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Beat the Heat at Chuck E. Cheese Now with More Play Time and More Music All Summer Long
Chuck E. Cheese Upgrades New Summer Fun Pass, Announces Hot Summer Nights Dance Parties in partnership with KIDZ BOP
Chuck E. Cheese, the number one family entertainment fun center, is leveling-up its Summer of Fun celebration to deliver fans the ultimate summer playcation experience. Starting June 27 through August 28, fans can now expect DOUBLE the play time with an upgraded Summer Fun Pass and cool entertainment for Hot Summer Nights in July.
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Biden to speak about 'the continued battle for the soul of the nation' Thursday
President Joe Biden will travel to Philadelphia on Thursday for a primetime speech on "the continued battle for the soul of the nation" in front of Independence Hall, the White House said Monday.
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Jill Biden tests negative for Covid-19 and will return to Washington on Tuesday
First lady Jill Biden has tested negative for Covid-19 after a rebound case and will return to the Washington, DC, area on Tuesday, communications director Elizabeth Alexander said in a statement Monday.
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Alley Theatre Announces the Cast & Creative Team of Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me A Soprano
Ken Ludwig's Lend Me a Soprano
Ken Ludwig, America’s preeminent comic playwright and author of recent Alley hits The Three Musketeers and Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, debuts his latest play, Lend Me A Soprano, to kick off the season.
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Musk's legal team to depose whistleblower Peiter Zatko in Twitter case
Elon Musk's legal team has subpoenaed former Twitter head of security and whistleblower Peiter "Mudge" Zatko to appear for a deposition in its legal fight against Twitter over their acquisition deal on September 9.
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A named tropical system is likely by Labor Day. Here's how it could affect weekend plans
The National Hurricane Center is actively watching four areas right now for tropical development, and two have a decent shot of affecting the US on Labor Day weekend.
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New Chef Lineup Brings Immersive Dining Experience at Kulture Restaurant with Black Chef Table
Kulture restaurant announces the new line-up of featured chefs for the rest of 2022 as part of its Black Chef Table pop-up dining series. The dinners, which are frequently sold out, bring chefs from across the country with a variety of backgrounds to create unique, immersive experiences for diners. Elaborate decor partnered with live music are the appetizer to the main entree - a multi-course dinner that exposes guests to cultures from around the world.
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Houston Grand Opera Presents Monkey and Francine in the City of Tigers at Miller Outdoor Theatre Monday, October 10 through Thursday, October 13
Fun-filled, family-friendly opera comes to Miller Outdoor Theatre
Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will present Monkey and Francine in the City of Tigers, part of its Opera to Go! series specifically designed for students, at Miller Outdoor Theatre from Monday, October 10 through Thursday, October 13.
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Megan Thee Stallion Brings Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium to Houston
Megan Thee Stallion’s The Pete and Thomas Foundation has partnered with Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (Southern Black Girls) for the Journey Dream Bus Tour. The month-long caravan kicked off this month in Atlanta, GA and will make a stop in Houston on September 13th!
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Jazz Up Your Sunday Night with Eric Gales and Diunna Greenleaf
Jazz up your Sunday night with the sounds of various artists headlining at the Houston Blues Festival. See the famed Eric Gales and Diunna Greenleaf for experience like none other at Houston’s downtown night spot, The Rustic Houston.
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City of Houston, Houston Community College sign agreement to train 500,000 citizens, employees in disaster resiliency and sustainability
On the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Community College (HCC) Chancellor Cesar Maldonado, Ph.D., P.E., signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will address one of the City's significant goals - to train 500,000 citizens, employees, small businesses, volunteers, and first responders in new resiliency training programs starting in the Fall 2022.
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Fed chair Jerome Powell warns fight against inflation will bring 'some pain'
Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell warned that the central bank's mission to tame inflation will result in "some pain" for US households.
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Ford raising the price of the Mustang Mach-E by as much as $8,000
Just weeks after announcing it was raising the price of the Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup, Ford announced it is similarly boosting prices for its other popular electric vehicle, the Mustang Mach-E.
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Sandy Hook families ask judge to order Alex Jones to relinquish control of his company, alleging he transferred millions to himself and family
The families of Sandy Hook victims allege that Alex Jones' company Free Speech Systems has "systematically transferred millions of dollars" to Jones, his family and companies he controls in order to avoid compensating victims' families, according to a court filing.
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Houston Texans and Partners Launch $400,000 Grant to Support Social Justice and Racial Equity Initiatives in Houston
The Houston Texans, ConocoPhillips, Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages and Miller Lite announce the Inspire Change Grant
The Houston Texans, ConocoPhillips, Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages and Miller Lite are proud to announce the Inspire Change Grant, which will fund programs, seed projects and create partnerships that support social justice and racial equity efforts in Houston.
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Apple TV+ announces critically-acclaimed bilingual comedy series “Acapulco” to return for second season on Friday, October 21
Apple TV+ announced today that the second season of the global hit comedy series “Acapulco,” starring and executive produced by SAG-Award winner Eugenio Derbez, will return on Friday, October 21, 2022. The two-episode season premiere will be followed by a new episode every Friday.
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Sarah Marie Daniel Releases "I Finally Agree With God - I Am Fabulous"
Literary Offering to Transform Joy and Wellness for the World
Wellness Coach and Transformation Guru Sarah Marie Daniel has been battling an undiagnosed, progressively debilitating condition that mimics Multiple Sclerosis for over 25 years. After falling over 6,000 times, resulting in broken bones, teeth, ribs, scratches, scrapes, burns and far too many emotional battle scars to name, still she has mastered the art of dusting herself off and getting back up again. Her book, “I Finally Agree With God, I AM Fabulous” is a roadmap for the realization of destiny.
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BARC to 'Clear the Shelters' with Extended Hours, Waived Adoption Fees
BARC, the City of Houston's Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, has joined NBCUniversal Local’s 2022 Clear The Shelters pet adoption and donation campaign, through August 31, 2022. As part of this year's campaign, BARC's Adoption Center will be open for additional hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2022. All pet adoption fees will also be completely waived for the final weekend on August 27 and 28, 2022.
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HISD Expands Participation in Verizon Innovative Learning
The partnership will bring free tech education to more local Title I schools
On Thursday, August 18, eight HISD middle schools will kick off their participation in Verizon Innovative Learning, Verizon’s award-winning education initiative, which addresses barriers to digital inclusion and helps drive equity within education for some of the most vulnerable populations across the country. In partnership with Digital Promise, the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program provides free technology devices, internet access and innovative STEM learning programs to teachers and students to help give under-resourced students the technology, education, and opportunity they deserve. Being part of the program will keep students connected, helping to facilitate learning wherever it is taking place.