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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston open and continues to provide essential services to families

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston continues to provide essential services to Houston area families as they recover from last week’s unprecedented winter storm. In a survey that the organization sent to parents of club members, it was determined that:

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Exotic Pop, Local Entrepreneur Teaming Up to Help Prevent Child Drownings with FREE Swimming Lessons in Third Ward

Exotic Pop, a Houston, Black-owned beverage company known for their signature sodas and exotic brands, and Imaine Molo, a female CEO and majority owner of KISS Vibe Dining, have teamed up to offer FREE swimming lessons to more than 100 Houston Kids this summer in an effort to help prevent child drownings!

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Communities In Schools of Houston receives Presidential Award of Excellence for supporting community recovery efforts in Uvalde

Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS) received the Presidential Award of Excellence at the recent “All In for Students Awards” luncheon held in conjunction with the annual Leadership Town Hall Conference in Washington, D.C., hosted by its parent organization, Communities In Schools.

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Gordon Food Service Announces Texas Expansion with Six New Houston Area Stores

Gordon Food Service®, a privately held and family-managed foodservice distributor with operations in the U.S. and Canada, today announced it will open six new Gordon Food Service Stores in the greater Houston area to serve local restaurants, food operations and the public. The new Gordon Food Service Stores are the first Texas locations and the most opened by the company at one time.

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Parkway, Local Businesses join Houston Random Acts of Kindness to Launch ‘RAK Rooms’ with HISD WrapAround Programs

Houston Random Acts of Kindness Day (RAK Day) Founders, Treveia and David Dennis, today announced a very special initiative to celebrate Houston Random Acts of Kindness Day today, July 25, 2022! The RAK Day founders are teaming up with Parkway, Inc., and other local businesses to launch “RAK Rooms” that encourage and reward good behavior and academic achievement among students at HISD Schools!

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Large-scale Nuclear Training Exercise to Take Place in Houston

From May 1-5, 2023, a large-scale, multi-agency nuclear incident training exercise will take place in the southeast Houston and Harris County area. The training exercise will not pose any risk to area residents; the public does not need to be alarmed by training-related activity, including the presence of military personnel and aircraft, and people in protective equipment.

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Early Voting Is Here Monday, October 23rd

Early voting is available starting Monday, October 23. This Monday, October 23, marks the beginning of early voting for the Tuesday, November 7 General Election, which includes 18 candidates for Houston Mayor, four candidates for controller, 23 running in 11 separate districts, and 27 for at-large City Council. City Propositions, County Bonds, and State Constitution Amendments are on the ballot. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Mayor Turner Recognizes October as National Code Compliance Month

Mayor Sylvester Turner joined leaders from the City and around the country in observing October as National Code Compliance Month, recognizing and appreciating the hard work done by the many City employees, contractors, and private citizens to keep our communities safe.

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Houston Public Library Welcomes Cynthia Wilson As New Interim Executive Director

In a pivotal move for the Houston Public Library System (HPL), Mayor John Whitmire announces the appointment of the dynamic Cynthia Wilson as the new interim Executive Director. An acclaimed former educator and seasoned executive leader in enhancing workplace performance, Wilson steps into this role, effective immediately, to foster the growth and evolution of HPL's vast network.

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Main Course Cooking School Announces HRW menu

Houston’s premiere cooking school awaits inside the gates of MainStreet America. With 6 hands-on cooking stations, accommodating 24 students, the Main Course Cooking School is stocked with the latest cutting-edge appliances from Jenn Air and KitchenAid and real-world Chef Instructors. It’s a fun and interactive destination for everyone from newbie to novice and for no occasion at all to a family celebration, Girl’s Night Out, Date night or for a gathering of foodie friends who are serious about learning new techniques and recipes.

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EADO Big Boy Toy Brings Miami Flare to Houston

Houston’s Downtown area is rapidly evolving as thousands of young professionals from throughout the country are relocating to the city, many who are in search of new activities to fill their free time. EADO Big Boy Toy Rental is accommodating Houston’s growing young crowd with a more exciting way to travel the city center.

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Houston Wins with Super Bowl 51

After three years of planning, the big game and the nine days of festivals leading up to it finally arrived. Super Bowl LI (51) was the second time the game has been played at NRG Stadium and the third time the City of Houston has hosted.

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The Women Behind Minority Business Growth in Houston

Being in business for yourself is hard. It is always helpful to have a mentor and some assistance to navigate the path to get to your success story. Business owners in Houston are fortunate in that respect to have a plethora of resources at hand to assist in that department. Some of the main resources for minorities are in the form of our chambers. The Greater Houston Black Chamber (GHBC) and the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (HHCC) are avenues that entrepreneurs need to seek out to reach that pinnacle level of achievement.

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Arts District Houston Launches with New Mural Project Paying Homage to Neighborhood's Rich History

Arts District Houston (the Arts District), a state-appointed Arts and Cultural District, will reveal its first major mural project since Art Alley at Sawyer Yards, with a new, interactive series that will reflect the rich history of Houston’s historic First and Sixth Wards. With five projects in the works, the murals will engage multiple artists across various mediums to reflect what is unique about the neighborhoods that make up the Arts District and culminate with an “Arts District Houston” mural in October during Arts District Month. A ribbon-cutting and unveiling event will formally introduce the Arts District, previously known as Washington Avenue Arts District, and the on-going mural project on August 30 at Henderson and Kane General Store from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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A Million Dollars Will ‘Level Up’ Thousands of Houston Area Residents Out of Digital Divide

If you’ve ever played a popular 80’s video game, then you know about the disadvantages your char- acter has right out of the gate. You can’t jump as high or as far, and it’s easier to lose the level and have to start all over again. But in the first few seconds, there’s usually always a chance to ‘level up’ your character. Instantly, you can jump higher and farther, run faster and if you encounter an enemy, you still have another chance at winning the level.

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Texas Education Agency to Take Control of HISD in June

HISD takeover has happened. TEA confirms it will appoint a board of managers and a superintendent.

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Wells Fargo to host free “Advancing Homeownership” fair in Houston

Rising rents have people questioning whether now is a good time to buy a home. Wells Fargo will host a free “Advancing Homeownership Fair” to help Houston residents learn more about the homebuying process, local resources available for down payment and closing costs and opportunities that may help them achieve the goal of becoming a homeowner. The fair will take place on Saturday, July 15, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Houston Community College, 6815 Rustic Street, Houston TX 77087. Complimentary Breakfast will be served.

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Houston Ballet Announce “Divergence” and “Swan Lake”

Houston Ballet closes out the 2022-2023 season with two final blockbuster productions: Divergence, May 25 – June 4, and Swan Lake, June 8 – 18. Divergence features three ballets from world renowned choreographers, Aszure Barton, Stanton Welch AM and Justin Peck, each with their own distinct style. Then the Company will finish the season with one of ballet’s most iconic works, Swan Lake. In Stanton Welch’s opulent production, the main characters are imbued with greater psychological complexity, giving the work a twenty-first-century pace.

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Cynthia Cooper: A True Houston Sports Legend

It is not easy to become an icon in the city of Houston, especially in the sports world. The fans are very strict about whom they give the title "Houston Sports Legend."

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Red Bull Dance Your Style: A Spectacular Showcase of Houston's Finest Dancers

Get ready to witness the electrifying energy of Red Bull Dance Your Style as it returns to Houston on Saturday, March 2nd at the iconic POST Houston venue. This international mixed-style dance competition promises an exhilarating day of freestyle battles and sensational performances, all within a vibrant atmosphere of creativity and expression.