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The world is big enough for US and China, Yellen says as she concludes Beijing trip

The world is big enough for both the United States and China to thrive, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday as she wrapped up a visit to Beijing aimed at stabilizing the relationship between the world’s two largest economies.

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After ICE Arrests, Fear Spreads Among Undocumented Immigrants

Across the United States, some unauthorized immigrants are keeping their children home from school. Others have suspended after-school visits to the public library. They have given up coffee shop trips and weekend restaurant dinners with family.

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Chicago Teens Will Now Have Free Admission to Art Institute Of Chicago | WBEZ

A University of Chicago alumnus and his wife have made it possible for some Chicago teens to visit the Art Institute of Chicago for free for at least the next 25 years. Glenn and Claire Swogger are a philanthropic couple from Kansas who gave the undisclosed gift to the museum.

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Next Generation Entertainment Center Now Open in Katy

Katy is now home to a one of a kind entertainment experience at iRACE, a 60,000 square foot facility. iRACE features the only two-level indoor race track in Texas along with high tech virtual reality games, NASCAR simulators, iBLAST, bowling, arcades and Mike’s Garage restaurant.

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Rice to host ‘Go! ENTREPRENEUR TOUR Experience’ with Damon Dash Sept. 23

Rice University’s Center for Engaged Research and Collaborative Learning (CERCL) is partnering with DiverseCiti Houston to celebrate the influence and impact that 50 years of hip-hop has made on the world of business and entrepreneurship.

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Don’t bring contaminated items into your manufactured housing unit

Prevent microbial growth by cleaning, drying or discarding contaminated items

Before you bring any items into your FEMA/Texas General Land Office (GLO) manufactured housing unit, protect your health by discarding or treating items that are possibly contaminated by microbial growth.

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Hillary the Ladybug Discovers Leprechauns in Latest ‘Ladybug’ Adventure

Are leprechauns real? In the new children’s adventure, Hillary and the Leprechauns, Hillary the Little Ladybug happens upon not one, but a whole gathering of leprechauns!

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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Bridges Financial Gaps for University of Houston-Downtown Seniors, Making Graduation Dreams a Reality

In a groundbreaking initiative, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ (HLSR) has allocated a generous $125,000 Bridge Grant for Financial Gaps to support University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) seniors on the cusp of graduation. This landmark partnership aims to ensure that financial constraints do not impede the academic aspirations of deserving students, empowering them to embark on successful professional journeys.n a groundbreaking initiative, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ (HLSR) has allocated a generous $125,000 Bridge Grant for Financial Gaps to support University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) seniors on the cusp of graduation. This landmark partnership aims to ensure that financial constraints do not impede the academic aspirations of deserving students, empowering them to embark on successful professional journeys.

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Texas City Resident Could Be The Next Food Network Star

The Season premiere of Season 13 of Next Food Network Star is set to air Sunday, June 4, 2017, and Chef Nancy Manlove has set her sights on winning the top prize. This competitive cook is not afraid to challenge herself. In fact, this dynamic personality has won several recipe competitions; she beat out several other cooks from around the country and won a trip to Italy by entering around 50 of her own creations in a contest held by Barilla Pasta.

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Late Summer and Early Fall Fun Continues at the Lone Star Flight Museum.

Special events, holiday fun, visiting aircraft, and inspiring programs and events fill the days of late Summer and early Fall at the Lone Star Flight Museum.

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#1 Music Brand For Kids, Kidz Bop, And Live Nation Announce All-New Tour For 2020

KIDZ BOP Kids Recently Named Billboard Magazine’s “#1 Kids’ Artist” for 10 Consecutive Years & #75 Artist of the Decade

KIDZ BOP, the #1 music brand for kids, announced today their brand-new tour, KIDZ BOP Live 2020. In partnership with Live Nation, KIDZ BOP will bring the highly-anticipated family-friendly live concert experience to 59 cities in the U.S., Canada, and Dominican Republic in 2020. Tickets go on sale beginning Friday, January 10at 10am local time. For tour dates and ticket information, visit KIDZBOP.com and LiveNation.com.

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Nola Natives Take Off in The Great Food Truck Race

The holidays are here along with everything that ties the season together: food, family, work, and for some of us, Christmas shows on every TV channel. The Food Network is no different, especially when it comes to the holidays. This year, “The Great Food Truck Race” has a four-series holiday edition of the show called “The Great Food Truck Race-Holiday Hustle” that features five teams vying to grasp a $50,000.00 dollar prize.

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Visit Lake Charles Receives Shining Example Award for Best Niche Marketing Campaign

The Southeast Tourism Society (STS) awarded Visit Lake Charles (VLC) the Shining Example Award for Best Niche Marketing campaign during the organization’s annual Shining Example Awards Dinner during last week’s STS Connections Conference in Jackson, Mississippi.

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A Houston Day of the Dead Tradition: Calavera Con Calavera

Grupo de Teatro Indigo (Indigo Theater Group) will present the 9th season of their Day of the Dead play, “Calavera con calavera” (Skulls) on October 28th at 7:30pm at Miller Outdoor Theater. They will make history once again being the first local theater group with Latino immigrant members to present for third consecutive year an all-Spanish play (With English subtitles) at one of Houston’s iconic and historic stage. Last year they had an audience of 4,000 attendees to this spectacle. This will happen thanks to a grant awarded by the Miller Advisory Board.

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CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 to be Hosted at Houston Texans' NRG Stadium

The Houston Texans' NRG Stadium has been announced as the host venue for the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024, set to host three matches

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METRO Ready to "Upgrade U" with Service to Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour

As Beyoncé fans eagerly await the upcoming RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 23, and Sunday, Sept. 24, METRO is here to provide convenient and affordable transportation options to the event.

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FEMA grants more than $2.7 million to Victoria County for debris removal

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $2.7 million to Victoria County for debris removal following Hurricane Harvey.

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TSU to graduate 926 students at Spring Commencement

Texas Southern University graduates will cross the stage during Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The ceremony will recognize and celebrate students who have persevered through portions of an academic journey impacted by COVID-19 and who will matriculate with bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and professional degrees.

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Top career official at Justice Department stepping down

The Justice Department's senior-most career attorney, Associate Deputy Attorney General Scott Schools, is planning to step down for a job in the private sector, according to a source familiar with the matter.

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Navy Celebrates 2017 African American/Black History Month

Throughout the month of February, the Navy joins our nation in celebrating the history and culture of African American and Black Sailors during National African American/Black History Month.