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Kroger Stores Across Texas equip Houstonians with tools for Hurricane Preparedness and peace of mind

As Hurricane Season approaches, Kroger releases details on grocery, pharmaceutical and fuel options to maintain the Houston community’s health and safety

As Hurricane Season begins, Kroger is reminding Houstonians that they can be active in ensuring their own safety and security by planning ahead. Kroger stores throughout the community offer essential services and products to support the fuel, grocery and pharmaceutical needs of residents in Houston and surrounding areas. Armed with the necessities and knowledge of best hurricane preparedness strategies ahead of impending storms, individuals and families can guard their well-being against potential disruption.

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The Powell Brothers to Kick Off Battle of the Piney Woods Presented By H-E-B Fan Fest

The Battle of the Piney Woods presented by H-E-B will get underway at Fan Fest, featuring a performance by The Powell Brothers, on Saturday, Oct. 7.

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Bregman, Keuchel, Maldonado Named Gold Glove Award Finalists

Winners to be announced on Sunday, Nov. 4

Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. announced today that Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman, left-handed pitcher Dallas Keuchel and catcher Martín Maldonado have been named finalists for American League Rawlings Gold Glove Awards.

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Leela James Brings Love and Soul to Houston

Having soul is to be in touch with one’s self with a clear understanding of your value. A more perfect definition of the R&B crooner, Leela James, could have been better crafted. Since first appearing on the scene 10 years ago, the 33-year-old singer, mother of two, has been drawing audiences in with her smooth sound and raw honesty in her songs to allow her to connect with fans on a personal level. She keeps it real.

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Ride METRO to Rodeo Houston

You can rope a ride on METRO to Rodeo Houston and the World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest and leave your horesless buggy at home. From METRORail to local bus and shuttle services, there are several options to fit your schedule. You can rope a ride on METRO to Rodeo Houston and the World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest and leave your horesless buggy at home. From METRORail to local bus and shuttle services, there are several options to fit your schedule.

The Health Museum to Close Temporarily Starting March 17

The John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science announced today that it will temporarily close starting tomorrow, March 17, through Sunday, March 29, 2020, to support Houston and the nation’s effort to contain the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The Health Museum – located at 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston, Texas 77004 – reached this decision in an abundance of caution in response to the newly-updated guidelines by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other experts regarding gatherings of more than 50 people.

Harris Health Targets Homeless for COVID-19 Testing and Care

Homeless individuals are now being tested for the COVID-19 virus by Harris Health System through its Health Care for the Homeless Program thanks to nearly $1.3 million in federal grants awarded to Harris Health. In all, the program has already tested 125 people with the aim of testing and caring for up to 1,000 homeless individuals.

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Harry Potter Film Concert Series Returns to the Houston Symphony

Tickets now available at houstonsymphony.org

Audiences will experience the next chapter of the Harry Potter Film Concert Series with the Houston Symphony performing Nicholas Hooper’s entire score live to pictureThe Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to Jones Hall with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in Concert, the sixth film in the Harry Potter series. On April 10–11, the Houston Symphony will perform Nicholas Hooper’s incredible score live from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince while the entire film plays in high-definition on a 40-foot screen.

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Deshaun Watson Wins Pair of NFL Awards

The NFL named Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson the AFC Offensive Player of the Month and the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month for October. Watson is the first rookie quarterback in NFL history to win AFC Offensive Player of the Month and joins Barry Sanders (1989), Edgerrin James (1999), Mike Anderson (2000) and Kareem Hunt (2017) as the only rookies to win the award.

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Blogger Draws DJ Young Streetz, Local Influencers for Charity Birthday Party

Houston-based blogger, Mallory ‘iammallory’ Henderson has announced her third annual charity birthday party, The Premier Benefit & Birthday Bash. The Premier, to be held 6-10pm, Sunday, January 7, 2018, is Henderson’s way of making her special day about more than herself. The 2018 event will celebrate Henderson’s twenty-fifth birthday and, instead of planning how she would make the milestone more enjoyable for herself, she hit the ground running just weeks after the 2017 event, exhausting every resource to make sure she would leave an even larger impression in her community.

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Welcome Home: Astros Set To Play First Game In Front Of Fans At Minute Maid Park Since 2019.

As Houston prepares for its home opener against the Oakland A’s, they will be greeted by some familiar faces as fans are allowed back into Major League stadiums this season. Minute Maid Park will allow 50 percent capacity to be met in the month of April and will reevaluate more options before the next month begins.

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Astros Rookie Jeremy Peña Has Breakout Performance In Win Over Angels

“It has been a dream come true,” Peña said after the game about his first two days on the major league level.

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Astros Struggles At The Plate Continues As They Lose Their Fourth Straight Game

“We have to do a better job all across the board of stringing hits together and stringing at-bat after at-bat together and constantly keeping pressure on,” Bregman said. “We haven’t done that to start the year this year, but we will.”

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Rockets PG Kevin Porter Jr. Opens Up About Life Saving Trade To Houston

“This organization saved my life, potentially,” said Porter about the Houston Rockets. “I just love being here, and I want to be here for a while. I needed a new scenery and they picked me up when I was down.”

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National Endorsement Signals Congressional Candidate Amanda Edwards is Primed to Succeed Jackson Lee to Become the Next Congresswoman from the 18th Congressional District

Higher Heights PAC Endorses Edwards in the 18th Congressional District Race

Higher Heights for America PAC has endorsed Congressional candidate Amanda Edwards in the 18th congressional district race, while also endorsing current Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in her 2023 bid for Houston Mayor. This early dual endorsement by the preeminent national African American women’s PAC, Higher Heights, signals their support ensuring two African American women will lead the region.

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Houston native serves with U.S. Navy in Japan

Seaman Juliana Castro, a native of Houston, Texas, serves the U.S. Navy in Japan.

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Texas man allegedly shot and killed a man who scammed him of $40 in parking fees. Then he resumed his date

A Texas man who was allegedly scammed of $40 in parking fees while on a date shot and killed the man who posed as the lot's attendant -- and then "nonchalantly" walked away to proceed with his dinner plans, court records show.

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Sugar Frk Dessert Bar Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Pink Doughnuts, Frosé, and Donations

Sugar Frk, an enticing new dessert café and bar nestled in the heart of Houston's Post Midtown Square, is proud to announce its commitment to Breast Cancer Awareness Month in support of The Rose Center for Breast Health Excellence.

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BeDESIGN 10th Anniversary and Showroom Expansion Party

Acclaimed showroom BeDESIGN was drew in a veritable Who’s Who of Houston interior design enthusiasts and social swells last night for a multi-floor extravaganza that took guests on a sensory-melding journey over the course of several hours, culminating with the unveiling of the showroom’s massive new addition, complete with rooftop glam boasting unobstructed skyline views.

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TUTS: Meet the Cast of Sister Act

Get your tickets now for the brand new TUTS production of Broadway’s divine musical comedy, Sister Act!