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Anonymous $450,000 Donation Provides All Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park 2020 Artists with Cash Grant

Save the date for Bayou City Art Festival Downtown: Saturday & Sunday, October 10-11, 2020

The Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA), the producer of Bayou City Art Festival, has announced that an anonymous donor has donated $450,000 that will provide all 300 2020 Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park artists with a cash grant for $1500 each. In addition, all artists confirmed for the Memorial Park festival that was canceled due to the Coronavirus have been invited to exhibit in the Bayou City Art Festival Downtown on Saturday-Sunday, October 10-11, 2020.

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When It Rains, It Pours

Texans lose 34-0 to the Cowboys

There is an old saying that I heard growing up that is drenched (no pun intended) in negativity that states, “When it rains it pours.” The original phrase is an old English proverb, “It never rains but it pours,” suggested that when troubles come, they come one after the other.

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Run It Back

Astros and Yankees face off in a rematch of the 2017 ALCS

Through 162 games throughout the 2019 Major League Baseball season, you could feel it coming. Each team watching each other from a far but watching each other none the less. One team is trying to continue to build on a dynasty, while the other is seeking revenge from being eliminated from the 2017 American League Championship Series by that same team.

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The Streak Continues: Houston Defeats Buffalo to Extend Winning Streak to Three Games

No matter whether you like it or not. The Houston Texans are finding ways to win games. They defeated the Buffalo Bills 20-13 to extend their winning streak to three games as they head into a divisional showdown next week with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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How you can help Texas winter storm victims

Unprecedented winter storms have blanketed Texas, causing bitter cold temperatures and widespread power outages throughout much of the state. President Joe Biden has declared a state of emergency, which makes people eligible for federal assistance. Still, the need for help is immediate as many struggle to find shelter, food and warmth in these dangerous freezing conditions. You can donate to any of the organizations listed by clicking this link or the button below:

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Takeoff, member of rap group Migos, dead at 28

Takeoff, who was one third of the platinum-selling rap group Migos, was shot and killed early Tuesday in Houston, Texas, a source close to the group confirmed to CNN.

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Rookie Josh Christopher Birthday Celebration Included a Career Night High Against the Brooklyn Nets

It is one thing to have your birthday party with a couple of close friends and family members. It is another to be with 15,834 screaming fans in one place.

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"Bellaire's Dandelion Cafe Earns Breakfast Crown in Good Morning America's Epic 'United States of Breakfast' Showdown, Trailing Trill Burger's Last

The sun was barely up, yet the aroma of sizzling chicken and waffles filled the air in Houston. In the latest rendition of Good Morning America's culinary face-off, the spotlight fell on the enticing "United States of Breakfast" competition, celebrating America's best morning offerings.

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Time Keeps On Ticking For Carlos Correa

“It is visualizing the moment,” said Correa “When I am on deck, I am visualizing where I want the pitch to start. I am visualizing a tunnel and what I want to do with it.”

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John Roberts shows he still has a grip on the Supreme Court

Chief Justice John Roberts has at times staked out the middle ground on the conservative-dominated Supreme Court -- as in June when he tried to prevent the majority from completely overturning federal abortion rights. But when it comes to race and such issues as school integration and redistricting, Roberts has been unyielding in decrying, the "sordid business, this divvying us up by race."

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5 Things To Watch For In A New Travel Ban

- The Trump administration is taking another crack at rewriting its embattled travel ban this week, hoping this one will stand up in court.

'Unbelievable': Community in shock after gunman opens fire outside of church

The Ames community is in shock after a gunman opened fire outside of Cornerstone Church.

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Why Old Spice, Colgate and Dawn are locked up at drug stores

These days, it feels like many stores are fortresses. Most of the products on the drug store shelf are behind lock and key, even everyday items such as deodorant, toothpaste, candy, dish detergent, soap and aluminum foil. Manufacturers that supply lock cases and devices to chain stores have seen their businesses boom.

HISD @ H.O.M.E.

I hope you have had the opportunity to enjoy healthy and quality family time during Spring Break. We wanted to provide you with an update regarding online and distance learning.

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Gifted Rehabbed Car from Bates Collision Rewards HCDE Head Start Parent Dec. 17

Head Start mom Jessica Bouldin is a single parent who juggles three schedules without a car. On Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. that all changes, courtesy of Bates Collison Centers, 15532 I-10 East in Cha

Bouldin struggles with transportation on many fronts. Her two boys attend school and must be on time. She needs rides to work. Doctors’ appointments are planned well in advance and sometimes must be canceled. Recreation trips to places like the park or pizza parlor are sheer luxury.

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Common to Inspire PVAMU Students with a Message of Wellness and Self-Care

Prairie View A&M University will be graced by the presence of Common, the multi-talented icon, who will share his profound journey towards wellness, detailed in his upcoming book, "AND THEN WE RISE"

Prairie View A&M University proudly welcomes Common, the acclaimed artist, actor, author, and activist, to a packed auditorium eager to hear his transformative story.

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Benjamin Green Appointed Interim Chief Information Digital Officer and Head of Technology at Texas Southern University

Texas Southern University (TSU) welcomes Benjamin Green to its ranks as the Interim Chief Information Digital Officer (CIDO) and head of Technology, marking a pivotal moment in the institution's technological evolution. With a robust background spanning over 25 years, Green brings a formidable blend of expertise and innovation to TSU, poised to elevate the university's digital landscape and enhance the overall academic experience for students, faculty, and staff.

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Civil Rights Groups Send Post-Affirmative Action Report to Harvard, UNC, and over 100 Additional Colleges and Universities Detailing Options for Equitable and Diverse Higher Education After the Suprem

Accompanying Letter Urges Educational Opportunities Attainable for All

Civil Rights Groups Send Post-Affirmative Action Report to Harvard, UNC, and over 100 Additional Colleges and Universities Detailing Options for Equitable and Diverse Higher Education After the Supreme Court Decision Today six leading civil rights groups released a comprehensive report that offers recommendations for advancing educational equity in light of the Supreme Court’s affirmative action decisions, providing key recommendations that can increase access to equitable and diverse education. The executives of the six organizations delivered the report with a personal letter to Harvard, the University of North Carolina, and over 100 additional colleges and universities.

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This AI tool writes real estate descriptions without ever stepping inside a home

"L O V E L Y Oakland!" the house description began. It went on to give a slew of details about the 1,484 square-foot home — light-filled, charming, Mediterranean-style, with a yard that "boasts lush front landscaping" — and finished by describing the "cozy fireplace" and "rustic-chic" pressed tin ceiling in the living room.

School districts desperate for substitute teachers as staffing levels fluctuate due to COVID

“Substitute teachers wanted.” That’s the message from some districts around the state as quarantines impact staffing levels. One of those districts is St. Michael-Albertville. Their superintendent Ann-Marie Foucault put a plea on Facebook hoping to find enough subs to keep her students in class.