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Brooks on Houston as last stop of North American stadium tour: 'Couldn't think of a better place to start it and finish it'
Country superstar Garth Brooks has announced Houston's NRG Stadium as the last stop of his North American stadium tour, according to a press release issued by his management.
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Persse on availability of COVID-19 vaccines for kids: 'Children under age 5 were the last group that remained highly vulnerable'
The COVID-19 vaccine will be available to Houston-area children ages six months or older starting Friday, the City of Houston's health authority said, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
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Houston-area homeowner on stolen AC: 'They came [and] basically cut the wires, cut the copper and just hauled off the unit'
A Houston-area homeowner woke up Thursday morning to discover that thieves made off with his air conditioning (AC) unit during the night, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
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Finner on positive COVID-19 test: 'I hope to be back to work soon'
Houston Police Department (HPD) Chief Troy Finner said that he tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, according to the law enforcement agency's official Facebook page.
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McIngvale on new Crime Stoppers initiative: 'Houston put a man on the moon – Why can’t we stop crime?'
Crime Stoppers of Houston introduced a new tool Wednesday to assist with public safety efforts with the help of famed Houston business owner Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
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City requests residents to conserve water: 'Most of Houston's service area is experiencing moderate to severe drought conditions'
The City of Houston is requesting residents to conserve water as it enters Stage 1 of its Drought Contingency Plan, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
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Houston Events June 20-26
June 22: Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night – Test your trivia knowledge at Palace Social and enjoy some cold drinks.
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Houston to host 2026 World Cup matches: 'Mission: Accomplished'
Houston has been selected as a host city for the 2026 World Cup, according to the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA).
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New pickleball-focused sports bar to open in Houston: 'It is easy for me to sell because I love it'
A new Houston sports bar that seeks to capitalize on the pickleball craze sweeping across the U.S. is slated to open in the fall, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
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Synthica Energy's Schutte on new Houston facility: 'We are excited to see our plans to scale our model come to fruition'
Blue Ash, Ohio-based Synthica Energy, LLC introduced the development of a new anaerobic digestion facility on Monday in Houston, per a company-issued press release.
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Collins family holds funeral for late grandfather, grandsons: 'While we are hurting more than we could possibly imagine, we will be OK'
Five funerals were held on Saturday for a man and his four grandsons who were found dead at a Leon County ranch earlier this month, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
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Enjoy live music, art and a farmers market in Houston
Houston Events June 13-19
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Traffic remains an issue as Bush project moves along: 'It’s not 100% better, but it’s an improvement'
Officials with George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) said that a $1.3 billion construction project is moving along but advised passengers to take precautions as traffic associated with the work continues to be a problem, Houston-based media outlets reported.
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Trill On Wheels offers 'the ultimate Houston hip-hop experience' on pedal bikes
Trill on Wheels is Houston's first and only Trill Pedal Bike Party that is “all things Houston.”
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Eight of 10 largest U.S. cities, including Houston, lost population in 2021
The U.S. Census Bureau released its 2021 population estimates for U.S. cities with a population of over 50,000.
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Houston police official on short-lived decrease in homicides: 'This is going to be an ongoing battle for us'
The City of Houston's homicide rate rose again some days after Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Houston Police Department (HPD) said that it declined for the first time in more than a year, Houston ABC affiliate KTRK reported.
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Houston Events June 6-12
June 6: Seismique – Enjoy this beautiful art museum that includes over 40 unique exhibits full of lights, sounds, colors and unique elements.
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Turner on decrease in Houston homicide rate: 'I commend HPD for the work it is doing'
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Houston Police Department said the city has experienced a drop in its homicide rate for the first time in more than a year, according to a press release issued by the mayor's office.
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Lancton on tragic anniversary for Houston Fire Department: 'Our mission starts with the families of our fallen'
May 31, 2013 will always be remembered by the members of the Houston Fire Department (HFD) as the darkest day in the agency's history.
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Turner at Houston Memorial Day ceremony: 'Many gathered to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice'
The annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Houston National Cemetery on Monday (May 30) returned as an in-person event attended by hundreds following a COVID-19 related hiatus, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.