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Burgers and Brew: The Perfect Pair at Hopdoddy

How do you take the everyday burger and make it better? Start with fresh ingredients, homemade buns, farm-raised beef, and a creative mind to think of something different. And there you have Hopdoddy, an Austin based burger bar that is taking burgers to the next level.

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The Kentucky Derby: five reasons why you shouldn't miss it

It's often referred to as "The most exciting two minutes in sports." So what makes the Kentucky Derby so special?

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The network America relies on celebrates Hispanic Heritage today and every day

Verizon honors the Hispanic community with free calling to Latin America, exclusive events and on-going access to device financing for new to the country customers

Hispanic Heritage month is officially observed starting today, September 15th, through October 15th, but Verizon recognizes and celebrates the contributions of the community every day, all year long. There are 62 million people of Hispanic descent living in the United States, including Verizon’s Hispanic employees, customers and the communities we serve and we make it a priority to provide the best value, offers and experiences to them all year round.

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Unearth the Past: Rice University Hosts Hands-On Archaeology Workshop Feb. 10-11

Delve into the mysteries of the past as Rice University transforms into a hub of archaeological discovery at the upcoming Zooarchaeology and Osteology Academy. Set to take place on Feb. 10-11, just days before World Anthropology Day on Feb. 15, this immersive workshop promises to breathe new life into ancient bones, offering participants a rare glimpse into the fascinating world of animal remains.

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US service member injured in Al-Shabaab attack in Somalia

A US service member was injured in Somalia Monday when Al-Shabaab attacked US and Somali forces, according to the US military.

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Congrats to Miss South Africa, But Here’s Why Miss Jamaica Should Have Won the Miss Universe Title!

Miss South Africa, 22-year old Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, was the winner of this year’s Miss Universe pageant, but many people feel that Miss Jamaica, 23-year old Davina Bennett, was the one who really deserved the title.

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If you're planning to take part in the national school walkout, read this

Students across the country are expected to walk out of their classrooms Wednesday morning to protest gun violence. The National School Walkout is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. in every time zone and last for 17 minutes -- a minute for each life lost in the Parkland school shooting.

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H-E-B Deploys Mobile Kitchen to SE Texas and Aid to LA Food Banks

For 115 years, providing aid in times of need is the cornerstone of HEB’s Helping Here philosophy, which promises to stand by communities during times of crisis. As communities across southeast Texas and Louisiana start to recover from the devastating impact of Hurricane Laura, our Partners and disaster response teams have mobilized to provide food, water, and other means of support to those in need.

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Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular at CityCentre

Families invited to celebrate Fourth of July with an evening of festivities at the premier dinning, shopping and entertainment destination

CITYCENTRE, Houston's premier dining, shopping, and entertainment destination, is inviting families to join in the Fourth of July festivities at their highly anticipated In- dependence Day Fireworks Spectacular. On Tuesday, July 4, from 7 to 10 p.m., a fun-filled evening of food, fireworks, and freedom awaits all attendees.

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Coinbase lays off 18% of its workforce and warns of 'crypto winter'

Crypto exchange Coinbase is laying off 18% of its employees as the digital currency market continues to crumble.

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George R.R. Martin is working on three animated ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoffs

George R.R. Martin knows there’s a lot to choose from in terms of content, but that’s not stopping him from adding more abundance.

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NASA Will Try Again to Create Colorful Clouds In the Night Sky

NASA is hoping for some better weather as it attempts to launch a much-anticipated rocket Thursday morning after scrubbing the launch too many times to count.

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Idris Elba on building a wind-powered eco-city; why he doesn’t watch ‘The Wire’

British actor Idris Elba, best known for roles including Stringer Bell from “The Wire” and John Luther from the eponymous TV show, has ambitions beyond the screen. For his latest role, he wants to build a “smart eco-city” that runs off wind power on an island off the West African country of Sierra Leone.

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First Ever Black Woman-Owned Comic Book Store on the East Coast Gets National Attention

When entrepreneur Ariell Johnson opened her comic book store and coffee shop in Kensington, Pennsylvania back in December 2015, it became an instant hit both locally and nationally. Being hailed as the first African American woman to open a comic book store on the east coast, she immediately caught the attention of ABC News, CNN Money, MSNBC, and tons of other web sites and blogs.

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Meta selects Texas Southern University as research partner to enhance Instagram experience

Texas Southern University has been selected to be part of the launch of a new research project by Meta. This research, led by Meta’s Civil Rights and Responsible AI Teams, is being done with the goal of creating a better user experience for historically marginalized communities.

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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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RodeoHouston Welcomes 11 Newcomers to the Rotating Stage in 2017

Individual Tickets on Sale Saturday, Jan. 14, 10 A.M.

More than half of the star-studded entertainer lineup scheduled to perform at RodeoHouston® will take the rotating stage for the first time in 2017.

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Dare to bare: 15 of the world's best nude beaches

Although still taboo in many places, casting aside your clothes at the shore has become a customary practice around the world in recent times.

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2017 Houston Texans Single-Game Tickets On Sale Thursday, July 27

Single-game tickets for the Houston Texans 2017 home games will go on sale Thursday, July 27, at 10 a.m. CT, the team announced today.

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Cynthia Bailey and Mike Hill are divorcing

Two years after they married on 10-10-20, CHill is no more.