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Texans' Whitney Mercilus Announce foundation 2020 Disability

Texans' Whitney Mercilus opens the door for new partners

Houston Texans' Whitney Mercilus and the WithMerci Foundation announces its' 2020 disability spotlight, Invisible Disabilities, which includes Aphasia, Apraxia and Hearing Impairment. Local non-profit organizations and schools who specialize in one of these three invisible disabilities can partner with Whitney Mercilus and the WithMerci Foundation by applying for a WithMerci Foundation grant.

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Comedian Rickey Smiley's 19-year-old daughter shot multiple times

The 19-year-old daughter of comedian and syndicated radio host Rickey Smiley is currently recovering after being shot during an alleged road rage incident.

Headway Workforce Solutions Hospitality Division Offers Paid Online COVID-19 Sanitation Training for Hospitality Texas Gig-Workers

National gig-economy staffing business and workforce solutions company, Headway Workforce Solutions, is offering a paid online training to the first 400 restaurant workers who sign up for shift work in Austin and Houston, Texas. Each trainee will earn $50 to learn how to serve customers safely during COVID-19. Headway Hospitality, a division of Headway Workforce Solutions, hosts the ongoing web training for gig workers online.

Two Weeks into Legal Battle, Plaintiffs Drop Lawsuit Against Turkey Leg Hut

A handful of residential neighbors who filed a lawsuit against the Turkey Leg Hut (TLH) two weeks ago claiming smoke from the restaurant to be a public health hazard, have dropped their lawsuit and requested an unconditional dismissal of the suit this morning, December 9, 2019.

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Watch Raiders of the Lost Ark while Houston Symphony Performs Incredible Score at The Pavilion August 29

On Thursday, August 29, all are welcome to attend a screening of Steven Spielberg’s very own Raiders of the Lost Ark at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. The Houston Symphony will be performing the movie's suspenseful score live, as the action of Indiana Jones unfolds on the venue’s big screens. Mezzanine and lawn seating are free. Reserved orchestra seating tickets are $20. Gates open at 7 p.m. for the 8 p.m. performance sponsored by Anadarko.

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Happy to Be Home: Astros sweep A’s and Yankees to go 6-0 at Minute Maid Park

Back in the summer of 2011, I was deployed in Kabul, Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. When you are scheduled to be in a warzone for a certain amount of time, the military grants you leave, which is a vacation in civilian terms.

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TSU Commemorated 90th Anniversary with Homecoming Celebration

Texas Southern University’s campus was abuzz for seven days as students, alumni, faculty and staff celebrated its 2017 Homecoming – Tiger Dynasty: The Reign Continues – from October 7-14. This year’s weeklong calendar of events featured a coronation ceremony, block party, golf tournament, parade, comedy and fashion shows, concerts, the Homecoming football game and tailgating.

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Familiar Face: James Harden makes his NBA season debut in win over Spurs.

There was an old familiar face in the Toyota Center on Tuesday night. Rockets superstar James Harden made his 2020-21 NBA season debut in a 112-98 preseason victory over the San Antonio Spurs. After missing the beginning of training camp and two preseason games played in Chicago due to NBA COVID-19 protocol, Harden finished the night with 12 points, 4 assists, and 3 rebounds in 21 minutes.

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Hall of Fame Advice Helps Odorizzi Secure His Second Consecutive Win

“When you have a Hall of Famer in your clubhouse you and you know the success that he has had over his entire career, you tend to listen,” said Odorizzi.

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Support the Best Lemon Bars in Houston

I love food gifts and a few months ago a family friend of ours gave us a pastry gift. The gift was a lemon bar. I was initially intrigued by lemon because lemon is one of those flavors that can be good or bad. I was also intrigued because it wasn't a cake. I took a bite into this lemon bar and I was transformed into bliss. From texture to taste to presentation, this lemon bar was pure perfection. I immediately needed to know who made this. That is the start of my relationship with Chef Heather Davis, owner of Chic Sweets Fine Desserts and curator of the Luscious Lemon Bar!

