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Sylvester Turner, former Houston mayor and current Congressman, dies at age 70

Houston Biz Journal 3/5 5:06A Jaime E. Galvan

​Current Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced predecessor Sylvestor Turner's passing at the beginning of the March 5 City Council meeting.

Galveston Wharves Board approves plan to make Pier 15 Battleship Texas' new home

abc13.com (News) 3/5 4:22A Mayra Moreno

The Battleship Texas is one step closer to having a new home. The foundation has previously stated that utilities, a gangway, and a gift shop must be set up before its...

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Reminder: Touch-a-Truck this Saturday, March 8

City of Galveston (News Flash) 3/5 3:36A

We invite the public to join us on Saturday, March 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the third annual Touch-a-Truck.

Here's why local leaders say Houston can support Apple's new manufacturing plant

Houston Biz Journal 3/4 11:00P Jishnu Nair

Although Apple's new plant might not cement Houston as a technology city, it plays to the city's strengths in other ways, local experts say.

New Odyssey Academy Campus Honors Former Space Center Director

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 3/4 6:40A Ruth Ann Ruiz

By Ruth Ann Ruiz The Post Newspaper Features Editor Excitement was in the air on Friday as children sat on the steps of George W.S. Abbey Odyssey Academy in Webster to be part of the dedication and...

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The Pearland Prancers wrapped up their contest season

Bay Area Entertainer 3/4 6:17A

Pearland High School The Pearland Prancers wrapped up their contest season after attending Ascension Dance and CrowdPleasers contests over the past three weekends. Their hard work and dedication paid...

Onto our second phase of making Gator Go Bags!

Bay Area Entertainer 3/4 6:07A

M. I. Lewis Social Service Center Onto our second phase of making Gator Go Bags! Huge thanks to the Dickinson Athletic Trainers for coming out and helping us with this important project. We re so...

Congratulations to our talented Alvin Community College - Music students

Bay Area Entertainer 3/4 6:05A

Alvin Community College Congratulations to our talented Alvin Community College - Music students who earned a spot in the Texas Music Educators Association All State Band and Choir! #FinsUp

Surviving & Thriving – Spring Break 2025

Houston Family Magazine 3/4 4:28A Houston Family

The kids are ready for it? Are you?? This year, we offer a few ideas for not only surviving, but thriving this spring break! Here are some ideas: Take a break from it all!...

City of Texas City Our Public Works team never stops!

Bay Area Entertainer 3/4 3:12A

City of Texas City Our Public Works team never stops! From waterlines to drainage improvements to road rehab, our crews are always busy with projects to improve our city. This snapshot shows the...

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The James Beard Foundation Just Named This Galveston Seafood Joint an American Classic

Eater Houston 2/26 6:00A Courtney E. Smith

Gaido’s The prestigious culinary arts organization deems Gaido’s, the 114-year-old seafood spot, a Texas icon The James Beard Foundation named Gaido’s in Galveston , Texas as one of its America’s...

Eater’s Ultimate Guide to the Best Houston Rodeo Food and Drink Specials

Eater Houston 2/25 5:30A Brittany Britto Garley

Rodeo season is here. Yee-haw. | Andrew Hemingway Diners, don your best Western attire. These restaurants and bars are celebrating the Houston Rodeo with discounts, new dishes, and cowboy-inspired...

Houston’s Best (and Most Classic) Cocktail Bars

Eater Houston 2/24 7:48A Brittany Britto Garley

The best of the best of Houston’s cocktail bars. | Dean’s Downtown Explore Houston’s most cosmic and elaborate cocktails, laid-back dives, secretive speakeasies, whiskey havens, and everything in...

The Best Korean Restaurants in Houston

Eater Houston 2/20 4:10A Brianna Griff

Must-try Korean cuisine in Houston. | Gen Korean BBQ House Where to find crispy Korean fried chicken, the sauciest jjajangmyeon, puff rice-coated corn dogs, and more Houston’s Spring Branch...

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Astros' Walker out of lineup with oblique soreness

Houston Astros on Yahoo! Sports 3/5 10:15A ESPN.com

New Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker was scratched from the lineup for a spring training game Wednesday because of soreness in his left oblique. Walker missed...

Astros' Joe Espada gets real on Nolan Arenado nixing Houston trade

Houston Astros on Yahoo! Sports 3/5 9:58A ClutchPoints | Houston Astros Ne

The Houston Astros seemed close to getting third baseman Nolan Arenado in a trade from the Cardinals in December, but he reportedly nixed the trade. Months later, Joe Espada...

LOOK: Stephen Curry hugs Spike Lee and other pictures of the day in the NBA

Houston Rockets on Yahoo! Sports 3/5 1:06A Hoops Hype

LOOK: Stephen Curry hugs Spike Lee and other pictures of the day in the NBA

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Jabari Smith Jr. Playing For Rockets Future

Houston Rockets on Yahoo! Sports 3/5 1:00A Houston Rockets On SI

The Houston Rockets are happy to have Jabari Smith Jr. back on the floor, but they need to decide how he fits on the roster moving forward. Smith, 21, will be entering...

Houston faces New Orleans, aims to stop road losing streak

Houston Rockets on Yahoo! Sports 3/4 8:06P ABC13 Houston

Houston Rockets (37-25, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (17-44, 14th in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE:...

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Shant Banosian named president of Rate Mortgage

Houston Agent Magazine 3/5 1:00A Patrick Regan

Shant Banosian has been selected to lead Rate Mortgage as its new president, the company announced Wednesday. Rate Mortgage is one of 15 organizations that make up Rate...

The tariffs took effect. Now what?

Houston Agent Magazine 3/4 7:34A Emily Mack

Since taking office, President Donald Trump has threatened new tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico. Now, after a month-long delay, they’ve gone into effect. Most goods...

Homeowners would rather lose money than sell to their ex

Houston Agent Magazine 3/4 6:56A Emily Marek

Forty percent of homeowners wouldn’t go through with a home sale if they didn’t like the buyer — and nearly one-third would rather take a loss on their home sale than sell to...

Keller Williams names Christopher Czarnecki as president and CEO, announces investment partnership

Houston Agent Magazine 3/3 9:36A Emily Marek

Christopher Czarnecki joined Keller Williams as president and CEO, replacing past president and CEO Mark Willis, who stepped down in January . Czarnecki is the former CEO of...

Owais Development and Alumbra International Properties celebrate the grand opening of Commonwealth...

Houston Agent Magazine 3/3 8:22A Houston Agent

Owais Development and Alumbra International Properties celebrated the grand opening of Commonwealth Park in Montrose , introducing 30 luxury residences and a new vision for...

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Top 10 Health Benefits of Golf

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 2/25 12:53A Health Fitness Revolution

Known as a sport of leisure and as a gentleman s game, golf is one of the most popular, well-received sports worldwide. Played on a large outdoor course covering anywhere between 30 and 200 acres, the...

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Houston Style Magazine (Health) 2/24 9:47A Jo-Carolyn Goode

In a world where stress and emotional turmoil often weigh heavily on our well-being, Timothy Spriggs, a certified energy healing practitioner and founder of Revive Wellness...

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