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DOE Announces Breakthrough in Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology

Lennox’s Cold Climate Heat Pump Unlocks Potential for Domestic Manufacturing of Clean Energy Heating Products that Slash Energy Bills for Americans

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Boys & Girls Clubs Greater Houston and Boys & Girls Clubs of America hold Juneteenth celebration form Reedy Chapel AME Church in Galveston

The nationally broadcast, livestreamed webinar in Galveston featured a virtual appearance by NASA Astronaut Stephanie Wilson

Dove Men+Care Launches #CelebrateBlackDads to Amplify the Voices of Black Fathers on Social Media

In partnership with The Dad Gang, this Father's Day, Dove Men+Care continues its commitment to changing how the world sees Black men and fatherhood

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Black-Owned Brands to Highlight on Juneteenth!

ObservaMé has created unique and innovative sports and athleisure wear for your mind, body and soul. The activewear tops have a one-of-a-kind opening in the sleeve for easy access to watches and personal fitness trackers. All items are made of high-quality, dry wick material with streamlined designs that contour to all body types for easy flexibility during any activity and all-day comfort. The fabric is soft to the touch so it prevents chafing. The shirts have a fuel pocket in the back and stylish thumb holes. ObservaMé is a black female-owned business that's made in Tampa, Florida. Check out the men’s and women’s collections at: www.observame.net.

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bellagreen Refreshes Guest Experience with Vibrant, Highly Anticipated Summer Menu

Texas’ greenest restaurant is now featuring Texas Grilled Peach Salad, Pineapple Salsa Paleo Salmon Tacos and exclusive social media and app challenges

Summertime is in full swing and bellagreen™ is introducing a beautiful new seasonal menu that celebrates Earth’s most delicious summer ingredients.

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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!

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Houston Women Shine at the 75th Tony Awards

Roshanda Jones-Koumba, theater director at G. W. Carver Magnet High School, received the 2022 Tony Award for Excellence in Theatre Education. The Award is presented by the Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon University to honor. Educators who impact the lives of students. Roshanda Jones-Koumba states, “In theatre we accept all, so you’re not afraid to be yourself. And that gives you confidence to do anything you want, enables you to work with different people, and to be a better all-around person,” Jones-Koumba said. “Theatre is life. I’m very grateful to The Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon University for this honor.”

2022 High School Valdictorians

Congratulations Class of 2022

United Bid Selected to Host the 2026 FIFA World Cup™

The United Bid of Canada, Mexico, and the United States was selected to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ earlier today by the 68th FIFA Congress in Moscow. For the first time in history, FIFA’s Member Associations were given the opportunity to vote on the host for the FIFA World Cup™. They did so by a vote of 134 to 65.

Houston Awarded Hosting Rights for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Houston has been selected as one of the 11 U.S. host cities for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, FIFA announced today.

METRO Juneteenth Holiday Schedule

In observance of the Juneteenth National Independence Day holiday, METRO will operate on a regular Sunday schedule for all services on Sunday, June 19, 2022, and a regular weekday schedule for all services on the observed federal holiday, Monday, June 20.

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5 Plant-Based Products For Your Home

Alcohol infused gelatin shots that are 100% plant-based! Not only is it vegetarian, it’s also healthier than regular jello shots - less calories, sugar, and carbs! Choose from different flavors.

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Here are the top five tips to stretch your cash abroad

Jet-setting holiday makers have been offered five essential ways to save money when heading abroad. Research from holiday car rental experts at StressFreeCarRental.com explains the nifty ways to save when travelling overseas this summer.

The Black Music Project Is Live

Extensive Online Exhibit Chronicling the History of Black Music Goes Live Launches

The Black Music Project, an extensive, engaging interactive exhibit to celebrate, promote and preserve the history of Black American music has launched on www.blackmusicproject.com.Vibrant and Vital Interactive Archive Launches During June's Black Music Appreciation Month.

Rival Operatives Unite to Dodge Nuclear Disaster in Empty Quiver

The U.S. Pershing II and Soviet SS-20 missiles on display at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., were once at the center of the Cold War chess match that underpins Tom Davis’ suspenseful new book, Empty Quiver. Set against a backdrop of historical figures and actual events, Empty Quiver brings history to life with a riveting tale that reimagines what might have happened behind the scenes as Cold War tensions escalated.

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7 tips for budgeting during inflation

Gas prices are high. Food costs are rising. Everything is going up and it's all due to inflation. While the war in Ukraine was the catalyst for prices to go soaring, the domino effect only seems to get worse. Experts have concluded that the increases in prices will only continue to go up

Houston’s Oldest Park Celebrates 150th Anniversary and Commemorates Juneteenth

Free Houston-area event welcomes the community to honor history and celebrate with live music from national recording artists

Houston’s Emancipation Park Conservancy is hosting a summer celebration to commemorate its sesquicentennial anniversary and honor Juneteenth, the nation’s newest federal holiday. The holiday recognizes June 19, 1865, the date that enslaved people across Texas learned that they were free, two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Oceania Pioneers Eco-Sustainable Shoes

OCEANIA, presents ECO ­– their most recent footwear collection dedicated to environmental sustainability. Inspired by Puerto Rico's culture, its' lush evergreen sceneries, and the exceptional blues of the Caribbean, Oceania has brought style into sustainability. ECO stems from company's mission to pledge green in the footwear industry by repurposing.

One Concern Partners with WTW to Bring Climate Resilience Scores to the U.S. Insurance Market

Today, One Concern, a climate analytics company, announced a strategic alliance with WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company. The two companies are providing the U.S. insurance market with One Concern Resilience ScoreTM (1CRX™) to facilitate a better understanding of dependency risk and accelerate the adoption of parametric insurance.