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Out of this World Series Party on the Plaza at Avenida Houston

Events will celebrate the Astros’ World Series run

Fans that don’t have a ticket to the games can still take part in the action and celebrate the Astros on the Plaza at Avenida Houston—Just one block from Minute Maid Park.

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11-Time Grammy Award-Winner Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds Announces Winter Performances at The Mirage in Las Vegas

Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds will bring his sexy, smooth and soulful sound to The Mirage Hotel & Casino December 27 – 29, 2019 and January 17 – 19, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. at the Terry Fator Theatre. Tickets for this limited engagement will go on sale Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 10 a.m. PT.

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Live Nation Signs Exclusive Multi-Year Booking Deal With Nashville Club The Basement East

Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s leading live entertainment company, today announced a multi-year exclusive booking deal with The Basement East in Nashville, Tennessee. As part of this new venture, Richard Sloven joins the Live Nation Nashville team as a Talent Buyer/Promoter.

Restaurants Can Now Carry Healthier Famous Shrimp Burger with Big Shake’s New Partnership

Chef Big Shake’s popular shrimp burgers will now be available in more restaurants with the company’s new distribution partnership

Known for some of the best fried chicken and famous shrimp burgers, Big Shake’s Hot Chicken & Fish has entered into a new partnership with Performance Food Group. The partnership will help the restaurant expand, by giving other restaurants an opportunity to carry their famous shrimp burger. The partnership and growth is being fueled by their new and improved shrimp burger, which is currently available at several restaurant locations.

Unbullied: Book Offers A Better Way To Fight Back

Anti-bullying campaigns in schools and communities get a lot of press, so have all the bullies in the world simply stopped being bullies just because there's a heightened awareness of the issue? Of course not. More needs to be done, and some of the answers may lie between the covers of Unbullied – 14 Techniques to Silence the Critics: Externally and Internally from anti-bullying advocate Kalyani Pardeshi.

Bill Recognizing ‘Hidden Figures’ for Contributions to U.S. During the Space Race Headed to be Signed Into Law

U.S. Senators Kamala D. Harris (D-CA), Chris Coons (D-DE), and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), along with U.S. Representatives Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) and Frank Lucas (R- OK), applauded the congressional passage of a bipartisan bill they introduced, along with hundreds of their colleagues, to award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Dr. Christine Darden and to posthumously award Congressional Gold Medals to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson.

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Jet-Lagged

Houston Rockets lose preseason game at home to the San Antonio Spurs.

The Rockets looked jet lagged from the time spent in Japan playing two preseason games against the reigning NBA Champions, Toronto Raptors. They lost to the San Antonio Spurs 128 – 114 in their final preseason game at home. Houston (3-2) will open up the 2019-20 NBA season against the Milwaukee Bucks next Thursday.

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Atatiana Jefferson, Killed by Police Officer in Her Own Home

Atatiana Jefferson, a 2014 Xavier University biology graduate who worked in the pharmaceutical industry and was contemplating becoming a doctor, lived a life of purpose that mattered to all of those who gathered for a vigil on Sunday, Oct. 13, outside of her single-story, purple-painted home in Fort Worth.

Father and Son at Anaba Wines Open Contemporary Vintners House Tasting Room

Anaba Wines today announced it will welcome guests to its Vintners House, a new tasting destination in Sonoma's Carneros region, beginning this weekend, October 19. Comfortably elegant, Anaba Vintners House is a reflection of the founding Sweazey family's belief in gracious and uncomplicated hospitality. The thoughtful space includes a long communal table and bar for casual tastings, as well as a light-filled room with cozy, intimate seating areas for in-depth wine education.

DACAMERA presents Blue Note Records 80th Birthday Celebration, Nov. 2

DACAMERA of Houston continues its 2019–2020 jazz series with Blue Note Records 80th Birthday Celebration, an evening honoring the legendary jazz record label with performances by three outstanding artists on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. at the Wortham Theater Center’s Cullen Theater. The first date in a nationwide anniversary tour, the concert lineup features Kandace Springs, James Francies and the James Carter Organ Trio, each performing a set of their own music, followed by a finale with all of the artists coming together to perform a classic Blue Note tune.

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The Lone Star State has spiders, bats and pumpkins

From bats and spiders to pumpkins, the Lone Star State is home to some of the most iconic symbols of Halloween. Here are some interesting facts about some of these seemingly spooky Texas residents, as provided by Texas A&M AgriLife experts:

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C. Baldwin Officially Opens its Doors, Honoring the Past and Welcoming the Future of Hospitality in Downtown Houston

C. Baldwin, Curio Collection by Hilton delivers a special hotel experience in the heart of Houston's financial district.

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KHOU Documentary Honored With Regional Emmy Nomination

KHOU, the TEGNA owned CBS affiliate and a leader in original and innovative storytelling received a 2019 Lone Star Emmy Awards nomination for their documentary “A Common Thread.” KHOU is the only Houston media outlet to receive a nomination in the Documentary – Cultural/Historical category. The documentary “A Common Thread” celebrates the 20th anniversary of the non-profit organization Dress for Success Houston.

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Peanut-Powered Protein

Nutritious ideas for flavor-filled family meals

Sitting down for a homemade meal may feel harder to come by these days, but recipes that are both nutritious and flavorful can help bring your loved ones together at the family table.

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Blow The Whistle - Trump & The Impeachment Inquiry

House Democrats have subpoenaed documents from Rudy Giuliani as they press forward with the Trump impeachment inquiry.

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Second Chance Job Fair

City Council Member Dwight Boykins is pleased to announce his upcoming annual 2nd Chance Job Fair on Thursday, September 19, 2019.

Laverne Cox poised to make history with Emmy nod

Laverne Cox could make history on Sunday as the first transgender actress to win the coveted Emmy Award.

Houston Texans OLB Whitney Mercilus AFC Defensive Player of the Week

The NFL has named Houston Texans OLB Whitney Mercilus the AFC Defensive Player of the Week following his performance in the team’s 13-12 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 2. This marks his second career Player of the Week award and first since Week 1 of the 2016 season.

Teriyaki Madness to Celebrate Opening in The Woodlands, Texas on September 23

Houston-area resident Kevin Jennings is growing the presence of the Seattle-style teriyaki restaurant with a new location in The Woodlands.

Downtown District announces 2019 Heartmade Harvest Market lineup

Free outdoor event at Main Street Square to feature more than 70 regional artists

On Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Houston Downtown Management District (Downtown District) partners with Tracy Carlson Photography and Crush Design Co. to present the annual Heartmade Harvest Market at Main Street Square, located at Main and McKinney in the heart of Downtown Houston. The event is free to attend, and all booth fees benefit Artists for Artists, a Houston-based organization that offers assistance to local artists experiencing career-threatening emergencies.