ICYMI: Texas State Representatives United in Support for Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher for Re-Election

Over the past three weeks, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) has announced she earned the endorsements of State Representatives in Texas who represent portions of Texas’ Seventh Congressional District, now and in the future: Ann Johnson (HD-134), Jon Rosenthal (HD-135), Gene Wu (HD-137), Garnet Coleman (HD-147), and Hubert Vo (HD-149), demonstrating united support from leaders in the region.

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Houston Teen Selected to Represent U.S. at Goalball Youth World Championships

Five teen athletes have been named to represent the United States at this summer’s 2023 IBSA Goalball Youth World Championships in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The competition, taking place July 15-19, is a significant tournament in the development of young goalball athletes, many of whom have gone on to represent Team USA and win medals at the Paralympic Games.

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Midtown Dessert Bar, Sugar Frk, Launches Fun, Interactive Events for National Dessert Month

Sugar Frk , the captivating new dessert café and bar in Houston's Post Midtown Square, is celebrating National Dessert Month with the introduction of new interactive events that bring people and families together to share the joyful experience of creating their own sweet treats!

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Houston Style Magazine’s Tech Extravaganza Spotlight: Apple’s September Sensations for iPhone 15 & iWatch Series 9 Enthusiasts

As the Texas sun mellows into the amber tones of September, the tech world is set ablaze with Apple’s latest revela- tions. The Bayou City’s iPhone aficionados are once again faced with the tantalizing question: Is it time for an upgrade?

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Sailor with family ties to Houston supports Pacific Partnership 2024

Ensign Lacy Burkett, a sailor with family ties to Houston, Texas, is serving aboard the hospital ship USNS Mercy as part of Pacific Partnership 2024-1 (PP24-1).

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Fort Bend County Judge KP George Emphasizes Progress and Vision in Annual State of the County Address

Theme: Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, and Advancing into the Future

Fort Bend County Judge KP George delivered his highly anticipated annual State of the County address today at the Houston Marriott Sugar Land. The event was hosted by the Central Fort Bend Chamber and the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce and was attended by a diverse audience of community leaders, business representatives, and residents. The theme of the address, "Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, and Advancing into the Future," encapsulated Judge George's comprehensive vision for the county.

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HMAAC Expands Its Relationship with the Harris County Jail

Through a national project to expand arts programs in correctional institutions, the Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) has begun working with California Lawyers for the Arts (CLA) to bring arts classes to the Harris County Jail Women’s Empowerment Center. Classes began July 17, 2023. Through the “Arts in Corrections” project, CLA is adapting its successful strategy of building evidence-based demonstration projects to evaluate the benefits of arts programs in state prisons and county jails in Louisiana, New York, Michigan, Ohio, and Texas. Project funders include the National Endowment for the Arts, the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, and the Art for Justice Fund.

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Empowering Tomorrow's Health Champions: UH Population Health Program Launches Integrative Health and Well-Being Certificate

In a world where guidance and support are invaluable on the journey to healthier living, the role of health and wellness coaches shines bright. These dedicated professionals forge partnerships with individuals, guiding them toward their own paths to wellness through motivation, encouragement, and practical strategies for lasting change.

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Exclusive Furniture Hits The Ground In The Wake Of Harvey

For many Houstonians, Hurricane Harvey meant two things: before the storm and after the storm. After a few hours of wondering when the storm would actually hit, the city became battered with heavy rains for six consecutive days, resulting in historic flooding that the city had never experienced before. By the time the rain had stopped, the city of Houston along with Beaumont and Port Arthur had sustained more than 50 inches of rain or about four-feet, breaking the national record.

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“Count Me In” by Varsha Bajaj

There are a few kids in your class that you usually try to ignore. That’s because they’re kinda mean. They call others names, knock books out of their hands, and say racist or hurtful things. They’re bullies, and you avoid them as much as possible, but as in the new book “Count Me In” by Varsha Bajaj, could there be something you don’t know?