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Little Red Box Grocery in East End Houston Launches New Affordable and Nutritional Meal Kits with Cooking Matters

The initiative will provide access to healthy foods for communities experiencing inequities in the Second Ward

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Connect With Your Kidneys: DaVita Kicks Off National Kidney Month

DaVita Kidney Care, a division of DaVita Inc. (DVA) and a leading provider of kidney care services in the United States, today celebrates the beginning of National Kidney Month by asking people to take a short risk quiz to help determine their risk of kidney disease, one of the top 10 leading causes of death in the U.S.  

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Ethiopia is now Africa's fastest growing economy

Ethiopia, Africa's second most populated country, is forecast to be the fastest growing economy in Sub-Saharan Africa this year, according to new data from the IMF.

HISD to serve curbside meals during online-only first-six weeks

Students can pick up breakfast and lunch daily at no charge

After a week-long break, the Houston Independent School District is relaunching curbside student meals distribution on Tuesday, Sept. 8 — the first day of the 2020-2021 school year.

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CURBING THE "QUARANTINE 15" Expert Tips to Avoid Weight Gain, Stay Fit, and Body-Image Positive

COVID-19 has forced us into month 2 of isolation. For many, this means another month of binging, boozing, and stress-baking - a perfect recipe for weight gain. All the couch-sitting, TV-watching, and quarantine-snacking are taking a toll on our health. But so are the fat jokes and memes that fill social media.

YES Prep's Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway: A Nourishing Initiative for North Houston Families in Need, Hosted by New North Rankin Elementary

YES Prep Public Schools and YES Prep North Rankin Elementary unite to provide free Thanksgiving turkeys and meal kits to North Houston families in need.

Posh Burger to Open at ARIA June 11

New MGM Resorts Fast Casual Restaurant Concept to Debut at Luxury Resort

Posh Burger, a new fast casual restaurant concept created by MGM Resorts International, will open at ARIA on June 11. The venue will feature a variety of juicy burgers, along with breakfast and chicken sandwiches, plus a hearty assortment of sides, soft drinks, and shakes. Posh Burger will be located in the former Burger Lounge space, which closed May 31.

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It’s Time for A Low-Key Mexican Girls Trip at the Grand Sirenis Matlali Hills Resort & Spa

Eco-friendly resort offers 48% discount on Adult-Only Suites

It's time to shed the winter blues, grab the girls and travel to the Grand Sirenis Matlali Hills Resort & Spa, for the chance to indulge in a relaxing, pamper-filled getaway. The elegant and eco-focused all-inclusive resort is on the Colinas de la Bahia de Banderas hills, near Puerto Vallarta. From now until June 15, 2018, travelers can reserve one of the “Adults Only” Tropical View Junior Suites and take advantage of the resort’s 48% discount, on stays through July 14, 2018.

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Georgia corrections officer killed by inmate using homemade weapon, officials say

A corrections officer at a south Georgia prison was killed Sunday after an inmate allegedly attacked him “from behind with a homemade weapon,” the state department of corrections announced in a news release.

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Orange snow blankets parts of Russia

Skiers and snowboarders were met with orange-tinted snow in Sochi, Russia, this weekend. The usually powdery white snow turned colors due to a sandstorm that blew across the Sahara Desert in North Africa.

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Houston McDonald's Restaurants to Give Free Breakfast to Students and Teachers for STAAR Test on Mar. 28

3rd to 8th grade students and teachers to receive free breakfast on the first day of STAAR testing

On Tuesday, March 28, from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., Houston area McDonald’s restaurants will provide free breakfast to students taking the STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) test and their teachers.

Free Breakfast at McDonald's for Students and Teachers during STAAR Testing April 7

3rd to 8th grade students and teachers to receive free breakfast to start the STAAR testing period

On Tuesday, April 7, from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., Houston area McDonald’s restaurants will provide free breakfast to students taking the STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) test and their teachers.

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Thompson San Antonio - Riverwalk Announces Holiday Happenings

San Antonio’s Destination for Modern Luxury Celebrates its First-Ever Holiday Season on the River Walk With Special Guest Performer DJ JAX

Thompson San Antonio – Riverwalk has announced a full line-up of holiday programming for its first-ever festive season. Newly opened in February 2021 and soaring 20 stories above the famed San Antonio River Walk, the hotel beckons holiday travelers and San Antonio neighbors with a full calendar of culinary offerings and celebratory events.

Enjoy Breakfast with Santa Starting This Weekend

Wake up early and have Breakfast with Santa. Feast on breakfast favorites like waffles, eggs and bacon, take your family photo and make sure he has your list before the jolly man sets off to deliver presents all around the world.

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Enter Your Product Now in the 2023 H-E-B Quest for Texas Best

Celebrating 10 Years!

With nine years under its belt buckle, H-E-B is pleased to announce the call for entries for the 10th Annual H-E-B Quest for Texas Best. Submissions will be accepted February 22 through April 6. Qualified participants will compete for a combined $70,000 in cash prizes and the opportunity to feature their product on H-E-B shelves across the state.

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USDA Recommends Adding Food Safety Items to Your Back-to-School List

On your next back-to-school shopping trip, make sure to include food safety items on your shopping list to keep school lunches safe.

Ultra-fast delivery was all the rage during the pandemic. Now these startups are trying to survive

In early March, after two ultra-fast delivery startups shut down in New York City in a single week, a self-proclaimed pioneer in the space appeared to see an opportunity for some media attention.

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This delivery startup was valued at more than $11 billion. Then it slashed thousands of workers

In early March, after two ultra-fast delivery startups shut down in New York City in a single week, a self-proclaimed pioneer in the space appeared to see an opportunity for some media attention.

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Opioid Resources Unveiled for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women, Health Providers

Following White House Proclamation, MotherToBaby Offers One-Stop for Latest Information about Opioid Effects on Developing Babies

A series of new opioid-specific fact sheets, blogs and a recent webinar are just some of the pregnancy and breastfeeding-related resources unveiled by MotherToBaby, a service of the non-profit Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS), in response to the alarming toll opioid addiction is taking on communities from coast to coast. The new resources come as the U.S. recognizes National Recovery Month and the White House proclaims September 16 – 22, 2018 Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week.

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Black TV Chef, Owner of Multiple Restaurants Reveals How to Master Southern Cooking Even If You're From the North

Superstar restaurateur and chef Justin Sutherland has launched a tour of American Southern cuisine shaped by his upbringing in the Northern Midwest and the South and by his African-American and Asian heritage. Justin owns multiple restaurants in the Twin Cities, though his reputation is national. You may know him from television, where he won an Iron Chef episode, competed on Season 16 of Top Chef, and is one of the chefs featured on Fast Foodies and is producer and host of Taste the Culture, both airing on TruTV/TBS.