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Main Street Theater, Stages Repertory Theatre, and Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company Present Quiara Alegría Hudes’ Elliot Trilogy in February/March 2020

Main Street Theater, Stages Repertory Theatre, and Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company, in connection with Sin Muros: A Latinx Theater Festival at Stages, present Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Quiara Alegría Hudes’ Elliot Trilogy. While all are stand-alone plays, they follow the story of Elliot and his mother across the wars in which they served and through their lives as they strive for peace and connection.

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New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft accused of soliciting sex, police say

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is being charged with two counts of soliciting someone to commit prostitution, stemming from a raid in a day spa in Florida, police said Friday.

Legacy Community Health Opens Virtual Pediatric Clinic in Wake of COVID-19

Pediatric staff ready to help children with sick, well, behavioral health appointments

Beginning today, Legacy Community Health is offering remote pediatric appointments, including for pediatric behavioral health, through Legacy’s new Virtual Pediatric Clinic. Specifically targeting new and existing patients ages 0-17 in the Houston area, the program will allow sick and well consultations for anyone who needs it, but from the comfort of home.

Governor Abbott Allows Virtual And Telephonic Open Meetings To Maintain Government Transparency

Ensures continued government operation while preserving transparency

Governor Greg Abbott today acted to maintain government transparency and continued government operations while reducing face-to-face contact for government open meetings. As Texas works to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the Governor granted the Office of the Attorney General’s request for suspension of certain open-meeting statutes. This temporary suspension will allow for telephonic or videoconference meetings of governmental bodies that are accessible to the public in an effort to reduce in-person meetings that assemble large groups of people.

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Houston Launches Staycation Campaign

Houston First Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the Do Something New, #Explore HOU staycation campaign, inviting locals to unwind, relax, and enjoy the perks of vacation without the concern of travel.

Relief Telemed Launches COVID Mitigation Platform for Businesses

Louisiana Technology Park member company Relief Telemed, a virtual care platform, announced today that it has launched it’s COVID Mitigation Platform.

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Harmony School of Innovation - Houston named prestigious National School of Character

Harmony School of Innovation - Houston has been named a National School of Character by Character.org, a nationwide education advocacy organization.

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Trump seems to question US commitment to defending all NATO allies

President Donald Trump seemingly questioned the United States' commitment to defending all NATO allies in an interview that aired Tuesday evening.

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This store employee's simple gesture meant the world to a teen with autism

A grocery store employee is being lauded for helping a teen with autism stock shelves in a fridge.

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New HomeGoods Coming to Houston on 11/3

National Retailer Offers Inspiring Home Décor at Great Values.

HomeGoods, the leading off-price home décor store, will open an approximately 20,516 square-foot store in Houston (West University) on Sunday, November 3rd at 8:00 a.m. The new store is located in the Weslayan Plaza at 5586 Weslayan Street. This will be the 17th HomeGoods in the Houston market.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Calls for Turkey to Adhere to a No-Fly Zone in Northern Syria to Stop the Bloodshed and Killing of Women and Children

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a senior member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget, issued this statement following reports of increased violence and bloodshed by Turkey following the withdrawal of American troops from Northern Syria:

Morphisec Releases 2019 Hospitality Guest Threat Index During National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Nearly Half of Guests Say Their Trust in a Hotel's Cyber Defenses Influence if They Book a Stay with Them

More than 22 million U.S. travelers self-report as being the victim of a cyberattack through their business with hotels according to the Morphisec 2019 Hospitality Guest Threat Index released today by Morphisec, the world leader in Moving Target Defense for the enterprise and mid-market.

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Marcia Cross says her anal cancer is linked to HPV and husband's throat cancer

Marcia Cross wants to end the shame surrounding anal cancer. The "Desperate Housewives" star appeared on Wednesday's episode of "CBS This Morning" to discuss her diagnosis more than a year ago.

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Electronic bouncers at bars, clubs set to keep troublemakers out

About five bars and clubs in the Milwaukee area use an ID scanning technology called “PatronScan.”

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Mike Pence said Georgia isn't Hollywood -- except it kind of is

Vice President Mike Pence made a joke Thursday in Georgia that was meant to send a message -- and he got a message right back.

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Dallas Puckers Up to Kiss Hunger Goodbye While Attempting to Break a Guinness World Record

Proceeds from Most Couples Kissing under the Mistletoe will benefit North Texas Food Bank

Tickets are on sale now for Kiss Hunger Goodbye, a special event benefitting the North Texas Food Bank. This Guinness World Record breaking attempt will take place at Klyde Warren Park on December 2, 2018 from 1- 3 p.m. and is organized by Jingle Bell Mistletoe: a group of friends who sell mistletoe during the holidays to raise money for the North Texas food Bank, to feed hungry families in our community.

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Kentucky clerk who refused to sign same-sex marriage certificates loses re-election bid

Republican Kim Davis, the Kentucky court clerk who became a conservative Christian heroine for refusing to sign same-sex marriage certificates three years ago, lost her re-election bid Tuesday, according to unofficial results posted by the state board of elections.

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Buffalo Bayou Partnership Welcomes Seven New Board Members

Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) announced seven new members to its board of directors during its annual meeting on January 15 at the home of Anne Whitlock (BBP Board member) and her husband Michael Skelly in the East End.

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Research Shows African Americans Are More Optimistic About Their Financial Futures Than Any Other Race/EthnicityResearch Shows African Americans Are More Optimistic About Their Financial Futures Than

According to Lincoln Financial Group Study, 53 Percent Expect Significant Financial Improvements Within The Next Five Years, but Debt Remains a Top Concern

Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE:LNC) announced today that its Financial Focus research study shows African Americans are more optimistic about their financial futures than any other race/ethnicity with 53 percent expecting significant personal financial improvements within the next five years—and despite a pay gap between white and black families, according to the Census Bureau’s 2017 Current Population Survey. Looking ahead just to 2018, African Americans are more optimistic than Caucasian Americans and Asian Americans, and are equally optimistic as Latino Americans: 34 percent of African Americans project their financial situation will get much better in 2018.

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Songs of Freedom Jazz Series at UH

NEW VENUE: UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON CULLEN PERFORMANCE HALL Parking is available for $5 in the Welcome Center Garage at the intersection of University Drive and Calhoun Road with the main entrance located on Calhoun Road.