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Enjoy exhibits, karaoke and trivia in Houston this week
Houston Happenings July 19-24
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Police sergeant on discovery of human bones in barbecue pit: 'It’s not our typical case'
Authorities are investigating the alleged discovery of skeletal remains inside a barbecue pit at a southeast Houston residence, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
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Houston Events July 11-17
July 17: Jazz, Cocktails and Conversation
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Gig-work platform Jitjatjo helps Houston hospitality businesses staff up faster
Texas businesses can now hire hourly staff faster, thanks to Jitjatjo's workforce management solution and internal talent marketplace, making it easy to secure pre-vetted, experienced employees to fill open shifts.
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Persse on increase in monkeypox cases: 'The spread is actually with the skin-to-skin contact'
Officials are urging residents in the Houston area to practice precaution as monkeypox cases increase, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
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Michel on approaching enforcement of new camera ordinance: 'If someone is defying it, we will pursue it'
The City of Houston is urging businesses that haven’t installed outward-facing, high-resolution camera surveillance systems to do so before a new ordinance requiring them goes into effect in two weeks, per a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
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Turner on new director of office for people with disabilities: 'I look forward to working with him'
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner introduced Angel Ponce as the new director of the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) on Tuesday, according to a city-issued press release and Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
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Houston Events July 4-10
July 4: 25th Annual Red, Hot & Blue Festival and Fireworks Extravaganza 2022
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Pastor appeals for justice in brother's road rage death: 'All we want is justice in this situation'
The family of a clergyman who lost his life in an apparent road rage incident on Friday, June 24, has called for justice, according to a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
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Woman at vigil for migrants found dead in truck: ''How many more?' is my question'
The outside of the offices of immigrant advocacy group FIEL Houston at 6610 Harwin was the site of a vigil on Tuesday for the dozens of people who were found dead inside a tractor-trailer a few miles from San Antonio, Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.
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Houston Events June 27-July 3
July 1: USA Men's National Rugby team vs. French Barbarians at AVEVA Stadium
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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.