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AARP Texas Accepting 2023 Community Challenge Grant Applications
The annual program aims to make communities in Texas more livable for people of all ages
AARP Texas invites local eligible organizations and governments across the country to apply for the 2023 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 15 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. Grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable in the long-term by improving public spaces, transportation, housing, civic engagement, diversity and inclusion, and more.
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Visit Citycentre for Shopping, Dining, Entertainment, and More
Retail Tenant Offerings, Promotions, and Happenings
Houston-based Midway, a privately owned, fully integrated real estate investment and development firm, is pleased to announce that CITYCENTRE’s tenants are offering a variety of promotions and happenings now through March 31, 2023. The premier mixed-use destination for upscale shopping, dining, and entertainment is elevating the experience for everyone visiting or living at CITYCENTRE.
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AARP Texas Accepting 2023 Community Challenge Grant Applications
The annual program aims to make communities in Texas more livable for people of all ages
AARP Texas invites local eligible organizations and governments across the country to apply for the 2023 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 15 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. Grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable in the long-term by improving public spaces, transportation, housing, civic engagement, diversity and inclusion, and more.
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Fifth grader wins Houston ISD’s 2023 MLK Oratory Speech Competition
Houston ISD is getting an early start to the MLK holiday. The district held its 27th annual MLK Oratory Speech Competition on Friday. Twelve fourth and fifth grade students from different elementary schools across the district presented three-to-five minute speeches. This year’s theme was “What would Dr. King say to us today about hope for tomorrow.”
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Houston Public Library is a 'Fine Free' System for Cardholders
With the support of Mayor Sylvester Turner and approval by Houston City Council, Houston Public Library (HPL) will no longer charge late fines on overdue books and other borrowed items. This change is effective January 11, 2023. By eliminating late fines, HPL joins other public library systems across North America in lowering financial barriers to library access and creating more equitable services for all users.
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Houston School Fair at the Zoo To Bring Learning Options, Free Fun to Families
Event to feature one-on-one application help, free admittance to zoo
A bilingual school fair at the Houston Zoo on Saturday, Jan. 21 offers families a chance to gather school information and enjoy special animal interactions, all in one morning.
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Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Appointed to EPA Local Government Advisory Committee
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the appointment of 15 new and 7 returning members to the Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC). The announcement came at a public meeting of the Committee, where members presented recommendations on implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
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Keeping the Dream Alive: UH Events Celebrating MLK's Legacy Throughout January
“We must use time creatively in the knowledge that the time is always right to do right.”
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Two Texans Receive National Red Cross Lifesaving Awards
What started out as “a normal day” at community swimming pool last summer was anything but, when a lifeguard’s quick response saved two lives within minutes of each other, earning two Texans national recognition from American Red Cross.
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Houston Rank Among the Country’s 50 Best Places to Rent a New Apartment. Outside The Big City, Renters Have Even More Options to Upgrade [RentCafe]
New year, new apartment! As rentals are a red-hot commodity and many apartment buildings across the U.S. are almost fully occupied, renters have a better chance of finding a new place to call home in newly built rental communities.
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Luke Bryan, Kane Brown, Sam Hunt, Elle King, Parker McCollum, Justin Moore, Jordan Davis, Mitchell Tenpenny, and More Lead Lineup for the 2023 “iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One”
Hosted by Bobby Bones, the iHeartCountry Festival Will Take Place at Moody Center in Austin, Texas on Saturday, May 13 and Will Broadcast Across iHeartMedia’s Country Music Radio Stations Nationwide
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Stabbing of student of Asian descent was motivated by race, suspect allegedly said. Now, another US community is pushing back on anti-AAPI hate
The suspect in an unprovoked attack allegedly said she was motivated by race when she repeatedly stabbed the victim -- a student of Asian descent at Indiana University -- last week on a city bus, according to court documents and a student group.
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Canadian Rockies Culinary Experience
In Alberta, located in western Canada, you will find a region home to diverse and delicious cuisines influenced by the area’s natural resources and cultural heritage. From savory meats such as Alberta beef and bison to locally grown grains and vegetables, Alberta offers a wide variety of foods. If you planning a trip to Alberta soon and need a guide for places to wine and dine, this article is for you. If you aren’t planning a trip to Alberta, you’ll want to book your flight after reading this article!
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Movie Review: Plane
Plane is an action flick that offers cheap thrills for movie-goers that enjoy mindless cinema.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Events taking place in Hampton
Events in Hampton will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. throughout the month. The day is observed on the third Monday in January each year. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day became a federal holiday in 1983 when President Ronald Reagan signed the bill into law. Despite it becoming a federal holiday, the day was first formally celebrated in 1986 and it wasn’t until 2000 when all 50 states decided to honor the day. The day observes the work that Dr. King contributed to the Civil Rights Movement.
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HISD students to share their 2022 vision of MLK’s dream during 27th annual Oratory competition
Houston Independent School District top 12 student finalists will showcase their public speaking skills at the final round of the 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory competition. Fourth and fifth grade students will present their composed 3-to-5-minute speeches addressing this year’s topic “What would Dr. King say to us today about hope for tomorrow?”
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Netflix, NHMC & Five Organizations Release Inaugural Selections for "Created By" Initiative
The National Hispanic Media Coalition applauds the selection of diverse writers for the Created By Initiative, offering script development deals by Netflix. Out of the chosen writers, three are alumni of NHMC's writers program, Zoila Amelia Galeano, Jeffrey Nieves and Emily Eslami Nieves. NHMC would also like to congratulate our alumni Diego Moreno who was nominated by the Native American Media Alliance.
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2023 SXSW Film & TV Festival Lineup Announced With Dungeons & Dragons on Opening Night
Announcing the initial 2023 SXSW Film & TV Festival lineup with everything from bloodthirsty demons and Flamin' Hot Cheetos to a toy designer from El Salvador and the highly anticipated Opening Night film Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley.
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Mortgage rates inched down last week, after a slight increase the week before
Mortgage rates inched down last week, after a slight increase the week before.
