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Lisa Valadez

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Adventure Awaits When You #UnlockTampaBay

vNow that the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is over, it’s time to start planning this year’s vacation getaways. For some, an international destination might be an option but for others on a more limited budget, domestic travel is the way to go in 2019.

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Hopdoddy Opens Its Newest Location in CityCentre

Burger enthusiasts rejoice! Hopdoddy Burger Bar has opened its newest location in CityCentre, one of Houston’s premiere destinations for food, shopping, and entertainment.

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Beto O’Rourke: Of the People, For the People

The first time I saw Beto O’Rourke was February 2017, well before he became “Beto O’Rourke For Senate.”

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WILLIAM CHRIS VINEYARDS EXPANDS DISTRIBUTION IN TEXAS

100% Texas-grown wine, William Chris Vineyards now available in select restaurants and retail locations across the state with additional locations to be announced.

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Celebrate Father’s Day with Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège

Father’s Day only comes around once a year, and trust us, dear old dad probably has enough ties in his closet. So what better way to celebrate the occasion than with Hennessy’s new V.S.O.P. Privilège’s 200th Anniversary Bottle?

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Paul Wall, Cricket Wireless Team for Mother’s Day Surprise

When Paul Wall heard the story of Dr. Bernada Baker and “Baby Bella,” he had to spring into action.

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Confessions of a Weekend With the All New Nissan Leaf

Travel writing was once my passion.

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Valentine’s Day 2018: Spa Retreat Day for the One You Love

Does your sweetheart need a day of rest, relaxation, and perhaps a little pampering? Does your sweetheart need a day of rest, relaxation, and perhaps a little pampering?

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Astros, Texans, and JC Penney Partner to Spread Holiday Cheer to Harvey Families

With the Christmas season in full swing, JC Penney’s annual Giving Sprees decided to make it a hometown affair last Tuesday.

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Exclusive Furniture Hits The Ground In The Wake Of Harvey

For many Houstonians, Hurricane Harvey meant two things: before the storm and after the storm. After a few hours of wondering when the storm would actually hit, the city became battered with heavy rains for six consecutive days, resulting in historic flooding that the city had never experienced before. By the time the rain had stopped, the city of Houston along with Beaumont and Port Arthur had sustained more than 50 inches of rain or about four-feet, breaking the national record.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Brings 'Detroit' to Houston

Sheila Jackson Lee knew the importance of ‘Detroit’. So much so that when the film regarding the 1967 killing of three African-American men during the 12th Street Riot began screening across the country, she secured the only Tex- as-based screening and decided upon Houston to show it. It occurred only moments after a lengthy panel discussion in regards to community-based policing and reforms in criminal justice and the bail system.

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Hispanicize 2017

From Houston to Miami, #TeamStyleMag was upfront and center for this year’s Hispanicize conference, which is the largest annual event for Latino trendsetters and newsmakers in digital content creation, journalism, marketing, entertainment, and tech entrepreneurship. Held from April 3 – April 6 at the downtown JW Marriott Marquis, Hispanicize was definitely the place to be for the who’s who of Latino influencers.

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Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilege Salutes Texas Grammy Winners

Hennessy Privilege toasts Grammy winners from Texas.

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Spring Break, Fiesta, San Antonio & The Hotel Contessa

Spring Break fever has been in full effect for weeks now due to the warm weather we’ve been experiencing. While thoughts of tropical islands and pristine beaches may fill our daydreaming minds, let’s face it, sometimes the budget isn’t quite there to experience. But, you don’t have to entirely forgo your well-deserved vacation when the beautiful neighboring city of San Antonio is just a short drive away.

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This is Who We Are

As journalists, we tend to want to remain neutral when reporting about politics and policy. Our job is to report the facts to you. But at times, injustice occurs and our concerns, fears, and anger cannot be contained. Our will and our want to help our community compels us to speak up on a personal level.

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Antonio Brown Hosts Celeb Studded Super Bowl Event For A Great Cause

The whirlwind of the Super Bowl here in Houston brought the city plenty of excitement and fun with all of the interactive activities, parties, celeb sightings, and more. Out of the many (emphasize “many”) events Houston Style covered, Antonio Brown’s ‘Celebrity Super Slam” was definitely one of the most memorable highlights.

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Maxim Party 2017 Presented by Thomas J. Henry

Sports, interactive activities, outdoor concerts, and great food are just a few of the variables that make for a great Super Bowl weekend. And while many Houstonians and out-of-towners alike hopped from one event to the other, whether just for the fun or perhaps to star gaze, it was the coveted Maxim Party that was definitely the talk of the town.

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