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Houston Rated #1 Party City By Evite

Evite Unveils the Top 10 Party Cities in the U.S. You’ll never believe who’s #1.

Evite, the leading digital service for bringing people together, today announced the Top 10 Party Cities of 2017. Evite’s third annual list recognizes the cities that rank highest when it comes to planning events throughout the year.

Top Rosé Picks For Summer 2019

Houston Style shares its top Rosé picks for the summer.

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NYC Men Teach Initiative Recruits Black Men As Public School Teachers

Efforts are underway to recruit more teachers of color, and one such successful initiative is in New York. NYC Men Teach was started two years ago under Mayor Bill de Blasio; the program is part of the mayor’s Young Men’s Initiative (YMI), started under former Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

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40 Lessons for Thriving in These Challenging Times

The world is at a juncture, and we need to rethink our approach, cautions writer and journalist Nadia Michel. Geopolitics are shifting, and technology has advanced more since the pandemic than over the last 15 years. While we continue to make advancements, knowing where to go from here can be difficult. There are so many successful entrepreneurs making a difference, but how do they do it, and what can we learn from them?

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Celebrate 2023 at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit with Kids Eat Free

World’s largest barbecue concept offers family-friendly deal all of January

What better way to ring in 2023 than by bringing the family to the world’s largest barbecue concept Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, where KIDS EAT FREE all January long.

Dare to Scale Offers Strategies for Growing a Business Gracefully and with Confidence

Start-ups start out with big dreams: The entrepreneur has a great product or service that can deliver something of value. Eager to share this vision with the world, he or she launches the business and quickly becomes consumed by the day-to-day stresses of putting out fires, overseeing tasks and managing people. The dream has become a nightmare. What went wrong?

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Midtown Dessert Bar, Sugar Frk, Launches Fun, Interactive Events for National Dessert Month

Sugar Frk , the captivating new dessert café and bar in Houston's Post Midtown Square, is celebrating National Dessert Month with the introduction of new interactive events that bring people and families together to share the joyful experience of creating their own sweet treats!

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Rice Baker Institute Experts Analyze Impact of Taiwan's Presidential Election on Politics and Energy

In a compelling exploration of Northeast Asia's energy landscape and political dynamics, experts at Rice University's prestigious Baker Institute for Public Policy delve into the ramifications of Taiwan's recent presidential election. Hosted by David Satterfield, Director of the Baker Institute and former U.S. ambassador, the latest podcast episode offers invaluable insights into the evolving relationship between Taiwan and China, as well as the implications for global energy security.

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What's it like living in Soviet-era housing today?

Across the former Soviet Union and Eastern Bloc, huge concrete complexes stand as testament to Europe's post-war housing drive. Constructed en masse in the second half of the 20th century, their utilitarian designs were usually geared toward providing homes as quickly and cheaply as possible.

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Interactive Exhibition of LEGO® Models Make Their Houston Debut

Larger than life replicas of historic landmarks, wild animals, pop-culture icons and more set to be displayed at the George R. Brown Convention Center starting October 29

Take a trip around the world and experience LEGO® in new heights and wonderous sights! Starting October 29, the award-winning Awesome Exhibition – The Interactive Exhibition of LEGO® Models created by LEGO® Certified Professional Ryan “The Brickman” McNaught will welcome builders, creators and spectators to the magnificent exhibition of over 30 displays made entirely of LEGO® bricks. This will be the first time the exhibition makes its way to Houston.

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U.S. Department of Energy Awards $1.5 Million to Texas Southern University to Advance Equity in Communities in the Gulf South of the United States

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Economic Impact and Diversity (ED) has announced a cooperative agreement totaling approximately $1.5 million to Texas Southern University (TSU) Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice for the Community Improvements for the Gulf South Project (Gulf South Project) to advance equity in communities located in the Gulf Coast of the United States.

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Today At Apple Kicks Off New Music Lab: Remix With Khalid At Apple Stores Around The World

Learn how to create your own remix of Khalid X Disclosure "Know Your Worth" using only your iPhone and GarageBand

Khalid and Apple today officially announced Music Lab: Remix Khalid where fans around the world are invited to visit their local Apple Store and learn how to create their own unique remix of Khalid X Disclosure "Know Your Worth." Khalid announced the surprise new single over the weekend and it will be available worldwide on Apple Music beginning February 4.

HISD launches ‘Students Within Reach/Return Strong’ campaign to ensure all children engage academically

District seeks to reach students who have not participated in at-home instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Houston Independent School District will launch its Students Within Reach/Return Strong campaign on August 3 with the goal of re-engaging children who have not participated in at-home instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Chronic Conditions More Common in African-Americans

Heart disease, cancer, diabetes and stroke are among the most common causes of illness, disability and death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These chronic conditions and the factors that lead to them can be more common or severe in minorities, including African-Americans.

Texans' Whitney Mercilus deliver pizza to nurses

Houston Texans' Outside Linebacker Whitney Mercilus partnered with Papa John's Houston to deliver pizza to nurses at Texas Children's Hospital earlier today. Mercilus, works with his foundation, WithMerci, which focuses on helping families with children with disabilities; each year Mercilus and the foundation serves Thanksgiving dinner to nearly 50 families at Texas Children's Hospital. Mercilus brought along DJ and Producer Rican McGusty (AKA DJ Big Reeks) from the Waxaholics, also his partner in this giving back mission, Keith Sullins, President of Papa John's Houston, to help deliver 125 pizzas.

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Coca-Cola® Releases Commemorative Championship Can to Celebrate the Houston Astros World Series Victory

In celebration of the Houston Astros’ triumphant 2017 World Series win, Coca-Cola® is giving Astros fans a refreshing way to savor the sweet taste of a Championship.

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The Breakfast Klub Replaces George Floyd Mural with “Black Mount Rushmore”

Popular Texas restaurant, The Breakfast Klub, has replaced a mural of George Floyd on the side of its building with a new painting dubbed the “Black Mount Rushmore.” The mural includes images of Black luminaries who have had significant influence in the advancement of Black people in America and throughout the world. The artwork features Marcus Garvey, Carter G. Woodson, Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois.

Harris County Judge Raises COVID-19 Threat Level to Level 2: Orange

Judge Lina Hidalgo today announced that she is raising the county’s COVID-19 Threat Level Indicator from Level 3: Yellow to Level 2: Orange, the system’s second highest threat level. The threat level has increased due to a number of factors, including a rapid increase in new cases and positivity rate.

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Harris County Attorney's Office Upholds 2022 Election Integrity Amid Legal Challenges

In a decisive victory for electoral integrity, Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee has reaffirmed the validity of the 2022 election outcomes following a series of legal disputes. The latest court ruling dismissed attempts by Erin Lunceford, a Republican candidate, to contest the election results, further upholding the county's commitment to lawful election processes.

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The Open House With Realtor Falyn Davis - Tips for Selling Your Home During COVID

Welcome back to The Open House. With the new Delta variant of COVID-19 spreading rapidly, many of you might be wondering is it safe to still try and buy or sell a house? The short answer is yes.