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Houston recording artist Lah Pat, Greasy Spoon, partner to provide free community dinner

Houston-based R&B singer Lah Pat recently partnered with soul food restaurant The Greasy Spoon to provide a free dinner to the community.


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Bravo on wine tasting tour: ‘This year we chose Houston’

The Paso Robles Wine Country Tasting Tour will make its way to Houston Sept. 28.


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Parent mentorship program MOMentum Supper Club to begin in September

MOMentum Supper Club, a new mentorship program for Houston-area mothers, will kick off its first session in September after the school year begins.


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Girl Boss Suites to celebrate women entrepreneurs at inaugural Girl Boss Awards

Girl Boss Suites co-working space will recognize the achievements of Houston's accomplished women in business during its inaugural Girl Boss Awards on Sept. 2 at The Post Oak Hilton.


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Rice University to host gala celebrating Baker Institute for Public Policy

Former U.S. Secretaries of State Henry Kissinger, James Baker, and Hillary Clinton will attend a gala celebrating the 30th anniversary of Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy on Oct. 26. Baker, who served under Pres. George H.W. Bush from 1989 to 1992, is the namesake of the nonpartisan, data-driven think tank.


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World Youth Foundation hosts Back 2 School Summit

The World Youth Foundation recently hosted their annual Back 2 School Summit that featured performances, vendors, school supplies and more.


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Classical Movements to present Grammy-nominated choir concert

Classical Movements, a premier concert tour company for choirs and orchestras around the world, will present a free performance by the Emmy Award-winning and Grammy-nominated Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale of Philadelphia at 7 p.m. on Aug. 1 at First Presbyterian Church of Houston.


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Beauty queen Alzate: 'I feel so immensely grateful and honored to introduce myself as Miss Texas USA 2023'

Crowned the new Miss Texas USA in her hometown of Houston on July 15, Lluvia Alzate described her victory as something she will remember for the rest of her life.


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World Youth Foundation CEO: Back 2 School Summit 'is designed for the students'

World Youth Foundation CEO Karen Levingston-Franklin is lauding the positive potential of a "Back 2 School Summit" slated for July 23.


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Lil Keke at celebration of life for 'brother' Big Pokey: 'He died doing what he loved'

Houston rapper Lil Keke said at a celebration of life for Big Pokey at Houston City Hall on Sunday that his late friend and contemporary was his "brother," according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.


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DJ Michele McKnight: 'I wanted to curate a memorable experience that represents Houston’s rich culture'

With 2023 marking the 50th anniversary of the emergence of hip-hop music and culture, an event today in Houston is celebrating the artists who contributed to the city's rich musical culture.



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Astros Golf Foundation and PGA TOUR announce Texas Children's as the title sponsor for the Houston Open

The Astros Golf Foundation and the PGA TOUR announced today that Texas Children’s, the largest pediatric and women’s health system in the nation headquartered in Houston, will serve as title sponsor of the PGA TOUR’s Houston Open in a new five-year agreement beginning in 2024 and running through 2028.


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'Houston's hallmark civic event': Turner announces plans for Freedom Over Texas

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner recently announced plans for this year’s Freedom Over Texas Fourth of July celebration at Eleanor Tinsley Park, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.


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Discovery Green to host new jazz festival: 'We aim to make this an eagerly anticipated annual event'

Discovery Green in Downtown Houston will host the Empire State Jazz Festival on June 24 from noon to 12 p.m., according to a press release.


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Determined to Rise ‘an incredible program' that allows middle school girls to learn about a career in law, leadership

Middle-school girls are invited to explore the options of a career in law at Ms. JD’s Determined to Rise program from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 24 at the University of Houston Law Center for.


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Discovery Green to mark 15th anniversary with 'quinceañera': 'It’s more than just a park'

One of the most popular parks in the City of Houston is going to mark a major milestone next month.


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Grissom on NFL Draft party: 'We know it will be the premier destination for all Texans fans'

The Houston Texans are inviting fans to the Miller Outdoor Theatre at Hermann Park for its National Football League (NFL) Draft Party on Thursday.


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Howdy Homemade Ice Cream sponsored youth with disabilities to attend annual Joy Special Needs Prom

On Saturday, April 15th Cinco Ranch High School held their annual Joy Prom for the Katy community special needs youth and young adults ages 12 and up.


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Hidalgo to Swift ahead of singer's Houston stop: 'We hope your stay here will be beyond your wildest dreams!'

In honor of pop superstar Taylor Swift’s upcoming three-day residency at NRG Stadium, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo rechristened the venue, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.