for an amazing foodventure. Driving up I-45 North, about an hour outside The Woodlands, is the beautiful town of Trinity. As we were driving, we saw a sign that said, “SHRIMP & BACON TACOS” and we had to make a U-turn.

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Rogers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella Showing at the Main Street Theater

MST @ MATCH, 3400 Main St., Houston, 77002 - November 13 – December 23, 2022

Main Street Theater (MST) is bringing the delightful musical Cinderella to Houston for the holidays. This Rogers & Hammerstein classic has brought joy to people of all ages over the years. In fact, the 80th anniversary of the partnership of Rodgers & Hammerstein is being celebrated this year. See details below.

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Houston man sentenced to 45 years for killing TSU student while on bond for robbing shoe store

A Houston man who robbed a shoe store and then, while on bond, fatally shot a Texas Southern University student during an armed robbery was sentenced to 45 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Sunday.

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Astros Slugger Yordan Alvarez Reaches The 100 Home Run Club

“I believe that he set the record so fast,” said Alex Bregman. “In his second at-bat he went oppo (opposite field) homer by the gas pump."

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First Home Run at Minute Maid Park Means A Lot to Home Town Rookie Corey Julks

It has been an exhilarating two weeks for Houston Astros rookie reserve outfielder Corey Julks.

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Harry Potter fans can experience the films in a whole new light with Houston Symphony this weekend

The Harry Potter Film Concert Series comes to Sarofim Hall with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 in Concert, the second to last film in the Harry Potter series. On June 10 – 11, John Beal will conduct the Houston Symphony in performing Alexandre Desplat’s incredible score live from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 while the entire film plays in high-definition on a 40-foot screen.

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Texans Look To Reboot Offense Against The Seahawks

On Sunday, the Houston Texans will look to reboot their offense by starting rookie quarterback Davis Mills who was named the starter for the rest of the season by head coach David Culley. He will replace Tyrod Taylor, who injured his left wrist in the third quarter of the Indianapolis Colts game.

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Astros Can’t Catch A Break As They Drop Another Extra Innings Game To The Padres

There have been two constants for the Houston Astros in the last two games against the San Diego Padres. Extra innings and bullpen failure. Houston dropped their second extra innings game to San Diego by a score of 11-8 at Minute Maid Park.

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Singer Ari Lennox Featured On New Song "Bed of Lies" By Her Cousin, JaeRene Who Was Tragically Killed

In April 2021 the world lost a talented soul by the name of Jaelyn "JaeRene" Chapman. She was tragically killed by a drunk driver. The 19-year old singer was a community leader, songwriter, performer, and the younger cousin of award-winning singer, Ari Lennox. Prior to her untimely passing, JaeRene had recorded a song by the name of "Bed of Lies".

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Mayor Turner Invites Proposals to Endorse for National Endowment for the Arts Grant, "Our Town"

The City of Houston is calling for proposals for creative placemaking projects that Mayor Sylvester Turner would endorse for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grant program called Our Town.

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Festive and Fun Happening at Finn Hall

Juneteenth, Pride Month, Live Music, New Extended Hours and More!

Finn Hall, Downtown Houston’s premiere food hall, is celebrating the summer with new extended hours and hosting festive happenings for Juneteenth and Houston’s Pride weekend. Discover new food options until 10 p.m. and drinks from Swallow’s Nest until 11 p.m. every Thursday through Saturday and a range of festive and fun events planned for the month of June.

Beyoncé's CÉ NOIR Fragrance Unveiled: The Essence Of Queen Bey

Houston’s very own, Beyoncé, never ceases to amaze. The multifaceted artist, business mogul, and now fragrance maestro, has just unveiled her latest venture: a brand-new perfume named CÉ NOIR. The announcement, strategically released ahead of her Renaissance World Tour’s theatrical debut, has the BeyHive and fragrance enthusiasts buzzing with anticipation.

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Convicted Rapist Sentenced To 60 Years For 2015 Murder

A 26-year-old Houston man, who was already in prison for raping two women, was sentenced late Wednesday to 60 years in prison for murder, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

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Convicted Rapist Sentenced To 60 Years For 2015 Murder

A 26-year-old Houston man, who was already in prison for raping two women, was sentenced late Wednesday to 60 years in prison for murder, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

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Travis Scott announces his first tour since the 2021 Astroworld tragedy

Travis Scott is gearing up to again take the stage nearly two years after the Astroworld tragedy, his ill-fated Houston concert that left 10 dead and hundreds injured in 2021.

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Gold-Certified Mobile, AL, Rapper and Singer NoCap Announces Shows in Houston (Oct. 16) and Dallas (Oct. 18)

Tickets Available Starting on Thursday, July 20 with Presales

Today, NoCap announced The Birdnest Tour across North America this fall. The 17-date tour kicks off in Charlotte, NC, on Tuesday, September 26, and includes a stop at House of Blues in Houston, TX, on Monday, October 16, and House of Blues in Dallas, TX, on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.

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African Immigrants More Educated Than Most, Including Native-Born U.S. Citizens

Lots of the news from sub-Saharan Africa is about war, famine, poverty or political upheaval. So it’s understandable if many Americans think most Africans who immigrate to the United States are poorly educated and desperate. That’s the impression that President Trump left with his comments to members of Congress opposing admission of immigrants from “s*hole countries” in Africa and elsewhere.