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It’s one of the world’s oldest spirits. Now it’s making a comeback

Arak might just be one of the most interesting spirits you’ve never heard of – and the Middle Eastern drink is having a revival across the globe.

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More than 4,200 US flights delayed or canceled due to severe storms

Claude Ronnie Msowoya and his family spent three days trying to get to Johannesburg, South Africa, only to be forced to return to the start of his journey by train, without his baggage.

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Texas’s nighttime temperatures are a symptom of a new, more dangerous kind of heat wave

A brutal heat wave is expanding across Texas and the South this week, impacting millions of Americans with triple-digit temperatures and extreme humidity that is cranking up the heat index, making it feel hotter than 110 degrees in some of the region’s most populous cities.

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Celebrity Chef K. Michael Becomes A Houston Hometown Hero With His Booming Food Truck Business

Owner of Brunch-N-Munch, Celebrity Chef K. Michael is putting his savvy soulful spin onto the Houston culinary scene.

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Houston-Based Boutique Tutoring Firm Tutorville Launches Charitable Foundation Bridging the Education Gap for Kids in Cancer Treatment

TutorVille, a Houston-based boutique tutoring firm and concierge education service, today announced the official launch of TutorVille Foundation. The 501c3 non-profit was conceived by TutorVille CEO and President Jess Rogers, along with Mark Kuebler, to help bridge the education and financial gap for children and adolescents battling cancer. TutorVille Foundation is the first and only organization of its kind that supports students from kindergarten to college age with 100% of their education needs met before, during and after their treatment. The goal is to serve 15 families in the initial year.

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Checkers Teams Up With Hometown Hero Slim Thug to Provide College Students With A Prize Pack For Fall 2023!

For over 3 years, rapper Slim Thug has partnered with America's #1 French Fry restaurant, Checkers, to bring the Houston community various events ranging from collecting gifts during the holidays for local organizations, providing lunch for HBCU students during the Final Four Weekend, feeding families at Cuney homes and more. Both Slim Thug and Checkers have a deep love for connecting and serving the community. In early June, Checkers announced their “Off To College Sweepstakes” campaign to help college students. Two lucky students will win a new laptop, a mini fridge, school supplies, items to decorate their dorm, and a surprise from Slim Thug.

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Houston Woman Sentenced to 25 Years for Killing Man During Argument

A Houston woman was sentenced to 25 years in prison for murder after pleading guilty to killing a man who was helping the woman’s girlfriend during an argument, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

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CityCentre Presents Summer Socials

CITYCENTRE is having memorable evenings all season with Summer Socials, a series of lively happy hour events in the plaza catered to young professionals. On Thursday, June 29, and every other Thursday night until August 24, visitors will enjoy cold beverages, music, giveaways, and mingling al-fresco.

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Waste And Recycling Workers Week: Honoring Houston's Environmental Stewards

The City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department, in collaboration with the Honey Brown Hope Foundation, will recognize outstanding sanitation workers as part of the "Waste and Recycling Workers Week" celebration.

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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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Quavo and Offset reunited to pay tribute to Takeoff at the BET Awards

Quavo and Offset came together for their first public performance in years in an emotional tribute to Takeoff at Sunday’s BET Awards. Together the trio formed the influential hip-hop group Migos, but split in 2021. Takeoff was fatally shot during a private party held in Houston, Texas, in November 2022.

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BET Awards 2023: See who won

The 2023 edition of the BET Awards took place Sunday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

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Supreme Court allows for Louisiana congressional map to be redrawn to add another majority-Black district

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Louisiana congressional map to be redrawn to add another majority-Black district.

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The Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs to Showcase the Works of Queer Latinx Creatives in City Hall

In celebration of Pride month, The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs announces its fourth exhibition in the Expressions! series with “Aquí and Now,” a showcase of queer Latinx voices from across Texas.

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Amanda Edwards for Congress Announces Over $200,000 Raised 3 Days After Launch

Amanda Edwards for Congress announced today that by Wednesday of this week it had raised over $200,000 after officially launching her bid for Congress 3 days prior.

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Meet Houston Mayoral Candidate Gilbert Garcia

Houston residents are eagerly anticipating the upcoming mayoral election, where they will have the chance to choose a new leader for their city. With a diverse pool of candidates, ranging from seasoned politicians to fresh faces in the political arena, one individual has emerged as a standout contender: Gilbert Garcia. Although relatively new to politics, Garcia has made a significant impact on the Houston community and garnered attention for his vision and passion.

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Amanda Edwards Unleashes Her Power Move: Bidding for Houston's 18th Congressional Seat!

In an awe-inspiring announcement that has captured the attention of Houstonians, the remarkable Amanda Edwards, a leading contender in the Houston mayoral race, has revealed her ambitious bid for the esteemed 18th Congressional Seat. With unwavering determination, Edwards declared her intent to represent Houston, Texas, in the U.S. Congress, igniting a wave of excitement and enthusiasm among her supporters.

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Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular at CityCentre

Families invited to celebrate Fourth of July with an evening of festivities at the premier dinning, shopping and entertainment destination

CITYCENTRE, Houston's premier dining, shopping, and entertainment destination, is inviting families to join in the Fourth of July festivities at their highly anticipated In- dependence Day Fireworks Spectacular. On Tuesday, July 4, from 7 to 10 p.m., a fun-filled evening of food, fireworks, and freedom awaits all attendees.

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City of Houston Activates Heat Emergency Plan

Libraries, community centers, multi-service centers available as cooling centers for people to take refuge from the heat

The City of Houston is activating its Public Health Heat Emergency Plan, providing resources for people to take refuge from extreme heat.

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Houston City Candidates Continue to Play Musical Chairs

With two months to go until the Monday, August 21 filing deadline for Houston Mayor, City Controller, five at large (citywide), and 11 City Council seats, the list of candidates continues to shuffle at the city secretary’s office, where candidates are required to name a campaign treasurer before being permitted to politicize, raise, or spend campaign money.