June means the start of summer fun and, according to NOAA, the beginning of another very active hurricane season (for the seventh year in a row).
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The Civilian Conservation Corps, a program created by President Roosevelt, provided employment opportunities in the environmental field to millions of people during the depression.
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In 1965, the Astrodome opened its doors, and Judy Garland was the first artist to perform in the arena.
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Read one man’s journey from bold to bald, and back again. “Headscape” meanders through two marriages, several states and various jobs, ending with revealing his new youthful look.
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Shopping local is always important. Here are our picks for the best Houston-area farmers markets to find fresh produce and support our community’s growers and artisans.
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Get your cocktail shaker and favorite tequila ready May 22 for World Paloma Day. This traditional Mexican drink is made with grapefruit soda, tequila and lime.
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The oldest building in Houston is the Kellum-Noble House built ten years after the city was founded.
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As we recognize Earth Day this month, celebrate nature with the Gulf of Mexico Alliance by discovering “What the Gulf Gives” on Facebook and Instagram.
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We were on the inaugural cruise of of Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world.
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Summer is around the corner which means many will start embarking on road trips in the coming months.
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The Gulf of Mexico Alliance is pleased to announce its partnership with CITGO as the most recent organization to join the Alliance’s Gulf Star Program.
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Houston is home the state’s oldest public park, Emancipation Park.
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PoliticsPublic Affairs
Democrats losing ground with Hispanic voters in battleground congressional districts
As President Joe Biden’s popularity continues sinking, Democrats are losing ground in 47 battleground districts with large Hispanic populations, a new National Republican Congressional Committee survey shows.
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Governors of all five Gulf Coast states – Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida – signed their support behind a new strategic plan put forth by the Gulf of Mexico Alliance (GOMA), and in 2022 that proposal gets underway.
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As we adjust to the deep structural changes the pandemic has wrought upon industry economics, perhaps none is more of an existential threat than the Great Resignation.
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The Akokisa were an indigenous tribe that settled along the Galveston Bay and lower Trinity and San Jacinto rivers making up the present-day Greater Houston area.
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Trying to choose the best deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday can be overwhelming, so here’s the scoop – they really don’t vary that much from day to day.
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Lawyers say picking a jury is the most important part of a trial.
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After our Atlanta Braves earned a trip this week to play the Astros in the World Series, my son Thomas texted me, asking if we should buy tickets to see them play in Houston.
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Do you know of the time when the Astros had a game in the Astrodome rained out, despite no water touching the field?
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Attendees of the CAPRSA conference awoke to a 7am email re-capping the previous days events with 100-word stories and slide shows as well as a list of that day’s speakers and breakouts.
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For some, it may be a tradition to watch scary movies during Halloween season, but perhaps you want a flick to watch with the entire family this year? Have no fear, we’ve got you covered with these essential Halloween films for kids.
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One day, when I led an in-house agency for The Charlotte Observer, the publisher decided the newspaper needed a new slogan.
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What I took away from adding this change to my morning routine:I feel “full” quicker and for longer.
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Since Texas has been a part of the United States of America, Austin has been its lone capital.
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Arts-MusicLifestyle
School of Theatre: Summer programming offers theatrical fun for the whole family
From musicals to dramatic plays, Memphis’ Playhouse on the Square produces 15 main-stage productions yearly for audiences across the Mid-South.
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Since 2000, Entergy has been engaged in advocating for increased funding and support for early care and education — recognizing the sector as essential infrastructure and economic engine to fuel the future of communities we serve.
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Houston loves being America’s Space City now, but do you know just how close it came to not having NASA’s Johnson Space Center in town?When NASA was approved to build a new crewed spaceflight laboratory, there were 23 sites considered.
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The pandemic’s cancelling of live theatre has encouraged arts organizations to present their productions in new ways.
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It’s got everything you need to know about visiting a U.S.national park.