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Hollywood Comes to Houston for B. Savvy, Inc Red Carpet Launch Experience
VH1 Love and Hip Hop Reality Star, Producer, Recording Artist and Fitness Trainer Nikko London announces his guest appearance at B. SAVVY, Inc. Launch Experience and Birthday Celebration of top publicists Bella Leah and Berry Dynamic on April 28, 2018 at the Aloft Rooftop Downtown Houston. As the publicists are supporters of National Poetry Month, Hollywood stars are coming to show their support of performance arts, music and spoken word by honoring We Are Writers Block nonprofit organization. The celebrity guest will perform hit singles from his newest album entitled Forever Young.
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The 34th Annual Houston – Texas Home & Garden Show Comes to NRG Center February 14-16, 2020
The 34th Annual Texas Home & Garden Show, the premier destination for the home and garden needs of all Houstonians will return to NRG Center from February 14-16, 2020. The Texas Home & Garden Show is the best resource for expert advice, money saving tips, remodeling ideas, landscape features and everything needed for home and garden projects.
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Realistic Tale Of TV Newsroom Corruption Thrills, Entertains
When greed and corruption invade the airways, the truth isn't the only thing that suffers. Yellow, by Jeanne Charters, is a suspense-filled, cautionary tale that underscores the importance — and the misunderstood vulnerabilities — of a free press.
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Want Fries And A Senior Discount With That? As You Age, Opportunities To Save Abound
As people reach or near their retirement years, getting the most out of every dollar becomes more critical than ever. If they aren’t careful, the savings that took decades to accumulate can quickly evaporate.
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Former NBA Player CJ Watson supports eating better with his healthy vending machines “More Love Within Healthy Vending”
Former NBA player C.J. Watson has been very busy with life after the NBA. Releasing his first book last year "CJ's Big Dream" & his 2nd one this week "CJ's Big Project". The books were written to inspire children. He is now promoting better eating with his new healthy vending machines. "More Love Within Healthy Vending"
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Governor Abbott Requests Major Disaster Declaration from White House
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Trump requesting a presidential declaration of a major disaster in Texas based on the continued impact of COVID-19. This action follows on the heels of a series of proactive measures, including declaring a state of disaster for all 254 Texas counties on March 13, 2020.
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2019 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl to be Called By ESPN's Kevin Brown, Andre Ware and Alyssa Lang
The matchup between No. 25 ranked Oklahoma State University and Texas A&M University will kick off Friday, Dec. 27 at 5:45 p.m. at NRG Stadium and broadcast nationally on ESPN.
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Mobile Mondays w/T-Mobile: Keeping Your Phone Clean
For all the things we touch throughout the day, we touch our phones more than anything else. And multiple studies have shown that our phones are germier than a toilet seat. Yuck. And on top of that, according to recent studies, Americans are checking their phones anywhere from about 50 to 100 times a day, and actually pressing and swiping more than 2,500 times per day.
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Reward now $50K for help finding 8-year-old's killer
The total reward is now $50,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the shooting death of 8-year-old Secoriea Turner.
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Ralph Cooper Recognized at Harris County Commissioner Court for Being Inducted into Texas Radio Hall of Fame
To recognize a media legend who has kept Houston-area residents informed about sports and news for more than a half century, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis congratulated Ralph Cooper at Commissioners Court on Tuesday for his induction into Texas Radio Hall of Fame.
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First-Ever Cadillac Grand Prix of Sebring Propels IMSA’s Return
2020 Cadillac CT5-V will serve as the pace car for IMSA’s second race back on July 18
Cadillac, a brand known for success and performance both on and off the racetrack, will serve as the title sponsor for the Cadillac Grand Prix of Sebring on Saturday, July 18 at Sebring International Raceway in Florida. The event will be the second race back for the 2020 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship series, following the WeatherTech 240 At Daytona on Saturday, July 4.
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Rice professor attracts grant to study magnetism
DOE Early Career award to physicist Ming Yi backs experiments on 2D materials
The Department of Energy’s Office of Basic Energy Sciences has awarded Rice University experimental physicist Ming Yi a five-year grant to explore the details of magnetism in two-dimensional materials.
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Mayor Turner›s Proposed FY 2021 Budget Includes Tough Cuts, Preserves Public Safety and Maintains City Services
This week, Mayor Sylvester Turner presented his proposed FY 2021 budget closing a $169 million gap caused in part by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Comcast offers $31 billion for Sky, setting up showdown with Fox
Comcast has formalized its bid for European broadcaster Sky, a move that sets up a battle royale with rival US powerhouse 21st Century Fox.
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TWEF Launches “Seniors Disaster Preparedness Workshop” for Houston Communities Impacted by Hurricane Harvey
Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation’s (TWEF) has launched a Seniors Disaster Preparedness Workshop entitled “I Survived Harvey” to support Houstonians impacted by Hurricane Harvey. The workshop is being led by TWEF Ambassador Dr. Sherry Blake, a nationally renowned licensed clinical psychologist and advice columnist for Essence Magazine. The first Workshop will be held on June 12, 2018, in Kemah, Texas, reaching communities in need at schools, churches and community centers.
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McCain's last message read aloud as Washington returns to work without him
Republican Sen. John McCain had one more message for his fellow Americans. In a letter read by longtime aide Rick Davis on Monday, McCain encouraged Americans to unite around the ideals that connect them rather than focus on divisions. He also pointedly asked Americans to tear down walls rather than build them.
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Houston Texans vs. San Francisco 49ers Kick Off the Preseason in the State of Football Game
The Houston Texans will play the San Francisco 49ers this Saturday, Aug. 18 in the State of Football/NFL Play Football Game presented by Verizon. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT at NRG Stadium.
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Allstate and Tom Joyner Celebrate Family, Fun and Fellowship Labor Day Weekend at the 16th Annual Allstate Tom Joyner Family Reunion
The popular entertainment host partners again with the insurance company for the event’s 16th year, showcasing Concerts, Family Expo, Celebrities, and Seminars
Tom Joyner, host of the nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show®, and Allstate Insurance Company are celebrating the importance of family fun for every generation at the 2018 Allstate Tom Joyner Family Reunion®. The prominent event, now in its 16th year, will be held at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, FL this Labor Day weekend August 30–September 3.
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Breathtaking And Empowering, Local Photographer Releases Skin Deep: The Skin I'm In, Beyond The Mask Vol. 2
Local Photographer Ferrell Phelps releases his second heart-warming, empowering and dynamic project entitled Skin Deep: The Skin I'm In, Beyond The Mask Vol. 2.
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OpenStax partner schools expected to save students $9.1M on textbooks
Students at nine U.S. colleges and universities that partnered with Rice University-based nonprofit publisher OpenStax last summer are expected to save $9.1 million on textbooks and other course material costs in the upcoming academic year.