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What we know about the North Texas outlet mall gunman and his online posts

A gunman who killed eight people at a Texas shopping mall purportedly wrote online of his support for Nazi ideology, authorities said.

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Tourism Generates Economic Impact of $17B and 120K Jobs for Houston

Houston First Corporation to ‘Move Travel Forward’ in celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week

Houston First Corporation will spotlight the essential role travel and tourism play in driving growth and innovation as part of National Travel and Tourism Week. Now in its 40th year, the annual industry tradition takes place May 7-13 and was established by the U.S. Travel Association to celebrate the value travel brings to local economies, businesses, and individuals. This year, Houston joins other industry leaders in highlighting how integral travel is to every industry through the theme #TravelForward.

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HCC celebrates new student ‘Eagle Market’ food pantry in partnership with Houston Food Bank

Helping alleviate food insecurity

Supporting students’ holistic needs and helping to quell food insecurity, Houston Community College (HCC) will hold a ribbon cutting for the HCC Southeast Eagle Market on May 10, 2023.

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The Collective opens its May exhibition at Cypress art studio “Now Collaboration” features Jo El Mercer and Ezra Hezekiah

The Community Artists’ Collective opens its May exhibition, “Now Collaboration,” at the Province 8 Art Studio, 17037 FM Road 529 in Cypress on Saturday, May 13, from 2 to 5 p.m.

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Large-scale Nuclear Training Exercise to Take Place in Houston

From May 1-5, 2023, a large-scale, multi-agency nuclear incident training exercise will take place in the southeast Houston and Harris County area. The training exercise will not pose any risk to area residents; the public does not need to be alarmed by training-related activity, including the presence of military personnel and aircraft, and people in protective equipment.

Houston Man Who Killed Two, Injured Third Sentenced to 49 Years in Prison

A Houston man who killed two men and injured a third man in separate shootings beginning in 2014 was sentenced to 49 years in prison for each case in a plea agreement this week, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

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Houston Parks and Recreation Department's Brock Park to Reopen as Adventure Park

Park to become a multi-use facility focused on adventure sports.

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) will host the grand reopening of Brock Park on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from noon to 3 p.m. Brock Park is located at 8201 John Ralston, Houston, TX 77078 in northeast Houston. The new Brock Park has been reimagined as an adventure park, featuring amenities like a ropes course, Ninja Warrior course, a kayak/canoe launch, nature-based programming, and enhanced site security. The park is the first of its kind in the City of Houston.

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JINYA Ramen Bar Celebrates Grand Opening in Spring Branch

Acclaimed Japanese ramen restaurant to open ninth restaurant in Houston area on May 10

Houston, you DON’T have a ramen problem, thanks to JINYA Ramen Bar. The acclaimed Japanese restaurant – famous for its bold noodles that are cooked with thick, rich broth – is celebrating a ninth location in Space City with a grand opening in Spring Branch on May 10.

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Ion’s Second Annual Activation Festival

From May 17-19, Ion will be hosting its second annual Activation Festival and we’d love to extend an invitation for you to join us at an event and meet its speakers.

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Ahmad Goree Named New Leader of Dallas Southern Pride

More than 10K people expected to attend the 2023 Juneteenth Unity Weekend Celebration event June 15-20 in Dallas

Dallas Southern Pride (DSP), the premier organization hosting pride events throughout the Dallas metroplex, announced today that Ahmad Goree, former director of public affairs, will assume the role of chief operations officer and director of engagement of Dallas Southern Pride, effective immediately. Goree succeeds the late Kirk Myers-Hill, who was president of Dallas Southern Pride, and a beloved member of the community whose contributions will be greatly missed.

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White House open to a short-term debt limit fix, OMB director says

The White House on Thursday expressed openness to a short-term fix to the debt ceiling as the US barrels toward a June default with the full faith and credit of the US government in the balance.

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These are the key bills signed by DeSantis this year

Throughout this year's session, the Republican-controlled Florida legislature has pushed through several pieces of legislation that are considered big policy wins for GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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Harris County Teens Recognized in HCDE's Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Ceremonies

Beaming smiles and proud parents poured into the Wortham Theater Center this week for the 2023 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards regional award ceremonies sponsored by Harris County Department of Education.

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Take Control of Your Asthma and Allergies During This Peak Season

May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month

For almost 40 years, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has declared May as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. It is a time to recognize the impact of asthma and allergies on individuals and families across the country. Harris County Public Health (HCPH) aims to educate its residents about these conditions, triggers, and treatments, to help people with asthma and allergies better manage their symptoms.

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University of Houston to Announce Major Gift to Strengthen Nursing Education, Address Nursing Shortage

Celebration Event on May 8 at 10 a.m. at UH at Sugar Land

The University of Houston will announce a multimillion-dollar gift to its College of Nursing that will help bolster the nursing workforce amid a significant labor shortage in the profession. The college will officially be renamed in honor of the donors.

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Over 80 groups tell federal regulators Key Bank broke $16.5Billion Promise

Cross-country redlining aided wealthy white communities while excluding Black areas

For much of Black America, the availability of affordable and accessible full-bank services has historically been an irritating issue for consumers and small businesses alike.

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President’s Lecture Series: A Conversation on Building a Holistic Approach to Student Success

The final installment of the University of Houston-Downtown’s (UHD) President’s Lecture Series of the 2022-23 academic year: “A Conversation on Building a Holistic Approach to Student Success” with Dr. Harrison Keller, Commissioner, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), and UHD President Loren J. Blanchard.

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Bring Family Back to the Dinner Table With Booker's Soul Food Starters

Chef Booker gets mealtime started with soul food shortcuts so good, Soul Food Sunday will be back in no time

Nobody knows good soul food like Chef Claude Booker – well, except some of our grandmas. But in today’s world, not everyone has the time to put love into a good homecooked meal. You know, the kind of comforting soul food that gets each member of the family excited to sit down for supper. That’s why husband-and-wife team Claude and Crystal Booker decided to transform their cherished family recipes into pantry-ready starter kits that make it easy to bring together the heart and soul of every family through food.

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Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson Announces Show in Houston (Aug. 24) and Dallas (Aug. 25)

Register for Ticketmaster Verified Fan Starting Now In North America Through Sunday, May 7 at 11:59 PM ET at verifiedfan.ticketmaster.com/50cent2023

Today, EMMY® and GRAMMY® award-winning multi hyphenate, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, announced that he will embark on a global tour in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of his game-changing debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin’. Produced by Live Nation and presented by Sire Spirits, The Final Lap Tour will make stops across North America and Europe, including Toyota Center in Houston, TX, on Thursday, August 24, and Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas, TX, on Friday, August 25, 2023.

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Great Things Are Happening at the Ensemble Theatre

The Ensemble Theatre is celebrating their 46th Anniversary Season not only celebrates the genius of African American voices of the past and the present but also offers plays that explore controversial subjects facing our communities.