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Early Voting Enthusiasm Soars in Houston

On Monday (October 23rd), thousands flocked to 68 Early Vote Polls across Harris County, marking the first day of Early Voting, fueled by the determination to elect the first new mayor and controller in eight years. They were eager to cast their votes in favor of five at-large and 11 distinct district city council races, along with some Houston ISD School Board races, propositions, bonds, and 14 state constitutional amendments.

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Houston Celebrates Africa with a Series of Events in Observance of Africa Day 2021

The City of Houston will mark its 4th annual Houston Africa Day celebration on May 27 by hosting the African Union Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Ambassador Hilda Suka-Mafudze, and 13 Ambassadors from African nations to Houston.

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International Asian American Hotel Owners Association Assists Nora's Home in Facility Expansion

Association Provides Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment for Nora's Home New Construction

The Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) has stepped up to support Nora's Home, Houston's haven for organ failure and transplant patients receiving care in the Texas Medical Center, by providing furniture, fixtures and equipment for its recently announced facility expansion. The expansion will double the existing lodging capacity to include 16 additional guest rooms, which will allow the home to provide an additional 10,800 lodging nights per year to organ transplant patients and their families.

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Houston-based RFC Media Proud of its 3 New Inductees into The Texas Radio Hall of Fame

Longtime Houston radio hosts Pam Kelly, Laurie Kendrick and Maria Todd have been elected to the Texas Radio Hall of Fame’s class of 2022, the latest members of Houston-based RFC Media’s talent roster to be inducted.

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Neighbor Helps Blind Man As 2-Alarm Fire Burns Condos In SW Houston

Neighbors are calling one resident a hero. She helped rescue a blind man who was still inside the burning homes.

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Senator Borris L. Miles Statement on the State Taking Over Houston ISD

“TEA Commissioner Mike Morath announced today that the State of Texas would be taking over Houston ISD, and would be appointing a board of managers and a new superintendent.

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Houston Native Serves as a Member of U.S. Navy’s “Silent Service”

A Houston, Texas, native is serving aboard USS Nevada, one of the world’s most advanced nuclear-powered submarines.

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Justice Served: Child Killer Receives Life Sentence in Landmark Case

In a landmark ruling that reverberated across Houston, a man was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole for the tragic killing of his 8-year-old stepson in 2020. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced the verdict, underscoring the commitment to protect the most vulnerable members of society.

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Houston Ballet Presents Don Quixote

Houston Ballet presents the much-anticipated return of former Artistic Director Ben Stevenson’s Don Quixote, a thrilling revival of the classic tale, gracing the stage for the first time in more than a decade. Houston Ballet continues their Hometown Tour in venues across the city, performing this exciting ballet at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts April 13-15, 2018.

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Memorial Hermann and Aldine ISD Forge Groundbreaking Partnership to Launch HEAL High School for Healthcare Careers

Memorial Hermann Health System and Aldine ISD announce a game-changing partnership to launch HEAL High School, offering students in the Houston area a unique blend of healthcare career education and a comprehensive high school experience

The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency Continues Online Virtual Presentations and Launches Spanish Language Virtual Presentation Series

The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, announced additional online programing through the summer and that the organization is launching Spanish virtual presentations on the first Wednesday of every month at 3 p.m. beginning on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.

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Commissioner Lesley Briones Makes History by Establishing First LGBTQIA+ Commission

Commission will advise Harris County to advance equality and better serve residents

In a 4-1 vote, Harris County Commissioners approved the creation of the County's first LGBTQIA+ Commission.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Hosts Congressional Delegation

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee who serves on the Policing Strategies Working Group or PSWG, which was established to examine police accountability, aggression towards law enforcement and public safety concerns related to these issues

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to Hold Press Conference to Provide An Update On the Coronavirus Pandemic

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Chair of the Congressional Coronavirus Task Force will host a press conference to provide an update on the Coronavirus pandemic for the Houston community and surrounding areas.

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Houston Native Supports Ballistic Missile Defenders in Spain

A 2015 Colegio Pierre Favre, in Mexico, graduate and Houston native is serving in Spain at U.S. Naval Hospital Rota in support of ballistic-missile defense ships forward-deployed to Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota.

Lancôme and Lupita Nyong'o Award Scholarships to 40 Finalists of the NAACP's Act-So Competition Through the Write Her Future Scholarship Fund

After providing mentoring and career services to ACT-SO applicants, year one of Lancôme's partnership with the NAACP for Write Her Future culminated in the donation of $400,000 in scholarships.

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This landlocked country has been named Europe's best for bathing

The quality of Europe's bathing waters has improved dramatically in recent decades, and a new report released this week by the European Environment Agency (EEA) reveals that almost 85% of its bathing sites now rank as "excellent."

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The Hungry Free Summer

School bells ringing are a bigger relief for some families than just getting children out of the house. It means that their children will have two well-balanced meals a day at school. One in six children across America doesn’t know where their next meal will come from. Texas is a distant 43rd for children’s overall well-being with a devastating 25% of the children living in poverty. Houston ranks second in the nation for children living with food insecurity. Harris County has the second highest rate of child food insecurity in the nation. A hungry free summer seems unobtainable but in summer 2019 it was made possible.

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Actor Bill Murray Brings His Charm in a Live Performance of Music and Literature at Jones Hall

The Houston Symphony welcomes award-winning actor and comedian Bill Murray to Jones Hall for a must-see live performance, New Worlds: Bill Murray, Jan Vogler & Friends, at 7:30 p.m. April 16, 2018, featuring music and literature.

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Rice’s Baker Institute to convene ‘Houston Stronger: A Path to A More Equitable City’ Aug. 31

Leaders and experts from government, nonprofits and academia will gather at BakerRipley’s Ripley House Aug. 31 for a public forum convened by Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy to build community consensus around the need for a more equitable Houston.